It will be another divided legislature for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, as Democrats keep their slim majority in the state House and Republicans hold the majority in the state Senate. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert takes a look at Shapiro's overview of the upcoming legislative session.(photo credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)…

Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election was decisive, and Pennsylvania is a big reason why. Not only did Trump win the commonwealth himself, he funneled strong Republican turnout to key down-ballot races as well. Why did PA flip red, after voters elected a Democratic governor and U.S. Senator just two years ago? What could a second Trum…

Gerald Spoto, a 42-year-old Levittown man, is sentenced for sexually abusing children when he worked for an after school program in the early 2000s. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.(photo credit: Bucks County District Attorney's Office)

A person and a dog bitten by a fox in Gloucester Township last week are under treatment for rabies exposure. KYW's John McDevitt looks into it.(photo credit: Getty Images)

Philadelphia police are searching for a group of people caught on video assaulting a woman during a rowdy illegal car meetup in South Philly nearly two months ago.KYW's Sunny Morgan has the details.(photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)

After a major rent increase, Newtown-based nonprofit Alpha Bravo Canine needs a new permanent training facility. KYW's John McDevitt reports.(photo credit: Getty Images)

A week after the expiration of their contract, SEPTA’s 5,000 bus train and trolley operators are still on the job. Despite the possibility of a strike, outgoing SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards said it’s encouraging that negotiations toward a new contract are still ongoing. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio…

The type of content children watch matters, and a Temple University Professor says it’s time for creators of children’s programming to step up their game. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.(photo credit: Getty Images)

As the holidays approach, many families in our area are struggling with putting food on the table. Officials from several organizations gathered in Camden to make sure they are all working together to better serve those in need. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.

The nonprofit Cradles to Crayons has set a lofty goal as it attempts to keep kids in Philadelphia warm this winter. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more.

Philadelphia police say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a mass shooting last summer that killed a 17-year-old girl and wounded four other people. KYW Newsradio's Pat Loeb reports.

A Chester County man accused of abusing a dog, including amputating one of its legs, was sentenced earlier this week to 13 months to five years behind bars. KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin reports. (Photo provided by Chester County District Attorney's Office)

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese realizes there's more work for the Birds to do, and much more to accomplish, but he tells KYW's Dave Uram why their 26-18 win over the Commanders on Thursday Night Football puts them in a good spot.

A school bus and a pickup truck collided in Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County Thursday night. A student was injured and crews had to rescue the driver of the truck, which was lodged under the bus. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: NBC10)

New Jersey lawmakers are working to crack down on retail theft and hold leaders of organized crime groups accountable. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.

It is estimated that between 25% and 50% of people have been impacted by sexual trauma, with a significant percentage suffering abuse as children. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more about a new study.

The U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania continues to be a contentious affair as Republican challenger Dave McCormick is asking the state Supreme Court to stop the ballot count at the same time that the state has triggered a legally mandated recount. KYW’s Matt Coughlin has the details.Image credit: Getty Images…

Ameen Hurst, who was convicted of four murders he committed as a teenager, and who escaped from jail last year, was sentenced to up to 110 years in state prison on Thursday. KYW’s Nigel Thompson has the details.Image credit: Philadelphia Police Department

Members of the city’s blue collar workers union have voted to strike if they can’t get a new contract. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports.Image credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio

The former Uber driver accused of raping his passenger in her Villanova University dorm room is ordered to stand trial on rape and sex assault charges. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.Image credit: Jim Melwert/KYW Newsradio

City Council president Kenyatta Johnson wants concession workers at Philadelphia’s sports facilities to get a raise and health insurance. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports he sponsored a bill at today’s council session that would mandate the new benefits.Image credit: Philadelphia City Council…

More human remains from the 1985 MOVE bombing have been discovered at the PENN museum. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports.Image credit: Jumping Rocks/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is donating more money to improve air conditioning in Philadelphia schools.Through his foundation, Hurts has pledged $5-thousand dollars for each touchdown scored. With ten rushing and 12 passing touchdowns, that's a total of $110-thousand raised.Hurts has pledged a minimum of $200,000 this season for his "T-Ds for A-…

Nearly a week after the expiration of their contract SEPTA drivers are still working and not striking. Negotiations between SEPTA and Transport Workers Union Local 234 resumed today. The union is demanding wage increases and more safety protection for workers, while SEPTA has said it would be difficult to provide raises without a transit funding pl…

The holiday season in Philly kicked off at City Hall with a little fanfare and the arrival of the 50-foot holiday tree. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard was there. (Photo credit: Joe Kaczmarek Photography)

A dirt bike rider was killed after he crashed into a car and got pinned under it in West Philadelphia Wednesday night.It happened around 8:15 p.m. at 52nd and Spruce streets. Police said the 25-year-old man was “popping a wheelie” when he collided with the car.Officials said the driver of the car was making a legal turn and was not speeding.First r…

