‘Bell-to-bell’ student cellphone ban passes Pennsylvania House, headed to Senate

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 (evening edition) Federal authorities and Philadelphia police are searching for a 27-year-old tow truck driver who they say killed two other tow-truck drivers in the Northeast within the last few months. ... Ten days after the Philadelphia area received 9 inches of snow, residents are still struggling to get around. City officials announced they're hiring a new workforce to clear SEPTA stops and access ramps. ... Cell phone use in Pennsylvania schools could soon be a thing of the past. The State Senate passed a bill 46-1 that would force all districts to implement a “bell-to-bell” ban – not just during classroom instructional time. ... Camden County is expanding on a successful homeless supportive housing initiative by building a new $22 million facility. ... Residents in Delaware County are being urged to take part in a "soup-er bowl" for the less fortunate. That's "soup" as in the food.