AC on in Philly schools, PECO rate hike out, and more

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. ... No rate hike for PECO customers. The utility is dropping its request after opposition from the governor, legislators and the electrical workers union. ... Some Philly schools are making an early switch to air conditioning during this week's hot weather. ... A pit bull named Schwarber, who was scheduled to be euthanized at Philly's only open intake animal shelter because of overcrowding, has been adopted.