The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, April. 17 2026 (morning edition): Philadelphia wants to bring the celebration of America’s 250th birthday to neighborhoods across the city, and the government is doing so with a slate of nearly two dozen events through the end of 2026. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi went to the launch of the “Ring It On!” initiative in South Philly.
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It looks like there will be no rate hike for PECO customers. The utility is dropping its request after opposition from the governor, legislators and the electrical workers union. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has more.
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Some Philly schools are making an early switch to air conditioning, during this week's hot weather. Philadelphia School District spokeswoman Monique Braxton says the conversion from heat to A-C usually happens May 1, but building engineers have already started the transition this week.
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Earlier this week, we told you about Schwarber the Pitbull who was scheduled to be euthanized today at Philly's only open intake animal shelter because of overcrowding. Well he's been adopted! With more here's KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt.
Apr 17, 2026
