A Cape May County elementary school teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a former student over the course of four years -- and having his baby. Authorities also say the victim was living at the suspect’s house. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us the investigation began after a Facebook post by the victim’s dad.Image credit: Gett…

Tips on being prepared for home buying season, one of New York's most popular pizza restaurants is opening a location in Chicago and content creators look at the possibility of a future without TikTok.

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The Illinois Department of Public Health reported a rise in flu, RSV & COVID-19 hospitalizations over the holiday break. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits with Dr. Whitney Lyn & Dr. Sharon Welbel on the cold weather causing a surge in raspatory illnesses and more.

Some tips on why you should get a jump on ordering your seeds early!

Instead of zipping down Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia public school students might instead find themselves zooming into virtual classrooms in the event inclement weather interrupts in-person learning for the remainder of the academic year. And if you ever wondered what atmospheric conditions trigger a polar vortex the likes of which hit the region …

A 51-year-old man is in custody following Wednesday’s deadly shooting in a Bensalem motel that prompted a frantic search of dozens of hotel rooms in the area of Street Road and Route 1. As that search was going on in Bucks County, officials said the suspect was in a violent standoff with police in Trenton. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim …

The rate of deaths from cancer has fallen 34% over the last 30 years, according to the American Cancer Society's annual report. But cancer rates among middle-aged women and young people are on the rise. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more.

In his farewell speech from the Oval Office, President Biden warned of a "dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a few ultra-wealthy people." Biden also touted his achievements like the bipartisan infrastructure law, but said it would "take time to feel the full impact of what we've done together." KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi spoke wit…

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A new FDA proposal would limit the amount of nicotine in cigarette and tobacco products, aiming to help Americans quit smoking and prevent younger generation from starting. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.Av WBZ-AM

On this Thursday edition of KYW Newsradio's "Minute with Merrill," Dave Uram and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese discuss Nick Sirianni's Wednesdays press conference, as well as why the Rams are not to be taken for granted.

Chestnut Hill residents and business owners made their frustrations about pedestrian safety known to city officials Wednesday night. Dozens gathered at Jenks Academy for Arts and Sciences to share their concerns about the crosswalks on Germantown Avenue that are in bad shape and, in many cases, barely visible. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (…

A South Jersey teacher has been accused of sexually assaulting a student over the course of four years, starting when that child was in the fifth grade.

A 22-year-old man has been charged after he struck a cop with his car and fled. Another officer fired a gunshot into his passenger side window. Police say he was being chased by police hours earlier following an illegal car meetup on City Avenue. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi has more.

A growing number of physicians are prescribing exercise as a treatment for depression. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough looks at a new study.

The foul-mouthed Eagles fan who berated a couple of Packers fans at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday has been fired from his job since a video of the incident went viral. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports. (Image credit: Alexander Basara/X)

Two men pleaded guilty no Wednesday to murder and racketeering charges about five years after a Philadelphia Police Department sergeant was killed during a raid in Frankford.KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi reports.Image credit: Philadelphia Police Department

Speaking from the Oval Office as he prepares to hand over power Monday to President-elect Donald Trump, President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation to deliver stark warnings about an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans' rights and the future of d…

A Philadelphia man will spend at least 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to the illegal purchase of nearly two dozen guns, several of which were recovered from crime scenes.Photo Credit: Getty Images

In Washington, D.C., Senate confirmation hearings are moving quickly for nominees for key positions in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is under scrutiny for secretary of state, while former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is in the hot seat for Attorney General. Security for the upcoming inaugurati…

Parts of downtown Boston feature some large and unusual pieces of art, all part of an outdoor art exhibit that opened today. WBZ's Carl Stevens explains.Av WBZ-AM

A long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has an expert in Middle Eastern affairs at the University of Pennsylvania anxious about the next six weeks. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Police in Bensalem are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead inside a hotel room. It was early Wednesday morning when authorities said Pennsylvania State Police received a tip about a possible homicide at a hotel or motel in Bensalem.Photo Credit: Getty Images

Latest on today's key inflation data, TikTok users find an alternative ahead of the platform's potential shutdown in the US and putting together a financial plan to make sure your parents are taken care of.

As the plan to renovate Boston's White Stadium continues to stir controversy, a noted opponent is laying out a different idea. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.Av WBZ-AM

Cellphone usage is a problem in schools all over. During his state of the state, Governor Phil Murphy said he supports banning phones at schools. Photo Credit: Getty Images

PATCO is retiring its Freedom card this year and moving to contactless fare payment just as SEPTA has done. We get the story from KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo.

A Delaware County community comes together to remember Fanta Bility, the young girl shot and killed by police four years ago as they responded to gunfire after a high school football game.As KYW’s Justin Udo tells us, they are doing so in away that ensures her legacy will live on.

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In Wednesday's Minute with Merrill, KYW's Dave Uram and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese recap the highlights from the Eagles weekly coordinator press conferences.

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Police at the Jersey Shore say a woman got drunk and passed out while babysitting a toddler in Brigantine.Around 12:30 p.m. Monday, a neighbor called 911 to report a toddler wandering around outside alone. The neighbor recognized the kid and took the child back home.Once inside, the neighbor told police she found 35-year-old Jena Davidson, of Ventn…

A Samuel Fels High School student who excelled in the classroom and the basketball court was shot and killed. Grief counselors are available at the school today and police are continuing their investigation. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has more.

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A major new report looks at the importance of screening for cancer. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has the results and makes some recommendations.

A wave of physician residents and fellows at hospitals across the city are unionizing. Residents at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital became the fourth group to join a union late Monday night, and more election results are expected this week. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi reports.

A Gloucester County man has pleaded guilty in federal court to tax evasion charges.Jose Camilo Perez Jr., 54, of Sewell controlled a company that digitized medical records for health care organizations and made $8 million from 2016 through 2023, but he didn’t claim any income from the business.Federal investigators say he would cash checks at check…

A former school custodian in Cumberland County, New Jersey plead guilty Tuesday to tainting children’s cafeteria food with bodily fluids and cleaning products along with a separate child pornography charge.Photo Credit: Getty Images

In his final State of the State Address on Tuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy said his administration fulfilled the promise of a stronger, fairer New Jersey and outlined new priorities for the year ahead.Photo Credit: Getty Images

The former president judge of Philadelphia Municipal Court, today, announced that he's running for district attorney against incumbent Larry Krasner. KYW's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

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Latest on today's headline inflation data, finding a short but sweet getaway for Valentine's Day and planning your next trip around a public event or sports activity.

From checking student IDs, to owning one himself, Rossiny Julien is living his academic dream. WBZ's Chaiel Schaffel Reports.Av WBZ-AM

Smith says president-elect Trump would have been convicted if not for winning the election. Smith said he and his team "stood up for the rule of law" while investigating Trump and that he stands behind his decision to bring criminal charges against the president-elect. Trump is maintaining his innocence, and says "the voters have spoken."Joining us…

A 41-year-old old Chester County man is sentenced to decades in prison after he was convicted of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a child over the course of nine years. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.(Photo: Getty Images)

Despite hopes that interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve would drive down the borrowing rate for home loans, mortgage rates are hovering around 7%. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon explains a positive end of year job report is partly to blame.Image credit: Getty Images