# PECO union claims victory, gun violence stats buck trends, and MLB All-Star Week fun | The Week in Philly

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Podcast: [The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-863398)
Published: 2026-07-11T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

For as much havoc and damage as the July 4th weekend storms did around the Delaware Valley, the timing couldn’t have worked out more advantageously for PECO’s union. Days after launching a historic strike, IBEW Local 614 gained decisive leverage in contract negotiations due to weather-related service interruptions. Find out how a happy union could make for happier customers. And even though summer is in full swing, Philadelphia is bucking traditional gun violence trends in encouraging fashion. Plus, for the first time since 1996, Major League Baseball descends on the city for its annual All-Star showcase. Listen to these stories and more, as told by experts from the KYW newsroom. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 IBEW Local 614 ends historic PECO strike 07:20 Camden responds to unexpected flooding, storm damage 11:50 Who’s going to pay Christina Aguilera after July 4th concert no-show? 18:13 Why Philly gun violence stats continue to improve 25:30 Muslim community shows resilience after arson at mosque 30:30 A baseball lover’s preview of All-Star Week Listen to The Week in Philly every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.

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