Health officials in New Jersey say a child under five years old with no other known medical problems has died from the flu. It's the state's first pediatric flu death this season. KYW’s Sunny Morgan spoke to a medical expert about this season’s uptick in cases and a new variant of the flu. The city plans a multi-million dollar effort to clean graffiti and beautify key highway areas for America's 250th birthday. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports... The site of Thursday morning's rowhome fire in North Philadelphia — which killed one woman who lived there for years — went up in flames again overnight. KYWs Tim Jimenez has the story from Ogontz. New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' phone use during the school day. Governor Phil Murphy signing legislation requiring guidelines for cell use in grades K through 12. The new law bans the non-academic use of internet-connected devices during class time. The school in North Jersey where Murphy signed the bill makes kids put their phones in pouches during the day. One student there says they were initially frustrated, but then noticed a positive change -- becoming more social and more present. 37 states now have laws or rules limiting phones and other electronic devices in school. The Philadelphia Police Department's 22nd District is holding a series of listening sessions to better understand the needs of the community. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more…

The site of yesterday’s deadly rowhome fire in north Philadelphia went up in flames again last night. KYW's Tim Jimenez has the story from Ogontz. Governor Josh Shapiro says if elected to a second term, he'll do more to tackle the affordability crisis. The life and legacy of reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to inspire people to serve with compassion and share the impact of his legacy. The African American Museum in Philadelphia has a full weekend of events planned. KYW community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more… One of Philadelphia's top restaurants is about to get new neighbors. The long-vacant lot next to Kalaya (kuh-lay-uh) at the corner of Frankford Ave and Palmer Street will become a three-story apartment building and retail space. Fishtown Collective is breaking ground on the project this week. The Philadelphia business journal reports it'll have 40 residential units and 12-thousand square feet for businesses. It's expected to open in the middle of next year.

The KYW Newsradio All Local: Friday, January 9, 2026 (Morning Edition) Alongside communities across the country, thousands converged on Philadelphia City Hall Thursday evening to mourn Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis the previous day. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi was there. *** Police say a pit bull linked to at least one attack in Center City has been taken off the streets. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt reports. *** Regional Rail riders are still facing delays, crowded trains, and skipped stops. SEPTA says riders should soon see trains with more cars, and all express trains are scheduled to return to service on Monday. KYW Newsradio’s Mike Denardo reports. *** The African American Museum in Philadelphia has announced its lineup of programs for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has details.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 (evening edition) A Lancaster County man is arrested and charged with stealing more than a hundred of skeletal remains, many of them from a cemetery that spans between Philadelphia and Delaware County. ... Philadelphia police are investigating an unusual hit and run Wednesday night — where they believe a man was killed, struck by two cars… and dragged for blocks by one of the vehicles in the city’s Kingsessing neighborhood ... A woman was killed in a rowhome fire in North Philadelphia early Wednesday morning. SEPTA admits the return to normal regional rail service has been slower than expected. But the transit agency says more cars are going back into service each day. ... If you're driving near the Art Museum, make sure you don't roll through the red light.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 (Morning edition) Two people were taken to the hospital after the front of a house collapsed in Germantown. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi was on the scene as crews cleaned up the debris. *** Two retired Philadelphia homicide detectives have been sentenced to probation on false statement convictions tied to a 30-year-old murder case. KYW Newsradio’s Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more. *** Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law requiring the state to create and maintain an affordable housing database. KYW Newsradio’s South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty reports. *** Pennsylvania officials say an initiative to make the overdose-reversing drug naloxone more widely available is showing results. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb reports.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Jan. 7 2026 (evening edition) A 22-year-old is wanted after police say he say intentionally drove his car into a crowd of people at a New Year’s celebration in Feasterville. ... Republican Doug Mastriano will not be back in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race this year. With his wife, Rebbie, by his side, Mastriano announced his decision to his social media followers. ... Philadelphia's schools chief says two year-round schools are coming to North Philadelphia. He unveiled the plan at Wednesday's "State of the Schools" address, as we hear from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. ... If you're driving near the Art Museum, make sure you don't roll through the red light. Starting Thursday, the 60-day warning period ends, and the red light camera at Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval will be activated. ... The Shops at Liberty Place are up for sale.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 (midday edition): Three people were injured Wednesday morning when a fire ripped through a building connected to a church in South Philly. ... Police in Gloucester County are asking for the public’s help as they search for a burglar who struck on New Year’s Eve. He was even able to disconnect a resident’s security camera. ... January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and one local organization is committed to helping victims put their lives back together after the trauma. ... A popular South Street boutique says the FDA is singling them out over a product it sells.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 (morning edition): About 80 homes in West Oak Lane have been without water after a large sinkhole widened in the neighborhood. ... A U.S. Army soldier from Bucks County has been charged with assault and resisting arrest after police say he fought an officer. ... Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick is wrapping up his first year in office. Here's what he plans for the year ahead. ... Philadelphia firefighters made a dramatic river rescue Tuesday afternoon in Center City.

