Planning Ahead, SEPTA Says Some Bus Service Will Be Rerouted For Snow
On some hilly roads, SEPTA may wind up suspending bus service anyway as the storm worsens.
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On some hilly roads, SEPTA may wind up suspending bus service anyway as the storm worsens.
A snow emergency has been declared in Philadelphia as of 8pm tonight, requiring all cars parked along "snow emergency" routes to be relocated elsewhere.
With a big storm on the way, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia was encouraging the faithful -- especially senior citizens -- to reflect on whether making the trek to church Thursday morning would be safe.
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,"
Many of us can't wait for the snow to melt, but those close to rivers and streams hope it doesn't happen too fast.
South Jersey is preparing as well as it can for whatever Mother Nature has in store, with a nor'easter on the way.
Both School District of Philadelphia and archdiocesan schools in the city will be closed on Thursday, February 13th, because of the impending snowstorm.
"The old-fashioned term would be 'cabin fever,' " notes psychologist Frank Farley of Temple University. He says the impact of this winter goes way beyond Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Amtrak is warning riders to be ready for some canceled trains ahead of this storm.
With at least six inches of snow forecast for a large part of the county and winds that could bring down power lines and trees, county commissioner Josh Shapiro is urging residents to sign up for "Ready Notify Pa.," to get emergency alerts.
With plenty of winter storms already under our belts and another one on the way Wednesday night, rock salt and other snow-melting chemicals are very hard to find anywhere in the Delaware Valley.
Camden County officials are letting residents know that "e-waste" can no longer be put out curbside for pickup on trash collection day.
Peco electrical crews are bracing for another winter whammy on Thursday. It is unclear whether workers will be available from other jurisdictions if needed.
The mayor had proposed selling the garage beneath Love Park and then using city money to renovate the park itself. Council president Clarke proposed turning much of the park over to new restaurants, with money from those leases paying for the renovation.
"It's a slow process," notes Lower Makefield police chief Kenneth Coluzzi. "We still have a little over a hundred residents out of power."
County commissioner Josh Shapiro says the electric utility's leadership and its work staff have done an outstanding job, but he thinks more upfront investment may ease future events.
City councilman Jim Kenney has a long list of concerns about how the Streets Department uses salt during snowstorms. Topping the list is whether road salt poses serious health hazards to dogs or small children.
The cleanup continues, and a local tree expert says there is still a long way to go.
A big step up from a portable generator, a standby generator is wired into the home's main electrical service and will power the whole house.
"Mother Nature had a little hissy fit, and we are seeing a lot of crazy stuff out there," says Tony Hoffman, owner of Ace Public Adjusters, in Northeast Philadelphia.
If you have your passport ready, you can be on your way within hours, says Jeannie Sabaroff, team leader at Liberty Travel, at 16th and Chestnut Streets in center city Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania law requires elementary and secondary schools to hold 180 days of classes. Many districts are struggling to fit them in after being closed for so many snow days.
The Atlantic City Boat Show continues through Sunday, at the Convention Center.
Everywhere you look, tree branches and fallen limbs litter the roadsides.
