In a perfect world, every school would have all the money it needs, but that is clearly not the case now. In her new book, "Designed to Fail: Why Racial Equity in School Funding Is So Hard to Achieve", Dr. Roseanne Liu, visiting assistant professor at Swarthmore College, digs into school funding and why it is almost always children of color that ge…

A new, quarter million dollar high-tech forensics lab at Neumann University is helping students get a more hands-on education and local law enforcement get tools they need to solve crimes. As KYW Newsradio's Justin udo tells us, it’s part of a partnership between the University, The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office, and Aston police…that’…

Anyone who has had medical debt could tell you how unexpected and crippling it can be. What's worse, that debt can even follow your family after you die. But a group of queer activists in Philadelphia found a loophole in the system. With the help of Undue Medical Debt, they bought and forgave $2 million of medical debt, and they celebrated it in a …

A Philadelphia police officer shoots and kill a dog… after a man in West Philadelphia is mauled by a pack of four dogs. A video circulating on social media shows the dogs on the attack. The officer who pulled the trigger was flagged down by witnesses. Here's KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson. (Photo: David Aparicio/Getty Ima…

People considering a career in teaching now have an online resource to help them find the right job. We get the story from KYW Newsradio education reporter Mike DeNardo.Oleh Audacy

Jewish students, faculty and alumni at Penn delivered a petition to the interim president’s office, urging him to end the pro-Palestinian encampment, which has now been in place for a week. After that, there were dueling demonstrations in the heart of campus. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez was there.Oleh Audacy

More than 20 million-dollars in federal infrastructure money is coming to Pennsylvania -- and a lot of that is staying right here in Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more from Wissahickon Valley Park.Oleh Audacy

Thieves in New Castle County, Delaware are using GPS tracking devices to trace and steal expensive cars, police warned. Investigators said it only takes a few seconds for criminals to put the small, magnetic black boxes underneath high-end cars that are parked in public areas. Then, they track the car to the driver’s home. Among the vehicles target…

The Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would allow pre-canvassing of mail-in ballots, addressing what all southeastern county officials have considered one of the easiest election fixes. But, as we hear from KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert, the bill passed the state House on party lines and is expected to stall out in the Senat…

A pilot composting program in Delaware County has diverted thousands of pounds of garbage from a landfill. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo tells us officials want to expand the program. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Oleh Audacy

Teenagers in Camden can get a jumpstart on their careers and make some cash this summer: The city is looking for interns. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.Oleh Audacy

You can't bring guns and weapons in airports or on your flights here in the U.S. But sometimes people forget or say they didn't know, and end up getting into serious trouble. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg discusses the alarming trend. (Photo credit: TSA)Oleh Audacy

Residents and fellows at Penn Medicine rallied Wednesday afternoon as they called for better wages for the hospital’s front-line workers. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin spoke with doctors there.Oleh Audacy

Families of fallen Philadelphia police and firefighters gathered in Franklin Square Park Wednesday afternoon as city officials honored their loved ones — with a special tribute to the newest name on the Living Flame Memorial: Sgt. Richard Mendez. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson was there.…

The encampment at Penn has now been up for a week. The pro-Palestinian protesters refuse to leave until the university agrees to their demands. Tensions have been rising as the protest continues. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has the story from Penn.Oleh Audacy

After Philly managed only a dubious home-court advantage during Games 3 and 4, the Sixers hope Knicks fans stay away tonight. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more ahead of the 76ers' must-win Game 6. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Oleh Audacy

When you're sitting in coach in a row with three seats, who gets which armrests? Believe it or not, there's an appropriate armrest etiquette and a pretty simple solution. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg explains. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Oleh Audacy

Four years after the first cases of long COVID-19, there still isn’t a cure. KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough has more on the costs of contracting the illness.Oleh Audacy

Restoration plans for a historic North Philly landmark are one step closer to being a reality. Legislation that would help rebuild the New Freedom Theatre has passed in the Pennsylvania House. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports. 📸: Office of the GovernorOleh Audacy

A Bucks County man is charged with stealing nearly $200,000 from a parked car while the owner of the vehicle was inside a Bensalem gas station. Authorities say 43-year-old Christopher Plytas broke the back seat window of the victim's 2017 Tesla and stole a box of cash that was inside. The car owner runs a gaming machine company and, according to po…

A popular cheesesteak shop on South Street reopens after a devastating fire nearly two years ago. KYW’s John McDevitt was there when the door opened at 4 p.m. 📸: John McDevitt/KYW NewsradioOleh Audacy

Mayor Parker’s school board is officially seated. New members and several holdovers took the oath of office this morning at City Hall. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. 📸: (Mike DeNardo/KYW Newsradio) Superintendent Tony Watlington and School Board member Joyce WilkersonOleh Audacy

A Philadelphia man is facing serious charges, accused of making more than 30 illegal gun purchases and trying to hire a hitman to kill someone. Here's KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo. 📸: Pa. Attorney General's OfficeOleh Audacy

Retired U.S. women’s soccer star Carli Lloyd and her husband are expecting their first child in October. The 41-year-old South Jersey native announced her pregnancy Wednesday on Instagram. Lloyd retired in 2021 after a career that includes two World Cup titles and a pair of Olympic gold medals. Her crowning moment was scoring three goals in the ope…

