Philadelphia All Local

Phillies escape 5-3 victors on Opening Day behind Schwarber, Bohm homers

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Mar. 27 2026 (morning edition): The Philadelphia Board of Education has passed a preliminary budget that sheds 225-million-dollars in district spending for the next fiscal year. And KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi tells us, at Thursday’s board meeting, there was more public outcry against the district’s school closure plan: ... The Phillies opened the 2026 season in style on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon has more . . ... There was a slight reduction in the bald eagle population in New Jersey last year. State officials say it’s likely due to the bird flu that has been spreading. Details from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. ... Philadelphia Gas Works joined local politicians to help community members sign up for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program at the Episcopal Community Services building on West Girard Avenue in West Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin was there.

Pa. Supreme Court rules mandatory life sentence for second-degree murder is unconstitutional

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (evening edition) The Pennsylvania Supreme Court finds the mandatory life sentence for Second Degree Murder — a murder committed during the commission of a violent felony like robbery or kidnapping — is unconstitutional. ... A postal worker from Cherry Hill is recognized as a hero after helping save a family from a house fire on his route. ... Philadelphia city councilman Isaiah Thomas is abandoning his effort to change the provision of the city charter that requires officials to resign their seats before they can run for another office. ... "ICE out of the airport" -- that's the message from city officials and union leaders. ... Starting next Wednesday, April 1st -- Pennsylvania officials will be cracking down on aggressive driving and toll jumpers.

Citizens Bank Park festivities, Diner en Blobfest, and more

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (midday edition): Phillies fans rejoice! Today is Opening Day in South Philly. ... How does using social media as a child affect your mental health? ... Customs officials say they caught two women smuggling almost 100 pounds of pot on international flights out of Philly. ... It’s Dinner En Blob! Movie-goers can add one more Blobfest event to their calendar this summer.

Meta verdict, Philly City Council pushback, and more

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (morning edition): A Los Angeles jury found that social media platforms Instagram and YouTube caused a young woman to become addicted to them as a child and degraded her mental well-being. ... Philadelphia City Council continued to push back on the mayor’s proposals for new taxes on the second day of hearings on the city budget. ... Workers have moved the famous Rocky statue from the base of the Art Museum steps indoors for a new exhibit. ... Thousands of people in need are getting an assist from the Philadelphia Flyers and Penn Medicine, who've teamed up to provide meals to the hungry.

Lehigh County commissioner charged with more than 100 felonies over alleged drug dealing

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (evening edition) An elected official in Leigh County is charged with dealing cocaine at various locations, including from inside Bethlehem City Hall for almost two years. These are in addition to felony drug offenses he was charged with last year. ... Two teenage boys who used artificial intelligence to create fake nude photos of their classmates have been granted probation. ... Authorities in Abington Township have arrested and charged a man they say robbed a smoke shop and struck an employee with a rock. ... Citing rising costs, Republicans in the Pennsylvania House are introducing what they are calling “tax holidays” on everyday necessities. ... New laws protecting immigrants are now on the books in New Jersey, with Governor Mikie Sherrill putting pen to paper Wednesday.