Postal workers at post offices across the Philadelphia area joined a national call to action today to rally against the Trump administration’s plans to privatize the U.S. Postal Service.KYW’s Nigel Thompson was at one of those rallies outside a post office in Bustleton.(photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio)…

Housing, housing, housing. If there’s anything Mayor Charelle Parker wants you to know about her $6.7 billion budget proposal, it’s that the main goal is to deliver on her campaign promise of expanding Philadelphia’s affordable housing options. But is City Council onboard with all the implications? Plus, find out when and why New Jersey residents c…

Help is on the way for people experiencing an overdose in Delaware county.As KYW’s Justin Udo tells us it’s thanks to a new pilot program launching at Main Line Health.(photo credit: KYW Newsradio)

The nanny responsible for the care of a 3-year-old boy who drowned in a Chester County park on Labor Day last year pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports...(photo credit: Getty Images)

It's the end of an institution in Delaware County.Pica's on West Chester Pike in Upper Darby will close this summer.The restaurant has been around for about 70 years and three generations of the Pica family.In a Facebook post, they offer 'deepest gratitude' to customers for 'unwavering support and loyalty.'Don't fret -- you'll still be able to get …

City officials say a Philadelphia police officer is “very lucky” after being shot in the vest while transporting a man to Friends Hospital in the Northeast for treatment. As KYWs crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson reports, that man was shot and killed in a struggle with police.(photo credit: Kristen Johanson/KYW Newsradio)…

Union leaders, students and elected officials rallied this morning in support of the faculty union at Community College of Philadelphia, which has threatened to strike without a new contract. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo...(photo credit: Mike DeNardo/KYW Newsradio)

The family of Police Officer Bobby Shisler, who was shot on duty in 2023 and died two months after his injuries, is suing Deptford Township and the mayor for creating what they say were deliberately unsafe working conditions. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the story. (Image by Deptford Township Police Department)…

Police say a man who was trying to steal copper wire from a transformer electrocuted himself when he cut the main wire. He also knocked out power to more than 1,500 customers. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.

A Phillies pitcher is dealing with an injury concern in spring training -- not a great way to start the season. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon has more. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

An 8-year-old girl in Berlin Township, Camden County told police that a man tried to abduct her on her way to school Wednesday morning. She said she fought him off by stabbing him in the face with a pencil.

An eighth-grade teacher in Norristown has been charged after police say he asked his 13-year-old student if he could kiss her on an upcoming field trip he was chaperoning. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi has more.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is hoping to turn haphazard federal layoffs into a win for city government with a networking event Thursday evening, connecting laid-off workers to city jobs. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

When it comes to issues with a child’s weight, the lifestyle choices parents make for children can have a lifelong impact. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

It’s National Poison Prevention Week, and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is reminding parents of potential dangers that exist in the home and how to avoid a trip to the ER. Photo Credit: Holli Stephens / KYW Newsradio

Philadelphia’s 311 call center has streamlined the complaint reporting process, but, 16 years in, it still has problems that frustrate residents. A City Council committee hearing on Wednesday tried to find solutions without much luck. KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.

Three retired Philadelphia homicide detectives are on trial, accused of perjury in connection with a murder from 1991. Defense attorneys questioned the man at the center of the case Wednesday. Photo Credit: Holli Stephens / KYW Newsradio

It’s National Poison Prevention Week, and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is reminding parents of potential dangers that exist in the home and how to avoid a trip to the ER. Photo Credit: Getty Images

PATCO is preparing a plan to shut down part of its overnight service on weeknights, for cleaning and maintenance. Photo Credit: Holli Stephens

Philadelphia has a new honorary mayor for the day, as part of the 55th annual PAL Day in City Hall, today. Photo Credit: Pat Loeb

The Trump administration is withholding 175 million dollars from the University of Pennsylvania, over Penn's decision to allow transgender swimmer Lia Thomas to compete on the women's team. Photo Credit: Holli Stephens

There’s a new program in Delaware county aimed at helping young adults find the right career path.It’s free and aimed at working with people facing a crossroads in life.Photo of Cathy Park Photo Credit: Justin Udo

This weekend is the semi-finals of the high school state basketball championships. The PIAA is requiring all tickets for the games be purchased online, with no cash sales allowed at the door. But legislation in Harrisburg aims to change that. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Winter is winding down and that means pot hole filling season is here. New Jersey’s Department of Transportation is asking drivers to keep their eyes open for road crews and give them space to work. Photo Credit: Mike Dougherty / KYW Newsradio

The mega-popular Atlantic City Air Show is returning this summer!Officials today announcing the "Visit Atlantic City Soar and Shore Festival," is set to take place July 15th and 16th.Photo Credit: Getty Images

Police shot and critically wounded a man who they say was carrying a rifle on the streets of South Philadelphia this morning. KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin reports.

