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The KYW Newsradio All Local for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 (evening edition) 20 schools will close, several middle schools will be phased out and dozens of others will be modernized under a sweeping facilities plan that's certain to have reverberations across the School District of Philadelphia. ... Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president Art Steinberg says the district's proposals lacked the transparency that was promised, and will be painful. ... Grocery stores are seeing big crowds of shoppers stocking up on food and supplies ahead of this weekend's snowstorm. ... Operations are scheduled to go back to normal tomorrow at Villanova University. after a threat shut campus down for part of the day and prompted officials to cancel classes. ... A new hospital and ER are in the works for the former Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 (midday edition) The FBI is investigating a threat of violence targeting Villanova university that forced the school to cancel classes today. ... Temperatures aren’t as harsh today but this week’s extreme cold caused sparks to fly and PECO wires were damaged in Pottstown. ... Hardware stores have been struggling to keep up with the demand for road salt and other cold weather supplies. ... Camden's new school Superintendent says he will focus on student attendance and achievement as well as building out trade school.

With the potential of a significant amount of snow hitting our region this weekend.....preparations are underway to keep roads clear and people safe. KYW's John McDevitt reports.... Folks across the Delaware Valley are bracing for a massive snow storm this weekend. KYW's Vik Raghupathi caught up with a few in south Philly who were stocking up on supplies: How to rein in skyrocketing energy prices amid shrinking supply and rising demand was the topic of a four-hour hearing in Harrisburg, with lawmakers hearing from a panel including grid managers, consumer advocates, and company executives. KYW's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports: The missing 10-year-old southwest Philadelphia boy has been found — unharmed in Delaware County. As KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, police are still investigating what happened.

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 (evening edition) Preparations are underway throughout the region for the threat of significant snow fall this weekend. ... Changes continue at the Philadelphia Art Museum after the Chief Marketing Officer resigns. ... Mayor Cherelle Parker hopes to attract a modular home manufacturer to Philadelphia to speed up her affordable housing plan. ... Fifteen Philadelphia area chefs and their restaurants have been nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 (midday edition): Police are searching for a 10-year-old boy who was last seen being dropped off at his school. ... Lehigh County is evicting the Department of Homeland Security and ICE from a local government building over what officials say is three years of unpaid rent. ... An inmate at SCI Phoenix in Montgomery County is on trial, accused of beating and choking his cellmate to death. ... The Imperfect Gallery in Germantown is partnering with the William Way LGBTQ Center for the first art show hosted outside of their Spruce Street community center, as renovations begin.

The city of Philadelphia has activated an enhanced code blue amidst bone-chilling temperatures that have lasted since the weekend. ... More than 20 religious leaders gathered outside the Philadelphia ICE headquarters on Cherry Street to block a garage Tuesday morning. ... Authorities have charged a teenager in the fatal hit and run of a beloved D-J, killed late last month while riding his bike in West Philly. ... Philadelphia officials announced a novel funding arrangement for low-income housing.

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 (evening edition) Dangerously cold temperatures are gripping the Philadelphia region. ... The American Red Cross is warning of a severe blood shortage in the region, with blood supplies down about 35% over the past month. ... New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today during her inauguration in Newark, and she wasted no time in getting to work by signing two executive orders during her speech. ... The public has voted and an African penguin chick at Adventure Aquarium in Camden has a name!

