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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, March 2, 2026 (midday edition): Qatar Energy, one of the world's top natural gas producers, says it will halt its liquefied natural gas production as war rages in the Middle East. We could see gas prices rise due to the conflict. ... It's going to cost you if you block a trolley. The warning period begins today. Starting April 1, $51 fines will be issued to drivers who illegally park in trolley lanes in Philadelphia. ... A local expert on Middle East politics explains where the conflict in Iran may lead.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Monday, March 2 (Morning Edition): Philadelphia Flower show, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s largest fundraiser of the year, opened this weekend. ... The Pentagon confirms three American service members have been killed, and five more seriously wounded, while President Donald Trump says more casualties are possible in the US military operation against Iran. ... Families who lose loved ones to violent crime in Philadelphia now have financial support from the city.

As the US ATTACK on Iran continues, local lawmakers are reacting, with many Democrats calling for Congress to vote on limiting the president's powers on more strikes or a potential war. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan talked to an expert who says That might not have much impact. *** Marjam (mary-um) Vafa with the group Philly Iranians says she people she knows in Iran are happy but also frightened... President Trump said Iran's Nuclear program was "obliterated" after the 12-day war in June, but the President now says Iran was rebooting its nuclear operations and called on the Iranian people to rise up and overthrow the current regime. Vafa tells us the current regime has killed tens of thousands, and she says the Iranian people are out of options... Democratic lawmakers have denounced the Trump administration for carrying out the strikes without Congressional approval — with the exception of Senator John Fetterman, who expressed his support for the president following the attacks. Senate and House minority leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are among those urging Congress to vote on resolutions to limit the president's war powers. Stay with KYW Newsradio for ongoing coverage of the military action in the Middle East. *** Philadelphia Police are searching for three men they say robbed a store employee at knifepoint last week, and got away with over $10-thousand-dollars in cash. This happened on February 22nd just after 4 in the afternoon, when the men entered the Christian Express on North 5th Street near Fisher Avenue in Olney. The men immediately went behind the counter and robbed the employee. The employee told police that two of the three men had been in the store earlier that day wearing different clothing. Investigators also say these men are also connected to another robbery that took place at the same store in late January. Christian Express is money transfer services business. Officials released surveillance footage of the men. The video can be seen on our website, KYWnewsradio-dot-com. Police of course ask that you contact them if you have any information about the crime or the suspects. *** A reference to the HBO crime drama 'The Wire' during a trial for drug offenses has led to New Jersey’s Supreme Court vacating the conviction. More on this from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. *** A motorcyclist was killed yesterday afternoon in the Northeast when a car detached from the back of a tow truck and struck the rider. And now police are on the search for the tow truck driver. They tell NBC10 this happened around 4:15 on Frankford Avenue near Torresdale Avenue. The car was being towed from the Juniata neighborhood when it fell loose from the truck. It rolled into traffic in the opposing lane and crashed into the man on the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead soon after. Police say the driver of the tow truck fled the scene after the collision. Authorities say they were able to figure out the tow truck company involved and their representatives came to the scene. Anyone with information on the driver's whereabouts should contact police.

The Philadelphia Flower Show opens today but Pennsylvania Horticultural Society members got a preview on Friday at the Convention Center. KYW Newsradio's Pat Loeb was there too...... *** The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts has announced a scholarship program established in memory of the legendary signer and Philly native, Marian Anderson. KYW Newsradio's Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams explains… *** It would take an Act of Congress for the National Park Service to make any more changes at Independence National Historical Park, under legislation introduced FRIDAY by Philadelphia Congressman Brendan Boyle. KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports……

Five Philadelphia police officers have filed a federal lawsuit claiming the policy to diversify leadership is illegal and discriminatory. As KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, the cops say they were passed over for promotions, because they’re white. Pennsylvania’s State Police commissioner was in the hot seat during budget hearings in the State Senate. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert tells us a significant portion of the hearing focused on funding for security upgrades at the governor’s private residence in Montgomery County after a fire-bombing at the residence in Harrisburg. Half-days are no more in Philadelphia district schools. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports... New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is continuing her small business tour. She visited a bakery in Deptford today, where she spoke about how her administration wants to cut red tape. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty was there. The Philadelphia Flower Show opens Saturday, but Pennsylvania Horticultural Society members got a preview at the Convention Center. KYW’s Pat Loeb was there too…..

"Our Missing Hearts" has been chosen by the Free Library as this year's One Book One Philadelphia. The author, Celeste Ng (ing), says it's a perfect fit as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary... An argument led to a double stabbing in North Philadelphia Friday morning. Police say a man assaulted a woman and she grabbed a knife and fought back. KYWs Tim Jimenez has the story from the Poplar neighborhood. Modern seating. More handicapped-accessible dining. New flooring that 'pops.' Reading Terminal Market is getting a makeover as crowds prepare to descend on Philadelphia for big events this year. The market's CEO tells the Business Journal the project has been on its wish list for a while. She promises it will 'better serve' those who make Reading Terminal the region's most-visited tourist attraction. More than 6 million people are expected there this year, as the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations ramp up and the city prepares to host the World Cup and MLB All-Star Game. The market's $350,000 renovation is funded largely by the Bardaro (bar-DAR-oh) Foundation. At an eight-hour school board meeting, parents, students and elected officials fought back against the plan that would close 18 Philadelphia schools. Two schools have been saved from closure. Here’s KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo…

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Feb. 27 2026 (morning edition): Governor Shapiro is vowing to fight the Trump Administration after the Department of Homeland Security purchased two warehouses in rural Pennsylvania with plans to turn them into ICE detention centers. KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports: ... Philadelphia voters will once again be asked to weigh in on a charter provision that requires city officials to resign before they can run for a new office. City Council has passed a bill that would put the question on the May primary ballot. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.... ... Two schools came off of the Superintendent’s closure list. But the district’s facilities plan still received hours of angry blowback from students, teachers and public officials Thursday/last night. We get the story from KYW Newsradio’s education reporter Mike DeNardo…

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 (evening edition) A teacher's aide at Radnor Township Middle School in Delaware County has been arrested over accusations of sexually assaulting a child a couple of years ago in Texas. ... Governor Josh Shapiro is vowing to fight the Trump Administration after the Department of Homeland Security purchased two warehouses in rural Pennsylvania with plans to turn them into ICE detention centers. ... New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says the state is facing a $3-billion structural deficit and that some difficult decisions must be made. ... Celeste Ng’s "Our Missing Hearts" has been chosen by the Free Library as this year's One Book One Philadelphia.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 (midday edition): Scores of volunteers hit the streets of Philadelphia late last night and early this morning for the annual point-in-time count of the number of homeless people in the city. ... "Put it near 30th Street Station" -- that seemed to be the consensus during a feedback session on plans for a new intercity bus station. ... The U.S. Supreme Court won’t be hearing arguments over affordable housing laws in New Jersey. That means every town will now have to meet higher requirements for housing. ... A section of Southbound Route 202 in King of Prussia is closing for about eight months as crews work to halt sinkholes in the area.

Philadelphia authorities announce a major bust of more than a dozen people allegedly involved with violent street gangs, accused in numerous shootings -- with the youngest victim just five years old. KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson reports social media and music videos played a major role in identifying suspects. As lawmakers in Harrisburg continue to wrestle with guidelines for artificial intelligence, a state house majority policy committee held a hearing on the use of AI in counseling and mental health treatment. KYW suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports: Administrators say it’s been a more active winter for crews on the Pennsylvania turnpike. But it’s been a safer one. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports… Philadelphia has leveled-up its LGBTQ + tourism with the grand opening of the pride visitor center. KYW’s city hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 (midday edition): A Lower Merion police officer shot and killed a suspect who authorities say shot at officers early this morning. ... Three of the five students who were arrested after an altercation with police during an ICE protest last week have been released from custody. ... An elementary school basketball coach and her father have been arrested, accused of attacking an opposing team's coach and his wife. ... A lot of people have been shocked by huge price increases in their electric and gas bills this winter.

