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All that Matters to You from Philadelphia's KYW Newsradio
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Remote learning day for Philadelphia public schools as snow emergency continues
27/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 (morning edition): The Philly School District has remote learning today. City trash and recycling resumes today but on a holiday schedule and with curbside pickups only. ... SEPTA says the majority of bus routes are returning to service today, but Regional Rail is expected to be on a Saturday schedule all day. ... Despite the cold, hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Center City Monday afternoon to call for the abolishment of ICE. ... The icy temperatures can wreak havoc on cars. Here's what you need to know.
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Snow emergency remains in effect in Philly following massive winter storm
26/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe KYW Newsradio All Local for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 (evening edition) The snow emergency remains in effect in Philadelphia, as the city continues working to dig out from the largest snowfall in 10 years. ... Gov. Josh Shapiro says people heeded the call to stay off the roads during yesterday’s storm, as he credits PennDOT workers for working long hours clearing the roads. ... Three people in Lehigh County died Sunday while shoveling or clearing snow during the winter storm. ... Philadelphia voters will be asked to create a retirement savings board under a new law signed by Mayor Cherelle Parker. ... Congratulations to the Pennsbury High School cheerleaders: they're national champions!
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Should Philly have a Retirement Savings Board? Residents to vote on the referendum
26/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 (midday edition): There’s a lot of work to do to clear the snow and ice on the roads and in the neighborhoods. KYW's Tim Jimenez checked conditions in Montgomery County, including in Skippack, which had one of the highest snow totals in the region. ... Philadelphia voters will be asked to create a Retirement Savings Board, under a new law sign by Mayor Cherelle Parker. ... Temple University's Jazz Band celebrates a major after taking First Place at a national collegiate competition.
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Sunday's winter storm leaves behind icy road conditions
26/01/2026 Duración: 04minThe KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 (Morning Edition) The weekend's winter storm created dangerous travel conditions across the tri-state area. ... In New Jersey, roads were covered in snow for hours as plow crews just couldn't keep up. ... It was difficult for municipal plows with professional drivers to clear snow from the streets, so just imagine how difficult it was for homeowners to keep driveways and sidewalks cleared. ... Essential workers and plow trucks weren't the only ones out in the storm Sunday.
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PEMA urges people to stay off the roads during weekend snowstorm
24/01/2026 Duración: 04minThe KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 (Morning Edition): Philadelphia District Schools will be closed on Monday. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in Philadelphia will be closed, but will utilize a flexible instruction day. The early decision comes as city officials prepare to handle the first large snowstorm in a couple of years. KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports the mayor says they’re ready. ****** The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is prepping for this weekend’s winter storm, urging people to stay off the roads unless they absolutely have to be out. KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. ****** New Jersey declares a state of emergency. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson has more on how the region is preparing.
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Massive snowstorm could bring 6 to 10 inches to Philadelphia region. Here’s what to know
23/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe Philly region is bracing for a massive winter storm this weekend, which could bring the most snow we've seen in years. A winter storm warning will go into effect Saturday night and continue into Monday morning. The school district of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday, while Philadelphia Archdiocesan schools will have a flexible instruction day. ***** Philadelphia courts will be closed on Monday because of the storm. The criminal justice center at 13th and Filbert streets will remain open for emergency protection from abuse petitions, bail and arraignment hearings. ***** Hundreds of PennDOT plow crews are ready to hit the roads this weekend as the snowstorm approaches. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports. ***** Officials in South Jersey say salt depots are stocked up, and they’re ready for whatever might come with this storm. More on this from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. ***** Supermarket aisles are packed with shoppers getting their groceries ahead of the weekend storm. KYW’s Sunny Mo
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Massive snowstorm could bring 6 to 10 inches to Philadelphia region. Here’s what to know
23/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 (midday edition): With the threat of a big snowstorm coming our way this weekend, getting around on the roads and rails could be a challenge. ... The major snowstorm that’s hitting us this weekend is affecting air travel here and around the country. Around 1,500 flights have already been canceled for tomorrow. ... The City of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the removal of slavery exhibits at the President's House on Independence Mall. ... Philadelphia City Council has passed a bill authorizing a bond sale to fund Mayor Parker’s affordable housing plan.
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Slavery displays removed at the President’s House on Independence Mall
23/01/2026 Duración: 04minThe KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Jan. 23 2026 (morning edition): With significant snowfall forecast for the region this weekend, getting around on the roadways and rails could be tricky. Here's what to know. ... Lankenau High School in Upper Roxborough is among the 20 schools the Philadelphia School District is proposing to close. Teachers at the environmental magnet are pushing back. ... The slavery exhibits at the President's House in Independence Hall National Historical Park have been taken down.
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Philadelphia School District’s long-awaited facilities plan recommends closing 20 schools, co-locating 6 others
22/01/2026 Duración: 06minThe 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.
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Villanova University campus closed due to ‘threat of violence’
22/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe 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 the trade school.
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Road crews, residents prepare for major winter storm expected this weekend, with up to 10 inches of snow possible
22/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 (morning edition): With the potential of a significant amount of snow hitting our region this weekend, preparations are underway to keep roads clear and people safe. ... 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. ... The missing 10-year-old Southwest Philadelphia boy has been found unharmed in Delaware County. Police are still investigating what happened.
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Philadelphia Art Museum chief marketing officer to step down in latest executive shakeup
21/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe 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.
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Police search for 10-year-old boy last seen being dropped off at his Southwest Philly school
21/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe 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.
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Enhanced Code Blue declared in Philly amid ongoing frigid temps
21/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 (morning edition): The City of Philadelphia has activated an Enhanced Code Blue amid 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 agents at the garage. ... Authorities have charged a teenager in the fatal hit-and-run of a beloved DJ, killed late last month while riding his bike in West Philly. ... Philadelphia officials announced a novel funding arrangement for low-income housing.
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Severe flu season, harsh winter weather behind region's blood supply shortage, says Red Cross
20/01/2026 Duración: 04minThe 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!
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Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor
20/01/2026 Duración: 03minThe 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.
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Hundreds march through Center City to call for an end to ICE raids
20/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe 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.
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Police search for missing South Philadelphia woman
19/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe 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, Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill visited Camden and promised to help inform more people of the fact that Dr. King began his activism there. ****** New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Monday enacting some of the nation's toughest regulations on e-bikes.
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31st annual Martin Luther King Day of Service kicks off in Philadelphia
19/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe 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.
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2 dead after SUV crashes into Gloucester County home
19/01/2026 Duración: 05minThe KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 (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. ... Community leaders in Media, Delaware County – including the local branch of the NAACP – honored four local activists on Sunday as 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 Gov. Mikie Sherrill. ... Philadelphia City Council returns this week after a six-week break, and some major legislation awaits action.