Philadelphia All Local

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Philadelphia All Local episodes

July 04 PECO workers on strike amid busy July Fourth weekend
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.
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July 03 Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia canceled due to dangerous heat
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.
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July 03 Congressmen celebrate semiquincentennial with a ceremonial session at Independence Hall
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.
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July 02 SEPTA expects improved reliability with adjusted Regional Rail schedule
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.
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July 02 Philly’s July 4th festivities kick into high gear — and high heat
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.
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July 02 Jaylen Brown traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 2, 2026 (morning edition):
Those celebrating outdoor Fourth of July activities in Philadelphia will undoubtedly be feeling the heat and humidity over the next few days.
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The Sixers are making a blockbuster trade. They're reportedly getting Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.
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Team USA won its first World Cup knockout game in 24 years.
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The heat wave is forcing several America 250 events to be rescheduled this week, but Wawa Hoagie Day still went on as planned on Wednesday.
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July 01 Philly gets ready for July 4th weekend scorcher, urges public to do the same
KYW Newsradio All Local for Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (evening edition)
Federal authorities are offering a reward of $5,000 each for the capture of two suspects accused of killing a Penn State student in South Philly last month.
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SEPTA has restored Regional Rail service, after an overnight derailment caused a miserable day of delays and disruptions.
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Philadelphia has declared a heat health emergency with temperatures nearing or exceeding triple digits the rest of the week.
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A lot of Philly families are hitting the public pools to stay cool during this extreme heat.
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July 01 SEPTA train derailment disruptions, heat health emergency, and more
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (midday edition):
Multiple SEPTA Regional Rail lines were suspended this morning because of a train derailment.
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Workers have been using large equipment overnight to clear the wreckage of yesterday's freight train derailment in Bucks County.
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The city is making more changes to this week's Fourth of July events because of the heat emergency.
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A new rock musical, “The Sound of America,” gets its debut tonight in Philadelphia.
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July 01 Supreme Court blocks White House from rescinding birthright citizenship
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (morning edition):
A freight train traveling through Bucks County derailed in the Feasterville-Trevose area on Tuesday afternoon. Two of them contained hazardous material, leading to evacuation and shelter-in-place orders that lasted more than two hours.
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A major ruling from the Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting an executive order from the White House declaring that children born to undocumented immigrants, migrants or tourists are not American citizens.
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Utility companies are predicting near-record usage this week, as our region bakes in triple-digit temperatures.
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It's a run for the ages as a Philadelphia man sprints hundreds of miles across Pennsylvania.
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June 30 US Supreme Court blocks Trump's executive order rescinding birthright citizenship
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (evening edition):
The United States Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's executive order rescinding birthright citizenship for children born to people in the U.S. illegally or temporarily.
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A pair of bills aimed at giving municipalities more time to come up with rules for data center development took key steps in the Pennsylvania Senate.
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The family of a 20-year-old motorcyclist struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Kelly Drive last week is pleading for the driver to come forward.
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Philadelphia is sending out new property assessments this week, and many homeowners can expect to see next year’s tax bill go up as a result.
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Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District has returned to work, with an explanation for his months-long absence.
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