Philadelphia All Local

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Philadelphia All Local episodes

July 20 Spain wins World Cup at Meadowlands, beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, July 20, 2026 (morning edition):
¡Viva España! Spain earned a dramatic 1-0 victory over Lionel Messi and Argentina in East Rutherford. For the second time, they are World Cup champions.
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Bike safety advocates joined city officials in honor of Barbara Friedes, the CHOP doctor who was hit and killed by a drunk driver in 2024.
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Some Philadelphia rec centers are offering a new program for girls this summer, combining safety with empowerment.
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There’s a new comedy club in South Philly that wants to be both a great neighborhood bar and a launch point for some of the city’s up-and-coming performers.
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July 19 Philadelphia’s Southeast Asian Market returns to FDR Park after storms destroyed stands
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (Morning edition):
Police in Chester County are looking for the people who burglarized Eagles star Saquon Barkley's house Saturday morning with the family inside.
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Ninety-one cancelations and 37 delays at Philly International this morning. Last night's storms caused a temporary ground stop. Crews are still working to get flights back on schedule.
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The PECO workers union's new contract is now official. IBEW Local 614 has ratified the deal with a near-unanimous vote. It includes bigger pension plans, full retirement medical coverage, and wage increases.
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Bike advocates and lawmakers will join friends and family of Barbara Friedes in Rittenhouse Sunday morning for a memorial to honor her and bring awareness to bike safety. Friday marked two years since the 30-year-old CHOP doctor was struck and killed by a drunk driver while riding her bike to work. She was in the bike lane wearing a helmet.
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Philadelphia has opened a storefront on East Market Street to walk in and give your ideas on how to bring that section of Center City back to life.
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Down the shore, a swimmer has died after being rescued from the ocean off the coast of Sea Isle City. Beach Patrol responded to reports of a man who was drowning around 4 p.m. on Friday near 59th Street.
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Vendors at Philadelphia’s Southeast Asian Market returned to FDR Park this weekend after a storm destroyed stands and caused thousands of dollars in damages.
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July 18 City takes over Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center following funding issues
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (evening edition):
Runners did not let poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires stop them from hitting the pavement for an EDM-themed 5k in South Philly.
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Air quality in the Philly region is fluctuating after Canadian wildfire smoke caused severe changes over the last several days, at one point reaching a "very unhealthy" purple rating.
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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles and large-capacity magazines.
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Four people are wounded after a shooting near a Newark, Delaware Waffle House early this morning. Delaware State Police said it happened just after midnight at the Waffle House on 1450 Pulaski Highway.
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A man is critically wounded after he was stabbed overnight in the Kensington section of the city. Police say it happened around 2 a.m. on Trenton Avenue near Somerset Street.
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The city has taken control of the Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center, which gives survivors medical treatment and forensic exams.
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A Delaware County teen is getting national recognition for his invention that helps fight against human trafficking.
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July 18 New e-bike laws take effect this weekend in New Jersey
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (morning edition):
New e-bike laws take effect this weekend in New Jersey. Every bike with a motor will need to be registered, and some require insurance. So far, officials say more than 4,100 e-bikes have been registered and 250 permits issued.
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Pennsylvania’s attorney general is praising the state legislature for passing a series of bills that he says will greatly enhance public safety.
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A Delaware County teen is getting national recognition for his invention that helps fight against human trafficking.
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July 17 7 injured after shuttle bus flips on Columbus Boulevard
The KYW Newsradio All-Local, Friday, July 17, 2026 (evening edition):
A Philadelphia man will spend up to five years behind bars after pleading guilty to stealing private photos from several women he knew and posting them online.
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A shuttle bus carrying Penn hospital workers flipped to its side during a crash on Columbus Boulevard Friday morning, injuring seven.
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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles and large-capacity magazines.
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A postal worker from Delaware County stole checks from the mail and sold them to a couple of other guys who re-sold them on social media — pulling in hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Pennsylvania’s attorney general is praising the state legislature for passing a series of bills that he says will greatly enhance public safety.
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July 17 Pa. to crack down on food processing waste used as fertilizer
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, July 17, 2026 (midday edition):
Beloved family restaurant Pica’s is resuming operations in Delaware County after shutting down its Upper Darby location.
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The air quality is even worse now, so a Code Purple air quality alert is in effect throughout the region. It has gotten so bad, the city canceled some key services.
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Pennsylvania will have new regulations on commercial food processing waste that’s used as fertilizer on farms.
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July 17 Lawmakers, advocates celebrate removing last reference to AIDS in Pennsylvania criminal code
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, July 17, 2026 (morning edition):
President Trump says the White House is declassifying documents that cast doubt on the integrity of American elections. He claims China has been interfering with U.S. elections and alleges his first administration withheld information from him that impacted the result of the 2020 election that he lost.
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The region is currently in a Code Purple unhealthy air quality alert due to the smoke from the Canadian wildfires blanketing the region.
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The Pennsylvania Legislature has eliminated the last reference to AIDS in the criminal code, 30 years after laws enhancing penalties for people with the disease were put on the books.
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SEPTA says social skills training for its frontline staff is helping to reduce stress for employees and riders.
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July 16 Family of 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington officer sues city as bodycam footage of shooting released
The KYW Newsradio All-Local, Thursday, July 16, 2026 (Evening Edition)
The family of a 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police last month is suing the city for $25 million following the release today of three police body camera videos partially showing what unfolded.
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Smoke from the Canadian Wildfires reaching our region has prompted a CODE RED air quality alert, effective through midnight.
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A man was killed and a woman was injured in two separate hit-and-run crashes that happened hours apart on major highways in Philadelphia.
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Two children were seriously hurt in a rowhome fire in West Philly Wednesday night.
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Advocates and state legislators on Thursday celebrated the removal of the last reference to AIDS in the Pennsylvania criminal code.
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July 16 What to know about the air quality alert prompted by Canadian wildfires
The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, July 16, 2026 (midday edition):
A Code Red air quality alert is in effect because of the wave of Canadian wildfire smoke that has settled in.
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Immigration advocates are calling for the release of an Olney woman who has been in a federal detention center for seven months while her mother was put in a nursing home.
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After a sheriff's office sergeant in Salem County was charged in the death of two K-9s this spring, a Gloucester County commissioner is asking why it’s taking so long to investigate a similar case from 2022.
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Kids in Camden County get a chance to beat the heat with supervision provided by the police department.
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July 16 President’s House slavery exhibit replaced overnight with new Trump administration-approved panels
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 16, 2026 (morning edition):
After a lengthy court battle over displays at the President’s House on Independence Mall, the National Park Service installed new materials overnight, shifting the focus off of the slaves held at the site.
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New Jersey’s attorney general has sued a Pennsylvania man she said marketed and sold illegal ghost guns to New Jersey residents.
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Philadelphia students who failed a class — or weren't able to finish a course for whatever reason — have returned to school for the summer, trying to earn those final credits to graduate.
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Legislation backed by President Trump that would make daylight saving time permanent has an uncertain future in the Senate after passing the House.
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