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A teenager who admitted to fatally shooting a man during a carjacking in South Philadelphia three years ago has been sentenced to at least a decade in prison. Here’s KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson. (Photo: Getty Images)

A group representing Philadelphia charter schools is taking the School District to court, claiming the district illegally forces charters to agree to enrollment caps and other conditions to be renewed. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. (Photo: Getty Images)

A Philadelphia man is arrested, accused of shooting at a driver in what police are calling a road rage incident in Bethlehem. Jaime Alexander Paramo-Zamudio was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault. It was early yesterday morning. when authorities say he fired a handgun through a woman's windshield while stopped at a red light at the intersection of Linden Street and Johnston Drive. The woman wasn't hit, but suffered minor injuries from the shattered glass. Police say the bullet also missed her 15-year-old son, who was sitting in the passenger seat. (Photo: Getty Images)

A man who police say escaped from a prison halfway house in Cumberland County, New Jersey is back in custody. Monroe Township Police say they arrested 44-year-old Jerome Lindsey a little after 2 a.m. Thursday morning after responding to a report of a suspicious person prowling near a road just west of Williamstown. The officers discovered Lindsey had an arrest warrant for escaping the South Woods State Prison halfway house in Bridgeton Wednesday. Police say he when they found him he was in possession of what are believed to be stolen items. (Photo: Getty Images)

A Lebanon County man charged with posting a "hit list" of Democratic lawmakers waived his court appearance Thursday, while state officials promise a better system to notify public officials of threats. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. (photo credit: WGAL via NBC10)

Since on-site parking at Aronimink is extremely limited, the game plan for many is getting the train to Paoli. SEPTA added five more trains to the Paoli-Thorndale Line on Thursday and Friday and nine more trains for the weekend rounds. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has the details. (photo credit: Tim Jimenez/KYW Newsradio)

Golf isn’t just a game of inches; it’s a game of millimeters. Even the slightest imperfections can lead to big mistakes. That’s why golf club manufacturers have trailers set up at every tournament, so players can get their clubs performing exactly how they want. KYW Newsradio's Mike Dougherty tells us more. (photo credit: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Common Pleas Court is ordering Sheriff Rochelle Bilal to provide a full accounting of every sale since she took office six years ago, along with a plan to handle payments and deliver deeds "promptly." The Inquirer reports Bilal or a representative from her office will have to appear at a public hearing in July to argue why a court-appointed "special master" should not be brought in to oversee the process. The order comes just weeks after Bilal told City Council her office was running "full blast." The Inquirer says a review of city records, court documents, and interviews shows the deed problem has not been fixed, and in some cases, has gotten worse. (photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)

Upper Darby Township police are looking for two men who are wanted in connection with an armed robbery on the 7100 block of Clover Lane near Crosley Avenue early Saturday morning. Police identify the suspects as Anthony Battle and Laqwone Bennett. Both men are considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who encounters them is urged to call 911 or the Upper Darby Police Department right away. (photo credit: Upper Darby Police Department)

People who live on the street have been calling the city about it for more than a year. It's at the intersection of Delphine and American streets. Trudy Ellerbee says it's gotten so big that it's almost impossible to avoid and catches drivers off guard. She and her neighbors have resorted to trying to fix it themselves. They've tried covering it with boards and filling it with stones and big rocks. The pothole is in Councilmember Cindy Bass's district. She says she is working with the city to get repairs done. (photo credit: NBC10)

A new Whole Foods is coming to Philadelphia. It'll be at the corner of 23rd and South streets, replacing the South Square Supermarket. The "Whole Foods Market Daily Shop" is smaller than typical grocery stores from the chain owned by Amazon, like the one 14 blocks away at 9th and South streets. No opening date has been set yet. The company says it'll be sometime in the next couple of years.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner says he welcomes a public hearing to discuss the GOP's criticism of Philadelphia's immigration policies. The Republican chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Jim Jordan, sent a letter to the DA, the police commissioner and the sheriff that reads, “We write to request information about your office’s sanctuary policies, which ultimately endanger the communities you serve." Krasner says he has spoken with the city's attorney and the sheriff. The sheriff’s office had no comment. The city said the solicitor will handle a response to the committee’s request. (photo credit: Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)

The man accused of making a hit list of Pennsylvania lawmakers is expected in court on Thursday for a preliminary hearing. 42-year-old Adam Berryhill of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, is charged with making terroristic threats. One state representative says he cried when he learned he was one of 20 Democratic state lawmakers on the list. Authorities say Berryhill posted pictures of the lawmakers alongside pictures of guns and threats to shoot them. He also mentioned a "Memorial Day Operation." Prosecutors say his hit list also included House Speaker Joanna McClinton, State Sen. Sharif Street, and state reps Jordan Harris and Chris Rabb. (photo credit: Getty Images)

