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Accumulating snow, bitter temperatures, and slippery roads are headed to the Philly region this weekend.

As KYW’s Sunny Morgan tells us, crews are prepared to treat the roads this weekend.

It’s that time of year when freezing pipes can mean an extra bill for homeowners.

KYW’s Justin Udo talked with a plumbing expert in Delaware County about preventative measures you can take.

Authorities are looking for a man they say stabbed a 93-year-old to death inside his home in North Philadelphia last week.

As KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, the suspect allegedly stole the victim’s car and wallet.

The Cherry Hill free clinic is seeing an uptick in patients, and the clinicians say they are ready for more in the new year.

KYW's community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 (midday edition):

Some residents at a Chester County rehab and nursing home are being relocated after fire broke out early this morning.

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Just three days after avoiding a strike with its largest union, SEPTA has announced a tentative contract with suburban transit operators.

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A state of emergency is now in effect in New Jersey because of a propane service disruption that’s affecting the region.

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A man in Washington Township, Gloucester County, is accused of impersonating a Homeland Security officer.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 (morning edition):

SEPTA has avoided another strike, this time by reaching a tentative contract agreement with a union representing more than 300 suburban transit workers.

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Prosecutors in Atlantic County called their final witnesses in the trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. Small and his wife are accused of physically abusing their then 15-year-old daughter on several occasions in 2023 and 2024. Both have maintained their innocence, saying the charges are politically motivated.

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Philadelphia City Council cleared out a lot of its calendar at Thursday's meeting.

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The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $1 billion for Saturday’s drawing.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 (evening edition)

A 45-year-old Warminster man who fled the country nearly two years ago, after he was charged with sexually assaulting three girls, is back in custody in Bucks County.

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SEPTA has reached a tentative contract agreement with SMART Local 1594, averting a strike by suburban transit operators.

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A botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart baby formula has expanded — as federal officials now say more than 50 babies have gotten sick since the company's formula first launched starting in 2022.

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Fire tore through a home with hoarding conditions in Penndel, Bucks County early this morning.

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Offshore wind advocates in New Jersey are encouraged by a federal judge that recently blocked President Trump’s ban on offshore wind energy.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 (midday edition):

A fire tore through a home that had hoarding conditions in Penndel, Bucks County, early this morning. Officials say the eight people were able to get out thanks to the heroic acts of a police officer who jumped into action.

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Property taxes in Delaware County are going up again, this time by 19%.

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Mayor Cherelle Parker's office is threatening to pull support from her signature affordable housing plan because of changes made by City Council.

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The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller has released a report detailing an extensive years-long scheme by two nursing homes that allegedly diverted tens of millions of Medicaid funds to themselves, while intentionally understaffing the facilities.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 (morning edition):

Delaware County Council has voted 4-1 to enact a 19% property tax increase that officials say will eliminate a structural deficit.

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A top prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has been disbarred by a federal judge.

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On the third day of the child abuse trial against Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, the jury heard from the lead detective on the case.

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Every year, false news reports are published about suicide rates rising around the holidays, but experts say that myth is untrue and dangerous.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 (evening edition)

Philadelphia police have identified the woman whose body was recovered from the scene of the big fire that spread to several rowhomes in East Germantown Tuesday.

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Authorities have identified the elderly man who was found dead in his home in Logan on Friday.

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A judge has put the brakes on non-renewal proceedings for two Philadelphia charter schools.

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The Pennsylvania Senate’s Education Committee unanimously advanced a bill that would require all Pennsylvania schools to implement a “bell-to-bell” ban of smartphones by the start of the 2027-28 school year.

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One of the most prestigious arts and heritage organizations in the area is bringing on new leadership.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 (midday edition):

Fire crews discovered the body of a woman after a fire broke out in East Germantown on Tuesday, heavily damaging at least three homes and displacing an entire block.

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Delaware County Council is expected to vote on a budget that would raise property taxes by 19%.

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Philadelphia Gas Works is helping customers sign up for help with their bills at an event in North Philadelphia.

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With concerns over political violence reaching a fever pitch nationwide, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined Utah Gov. Spencer Cox for a discussion about bringing down the temperature of political discourse.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 (morning edition):

A Philadelphia City Council committee looked for answers on Tuesday as to why the man accused of killing Kada Scott was released from custody before her death.

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Twins from South Jersey were arrested after authorities say they made online threats to kill a DHS official and ICE agents.

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A neighborhood block in East Germantown, not far from LaSalle University, was displaced after a devastating row home fire. The remains of an elderly woman were recovered, and a firefighter was injured battling the blaze.

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The Philly School Board this week will consider turning over some of its vacant school buildings to the city for Mayor Parker's housing initiative.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 (evening edition)

Philadelphia City Council on Tuesday looked for answers as to why the man accused of killing Kada Scott was released from custody before her death.

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A state Senate Committee has authorized subpoenas to Pennsylvania State Police and Abington Township to learn how state money has been spent to secure Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private home following the April attack on the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg.

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On day two of the child abuse trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife, their daughter took the stand to share her story.

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A Delaware County technical school is making multi-million dollar upgrades that officials say will not only help the school, but also build the future of the community’s health care system.

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Scientists say there could be noticeable impacts to technology on Tuesday as a powerful burst of solar energy reaches Earth.