A bill that would significantly increase penalties for street racing or pop-up car rallies is on its way to the Pennsylvania House, after passing the State Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. 📸: NBC10 PhiladelphiaOleh Audacy

Carol Wong opened Chinatown Learning Center more than 30 years ago, providing a rare bilingual education to young children at 10th and Vine streets at the Crane Community Center. KYW Newsradio's Denise Nakano shares her story.Oleh Audacy

Seniors graduating from Temple’s Klein College of Media Communications are showcasing their talents at a reverse job fair, hosted by the Department of Advertising and Public Relations. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin was there.Oleh Audacy

There are now two famous bells on display in Philadelphia's Historic District. The Bicentennial Bell has been taken out of storage, where it was for 10 years, and relocated to its new home: a garden in Old City. Work continues on the grounds that surround the bell, and will soon be ready for visitors. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt has more.…

Police have identified the child found inside a duffel bag in West Philadelphia in March as 4-year-old Damari Carter, who was reported missing three months earlier. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the latest.Oleh Audacy

He says he was just trying to be nice to some women on a train, but then someone attacked him. 25-year-old Isaiah Miller told NBC10 he was on the Broad Street Line on his way home from bowling with friends on March 14 when he was attacked. Police are still searching for the suspect. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)…

If there's one thing worse than a flight delay, it's a flight cancellation. Some U.S. airports have the worst record for the most number of flights scratched -- and most are on the East Coast. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Oleh Audacy

It's the return of a South Street landmark. Jim's Steak's reopens today for the first time since a fire in July 2022 gutted the building. The new Jim's Steaks covers more space and will feature several original mosaics from Magic Gardens artist Isaiah Zagar. The restaurant has taken over some of the space from the former Eyes Gallery next door. The…

A swarm of bees created quite a baseball buzzkill in the desert. The start of Tuesday night's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks was delayed nearly two hours after a bee colony swarmed the top of the protective netting behind home plate. It took more than an hour before a beekeeper arrived and was lifted up to the swarm. …

It might be harder to find an Uber or Lyft today. Drivers across the country are holding a one-day strike. The group Justice for App Workers is demanding better pay and protections from what it says are unfair app deactivations. Drivers say the companies use algorithms to decide when to deactivate a driver's accounts based on a rider's complaint. A…

The foundation of a great smile is healthy gums. Brushing twice a day is important, but flossing is crucial for gum health. KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough has more.Oleh Audacy

A 15-year-old girl is charged with murder, accused of stabbing her grandmother to death early this morning in their Cobbs Creek home. More now from KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez. (Photo credit: NBC10)Oleh Audacy

Mayor Parker’s vision for year-round schools came a little more into focus Tuesday in City Council during school district budget hearings. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. 📸: School District of PhiladelphiaOleh Audacy

The 76ers secure an overtime win against the Knicks, keeping the season alive. More from KYW's Matt Leon. 📸: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty ImagesOleh Audacy

SEPTA police are releasing images of a man they say assaulted another man on the Broad Street Line in mid-March. KYW’s Matt Coughlin explains. 📸: SEPTA Transit PoliceOleh Audacy

In her weekly conversation with KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough, KYW's Michelle Durham relays a listener question about colon cancer symptoms to watch out for. What can younger people, who are not eligible yet for a colonoscopy, do? The data show that more and more young people are being diagnosed with colon cancer, McDonough says. Whether i…

A special initiative to help voters learn about and get the identification they need to vote in this year’s presidential election. KYW’s Justin Udo has the story. 📸: Bill Clark/CQ Roll CallOleh Audacy

After years as a Schedule 1 drug, alongside heroin and LSD, marijuana could soon be federally reclassified as a less dangerous substance. KYW’s Conner Barkon has more. 📸: Getty ImagesOleh Audacy

A Chester County man surrenders to police and is arrested after officials say he barricaded himself inside his house for nearly five hours and fired shots periodically within the home. KYW's John McDevitt reports. 📸: Getty ImagesOleh Audacy

A must-win game tonight for the Sixers to keep going in this first-round playoff series with the Knicks. We turn to KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon with more. 📷: Bill Streicher/USA Today SportsOleh Audacy

Investigators are using advanced technology and cameras to help solve hit-and-run cases in Philadelphia. As KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, about 1/3 have been solved so far this year. 📸: SkyForce 10Oleh Audacy

Atlantic City is putting more eyes in the sky for public safety. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty attended a demonstration where officials showed off some of the new technology to assist in marina fires and fuel spills.Oleh Audacy

You may have heard that the bee population is under threat in recent years. Bees are critical for our environment and food production - a dwindling population could affect our ability to grow fruits and vegetables. But The Washington Post recently reported that America’s honeybee population is at an all-time high. So, what’s going on with the bees?…

Mayor Cherelle Parker urged City Council to back her plans for the school district in testimony at Tuesday’s education budget hearing. Her remarks came just hours after she reappointed school board member Joyce Wilkerson despite council’s objections. KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.…