Philadelphia All Local

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Philadelphia All Local episodes

July 02, 2025 Trash piles up on Day 2 of strike; Penn to ban transgender athletes; and more
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.
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July 01, 2025 Penn to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
A Philadelphia judge has ordered some striking District Council 33 members back to work, just one day into a walk out by the city’s blue collar union.
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.
For the fourth straight year, Pennsylvania has missed the budget deadline outlined in the state Constitution.
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July 01, 2025 Philadelphia's blue-collar workers union goes on strike for first time in nearly 40 years
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (midday edition):
Philadelphia’s blue-collar workers union is on strike, and thousands of city employees are off the job. The strike is affecting a number of city services.
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A pickup truck struck a freight train at Lansdale Station in Montgomery County early this morning, and officials say two young boys who were in the truck are in critical condition.
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New Jersey lawmakers have approved a record-setting spending package that contains higher taxes on gambling, smoking and high-end real estate. It also includes property tax relief and more money for schools and pensions.
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The Philly Pops officially have their name back.
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July 01, 2025 9,000 city workers on strike after union and city fail to reach new contract deal
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (morning edition):
Philadelphia’s largest blue collar workers union is now on strike. Weeks of negotiations failed to deliver a contract with the city by last night's deadline set by the union.
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New Jersey lawmakers voted to approve a nearly $60 billion state budget, with more than $700 million added to the governor’s initial proposal late Friday night.
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The WNBA is coming to Philadelphia. A team is set to arrive for the 2030 season and will be owned by Harris Blitzer sports and entertainment, which also own the Sixers.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are sponsoring a service pup in training to potentially support a military veteran with a disability. The team's second trainee pup will make his major league debut at tonight's game.
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June 30, 2025 Philadelphia announces contingency plans to keep the city running if DC 33 strikes
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says she still hopes to avoid a strike by blue collar city workers but has prepared contingency plans if they do walk off the job. District Council 33 is threatening to strike when its contract expires at midnight.
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On deadline day for the state budget, members of Philadelphia City Council are in Harrisburg Monday, urging lawmakers to include more money for SEPTA.
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Efforts are underway to ban the sale of a drug that’s similar to opioids, but is so readily available, it’s become known as “gas station heroin.”
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Congressman Dwight Evans has announced he won’t seek re-election next year, opening the way for a primary battle to replace the long-time public servant.
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Philadelphia will soon have a WNBA team to root for... and two new bars for women to watch.
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June 30, 2025 ‘Mummified’ body found after house fire in Northeast Philadelphia
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, June 30, 2025 (midday edition):
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the explosion that leveled three row homes in Nicetown and killed a woman and injured two others yesterday.
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Firefighters found a "mummified" body inside a home in Crescentville in Northeast Philly after they put out a fire there.
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The summer shutdown for SEPTA trolleys in Center City will be longer this year.
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As Black Music Month is wrapping up, the Dell Music Center is hosting a free concert and fireworks show as part of the Wawa Welcome America slate of events.
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June 30, 2025 1 dead, 2 injured after row homes collapse in North Philadelphia
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, June 30, 2025 (morning edition):
One person was killed and two injured in an explosion that collapsed three homes and destroyed several others in the Nicetown section of the city.
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Philadelphia City Council and hospital officials are warning of devastating impacts to the region if Congress passes a bill that would slash Medicaid to provide tax cuts for the highest income brackets.
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As Black Music Month is wrapping up, the Dell Music Center hosted a free concert and fireworks show as part of the Wawa Welcome America slate of events.
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June 29, 2025 1 dead, 2 injured after explosion collapses rowhomes in North Philadelphia
One person is dead and two injured in an explosion that leveled three homes in the Nicetown section of the city.
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Police say a road rage incident resulted in the shooting of a Philadelphia School Public Safety officer.
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Talks between Philadelphia's largest blue collar union and the City resume despite a war of words.
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Not all garage spaces at Philadelphia International Airport will be open this summer, as the airport installs a new parking guidance system.
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June 29, 2025 DC 33 members threaten Tuesday strike if new contract is not met in time
Three rowhomes collapsed this morning in the Nicetown section of North Philly from an explosion and fire.
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A road rage incident leads to a driver shooting a Philadelphia School public safety officer.
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More talks between Philadelphia’s largest blue collar union and the city are scheduled to pick back up today as the clock ticks to get a new deal done.
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The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would toughen penalties for anyone caught selling drugs near a rehab center or recovery house.
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Today is Day 11 of the Welcome America Festival. There will be a free concert tonight at the Dell Center to celebrate Philly's black music and culture. And multiple museums have free admission.
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Some parking spaces at Philadelphia International Airport may be off-limits this summer, while the airport upgrades its garages.
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June 28, 2025 DC 33 members threaten Tuesday strike if new contract is not met in time
The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025 (evening edition):
Philadelphia's blue collar union says it is moving forward with plans to go on strike when its current contract expires at midnight on Monday.
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The family of a victim of the Kingsessing mass shooting two years ago is suing the company that sold the shooter part of the gun they used to allegedly carry out the massacre.
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Non-English speakers are getting help cracking the code of Philadelphia government and politics, with foreign language versions of guides by the watchdog group, Committee of 70.
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Police in South Jersey are investigating whether more than three dozen car robberies over the last two weeks in two townships are connected.
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