Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, July 7, 2025 (morning edition):

It's Day 7 of the DC 33 strike. The city and its largest blue-collar workers union did not meet for negotiations Sunday.

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Philly police are investigating a shooting they believe led to a hit-and-run that injured an off-duty officer.

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The murder trial begins today of a Bucks County man who killed and decapitated his father, then held the head up in a YouTube video. He was later arrested on a national guard base trying to recruit people to join his efforts to overthrow the federal government.

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The Philadelphia School District this evening launches a series of community meetings to illustrate how decisions to keep -- or close -- schools will be made.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Sunday July 6, 2025 (morning edition):

There are more than a dozen picket locations set up today for Day 6 of the DC 33 strike.

Striking workers from the city's largest blue collar workers union are near City Hall, the airport, police headquarters, and multiple sanitation centers.

Contract negotiations resumed yesterday (Saturday) for several hours. Though neither side is saying how much progress may have been made.

The strike is having a major impact on the city's services, including trash removal during the busy July 4th holiday weekend.

Trash pick up across the city has been suspended for the duration of the strike, and while residents can drop their trash off at designated collection centers for now, those sites are seeing mounds and mounds of trash.

This morning, a large trash fire burned at Milnor and Robbins Streets in Tacony this morning. It was quickly put out.

The union that represents white collar city workers, DC 47, is also up for a new contract with the city. But it has not authorized a strike yet for its workers.

Eight people are recovering after being shot outside of a South Philly nightclub early Saturday morning. Police say it was all started because of a fight.

A recent survey at the University of Pennsylvania shows many new parents are not aware of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and how to prevent it.

One of the stars of the hit sitcom Abbott Elementary is coming to Philadelphia, and she says there's a lot of overlap between her and the brassy South Philadelphian she plays on TV.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local (Midday Edition), Saturday, July 5, 2025

DETECTIVES IN SOUTH PHILLY SAY A FIGHT OUTSIDE OF A NIGHTCLUB LED TO 8 PEOPLE GETTING SHOT EARLY THIS MORNING.

POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING TWO DEADLY OVERNIGHT ACCIDENTS THAT KILLED TWO MOTORCYCLISTS.

IT'S DAY 5 OF THE DC-33 STRIKE AND UNION LEADERS RESUMED NEGOTIATIONS WITH CITY LEADERS TODAY AS THE TWO TRY TO REACH A NEW CONTRACT AGREEMENT.

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE STILL FLOCKED TO THE PARKWAY IN PHILADELPHIA LAST NIGHT TO ENJOY WELCOME AMERICA DESPITE TWO OF ITS PERFORMERS BAILING OUT IN SOLIDARITY WITH DC 33 STRIKING WORKERS.

Philadelphia police say officers shot and killed a 40-year-old man during an exchange of gunfire in the city's Fairhill section shortly after 6 last night.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Saturday July 5, 2025 (Morning Edition):

With two headliners dropping out in solidarity with striking DC 33 workers, the July 4th concert and fireworks still went on and thousands of people still made it to the parkway to celebrate the holiday.

The city and the union representing the city's largest blue collar union are due back at the bargaining table, but despite the ongoing strike the traditional parade and the “Celebration of Freedom” at Independence Hall were also held, as scheduled,

Philadelphia Police and the Fire Department are warning against the intentional setting of fires at the city's various trash drop off locations amid the DC 33 strike.

The warning comes after authorities say they responded to multiple fires at trash collection sites overnight.

The cause of the fires is still unknown and ATF is helping Philly PD in their investigation.

Police said anyone caught intentionally setting a fire will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Police are investigating a deadly accident in the city's Mantua section that killed a 47-year-old motorcyclist.

It happened at Belmont and Lancaster Avenue when a Camaro, that had reportedly been stolen, struck the motorcycle.

The driver was taken into custody and faces vehicular homicide charges.

The passenger of the Camaro was taken to the hospital and is being treated for serious injuries.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, July 4, 2025 (midday edition):

Investigator say a drunk driver hit two striking sanitation workers in Port Richmond, then fled.

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LL Cool J says he's dropping out of tonight's headline performance at Wawa Welcome America because of the DC 33 strike.

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A Delaware County community resurrects a Fourth of July tradition known for building bonds and bridges.

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Two organizations that promote sustainability and reuse have launched a new online search engine called Resource Philly.

Talks between Philadelphia and its blue collar union ended early on day 3 of the District Council 33 strike with no agreement... and no new talks are scheduled.

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Trash collection is among the services brought to a halt by the strike. Garbage is now piling up throughout the city, as we hear from KYW's Matt Coughlin in South Philadelphia.

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Officials with the FAA are in South Jersey investigating the skydiving plane crash that happened by Cross Keys Airport in Gloucester County yesterday.

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A maritime manufacturer has announced plans to expand its facility at the Navy Yard, creating 450 new jobs. Governor Shapiro was in town to tout the state's contribution, as we hear from KYW's Mike DeNardo.

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A Delaware County chef is in a heated legal battle with a popular celebrity chef.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 3, 2025 (midday edition):

Federal transportation officials are investigating the skydiving plane crash that happened by Cross Keys Airport in Gloucester County yesterday.

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While talks aimed at ending the Philadelphia city workers strike continue, city officials are denouncing the tactics that they say some union members are using.

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A Rutgers researcher finds some species of bats are eating spotted lanternflies, an invasive insect that’s caused millions of dollars of damage to trees and crops since its arrival in the U.S. 10 years ago.

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Custodians at Philadelphia International Airport are on strike with the rest of District Council 33, but the airport says it hasn't affected operations much.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 3, 2025 (morning edition):

A skydiving plane carrying 15 people crashed in Gloucester County shortly after takeoff. Miraculously, everyone on board survived. Fourteen people were hospitalized, three in critical condition.

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It's Day 3 of the DC 33 strike. Talks between the city and the striking blue-collar workers union went late into the night Wednesday but no progress was reported. Philadelphia officials say it's creating havoc at city facilities, including collection centers where residents are bringing their trash.

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Bryan Kohberger, the Pennsylvania man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students inside their off-campus home, has pleaded guilty to murder in a deal with prosecutors that will allow him to avoid the death penalty.

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Celebrations are underway for the 249th anniversary of Independence Day, days ahead of the Fourth of July.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (midday edition):

This is the second day of the city workers strike, and the garbage is already piling up in Philadelphia.

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The University of Pennsylvania is banning transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams as part of an agreement with the federal government over a civil rights case.

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A man who admitted to shooting nine people outside a Kensington bar three years ago has been sentenced to at least eight years in prison.

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Small businesses that rely on foot traffic often suffer during construction projects happening outside their doors. Lawmakers in New Jersey are working to help them.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (morning edition):

A judge has ordered some of the striking workers from Philly's largest blue-collar union to return to the job. Day 1 of the strike also saw problems at some collection centers where residents have been asked to bring trash.

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The University of Pennsylvania is barring transgender women from competing in women's athletics to resolve a federal civil rights case. The investigation came after a Penn swimmer became the first openly trans athlete to win an NCAA Division I title in 2022.

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A prostitution ring was broken up in South Jersey and eight people were arrested. The state attorney general says women were being held against their will at brothels in Camden and Trenton.

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Travelers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have their bags packed and are heading out for the July Fourth holiday weekend. The roads are expected to be busy this afternoon with those getting an early start to the holiday.