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.” ... Police in Montgomery County are investigating the death of a 41-year-old man found in a cemetery. ... Philadelphia’s Fourth of July concert will last nearly eight hours, according to its producer. ... Dozens of children die every year in hot cars. Here's how you can keep your child safe.