The Cherry Hill School District is considering changes that would do away with the current middle school model -- and increase property taxes.Officials are considering a switch to a junior high model -- traditionally, 7th through 9th grades, instead of the current 6th through 8th grades.Assistant Superintendent Lynn Shugars says, in video released …

A 17-year-old driver was shot near a gas station in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night. (Photo credit: NBC10)

What will be the impact of Trump's tariffs and government layoffs? We'll learn what the Federal Reserve thinks about that when it wraps up its two-day policy meeting today. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon has more. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Collingdale swears in 3 new police officers Collingdale, Delaware County swore in three new police officers Tuesday night.The department has been understaffed for more than two years. The borough now has six officers, plus the chief.The police department has been the center of controversy recently. In January, an officer was sworn in but resigned a…

The Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, the state agency that oversees spending in the city, is calling for the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office and Register of Wills to be abolished.

Philadelphia police have arrested the driver of a U-Haul they said hit and killed a woman in Kensington before trying to escape. (Photo credit: SkyForce10)

It was an emotional day at the Nova Care Complex, where Eagles legend Brandon Graham called it a career. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon has more. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Efforts are ramping up to clean water that was contaminated from a pipeline leak in Upper Makefield, Bucks County. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live with the story. (Photo credit: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection)

The city is planning to reserve one of the lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard just for SEPTA buses. A virtual public meeting was held on Wednesday to explain the projectPhoto Credit: Getty Images

Sports gambling and alcohol misuse may be linked, according to a recent study. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

The Pennsylvania House has once again passed a bill that would outlaw discrimination based on hair type or style. More from KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert.

Renovations won't be completed until the summer at the Science History Institute in Old City, but after three months of work, it's safe enough to reopen the doors of the free museum and library. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports. (Photo by Science History Institute)

Police in Darby, Delaware County, have arrested a man and charged him with offenses related to sexual assault for the second time in about a month.Police had arrested 30-year-old Nafeas (nuh-FEE-us) Alexander of Darby last month and charged him with rape by force and other offenses after a victim report prompted an investigation.Photo Credit: Court…

Swarthmore College has placed sanctions on 14 students and suspended another, saying they violated the school's code of conduct during pro-Palestinian protests between October 2023 and March 2024. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)

A New York man has been sentenced to life in prison after sexually assaulting a New Jersey child in Atlantic County.Photo Credit: Getty Images

It’s been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic.Here in Philadelphia, the Mütter Museum is commemorating the anniversary and the city's resilience.Photo Credit: Shara Dae Howard

Advocates for children, patients and people with disabilities are sounding the alarm about how cuts to Medicaid will harm the 3 million Pennsylvanians who rely on the program. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more. (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Eagles fans are expressing their love and appreciation for Brandon Graham.Photo Credit: Getty Images

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposal to cut business taxes received criticism, today, from anti-poverty activists. Photo Credit: Pat Loeb

Spring travel season is upon us and the TSA is reminding travelers why security screening is important. Photo Credit: Mike DeNardo / KYW Newsradio

An independent study found some cannabis sold in New Jersey dispensaries tested positive for mold and other pathogens. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more. (Photo credit: Anne-Marie Caruso/ NorthJersey.com/ USA Today Network)

The Pennsylvania House has passed a bill that would give the state more oversight over marijuana testing facilities and over doctors who are prescribing medical marijuana. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo credit: Paul Kuehnel/USA Today Network)

The mayor of Lumberton has been arrested and charged after allegedly driving under the influence with her 2-year-old child in the car. Details from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying two men accused of beating someone unconscious inside a South Philadelphia gym last month. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports.