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Philadelphia All Local episodes

April 06 Philly expands street sweeping services
The KYW Newsradio All Local for Monday, April 6, 2026 (evening edition):
Pennsylvania’s Attorney General is warning about investment schemes on Meta social media that use AI deep-fakes to make them seem legit.
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Houses of Worship in New Jersey may be a solution to the state’s housing shortage.
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Today is the first day of seasonal street sweeping in Philadelphia, and some neighborhoods will see more crews on more streets than last year.
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A dog in Delaware County is making a remarkable recovery after being shot in the face during a horrific crime.
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April 06 Gov. Shapiro orders flags at half-staff to honor firefighters killed in head-on crash
The KYW Newsradio All Local for Monday, April 6, 2026 (midday edition)
Governor Josh Shapiro has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff today for the two firefighters killed in Walnuttown, Berks County.
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Two people were stabbed at the Showboat Resort in Atlantic City.
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Street sweeping crews are back out for the season in Philly starting today and they’re expanding the number of streets they’re cleaning compared to last year.
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Philadelphia has a backlog of nearly 30-thousand trees in need of pruning or removal.
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April 06 Nearly 30,000 Philly trees are in need of pruning or removal
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, April 6, 2026 (morning edition):
Two senior firefighters in Walnuttown, Berks County, are dead after police say they were struck by a drunk driver.
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Philadelphia has a backlog of nearly 30,000 trees in need of pruning or removal, and officials told a City Council budget hearing last week that the number is growing faster than crews can do the work.
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Christians around the world and in our region spent Sunday celebrating Easter.
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Jazz Month in Philadelphia is in full swing. Here's how you can celebrate.
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April 05 Easter in Philly, Autism Awareness Month, and more
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (evening edition):
Many Philadelphia families celebrated Easter at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Sunday.
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SEPTA recognized April as Autism Acceptance Month with a resource fair at its headquarters.
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Delaware County Community College opens the doors on its more than $100 million campus right in the heart of Upper Darby.
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An area nonprofit that exists solely to put smiles on the faces of children who are facing challenges will be going all out with a ball later this month, complete with red carpets and limos.
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April 05 Religion in America remains strong despite declining church attendance, survey shows
Easter services were held Sunday morning throughout the Philadelphia region, including at the Basilica in Center City.
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Two firefighters in Berks County were killed Saturday while riding on a UTV searching for a missing woman.
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Advocates rallied outside City Hall to cap a week of action against ICE in Philadelphia and urge City Council to pass its ICE Out legislation as it stands.
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Picture this: you're driving on the highway when all the sudden a plane lands from the sky and starts driving next to you.
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Wawa is recalling four of its popular drinks after an equipment issue could have put an undeclared milk allergen in the products.
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April 04 Drivers feel the pain at the pump as fuel prices jump over $4 per gallon
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, April 4, 2026 (evening edition):
One person is in critical condition after a double shooting behind an East Falls shopping center Friday night. Authorities say it was around 8:10 p.m. near the Bakers Center shopping plaza on Fox Street and West Abbottsford Avenue when an argument between the occupants of a gray Jeep and a black Kia SUV led to shots being fired.
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Drivers are feeling pain at the pump as the war in Iran drives fuel costs above $4.10 per gallon. AAA says prices in the Philadelphia region are higher than the national average.
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As Philly continues to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, the Germantown Historical Society is lining up a series of free events, starting this month.
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April 04 Gas prices on the rise, a series of free events at the Germantown Historical Society, and more
The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Saturday, April 4, 2026 (morning edition):
Philadelphia drivers are feeling the pain at the gas pump, experiencing prices above $4.10 per gallon due to the war in Iran.
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Philly is gearing up for a series of free events for America's 250th anniversary at the Germantown Historical Society.
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New Jersey's Department of Corrections has released its latest Recidivism Outcome Report, which points to a decline in repeat offenders.
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April 03 NJ pre-K teacher’s aide accused of sexually assaulting children for more than a decade
The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, April 3, 2026 (evening edition):
A pre-K teacher’s aide in Cape May County is accused of sexually assaulting multiple children and creating images of child sexual abuse for more than a decade.
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There were more arrests Friday morning at Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Philadelphia office, as the group “No ICE Philly” continued its week of action.
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Federal authorities have accused a former Chester County 911 operator and firefighter, who’s charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials, of sexually abusing a minor, and of hiding a camera in a firehouse to record teenagers secretly.
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Catholics across the region are observing Good Friday, acknowledging Jesus Christ's death, and reflecting in prayer before celebrating his resurrection on Easter.
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Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are among a group of 23 states suing the Trump Administration over an executive order on mail-in ballots.
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April 03 PHL security checkpoints begin reopening as TSA agents receive paychecks
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, April 3, 2026 (midday edition):
The Terminal A-West security checkpoint at Philadelphia International Airport reopened Friday morning, the second checkpoint to reopen this week after TSA officers started to get paid again.
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State police on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are making a special effort this month to nab toll cheats and aggressive drivers.
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Philadelphia’s Market East corridor is expected to get thousands of visitors during this summer’s semiquincentennial party, but officials and civic boosters worried about what kind of impression they’d get. Improvements are underway to make it a bit more presentable.
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April 03 What to know about the new COVID-19 variant known as ‘cicada’
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, April 3, 2026 (morning edition):
As 2026 celebrations approach, one of Philadelphia’s major thoroughfares remains largely drab and vacant. Work to spruce it up is now underway.
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Delaware County is a special place, with special sounds. Some local record store workers captured some of the audio from around the county.
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Medical experts at the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization are monitoring a new COVID-19 variant known as "cicada."
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