A large sinkhole in West Oak Lane that grew in size overnight due to a water main leak has left about 80 homes without water. Neighbors tell KYW's Matt Coughlin that it is an ongoing issue. Camden’s police department is getting two new drones to help police better respond to emergencies. Details from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty... SEPTA and rideshare drivers are getting goodie bags Tuesday, to help them welcome visitors in 2026 and beyond. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports. Officials in Delaware County are laying out their goals and vision for 2026. At the top of the list, making sure residents have access to quality healthcare services. KYW’s Justin Udo reports. A big lottery win on the Main Line: someone scratched-off a $5 million prize on Monopoly Own It All.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 (midday edition): Police are looking for two people who robbed a man of his Rolex, jewelry and cash, then shot him. ... A firefighter was injured while battling a fire in a row home in Camden. ... The federal government has reduced the number of vaccines it’s recommending to all children and babies in an unprecedented move. Physicians have slammed the policy decision. ... For the first time in almost a decade, Atlantic City is getting a bond rating upgrade from Moody’s.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 (morning edition): In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration has decided to reduce the number of routine vaccines the CDC recommends for all babies and children in the U.S. ... A lawsuit filed on behalf of the four survivors of a deadly explosion at a Bristol Township nursing home claims “overwhelming negligence” by the facility’s operators and PECO. ... Philadelphia is expanding twice-weekly trash collection to 90,000 new households north and east of Center City. ... Some travelers flying into Philly from South America and the Caribbean have experienced hiccups over the last few days following the strikes in Venezuela.

