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KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
In Philadelphia, officials are breathing a sigh of relief that the overnight accumulation did not cause widespread problems. And they stand by their decision to close city government on Friday.
Over the past few years, Battle has led the charge for creating faith-based programs that promote disease prevention and healthy lifestyles in underserved communities.
On the heels of historic ice storm that left many homeowners without power for nearly a week, Thursday's storm is knocking out power for many customers in region.
The Philadelphia-based company wants to buy Time Warner, the industry's #2 cable television service provider, for $45 billion in stock.
(** UPDATED **) -- The latest, and largest, snowstorm of the current winter season played havoc with transportation and electric service in and around the Delaware Valley.
Many businesses along Main Street didn't bother to shovel their sidewalk, let alone open their doors. Other shop owners were eager to open.
Atlanta-based Newell Rubbermaid announced Wednesday it plans to close the plant by September 2015.
The governor says the Guard has 14 four-wheel-drive ambulances available to support civilian EMTs in areas of the state hardest hit by the storm.
The merger would put the Philadelphia-based industry giant in tens of millions of homes in most major cities.
Jason Cichonski was quickly eliminated in this season's "Top Chef" TV competition. Not dwelling on that, he is opening his second Philadelphia restaurant.
Rock salt, shovels, snow blowers, eating out, pet boarding, hotel stays, generators and tree removal are just some of the unexpected expenses people are finding themselves faced with this winter.
On some hilly roads, SEPTA may wind up suspending bus service anyway as the storm worsens.
But even while they were operating on emergency power for five days, the cold, dark conditions didn't stop people from seeking refuge from the frigid temperatures.
But a Peco spokesman added, "We would not be charging customers for using energy while their service is interrupted,"
