In federal lawsuit, 5 Philly officers say they were passed over for promotions because they are white men

Five Philadelphia police officers have filed a federal lawsuit claiming the policy to diversify leadership is illegal and discriminatory. As KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, the cops say they were passed over for promotions because they’re white. ****** Pennsylvania’s State Police commissioner was in the hot seat during budget hearings in the State Senate. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert tells us a significant portion of the hearing focused on funding for security upgrades at the governor’s private residence in Montgomery County after a fire-bombing at the residence in Harrisburg. ****** Half-days are no more in Philadelphia district schools. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports. ****** New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is continuing her small business tour. She visited a bakery in Deptford today, where she spoke about how her administration wants to cut red tape. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty was there. ****** The Philadelphia Flower Show opens Saturday, but Pennsylvania Horticultural Society members got a preview at the Convention Center. KYW’s Pat Loeb was there.