The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, July 6, 2026 (morning edition):

Philadelphia police are investigating two homicides, as well as a number of other shootings that took place in the city this weekend.

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The families of three Philadelphia narcotics officers who all died from the same form of brain cancer allege the cops got sick from highly toxic chemicals at the Frankford Arsenal, where they worked — and the families are suing the building's owners.

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Some people looking to see Big Boy at the Navy Yard Sunday were out of luck. Union Pacific Railroad closed its display event there due to the heat.

The KYW Newsradio All Local or Sunday, July 5, 2026 (evening edition)

While you may have been celebrating the Fourth of July last (SAT) night, Philly Police are investigating a number of shootings which took place across the city.

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The sweltering, multi-day heat wave -- that gripped much of the country this 4th of July weekend -- has now claimed at least 19 lives in NJ.

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If you were looking to see Big Boy at the Navy Yard today, you'll have to catch him at another time.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, July 6, 2026 (midday edition):

A West Philly family is worried they may have to leave their home this holiday weekend.

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The city’s Fourth of July concert drew big crowds until a thunderstorm put a pause on the show. The city was determined to resume the show almost two hours after evacuation.

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A Pennsylvania committee hearing on the search for extraterrestrial life had a “UFO-conspiracy theory” segment.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (Morning Edition):

The city’s Fourth of July concert drew big crowds until a thunderstorm put a pause on the show.

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One person remains missing, and two people were rescued from the reservoir at Marsh Creek State Park in Chester County Saturday night after the severe storms swept in.

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We are into day two of the strike by PECO'S largest union, IBEW Local 614. Negotiations are resuming Sunday.

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A 16-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot twice in a North Philadelphia basement Saturday night.

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It was the final match of the World Cup here in Philadelphia, France topping Paraguay 1-0, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a penalty in the 70th minute.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, July 4, 2026 (midday edition):

The heat is upending Independence Day events in Philadelphia’s suburbs, but the big concert at the Parkway is still on!

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A Ben Franklin look-alike contest took over Independence Mall Friday. As KYW Newsradio’s Sunny Morgan tells us, almost three dozen Franklin doubles showed up to compete.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, July 4, 2026 (morning edition):

It has taken years for organizers to plan massive celebrations in Philadelphia for America’s 250th birthday, and it all comes to a head Saturday night with a concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and a late-night fireworks show.

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The union representing PECO workers says they’re still far from a new contract, and they are now on strike. The work stoppage comes amid a busy holiday weekend, an extreme heat wave, and pending thunderstorms.

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As we celebrate America's 250th birthday this weekend, Independence Hall will be center stage as people explore Philadelphia. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is known around the world as the place where American Democracy was born in 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But as hard as it is to believe, this iconic landmark almost ceased to exist at one point.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, July 3, 2026 (midday edition):

One of the city’s signature Welcome America events, the Salute to Independence Parade, has been canceled because of the extreme heat.

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A bill that would prevent Pennsylvania elected officials from profiting off a digital asset like cryptocurrency that they create or endorse is on its way to the State Senate after passing the House with bipartisan support.

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SEPTA says adjustments to its regional rail schedules this weekend should provide more predictable service.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, July 3, 2026 (morning edition):

SEPTA says adjustments to its Regional Rail schedules this weekend should provide more predictable service.

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Several dozen members of Congress met in Philadelphia on Thursday to celebrate the semiquincentennial with a ceremonial session at Independence Hall.

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It's not only people who need to keep cool in the extreme heat; pets do too.

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Thursday, July 2, 2026 (evening edition):

Police have shot and killed a man they say was armed with a gun after a confrontation outside Saint Christopher’s Hospital in the city's Hunting Park section.

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It's Day 2 of the city's Heat Health Emergency, and staying cool is a big challenge. Healthcare professionals want the public to keep safe and check on vulnerable populations.

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A parade in Philadelphia’s Historic District honors the 2nd of July, the day the Continental Congress voted to approve the resolution for independence from Great Britain in 1776.

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SEPTA says tweaks to its summer Regional Rail schedules should provide more reliable service.

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A Massachusetts man who police say was behind the wheel of a truck that hit and killed a Pennsylvania state trooper Wednesday is now facing charges in his death.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 2, 2026 (midday edition):

Philly's 4th of July celebrations are kicking into high gear in the high heat. It all started with the creation of a “living Liberty Bell.”

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Police in Montgomery County are investigating the death of a 41-year-old man found in a cemetery.

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Philadelphia’s Fourth of July concert will last nearly eight hours, according to its producer.

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Dozens of children die every year in hot cars. Here's how you can keep your child safe.