The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 (midday edition):

Neighbors in Society Hill were evacuated into the cold this morning after a carbon monoxide leak.

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A row home fire in East Germantown early this morning could have been a lot worse if it wasn't for a barking dog.

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Health officials in North Jersey have confirmed two more cases of measles.

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At least two cats in New Jersey have tested positive for bird flu.

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Thirteen new larger-than-life animal statues are situated through out the Philadelphia Zoo to inspire visitors to learn more about the species and conservation efforts to save them.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 (morning edition):

Leaders in New Jersey banded together Thursday afternoon to support a family torn apart by ICE.

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The Philadelphia School Board Thursday night turned down two applications for new charter schools.

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Philadelphia City Council members added their voices to a chorus calling for the release of a Philadelphia man held by ICE in a western Pennsylvania detention center.

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Thirteen climbable animal statues are now on display throughout the grounds of Philadelphia Zoo to encourage visitors to learn about the world’s most inspiring animal conservation success stories.

A construction crew accidentally hit a gas line in the Logan section of the city earlier this morning. The situation is now under control but as KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports about 3,000 people, including students at Central High and La Salle University, had to evacuate.

A 17-year-old Deptford High School student is arrested after allegedly stabbing another student on the bus. KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more on this.

Philadelphia is set to test technology that would give SEPTA buses priority at traffic signals. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.

A 26-year-old Brookhaven man is ordered to stand trial on first degree murder for a deadly shooting last month in Norristown. Prosecutors call the shooting an execution, but the defendant’s lawyer says it may have been self defense. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

Philadelphia City Council overwhelmingly approved a resolution today condemning President Donald Trump for portraying himself, and behaving, like a king. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

Authorities are looking for the driver who struck a Philadelphia police officer and his car this morning in West Philadelphia, and then took off.

A construction crew accidentally hit a gas line in the Logan section of the city earlier this morning.

The situation is now under control but as KYWs Tim Jimenez reports about 3,000 people, including students at Central High and La Salle University, had to evacuate.

A 17-year-old Deptford High School student is arrested after allegedly stabbing another student on the bus.

Philadelphia is set to test technology that would give SEPTA buses priority at traffic signals.

A 26-year-old Brookhaven man is ordered to stand trial on first degree murder for a deadly shooting last month in Norristown. Prosecutors call the shooting an execution, but the defendant’s lawyer says it may have been self defense.

Philadelphia City Council overwhelmingly approved a resolution today condemning President Donald Trump for portraying himself, and behaving, like a king.

Authorities are looking for the driver who struck a Philadelphia police officer and his car this morning in West Philadelphia, and then took off.

LaSalle University and Central High School were evacuated this morning after construction crews struck and raptured a gas main.

Police in North Jersey arrested one of the suspects in the shooting and carjacking of a LYFT driver that happened in North Philadelphia.

DA Larry Krasner may be the city's chief prosecutor, but he sat in the witness stand for the defense Wednesday, where he testified in a Right To Know request from a former employee.

Philadelphia's Parks and Recs is hosting several sugar maple tree tapping events.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, Feb. 27,2025 (morning edition):

A husband and wife who own a popular kebab restaurant in Camden County were arrested by ICE agents Tuesday, and their shop is now closed indefinitely.

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Charges against South Jersey power broker George Norcross and others are being dismissed.

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Two days after she testified for more than four hours before the state House Appropriations Committee, Pennsylvania's acting Department of Education secretary was back before lawmakers.

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The Philadelphia Water Department wants to raise customer rates to address rising costs.

A judge in Trenton dismissed the charges against South Jersey power broker George Norcross and several others, and New Jersey’s attorney general says he strongly disagrees with the decision.

A new playground and restrooms are among the enhancements coming to Franklin Square Park over the next 18 months.

The land strapped Upper Darby School District wants to expand its facilities. School officials are expressing interest in buying the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital building that currently sits vacant next to one its schools.

Two days after she testified for more than four hours before the State House Appropriations committee, Pennsylvania’s acting Department of Education Secretary was back before lawmakers, this time before the Republican majority State Senate.

Philadelphia's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting several sugar maple tree tapping events.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 (midday edition):

A massive sinkhole caused by a water main break opened up in the middle of a Port Richmond street on Tuesday. A parked car fell in and another teetered on the edge. Water service was shut off for several dozen nearby homes.

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Family and friends of a 64-year-old woman shot and killed last week gathered to mourn and release balloons outside her childhood home in Overbrook Tuesday evening.

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The acting secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection on Tuesday had her turn in the hot seat in front of the Pennsylvania Senate appropriations committee as budget hearings continue.

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A feeding program in Philadelphia is getting an upscale makeover featuring South Restaurant and Jazz Club.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 (morning edition):

Philadelphia's tax reform commission is recommending that the city eliminate its business tax and cut the wage tax to under 3%.

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Philadelphia police say a man's car crashed, caught fire, and then he attacked two good Samaritans who tried to help him. He later went after firefighters who tried to put out the flames.

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has delivered his final budget address in Trenton, proposing a $58 billion spending plan that will carry over into the next administration.

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In an effort to protect its bus drivers, SEPTA is piloting bulletproof compartments for operators this spring. The protective glass was put to the test at a Bucks County firing range on Tuesday.

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Penn State University says it will close a number of its branch campuses, but leaders are still deciding which ones.

A 45-year-old man is in custody, awaiting charges after Philadelphia police say he shot at them during a traffic stop Monday night in the city’s Germantown neighborhood.

Philadelphia elected officials met with the University of Pennsylvania's Interim President to try to understand why the school scrubbed itself of anything diversity, equity and inclusion following an executive order from President Donald Trump.

As KYW Newsradio's Nigel Thompson tells us, they claim the school’s response has some students feeling unsafe on campus.

A new report says the city has made some progress when it comes to the well-being of its children, but that longstanding struggles persist.

The Community college of Philadelphia is honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Octavius Catto at their second annual Catto Legacy Awards.

It's seal season along the Jersey Shore and a mammal rescue and rehabilitation organization is urging the public to stay away from resting or injured seals.