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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. ... Just three days after avoiding a strike with its largest union, SEPTA has announced a tentative contract with suburban transit operators. ... A state of emergency is now in effect in New Jersey because of a propane service disruption that’s affecting the region. ... 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. ... 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. ... Philadelphia City Council cleared out a lot of its calendar at Thursday's meeting. ... 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. ... SEPTA has reached a tentative contract agreement with SMART Local 1594, averting a strike by suburban transit operators. ... 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. ... Fire tore through a home with hoarding conditions in Penndel, Bucks County early this morning. ... 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. ... Property taxes in Delaware County are going up again, this time by 19%. ... Mayor Cherelle Parker's office is threatening to pull support from her signature affordable housing plan because of changes made by City Council. ... 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. ... A top prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has been disbarred by a federal judge. ... 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. ... 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. ... Authorities have identified the elderly man who was found dead in his home in Logan on Friday. ... A judge has put the brakes on non-renewal proceedings for two Philadelphia charter schools. ... 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. ... 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. ... Delaware County Council is expected to vote on a budget that would raise property taxes by 19%. ... Philadelphia Gas Works is helping customers sign up for help with their bills at an event in North Philadelphia. ... 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. ... Twins from South Jersey were arrested after authorities say they made online threats to kill a DHS official and ICE agents. ... 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. ... 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. ... 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. ... 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. ... 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. ... Scientists say there could be noticeable impacts to technology on Tuesday as a powerful burst of solar energy reaches Earth.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 (midday edition): A Santa performer and retired school teacher in Mercer County, New Jersey, was arrested last week for allegedly possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material, authorities announced. ... Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team, the United Thoroughbreds, were arrested in Central Florida over the weekend for allegedly stealing more than $2,200 worth of merchandise from a Dick’s Sporting Goods. ... During a budget hearing Monday night, Delaware County residents expressed their frustration over a budget proposal that includes a 19% property tax hike, just a year after taxes were raised by 23%. Officials said the increase is necessary for the county to stay afloat financially. ... President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in northeastern Pennsylvania Tuesday evening. The topic: inflation.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 (morning edition): SEPTA's buses and trains will keep running thanks to a tentative contract agreement that averts a transit strike in Philadelphia. ... Philadelphia detectives are searching for a car they believe may be connected to the suspicious death of a 93-year-old man in Nicetown last week. ... The criminal trial of Atlantic City’s mayor for alleged child abuse continues today. ... The region is under a Code Blue as temperatures dropped into the teens this morning.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 (evening edition): SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract to keep the city’s buses, subways and trolleys running. ... Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a shooting in South Philly on Sunday afternoon. ... Opening arguments are set to begin Monday in the trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. ... After 31 years with the force, the New Jersey State Police Superintendent is retiring. ... Delaware County Council is expected to get an earful from homeowners over a proposed property tax increase.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 (midday edition) Septa’s Bus, Trolley and Subway workers head back to work as SEPTA and its biggest union TWU Local 234 say NO STRIKE for now. ... Opening arguments are set to begin today in the trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. ... The race to succeed the retiring Dwight Evans in Congress is already in full swing, with the first candidates forum in the books.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Thursday, Dec. 8 (Morning Edition): ... There won’t be a SEPTA strike today. The union representing 5,000 trolley, bus, and subway workers confirmed that talks with the transit agency will continue as the new workweek begins. Philadelphia School District says if a strike does happen, some classes may go virtual. ... Opening arguments are set to begin today in the trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. ... Lucky families from North Philly joined Temple University Police for some holiday cheer.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 (evening edition) Philadelphia School District says if the union representing 5,000 SEPTA subway, bus, and trolley workers goes on strike, some classes may go virtual. ... The revival of Philadelphia's vacant intercity bus terminal at 10th and Filbert is one step closer, with action last week by City Council. ... The Delaware River and Bay Authority is buying a new ferry to run between Cape May and Lewes, Delaware. ... Lucky families from North Philly joined Temple University Police for some holiday cheer. KYW’s Shara Dae Howard reports more than 300 neighborhood kids had a day of food, fun and games -- and it all kicked off with truck loads of toys!

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2025 (Morning Edition): Some worrying news for SEPTA riders from the transit agency's largest union after talks broke down. ******* 76 westbound will be closed between 30th Street and the Vine Expressway from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. starting Sunday, and PennDOT says it's going to be like this for six months. Westbound traffic will be squeezed down to one lane for an hour before the full 10 p.m. closures. Eastbound traffic is not affected. PennDOT spokesman Brad Rudolph says it's all so crews can prepare to replace the superstructure over the Amtrak tracks and the Schuylkill Expressway. ******* Philadelphia's empty intercity bus terminal is closer to having new life, under legislation being considered in City Council. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports. ******* The Delaware River and Bay Authority is buying a new ferry to run between Cape May and Lewes, Delaware.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 (Midday): SEPTA city transit workers say they could walk off the job at any moment, as contract talks have stalled. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. ****** Seven members of the Pagan Motorcycle Club are ordered to stand trial stemming from an Oct. 17 shootout in the parking lot of a Montgomery County Wawa with two members of a rival club. KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. ****** Saturday is the grand finale for the Burlington County Farmer’s Market in Moorestown. County Commissioner Allison Eckel says it’ll be a festive atmosphere where people can knock a few items off their holiday shopping lists and have a little fun, too.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 (Morning): With contract negotiations stalled, Transport Workers Union Local 234 leaders say a strike is “imminent.” ******* Police are investigating what they describe as an attempted murder-suicide in the city’s Parkside neighborhood. ******* A woman was arrested Friday after she hit an officer with her car and fled a traffic stop in North Philadelphia. ******* More than 13,000 adults have re-enrolled in college in New Jersey as part of a state program that helps people finish what they started.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Dec. 5 (Evening Edition): The largest union representing SEPTA workers says they're on the verge of a possible strike. ******* The CDC's vaccine advisory committee voted Friday to change the recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccines for infants. ******* A Philadelphia doctor who has been charged with rape faces additional allegations from a second woman. ******* Former U.S. Senator and convicted felon Bob Menendez is now officially barred from ever holding office or a position of public trust in New Jersey. ******* Philadelphia has a slightly better idea of what countries it will be hosting for the 2026 World Cup this summer, after the FIFA draw in Washington, DC, on Friday afternoon.