Brotherly Love: Delivering Words On Wheels
A community reading center in North Philadelphia is distributing thousands of brand-new children's books with pedal power. Eyewitness News Anchor Ukee Washington has the story.
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A community reading center in North Philadelphia is distributing thousands of brand-new children's books with pedal power. Eyewitness News Anchor Ukee Washington has the story.
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This storm could bring up to 12 inches of snow to Philadelphia and possibly even more along the coast.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a snow emergency as a major winter storm is expected to hit the region on Sunday.
Officials across the Philadelphia area are urging you not to drive on the roads during the upcoming blizzard warning.
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The Joel Embiid-less Sixers dropped their fourth straight game in loss to the Pelicans.
The Joel Embiid-less Sixers dropped their fourth straight game in loss to the Pelicans.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a snow emergency as a major winter storm is expected to hit the region on Sunday.
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This storm could bring up to 12 inches of snow to Philadelphia and the closest areas, with even more snow possible along the coast.. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a snow emergency as a major winter storm is expected to bring near-blizzard conditions to the region. Madeleine Wright reports.
Blizzard and winter weather warnings have been issued as a coastal, nor'easter-style snowstorm is coming to the Philadelphia area and the Jersey Shore on Sunday into Monday. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill issued the state of emergency for Sunday, Feb. 22 and urged residents to stay off the roads during the storm. The state of emergency takes effect at 12 p.m.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a snow emergency as a major winter storm is expected to bring near-blizzard conditions to the region.