Three of the five students who were arrested after an altercation with police during an ICE protest Friday have been released from custody. ... Another court hearing yesterday for the driver charged in the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. Sean Higgins is accused of driving drunk when he hit the brothers as they were riding bikes on a rural road in Salem County in August of 2024. ... A 1973 deed restriction might stand in the way of the school district’s plan to close Lankenau High School and turn the property over to the city, or sell it. ... There's campaign to address the teacher staffing shortage in Pennsylvania-- and a new report by the “p-a needs teachers” coalition, shines a light on strategic staffing and its effect on teacher retention and recruitment.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 (evening edition) Conditions are starting to improve in New Jersey after the historic storm dropped up to two feet on snow in some towns. ... A deed restriction from the 1970s could disrupt the School District’s plan for one of the 20 schools on its closure list. ... The use of artificial intelligence in the medical field was the focus of hearing in Harrisburg today. ... The Trump administration has responded to New Jersey’s efforts to create safe spaces for immigrants in the state by filing a lawsuit.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 (midday edition): Thousands are still without power in South Jersey as the cleanup continues from the big winter storm that walloped the region. ... There are dozens of canceled flights at Philadelphia International Airport, with many travelers still trying to rebook after Monday's cancellations. ... Parents and community members in Quakertown are calling for the police chief to be fired because they say he put a child in a chokehold during an ICE protest last week. ... A Philadelphia man is charged with shooting his wife in her car in Montgomery County. Authorities say they were able to track down the man, thanks to an emergency call from a SEPTA bus driver.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 (morning edition): Philadelphia's snow emergency ended this morning. While SEPTA is hoping to run on regular weekday schedules today, the agency says be prepared for delays and cancellations. ... Some parts of the Jersey Shore got close to 2 feet of snow, leaving both the streets and beaches full of it. ... For those of you digging out yourselves, it may not be a good idea for some to take on this amount of shoveling. ... A Philadelphia man is charged with shooting his wife in her car in Montgomery County. Authorities say they were able to track down the man, thanks to an emergency call from a SEPTA bus driver.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 (evening edition): Snow is covering nearly all of New Jersey and thousands of workers are trying to clear roads and parking lots and restore power. *********** A Philadelphia man is charged with shooting his wife in her car in Montgomery County. Authorities say they were able to track down the man, thanks to an emergency call from a Septa bus driver. *********** A snow emergency remains in effect in Philadelphia but city officials report they’re making progress in making roads passable.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 (afternoon edition): The entire are has been walloped by this blizzard overnight. KYW's Tim Jimenez covered how the snow affected the region earlier this morning from Montgomery County. ********** KYW's Nigel Thompson was in South Jersey this morning, where the blizzard hit our region the hardest. ********** KYW's Justin Udo has been in Philadelphia covering the effects of the storm all morning.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 (morning edition): The snow is piling up, and as a result, the driving conditions are hazardous. ... Due to the snow emergency, the School District of Philadelphia will have virtual instruction today, while Philly's archdiocesan schools will have flexible instruction. You can see a full list of school announcements at kywnewsradio.com/schools. ... It’s been 35 years since three Philadelphia firefighters died while fighting a 12-alarm fire inside the Meridian Bank building in Center City. ... The days are numbered for one particular way to pay for a ride on SEPTA.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 (Evening edition): Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster emergency ahead of the big winter storm coming Sunday evening into Monday. It’s expected to drop a foot or more of snow onto the city and region. ********** Philadelphia city council, last week, approved a bill that will put another charter change question on the May ballot... and a third may be on the way. ********** With the winter storm headed our way, plenty of people are headed to the gas station today to fill up those tanks. And in Pennsylvania, prices often vary depending on what counties you're in.

Here we go again...we're about to get smacked with another nor'easter. The storm totals on this are changing minute by minute. But, KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports PennDOT and airport officials say they're in mid-season form. *** At least a half-dozen people have been arrested in Quakertown where a student ICE protest clashed with police. KYW Newsradio's Nigel Thompson reports this happened during a walkout of students from Quakertown High. *** Burlington County may soon be a bit more connected. KYW South Jersey Reporter Mike Dougherty reports county leaders are looking at adding at least another 50 miles of park trails.