There is no doubt that the GLP-1 medications have been a major success story in healthcare. For people with obesity, the use of these medications can not only help them lose weight but also help control blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and improve liver health. However, according to a new report in the New England Journal of Medicine, there are as many as 17% of people with normal weight using the medications to look better. KYW Medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

A convicted sex offender from Delaware County wanted on repeat charges has been captured in Florida, where he'd apparently been living in the woods. US Marshals arrested 46-year-old Joseph Mazzoni in Naples. They shared photographs of a shelter, constructed from a tarp, tree trunks, and palm fronds. Authorities believe someone was helping him try to avoid capture. Mazzoni is facing charges involving images of child sexual abuse. He's awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania. (photo credit: Philadelphia U.S. Marshals Service)

Police departments in several South Jersey communities are reminding residents to lock their car doors after a recent increase in auto thefts and break-ins.KYW's John McDevitt reports. (photo credit: NBC10)

Monroe Township in Gloucester County recently banned all data centers form the township. However, a special hearing was held Tuesday night for an application that was submitted prior to ordinances going into effect. The application was deemed incomplete and the planning board unanimously denied the Hexa Builders' redevelopment plan. Residents spoke out against the idea of an AI data center fearing it would strain local energy and water resources. (Photo: Getty Images)

Philadelphia police are investigating after a shooting in the city's Overbrook neighborhood left a man fighting for his life. According to officials, the shooting occurred near North 54th Street and Morse Street Wednesday evening. The man is critical. Investigators have not figured out a motive, and don't have descriptions of any suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact police. (Photo: Getty Images)

Local celebrities took over Broad Street outside the Kimmel Center on Wednesday. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports traffic came to a complete stop as eight of the city’s biggest names in music received their place in Philly history. (photo credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio)

Educators from the past 40 years gathered at Philadelphia school headquarters today, as the building was renamed for the city's first Black and first female superintendent. We get the story from KYW Newsradio education reporter Mike DeNardo.

A Bucks County man admitted to a federal judge that he detonated an explosive device under his former boss’ car in South Jersey last year. Michael Takacs, 44, of Warminster pleaded guilty to transporting an explosive and could spend a decade in prison. Takacs was fired last spring. Months later, authorities say he drove to the house of his former boss in Delran and placed a homemade explosive device filled with nails under the car, and then hid nearby to detonate it using a remote. They say he was successful, but no one was hurt and that Takacs only wanted to intimidate his former boss. Takacs is set to be sentenced in the fall. (Photo: Getty Images)

Philadelphia International Airport is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for the millions of travelers passing through their gates this summer. Airport officials say even as fuel costs rise, they're anticipating one of the busiest travel seasons ever. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo reports.

The FIFA World Cup is less than a month away. The event is expected to bring thousands from across the globe to Philadelphia — but a recently published industry report says hotel bookings are below expectations. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin reports.

Wednesday is the final day of practice round before the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Delaware County. KYW Newsradio's Mike Dougherty tells us it’s a pretty relaxing day for the players, but the fans are the big winners. (Photo: Maddie Meyer/PGA of America)

Authorities have arrested a Philadelphia man and are looking for a second suspect who they say taunted law enforcement and encouraged murder by posting guns on social media. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the details. (photo credit: Philadelphia District Attorney's office)

Democrats and Republicans disagree about a lot of things but one issue on which they concur is that the government needs to do more to regulate Artificial Intelligence. KYW Newsradio’s Pat Loeb has more. (Photo: Getty Images)

The FIFA World Cup 26 Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park is less than a month away, and those who live near the 39-day festival are required to obtain free temporary permits for cars parked on city streets. (photo credit: FIFA Fan Festival)

An ambulance and a car were involved in a violent collision early this morning in Upper Dublin Montgomery County. At least two people, including the patient in the ambulance, were hurt. KYW's Tim Jimenez has the details. (photo credit: Tim Jimenez/KYW Newsradio)

Amazon is the newest player in the "instant delivery" war in Philadelphia. Amazon Now offers 30-minute delivery of fresh groceries. Also available 'round the clock: personal care products, electronics, and household essentials. Prime members pay about $4 per order for the service. Competitor GoPuff, which is based in Philly, charges slightly less. (photo credit: Getty Images)

Having difficulty getting to sleep? You might not have proper sleep hygiene. KYW Newsradio's medical editor, Dr. Brian McDonough, has more.

