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PECO'S largest union, IBEW Local 614, has been on strike since midnight Saturday. The union says negotiations are scheduled to resume at about 10 a.m. Sunday. In a statement issued Saturday, union officials say three picketers have been involved in physical altercations, including one member who was pushed to the ground by PECO security at a facility on Oregon Avenue, and two others struck by vehi...

A woman is in critical condition after being shot in the parking lot of a pizza shop in New Castle County, Delaware. Police say the shooting happened around 6:45 p.m. Saturday outside a Papa John's at the corner of Marsh and Grubb Roads in Wilmington. The woman was rushed to the hospital, where she continues to fight for her life. Authorities have not said what led up to the shooting, and it's unc...

The final whistle on France’s one-nil victory over Paraguay also marked the end of FIFA World Cup hosting duties for Philadelphia. KYW’s Pat Loeb reports many residents will miss the excitement. (photo credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

A 16-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot twice in a North Philadelphia basement Saturday night. Philadelphia Police Inspector DF Pace says officers arrived at the shooting scene at a house on Rockland Street near A Street in Feltonville around 10:15 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital and placed in stable condition. Pace says police believe the shooter is a 15-year-ol...

Officials in Chester County have recovered the body of a paddleboarder who went missing at Marsh Creek State Park last night. Officials tell our partners at NBC 10 that the lake is back open today after the remains were found early this morning. Two other swimmers were rescued from the reservoir just before 10 p.m. last night. Severe thunderstorms brought heavy winds and rain to the region. Author...

The celebration of America’s 250th birthday is far from over, but despite the weather's interruption Saturday night, it has been a great success for Philadelphia and the entire region. KYW Special Contributor Larry Kane has a unique perspective, looking back at his involvement in the Bicentennial 50 years ago, and using this year’s celebration as a marker of how far our region has come. (photo cre...

Severe thunderstorms heavily delayed Philly's massive 4th of July concert on the Parkway well into the early morning hours. It didn't stop thousands of people from showing out for the big show. KYW’s Sunny Morgan was there as fans braved the heat before evacuating the event. (photo credit: Sunny Morgan/KYW Newsradio)

Mayor Cherelle Parker kicked off the Fourth of July by honoring several people from Philadelphia whom she says have "answered the call to serve something greater than themselves. Together, they embody the very best of One Philly, a United City. One America, a United Nation." KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon has more from Independence Mall. (photo credit: Conner Barkon/KYW Newsradio)

A tanker transporting 6,000 gallons of milk overturned on Route 202 in Chester County early Saturday morning. The crash happened around 4 a.m. in the southbound lanes of 202 at Cedar Hollow Road in Tredyffrin Township, authorities say. (photo credit: NBC10)

FIFA fever's lighting up on this Independence Day as Philadelphia Stadium hosts its sixth and final World Cup match Saturday night. France takes on Paraguay in the Round of 16, with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line. Fans can also expect a big Fourth of July celebration. (photo credit: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

This holiday weekend, backyard pools, lakes, and the ocean are the places to be to beat this heat. But those places could be a nightmare for some. Accidental drownings are one of the leading causes of death for children. Congressman Donald Norcross introduced a resolution to raise awareness and ensure every kid learns how to swim. We get more on this from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike...

Extreme temperatures and major event cancellations have dampened enthusiasm for Philadelphia’s semiquincentennial, but polls show a lot of the country was already lukewarm about the celebration. KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more. (photo credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Independence Hall is center stage this weekend as America celebrates its 250th birthday here in Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with Dr. Whitney Martinko, an associate professor of history at Villanova University, about the history behind Independence Hall. (photo credit: Al Drago/Getty Images)

While Old City is known for its history, there's another section of the city where the founding fathers once roamed. Historic Germantown is made up of 20 historic, cultural and green sites in North and Northwest Philadelphia. Now they have a visitor center to welcome you in. Executive Director Tuomi Forrest says they are ready to help you explore all they have to offer. (photo of Annual re-enactme...

PECO workers with IBEW Local 614 walked off the job at midnight on Saturday, as a new contract has not been met. KYW Newsradio's Nigel Thompson tells us the strike comes in the midst of a holiday weekend that’s brought record heat and will bring massive thunderstorms. (photo credit: KYW Newsradio, file)

America’s 250th birthday gets into high gear, and it all comes to a head Saturday night with a concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and a late-night fireworks show. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon has a preview from the Art Museum. (photo credit: Conner Barkon/KYW Newsradio)

A Ben Franklin look-alike contest took over Independence Mall Friday. As KYW Newsradio’s Sunny Morgan tells us, almost three dozen Franklin doubles showed up to compete. (photo credit: Sunny Morgan/KYW Newsradio)

The Philadelphia area is not alone in losing holiday weekend events to sweltering heat. One-third of the country is under a heat dome that is tied to climate change, according to Penn professor Michael Mann, the nation’s leading climate scientist. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. (photo credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The extreme heat has scratched several signature events from Philadelphia's holiday calendar. Friday morning's Salute to Independence parade was scrapped, as well as Friday night's Queen Latifah concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.  Philadelphia 2026 Director Michael Newmuis, though, is quick to point out that Saturday night's big Parkway concert is ON. (photo credit: Getty Images for Wawa Welcome...

A family had to evacuate their Bucks County home Friday morning after authorities say the battery of a charging e-bike exploded. Bristol Township Police say the explosion happened just after 10 a.m. inside a home on Aspen Lane in the Appletree Hill housing development. Authorities say the explosion caught nearby furniture in the home on fire. They say everyone in the home escaped, including some w...

At midnight on July 4, PECO workers part of IBEW Local 614 will walk off the job if they do not agree to a new contract with the company. Negotiations are ongoing between union representatives and PECO. Workers are seeking raises, a new retirement benefit system and improvements to healthcare benefits. (photo credit: Matt Coughlin/KYW Newsradio)

At an indoor ceremony at the National Constitution Center, Pope Leo XIV accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal, giving his address in a livestream from the Vatican. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports. (photo credit: Vatican Media)

The administration had asked the court for a “mandate” to replace the panels, noting that the slavery exhibit has not been changed, despite the court’s ruling last month that the Park Service could remove the old panels and install new materials. The court said its earlier order sufficed. The mandate request indicates the administration is anxious to move quickly to replace the exhibit, but the In...

Three men are under arrest in Burlington County after police say they used Orbeez guns to shoot at kids. Police say the incidents happened in both Medford Township and Medford Lakes between 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. on Thursday. Investigators say Jake Holmes, Cayden Reider, and Youssef Elshoreya drove up to the victims in a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee and began firing Orbeez gel beads. Authorities say 16...

Pennsylvania and New Jersey are two of 17 states monitoring a spike in a parasitic intestinal illness. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more.