The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, May 1 2026 (morning edition): At a raucous meeting twice recessed because of protests from members of Philadelphia City Council, the School Board voted on Thursday night to approve the superintdent’s plan to close 17 schools. We get the story from KYW Newsradio's education reporter Mike DeNardo.
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Authorities announce charges against a juvenile in connection an active shooter hoax called into Villanova University last year
KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson tells us they also targeted a number of other schools and institutions with fake threats.
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The Democratic National Committee toured Xfinity Mobile Arena Thursday as they consider sites for the 2028 National Convention. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin was there as local leaders spoke about their hosting bid.