This will be Jay Gillian's fifth term in office. Unofficial results posted by Cape May County show Gillian taking 43% of the vote in the three-way race, about 300 more votes than his closest rival. (photo credit: Donald Kravitz/Getty Images)

One of the five Quakertown High School students arrested during an anti-ICE protest in February will go to trial. A judge has denied a motion to dismiss the charges. The teen's attorney, Ed Angelo, says while felony charges have been dropped, his client is still facing charges of resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and obstructing roadways. Angelo says he believes no charges should have been brought against any of the teenagers involved. It will not be a jury trial, because it involves a juvenile defendant. (photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio)

For decades, parents invited him into their homes to teach their children piano, but he betrayed their trust in the most vile way. Timothy James Shay sexually abused nearly 20 students for years. He'll spend at least 18 years in prison. KYWs Vik Raghupathi has more from Bucks County. (photo credit: Bucks County District Attorney's office)

Crews have spent hours battling a three-alarm house fire in Radnor, Delaware County. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez joins us live. (photo credit: NBC10)

Philly police are investigating a shooting in West Philadelphia that put four people in the hospital Tuesday evening. According to officials, just after 5pm three men and one woman were shot near 42nd Street and Girard Avenue. Medics took two of the men to the hospital, while police transported the third one. The woman arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle. Officials say the four of them are in stable condition, but police did not say where they were hit. The Shooting Investigation Group has not established a motive, and no arrests have been made. (Photo: NBC10)

The President’s House exhibit is getting power-washed and other work done this week as part of preparations for the millions of visitors expected at Independence Historic Park this summer. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more. (photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)

The Philadelphia teachers’ union is questioning the data the district used to develop the plan to close 17 schools, and the union is releasing recommendations of it own. We get the story from KYW Newsradio education reporter Mike DeNardo.

Daryl Morey has reportedly been fired as President of Basketball Operations of the Philadelphia 76ers. That's according to ESPN, citing sources. Morey had been the President of Basketball Operations for six years. Morey's Sixers have never made it past the second round, he notably made the trade that sent Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden. He also drafted Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. ESPN is also reporting that head coach Nick Nurse will stay on for another season on the sidelines. (Photo: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

President Trump has nominated Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano to be ambassador to Slovakia. Mastriano says he's "deeply honored and humbled." The Republican ran unsuccessfully for Pennsylvania governor in 2022. He lost to Democrat Josh Shapiro. Mastriano has not filed to run in the primary this year, but some of his supporters have started a write-in campaign. Trump has endorsed Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity for governor. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Police in our area are looking for their own Pokemon … thief. State police say earlier this month a man made off with more than $9-thousand dollars worth of Pokemon cards from a shop in Montgomery County. KYW’s Matt Coughlin has the details. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

The hack affected thousands of schools, including Penn, Rutgers and Penn State. Students and teachers were out of their work last week in the middle of finals. The hackers had threatened to release the private data they obtained. Tech company Instructure says the stolen data has been returned and they have received digital confirmation that the hackers have destroyed any copies. They haven't disclosed the terms of the agreement or whether they paid ransom money. The company says the agreement covers all Canvas customers, so there's no reason for any individual schools to try to engage with the hackers. (photo credit:

Nearly 50 dogs and puppies have been rescued from unsanitary conditions at a Delaware County home. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports an animal welfare organization caring for the animals needs the public's help. (Photo: Brandywine Valley SPCA)

Parents in Montgomery County crowded a Lower Merion School District meeting, demanding an option to opt their students out of using Chromebooks or MacBooks. Currently, students from fifth grade and up are given laptops for class instruction and homework. But some parents say that the technology negatively impacts their child's education and does not guarantee privacy protections. The school district also discussed another hot-button issue: the future of Lower Merion's football program. The board voted to ask the league whether it could form a cooperative with HarrIton High. Parents have been pushing for the change, pointing to low enrollment numbers, which could pose a safety risk to students. (photo credit: Getty Images)

Two teens are arrested after police say they carjacked two women at gunpoint in Northeast Philly then crashed the stolen vehicle during a police chase. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin reports. (Photo: Getty Images)

A new plan announced by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is focused on making mass transit safer and more reliable for commuters. Details from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. (photo credit: KYW Newsradio, file)

The largest African street festival in the nation kicks off in Philly next month. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard was on hand as city officials joined organizers to announce what to expect at this year’s event. (photo credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio)

A local teen is making his debut at the PGA Championship this week, as a caddy. As KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo tells us the young student of the game is looking forward to holding his own against some masters…literally. (Photo: Beau Riviere)

City Council had plenty of questions – but didn’t get many answers -- at a hearing today on driverless rideshare cars in the city. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports.

President Trump says he would suspend the federal gas tax so drivers would get some relief at the pump. But Congress would have to act to make that happen. KYWs Tim Jimenez has more from a gas station in East Falls.

President Trump says he's looking to suspend the federal gas tax, but will need approval from Congress to do it. ABC News National Correspondent Steve Portnoy spoke with KYW Newsradio on where lawmakers in Congress stand with the suspension.