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 (midday edition): Bundle up: It is dangerously cold today, with real-feel temperatures in the single digits. ... Longtime Pat's King of Steaks owner Frank Olivieri Sr. has died. He was 87. ... It's official: New Jersey has a new governor. Mikie Sherrill was sworn in this morning during an inauguration ceremony in Newark. ... More types of bicycles are being counted as e-bikes in New Jersey, which means they're subjected to regulations on licensing and training.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 (morning edition): Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Center City for a march against ICE and what organizers call a “public call to conscience” against its actions. ... After two rounds of snow this weekend, a bone-chilling cold is setting in. ... A South Philadelphia woman has been missing since last Thursday, and police are asking for help in finding her. ... New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is being sworn in this morning during an inauguration ceremony in Newark.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 (evening edition) It’s a day on, not a day off for hundreds of volunteers at Temple University participating in Global Citizen’s Martin Luther King Jr. day of service. ... Officials and local faith leaders joined demonstrators for a march against ICE through Center City, amid the ongoing violence in Minneapolis. ... Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing South Philadelphia woman. KYW’s Pat Loeb has details. ... For today’s MLK Day of service, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill visited Camden and promised to help inform more people of the fact that Dr. King began his activism there. ... New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation Monday enacting some of the nations toughest regulations on E-bikes.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 (midday edition): It was a snowy weekend in the region, and that is leading to slick conditions out on the roads this morning. ... Thousands of volunteers turned out for the 31st annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service at Temple University. It's the biggest MLK Day event in the country. ... More changes to Mayor Parker's affordable housing initiative are on the way this week when Philadelphia City Council returns from a six-week break. ... New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin’s time in office is almost up as a new AG takes over soon under Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Monday, Jan. 19 (Morning Edition) : A beloved high school track coach and his wife were killed when their SUV drove into the side of a house in Mullica Hill, Gloucester county Saturday night. The driver and passenger of the car -- 72-year-old Thomas Hengel and his wife, 61-year-old Lisa Hengel, both of Mullica hill. The accident happened around 6:30 on Banff drive, not far from high street and route 45. The car rammed into the living room on the first floor of the home. none of the people inside the house were injured. Thomas Hengel was a retired track coach at clearview high school and was inducted into the Gloucester county sports hall of fame in 2018. neighbors are heartbroken.. Mike Misuraco spoke with our news partners from NBC10. ... Community leaders in media, Delaware county–including the local branch of the n-double-a-c-p–honored four local activists sunday for the difference they make. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi tells us it was part of a ceremony honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ... New Jersey attorney general Matt Platkin’s time in office is almost up as a new ag takes over under governor Mikie Sherrill. KYW south jersey reporter Mike Dougherty spoke with Platkin about his time in office. ... Philadelphia city council returns, this week, after a six-week break. KYW's city hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports some major legislation awaits action…

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 (evening edition) A snowy and wet weekend throughout the Philadelphia region -- forecasters say the area is under a Winter Weather Advisory and we could be looking at another 1-3 inches of snow. ... Experts believe Pennsylvania has some of the highest Radon in the country, and state officials are urging residents to test their homes for the odorless, invisible gas. ... From the MLB All-Star game to the FIFA World Cup, the Philadelphia region is going to be an exciting sports destination this year. And it's getting even bigger now with the professional women's lacrosse league hosting their championship game here.

This snowy weekend continues. The snow will be off and on today, and in the end we're expecting another 1-3 inches through most of the area. ... Two people have been killed after their SUV drove into the side of a house in Mullica Hill, Gloucester County. ... Experts believe Pennsylvania has some of the highest Radon in the country, and the state is urging residents to test their homes for the odorless, invisible gas. ... From the MLB All-Star game to the FIFA World Cup, the Philadelphia region is going to be an exciting sports destination this year. And it's getting even bigger now with the professional women's lacrosse league hosting their championship game here.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, Jan. 17 2025 (evening edition): Delaware State Police say the shooting at a DMV in December that killed State Trooper Matthew “Ty” Snook was a targeted attack on law enforcement. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson has more on the update shared by state police… ... Three men are behind bars after police say they drove from New York City to Bensalem Township targeting a local pharmacy on Thursday, allegedly stealing thousands of dollars' worth of weight loss drugs. KYW Newsradio’s Sunny Morgan has the story... ... The FBI in Philadelphia is warning about a law enforcement impersonation scam targeting Chinese students attending universities in our area. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt reports.... ... Philadelphia launched a new, *free* tax prep service for small businesses, this week. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb reports… ... Philadelphia's long-planned Museum of Sports is hoping to open this summer at a storied Market Street location. But organizers say they need to do more fundraising before they sign the lease. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo reports...