New Jersey's attorney general has filed lawsuits against two gun shops for allegedly selling ammo with no questions asked. One of the stores is Butch’s Gun World in Vineland.AG Matt Platkin says every firearms dealer has an obligation to verify buyers are making a lawful purchase.Platkin says undercover agents were able to buy large quantities of a…

Xfinity Live is getting a $15 million facelift. The owners officially announced a project that will expand the plaza with new features like an outdoor beer garden, food trucks, art installations, and a turf area for small events. Some of the bars inside the complex are also going to get upgrades. The full project is expected to be done by early 202…

The Linc has hosted Taylor Swift for concerts, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé and plenty of other superstars. Thursday night, it’s Jason Kelce’s turn.He won’t be centerstage — that’s reserved for the Eagles when they take on the Washington Commanders at 8:15 p.m.But before the big showdown, Kelce will put on a show of his own. He an…

These are the driest conditions our area has seen in nearly 120 years. Gov. Phil Murphy has now declared a drought warning for the entire state of New Jersey. This gives the state more control of public water supplies, and he's asking people to voluntarily conserve. Take shorter showers, turn the faucet off while you're brushing your teeth, and wai…

It's Game Day! The 7-2 Eagles host the 7-3 Commanders on Thursday Night Football. KYW's Dave Uram asks the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese for his three keys to victory.

The homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes sand Travis Kelce were broken into last month. The break-ins happened on the day of the Chiefs' home win against New Orleans on Oct. 7.Mahomes described the situation as “frustrating" and "disappointing." No injuries were reported in either case, and the reports did not list what items were stol…

First Lady Jill Biden was in town last night. She was with the nonprofit group that's organizing Philadelphia's celebration of the nation's 250th birthday. The group announced more plans at a countdown party at Girard College. KYW Newsradio's Nina Baratti was there.

Philadelphia police are looking for three men, armed with sledgehammers, guns and knives, who targeted at least two corner stores in the city in recent weeks. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Image credit: Philadelphia Police Department/YouTube)

According to a new report, adolescents who have used marijuana have a 50% greater risk of having suicidal thoughts than adults. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

The 21-year-old girlfriend of one of the men convicted of killing a man on the Schuylkill River Trail will spend at least 9-months in county jail for lying to a Grand Jury and for helping her boyfriend after the murder. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.Image credit: Getty Images…

Habitat for Humanity dedicated its first home in Camden today to a new home owner, just in time for the holiday season. KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty was there.Image credit: Mike Dougherty/KYW Newsradio

The Philadelphia 76ers faced some tough questions from City Council in the second day of hearings on the team’s proposal to build an arena in Center City. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.Image credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio

Women have set new records in Congress. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.Image credit: Mikhail Makarov

There will be a mandatory recount in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Senator Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports recounts are triggered under the state election code when results are within the 0.5% margin as they are now.Image credit: Getty Images…

President-elect Trump is moving at a rapid pace to fill out his administration.Today, he officially tapped Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, as expected.The president-elect also nominated former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for national intelligence director. Most surprising perhaps is Trump's choice for Attorney General: e…

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to rapidly assemble his national security team, Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader. It makes the South Dakota Republican a key partner on Capitol Hill to the president-elect.Thune beat out two competitors — Sens. John Cornyn an…

SEPTA drivers remain on the job today while contract negotiations continue. Transport Workers Union Local 234 is holding off on a strike so far, saying some progress was being made at the table. The union is demanding safety protections for operators and wage increases. SEPTA, which yesterday announced plans for a 29 percent fare increase, has said…

The Philadelphia city commissioners tossed out more than 3,000 mail-in ballots, today, because of defects in the way they were filled out. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.Image credit: MATTHEW HATCHER/AFP via Getty Images

Several networks project the GOP will hold onto their lead of the US House, giving Republicans control both Houses of Congress.President Elect Trump chooses Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.Trump wants all his appointments pushed through the Senate without confirmation hearings.Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images…

Good news for all you soon to be Christmas tree shoppers when it comes to getting the perfect tree in the middle of this drought. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo has the story.(Photo: arlutz73/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing plaque honoring an officer killed in the line of duty in the early '90s. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports.(Photo: Philadelphia Police Department)

Police in Lower Merion say they have found the driver and the vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run earlier this week. It was just after 2 o'clock Monday morning when authorities say woman in a wheelchair was struck by a car on City Avenue near Conshohocken State Road.She was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.Police say the dri…

Police in Montgomery and Delaware counties said they found credit card skimming devices at a couple of Royal Farms locations.(Photo credit: Collegeville Borough Police Department/Facebook)

There's a three-alarm fire at a warehouse in Kensington. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez joins us live at the scene.