A bill that would erase school lunch debt and prohibit shaming of students who owe lunch-money passes the Pennsylvania House and heads to the State Senate. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

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A bill that would erase school lunch debt and prohibit shaming of students who owe lunch-money passes the Pennsylvania House and heads to the State Senate. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.
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Bill aimed at ending 'lunch debt shaming' passes Pennsylvania House, moves on to Senate

Nine people were shot in Southwest Philadelphia late on the Fourth of July, leaving one person dead, police said. At least four victims are under the age of 18. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports live from police headquarters. 

Nine people were shot in Southwest Philadelphia late on the Fourth of July, leaving one person dead, police said. At least four victims are under the age of 18. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports live from police headquarters.

Fourth of July shooting: 1 dead, 8 wounded in Southwest Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Senate is trying to keep kids off cellphones during classes by launching a pilot program that would lock phones in bags during school hours. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has more.

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The Pennsylvania Senate is trying to keep kids off cellphones during classes by launching a pilot program that would lock phones in bags during school hours. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has more.
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Pa. Senate passes bill that would encourage school districts to lock up students' phones during school hours

Some kids with a need for speed kept a Conshohocken tradition alive on the Fourth of July. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon has more from the annual Soap Box Derby.

Some kids with a need for speed kept a Conshohocken tradition alive on the Fourth of July. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon has more from the annual Soap Box Derby.

Bill aimed at ending 'lunch debt shaming' passes Pennsylvania House, moves on to Senate

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