WEATHER BLOG: Summer's First Full Day
The weather is still getting used to being summer, so expect a few clouds as the sun stretches its tiny yellow arms over us.
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The weather is still getting used to being summer, so expect a few clouds as the sun stretches its tiny yellow arms over us.
Pennsylvania has the nation's seventh-highest volume of toxic chemicals being released into its waterways, according to a new report. New Jersey ranks 14th. Now, a coalition of environmental groups is urging greater protection for local waterways.
The summer solstice officially arrived this morning at 6:51, which marks the Sun's farthest point north in the northern hemisphere. This gives us our longest daylight of the year, just over 15 hours in Philadelphia.
A longtime Philadelphia flag-maker is seeing a surge in business, driven by the World Cup.
The longest and maybe most welcome day of the year started early this Saturday – at 6:51 a.m. – with summer's arrival.
Summer arrives tomorrow morning at 6:51am EDT. This is the moment when the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer or the imaginary latitude line 23° 26' north of the Equator.
Showers have now cleared the region and cooler, less humid air is arriving. We'll enjoy a fabulous Friday with highs in the low to mid 80's and lower humidity.
Showers and thunderstorms will approach from the west overnight and arrive by dawn on Thursday and the streak of 90s will end tomorrow as a cold front brings cooler temperatures.
Police say there are no reported injuries at this time.
The heat will continue into tomorrow and a Heat Advisory has been issued for the urban areas from Trenton to Philadelphia to Wilmington because heat indices (combination of heat and humidity) Wednesday afternoon will climb into the upper 90s.
SEPTA's regional rails were back in business for the Monday morning commute, thanks to a presidential executive order that derailed a strike by some 400 locomotive engineers and electricians.
Highs on Monday will return well above average in the upper 80s.
SEPTA announced Sunday that hearings on the labor dispute will take place next week before an emergency board, established by President Barrack Obama.
Riders who rely on the regional rails for their commute were breathing a sigh of relief Sunday after federal intervention forced the end of a short-lived SEPTA strike.
The quiet and comfortable weather will continue for Father's Day, making it a great day to spend outdoors.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett is asking President Barack Obama to intervene in the SEPTA transit strike.
The SEPTA transit strike comes as roadwork takes place in several areas in the region. AAA Mid-Atlantic is offering travel tips.
The SEPTA strike was inconveniencing riders who had planned to use the regional rails over the weekend, forcing them to make alternate plans to get to their destination.
In the wake of a strong cold front, comfortable weather is back for the weekend.
Some storms will contain heavy downpours and the possibility of small hail.
The Walnut Street Theatre rolls out its snarky summer season with "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying" and "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change", but more fun goes on behind the scenes with Camp Walnut, a performance program for kids.
University City is home to some of the most innovative and diverse dining options in the region. From July 17th through July 27th, diners have the opportunity to eat at some of its great restaurants for a significant discount.
The recent closing of the Interstate 495 bridge and the resultant overload on I-95 have frustrated the summer crowd heading for popular destinations on the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware seashore. Here are alternatives.
The threat of showers and storms returns Thursday as a warm front moves northward through our area.
"I'm smart, I'm funny, I'm shy," is how 13-year-old Dahsiyoni describes herself.