Delaware State Police say the shooting at a DMV in December that killed State Trooper Matthew “Ty” Snook was a targeted attack on law enforcement. KYW Newradio's Nigel Thompson has more on the update shared by state police… *** Three men are behind bars after police say they drove from New York to Bensalem Township to target a local pharmacy on Thursday, stealing thousands of dollars' worth of weight loss drugs. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has the story. *** The FBI in Philadelphia is warning the public about a law enforcement impersonation scam targeting Chinese students attending universities in our region. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports.... *** MORE PEOPLE ARE LIVING LONGER AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. BUT The American Cancer Society’s 2026 Cancer Statistics report ALSO SAYS THERE'S something else that WE ALL SHOULD BE AWARE OF. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more…

More than a dozen students witnessed a violent assault in a Cheltenham High School football locker room last September and did nothing to stop it. Those are the findings of a third-party investigation into reports of hazing that led to the cancellation of the team's season. We get more from KYW’s Conner Barkon… The district attorneys from Montgomery and Berks counties testified at a State Senate hearing on the hemp industry, urging lawmakers to rein in smoke shops who the D-As say are selling marijuana – often to teens, pretending it’s hemp. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert explains: Charges are being dropped against La’Quetta Small, wife of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, who was recently found not guilty of child abuse. La’Quetta, who is the Atlantic City School Superintendent, was also facing child abuse charges from alleged incidents at their home involving their teen daughter. Charges against AC High School principal Constance Days-Chapman were also dismissed by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. She is a long-time family friend and was accused of failing to properly report the alleged abuse. Prosecutor Williams Reynolds spoke with the daughter after Mayor Small’s trial and says it is prudent and responsible to dismiss the remaining charges. Reynolds hopes the family and community can heal and move on. In what is likely his final act before leaving office, Governor Phil Murphy announced a new partnership with tech giant Nvidia to usher New Jersey’s colleges into the next generation of AI. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has details. Officials in Delaware County are changing their council public meeting times. And now some are concerned the move will lead to a lack of transparency with residents. KYW’s Justin Udo explains...

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 (midday edition): A North Philadelphia restaurant went up in flames earlier this morning. Firefighters battled the blaze in the bitter cold. ... The cold has prompted a Code Blue in much of the region, with a push to get homeless people off the streets, and for others to keep safe as well. ... An appellate judge delivered a major setback to the driver accused of hitting and killing the Gaudreau brothers in August 2024. ... New Jersey’s Department of Education has released some guidance on the newly passed ban on cellphones in schools.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Jan. 16 2025 (morning edition): Philadelphia, Montgomery and Bucks counties, as well as several South Jersey, including Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties are among those that have declared their versions of code blue health emergencies, due to the dangerous cold snap. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi has more on how Camden residents can stay safe... ... Just-released stats show serious crime was down on SPETA last year, to the lowest level since 2015. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports… ... A doctor with ties to Philadelphia is nominated as the next Health Commissioner in New Jersey. Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has picked Dr. Raynard Washington to oversee the Department of Health. ... Gift of life is giving a round of applause to their volunteers, partner hospitals, and donor families as it marks another record-breaking year of organ-transplants. But they say, with more than 5,000 people in our area still waiting for a life-saving transplant, there’s still work to be done. KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports:

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 (evening edition) Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have charged 20 people in a scheme to bribe men’s college basketball players to shave points so gamblers could win bets on their games. ... SEPTA says serious crime on the system was down last year, to the lowest level in ten years. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports… ... With temperatures forecast to drop well below freezing, Prevention Point Philadelphia is hosting a series of emergency overnight warming centers for the unhoused community. The program starts tonight and runs through the weekend. ... Water at Gilbertsville Elementary School in Montgomery County contains forever chemicals, known as PFAS, and now Boyertown School District has begun weighing options to remove the toxins. ... It was another record-setting year of life-saving organ-transplants for Gift of Life. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief and living kidney donor Jim Melwert tells us the organ procurement organization’s leadership isn’t resting on its laurels.