The secret trick to keeping mascots like the Phillie Phanatic fresh in the summer heat
Mascots like the Phillie Phanatic have a boozy little trick for staying fresh during hot summer games.
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Mascots like the Phillie Phanatic have a boozy little trick for staying fresh during hot summer games.
Summer camps are trying to find ways to beat the heat. Philadelphia City Rowing is having its final camp session of the summer.
Summer camps are trying to find ways to beat the heat. Nikki DeMentri reports more on exactly how on Boathouse Row.
Philadelphia City Rowing is in its final session of the summer. Sixty-five kids are keeping cool and staying hydrated as they learn the ins and outs of rowing before they officially head out on the water on Wednesday.
Despite the hot weather and pop-up showers, people around the Philadelphia area spent time outside on Sunday.
Some people got help in dealing with the heat. Six hundred free fans were handed out by State Representative Amen Brown at his district office. There was also information given out on how to access state programs and resources.
As the scorching sun shone down in Camden, families found ways to beat the heat, while police officers also helped seniors find some relief.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said some medications interfere with the body's ability to regulate temperature, making it harder to cool down and increasing sun sensitivity to the skin. Plus, some medications can also make a person more vulnerable to heat by affecting the body's hydration.
Southwest Airlines launched a multi-million dollar initiative after extreme summer heat led to beverage cans bursting on flights.
CBS News Philadelphia is in your corner to help you keep your energy bill from soaring along with the temperatures during this heat wave.
Residents of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are staying cool at the Senior Adult Activities Center in Norristown. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl shares what you need to know to stay safe during the heat wave in the Philadelphia area.
It's currently hot in Philadelphia , and it will stay this hot for the next couple of days. Heat index values will likely reach 110-plus at the height of Monday thanks to dewpoints in the 70s. At these temperatures, heatstroke and heat exhaustion are possible. The cumulative effect of the extreme heat from this week can also lead to additional health problems. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains.
Kelly Pool opened for the season last week. With the temperatures soaring, many of the people CBS News Philadelphia spoke with shared that the only place they wanted to be was near the water.
President Donald Trump is expected to meet with his national security team just two days after the U.S. military launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. In New Jersey, crews are still working to figure out what led to a massive fire at a recycling center in Cumberland County. Plus, an air quality alert is in effect as the region copes with heavy heat and likely triple-digit temperatures. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Philadelphia is aiming for a high of 100 today, which would mark the first time since July 7, 2012. Heat index values could reach as high as 110 by late afternoon. Along the immediate coast it'll be a bit cooler but even inland sections of shore towns may reach over 100 on the heat index.
President Trump says the U.S. has obliterated Iran's main nuclear sites with massive bunker-busting bombs. This marks the country's entry into the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. The strikes on Iran come just over a week after Israel launched its own attack on the country. Plus, our first heat wave of the year is here, with temperatures approaching the upper 90s on Sunday and climbing as we head into the work week.
AAA's Jana Tidwell says now is the time to pack a vehicle emergency kit. When you leave the comfort of your home and have to get into your car to travel this summer, you want to ensure it's in good working condition and that you have a plan in case you get stuck somewhere. Tidwell has the tips you need to know to make sure you and your vehicle are prepared for the region's heavy heat.
Heat alerts will be in effect across the Philadelphia region starting Sunday as Saturday kicks off a multi-day heat wave.
People are trying to stay cool in today's humidity, and businesses are preparing for what's to come as we track dangerous heat this week.
At least seven teen football players have died in the U.S. in August. Experts say parents of teen football players should be proactive.
Even first responders like city firefighters and police officers need a helping hand to stay cool with Wednesday’s scorching heat. Josh Sanders introduces a volunteer group that has served Philadelphia’s first responders for more than a century.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains how climate change affects learning as rising temperatures impact the classroom.
Meteorologist Tammie Souza explains just how hot this summer has been and what to expect in August and September.
July was the 8th consecutive month of above-average temperatures in the Philadelphia region, and the streak is expected to continue in August. Meteorologist Tammie Souza explains.
The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves.
Saturday and Sunday will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
Road closures and parking restrictions were in effect around Philadelphia City Hall Friday as thousands gathered to mark International Workers' Day.
Saturday and Sunday will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
Road closures and parking restrictions were in effect around Philadelphia City Hall Friday as thousands gathered to mark International Workers' Day.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Both days will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s but more sunshine will be around on Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Demonstrators marched with signs and banners after gathering for speeches. They called on lawmakers to raise the minimum wage, increase taxes on the wealthy and expand access to healthcare. Ross DiMattei reports.
A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania coffee shop is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees. Kerri Corrado reports.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training. Krystle Rich reports.
A weakening cold front will pass through the area Friday night around midnight with a few showers, knocking the temperatures back even further for the weekend. Bill Kelly has the forescast.