The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, June 30, 2023 (midday edition):

• The air quality is expected to get better as the day goes on, but officials say those with heart or health issues and other sensitive groups should still be cautious. 
• Police have noticed a pattern of crime happening in Northeast Philadelphia involving a group of young men with a white cargo van who violently robbed people in three separate incidents.
•  James Harden picked up his $35.6 million contract option for next season with the Philadelphia 76ers, with the franchise exploring trades to move the veteran scorer.