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A mother and her two daughters found a bright spot on a sunny day after the community pool was temporarily closed on Monday.
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A mother and her two daughters found a bright spot on a sunny day after the community pool was temporarily closed on Monday.
In the middle of these scorching temperatures, the pool at the East Poplar Playground was temporarily closed for a few hours on Monday because of mechanical issues.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released a draft Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan, which provides a blueprint for the state to address hotter temperatures. It includes adding cooling centers and bus shelters to protect residents in the summer months.
New Jersey officials are developing a plan to help residents cope with higher temperatures.
Experts are issuing a warning for parents and caregivers to make sure they don't leave their kids in the car, as the nations enters the hottest stretch of the year. Liz Crawford reports.
Philadelphia residents and visitors stopped at the fountains at LOVE Park Wednesday for some relief from the hot and humid conditions.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Delaware County is stepping up its efforts to keep seniors safe in the intense heat.
Logan Square was the place to be Sunday as parents took time to kick back in the shade while their kids cooled off in the fountain. Meanwhile, volunteers helped keep Philadelphians stocked up on necessities.
Logan Square was the place to be Sunday as parents took time to kick back in the shade while their kids cooled off in the fountain. Meanwhile, volunteers helped keep Philadelphians stocked up on necessities.
Sunday will be hot, muggy, and breezy with increasing clouds and isolated strong/severe storms in the evening. High of 99, feels like 106. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A Heat Health Emergency in the city of Philadelphia led many people to local cooling centers, like the Cecil B. Moore Library and the Chew Park Pool in South Philly to try and beat the heat.
A Heat Health Emergency in the city of Philadelphia led many people to local cooling centers, like the Cecil B. Moore Library and the Chew Park Pool in South Philly to try and beat the heat.
Warm nights in the 70's and hot days in the 90's without relief. Isolated thunderstorms Saturday may briefly cool some of us down. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Too much heat is dangerous for anyone but health experts say it's even riskier if you're older or have medical issues.
Doctors say heat exhaustion can happen quickly if your body exceeds 105 degrees.
Too much heat is dangerous for anyone but health experts say it’s even riskier if you’re older or have medical issues. Madeleine Wright reports in Yeadon with the effort to keep seniors safe.
Several social service workers in Montgomery County were doing all they could ahead of a sweltering weekend to keep people experiencing homelessness safe while facing the excessive heat.
The blanket of heat covering the region is oppressive if you spend any amount of time outside. One South Jersey hospital is ready to help people who are overcome by it.
Several social service workers in Montgomery County were doing all they could ahead of a sweltering weekend to keep people experiencing homelessness safe while facing the excessive heat.
This prolonged heat wave is dangerous especially now with the added humidity. One South Jersey hospital is ready to help people who are overcome by it. Stephanie Stahl reports.
In parts of South Jersey, some residents and businesses are being told to limit their water usage until further notice, including when you can and can't water your lawn and garden.
Thousands are expected to visit Wildwood, New Jersey, this weekend for the Barefoot Country Music Festival. Officials say safety measures are in place for the weekend.
Workers from Project HOME are checking in and providing water to people in Kensington.
As dangerously hot temperatures continue to bear down on the Philadelphia region, people experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable. Workers with Project HOME provide some relief to those in need.
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The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
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An 8-week-old baby girl died after being left inside a hot car by her father in Lakewood Township, NJ, Monday afternoon, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
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According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, thunderstorms over Philadelphia International Airport on July 14 produced small hail, which counts as a "trace" amount of snow in climate reports.
On July 21, thousands of bikers will ride from the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Showboat Resort and Casino in Atlantic City to raise money for families of fallen first responders.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
A series of car vandalisms in South Philadelphia has sparked concern among residents, who feel increasingly vulnerable.
Delaware County police are searching for two armed suspects who allegedly robbed a Brinks armored truck in Chester Tuesday afternoon, the Delaware County DA's Office said in a patrol alert.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
A wildfire burning at a military gunnery range in Ocean and Burlington Counties has burned 600 acres and is 50% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Tuesday.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
An 8-week-old baby girl died after being left inside a hot car by her father in Lakewood Township, NJ, Monday afternoon, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
A heat advisory is in effect for the Delaware Valley until Tuesday morning. Temperatures during that time will feel like 98 to 102 degrees.
Saturday is off to a wet start with a flood watch in effect into the afternoon. But the Philadelphia area won't be totally washed out.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
A group of mosquitoes in Concord Dog Park in Delaware County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first instance in 2024.
To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the extreme heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs and in New Jersey.
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People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
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Some Old City residents made clear how they feel about a proposal to move the city's temporary Greyhound bus station to their neighborhood on Tuesday.
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Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Phillies may have a franchise-record eight All-Stars, but those at the Midsummer Classic say none of this matters if this season doesn't end with a World Series.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm was knocked out of the 2024 Home Run Derby in the semifinals by Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez during a swing-off on Monday night.
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"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
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Powerful, fast-moving storms downed trees and power lines across the Delaware Valley Tuesday night. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey said it received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and that "severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred."
The excessive heat warning remains in effect for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday night, and feels like temps will hit triple digits again. Another round of potentially severe storms fires up later this afternoon, with the biggest threats being heavy rain, strong winds and possibly large hail.
Bill Kelly says a cold front will pass through the Philadelphia region on Wednesday, likely bringing scattered severe storms.
Sullivan, who is 14 years and 293 days old, would break the current mark held by Freddy Adu by 13 days if he makes his MLS debut on Wednesday night when the Union host the New England Revolution at Subaru Park.
South Philadelphia residents are frustrated after several cars were damaged and broken into Sunday night.