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 (evening edition): Funeral services were held today for Corporal Matthew “Ty” Snook, the Delaware State Police trooper who was killed in the line of duty at a DMV two days before Christmas. ... As police try to determine who wrote racist and anti-Semitic graffiti at Roxborough High School, the community is coming together to help students heal. ... Crime numbers were once again down in Camden last year, continuing a years-long trend of improvement. ... Homicides and shootings are at a record low in Philadelphia, but the city's top cop says he wants to continue to chip away at property crime and gun violence in the new year.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 (midday edition): Today is the funeral for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed in a shooting at a DMV near Wilmington two days before Christmas. ... America’s ouster and prosecution of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro brings with it many questions about legality, political fallout, and economic interests in Latin America. ... Starting today, midday riders on the Fox Chase Regional Rail Line will face disrupted service for the next three months. ... Philadelphia’s top cop says this year, he wants to continue to chip away at property crime and gun violence, expand the drone program, and focus on the city’s public safety plan, which will be announced this month.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 (morning edition): Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife will appear in a federal court today in New York. Their capture brings many questions about legality, political fallout, and economic interests in Latin America. ... Dozens of people from the local Venezuelan community came together at the Basilica Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on the Parkway for a vigil for the future of Venezuela. ... Philadelphia’s top cop says in 2026, he wants to continue to chip away at property crime and gun violence, expand the drone program, and focus on the city’s public safety plan, which will be announced this month. ... The Eagles missed an opportunity to improve their playoff seeding, losing to the Commanders at the Linc 24-17.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Sunday January 4 (Morning Edition) A number of Philly Venezuelan organizations are holding a prayer for the future of Venezuela today at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. ... The U.S. attack on Venezuela and deposition of its leader, Nicolas Maduro, brought air travel to a halt for some going to or leaving Caribbean destinations this weekend. ... A 40-year-old Paulsboro, New Jersey, man is charged with murder after prosecutors say he shot and killed a woman and wounded a second person Saturday morning. ... There will be a funeral tomorrow for fallen Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew “Ty” Snook. Saturday, hundreds of people attended a fundraiser to honor him and his family. ... Heads up for drivers on the Atlantic City Expressway. Sunday is the start of cashless tolling.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025 (Evening Edition): Today's U.S. attack on Venezuela and the arrest of dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife brought air travel to a halt for some going to or leaving Caribbean destinations today. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson tells us about one Philly traveler who’s now stranded in Puerto Rico after a 10-day HOLIDAY vacation… ... Hundreds of people attended a fundraiser to honor fallen State Police Corporal Matthew “Ty” Snook. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon has more from Newark… ... There have been multiple reports of a crazed Pitbull attacking other dogs Center City. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt spoke with the owner of a dog that was bitten so badly the animal's leg had to be amputated. ... New Jersey governor-elect mikie Sherrill continues her tour of garden state diners, to take the pulse of the public before her inauguration on January 20. Sherrill stopped by Ponzio’s in Cherry Hill this afternoon, as we hear from KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo…

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025 (Morning Edition): Philadelphia police are looking for a vehicle in connection with a hit-and-run last month in Overbrook that killed a well-known DJ as he rode his bike. KYW Newsradio's Nigel Thompson says they’ve released some new photos to help the search… *** Police are investigating after a woman in East Germantown found her husband and his three dogs dead inside their home last night. Officers were called to the 1900 block of Medary Street shortly after 6:30 p.m. for a report of an unresponsive male, police say. The man's wife had come home and found him unconscious. *** There have been several reports recently of an aggressive pit bull on the loose in Center City, attacking other dogs. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt spoke with the owner of a dog that was bitten so badly the animal's leg had to be amputated. *** New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill continues her tour of Garden State diners to take the pulse of the public before her inauguration on Jan. 20. Sherrill stopped by Ponzio’s in Cherry Hill this afternoon, as we hear from KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo… *** SEPTA's trolley tunnel is a step closer to reopening. But the transit agency still can't say for sure when that'll happen. Repairs to the overhead catenary wires in SEPTA's trolley tunnel are now finished. Starting this weekend, crews will test to see whether the carbon sliders connecting the trolley pantograph to those wires are still damaging them. For now, riders will have to continue to take the L into the city or use special shuttle buses.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 (morning edition): A 3-year-old boy is recovering after he was shot in his West Philadelphia home on New Year’s Day. Police believe it was an accident. ... Pennsylvania tourism is expected to have a record year for economic impact. ... Judging may have been canceled for the string bands, but Mayor Cherelle Parker still led their march down Market Street on New Year's Day. ... Kicking off the new year this weekend, the Philadelphia Orchestra is combining the symphony and animation.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 (morning edition): Many are celebrating New Year’s in Philadelphia the only way they know how: the Mummers Parade. ... Philadelphians were treated to the city’s first-ever New Year’s concert to ring in 2026, headlined by LL Cool J. ... Philadelphia’s top cop said 2025 saw the lowest number of homicide victims in nearly 60 years. ... A small change in how the U.S. Postal Service handles mail could have an unexpected impact on taxes and charitable giving. ... Philly’s most popular goats and friends in Germantown are inviting guests to join in ringing in the new year.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 (morning edition): Philadelphia will be ringing in the new year with LL Cool J on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. In addition to the midnight pyrotechnics on the Parkway, there are two fireworks displays over the Delaware River. ... More than 19,000 people across the country were hospitalized from the flu last week, according to data from the CDC. That's up about 10,000 from the previous week.