Camden County Police checking on older residents amid heat wave
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
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As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
The visits are part of the department's Senior Watch program, which connects officers with older residents who need extra support.
Wednesday will be Day 3 of the heat wave in the Philadelphia region as an extreme heat warning goes into effect at noon.
CBS News Philadelphia's NEXT Weather team says Philadelphia might experience the hottest heat wave in recorded history.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
There is a chance that this could be the hottest heat wave in recorded history in Philadelphia, and city health officials are warning residents to take it seriously. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Sunday will be muggy and cloudy with highs in the low 80s in Philadelphia before multiple days of extreme heat settle across the Delaware Valley. A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Wednesday through Saturday as temperatures climb into the triple digits.
The death came one day after CBS News Philadelphia reported from inside the apartment building, where residents described temperatures approaching 100 degrees inside some units.
Two men in their 70s died Tuesday in Lehigh County due to extreme heat, the coroner's office said Wednesday.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
Residents of the Park Terrace Apartments in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood say the air conditioning is broken, making for unbearable heat in their homes.
Philadelphia hit 96 degrees on Monday, breaking the previous high of 94 degrees set on May 18, 1962.
The Philadelphia region is chasing 90 degrees with mostly sunny skies on Sunday.
Shorts, sandals, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Sums up Sunday! Andrew Kozak reports.
We're tracking a potential heat wave as highs go into the 90s early next week. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Wednesday is another NEXT Weather Alert Day with very hot temperatures that will feel above 100 due to humidity, but Meteorologist Kate Bilo shows you when relief is in sight.
Summer camps are trying to find ways to beat the heat. Nikki DeMentri reports more on exactly how on Boathouse Row.
The emphasis on camp is on staying focused and not dwelling on last season. Coaches and players say it’s about improvement, tightening execution, building trust and taking the next step forward.
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.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said it's important for the team to practice in the heat, since they will need to play in it. Meanwhile, Dr. Rob Danoff shares more about the signs of heat-related illness. Ross DiMattei reports.
Even during a heat wave, the steps of the Art Museum attracted visitors on Monday.
At Bloomfield Dental in Drexel Hill, owner David Yarmark had to shut down his office for three days earlier this month when the air conditioning gave out.
You'll want to keep the umbrella handy, too, because scattered showers and storms develop between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., moving west to east, and ending before 9 p.m.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
A young girl appeared to be run over by a truck in Northeast Philadelphia, only to miraculously walk away.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lost about 90% of its apple crop after a freeze on April 20.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
A young girl appeared to be run over by a truck in Northeast Philadelphia, only to miraculously walk away.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lost about 90% of its apple crop after a freeze on April 20.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
A young girl appeared to be run over by a truck in Northeast Philadelphia, only to miraculously walk away.
Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lost about 90% of its apple crop after a freeze on April 20.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lost about 90% of its apple crop after a freeze on April 20.
Several people were arrested and charged with simple assault and disorderly offenses during an anti-ICE protest in Atlantic City on Saturday.
John "Gig" Gigliotti, known for his friendly smile while he drove the yellow tram on the Wildwood boardwalk, has died at 97.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia-area athletes tried out for the Delaware Blue Coats during open tryouts this weekend.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Making waves in pro soccer at 16 years old, Cavan Sullivan scored on a back-heel flick in the first half, later adding another goal and an assist.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-22 Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
Alec Bohm hit a tie-breaking two-run double and J.T. Realmuto drove in three runs on three hits to help the Phillies defeat the Braves.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
The Federal Transit Administration awarded $80 million to help bring trolley stations in Center City into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Official toxicology results haven't been released, but a report from TMZ says actor Hayden Panettiere may have died after taking an oxycodone pill that was laced with fentanyl. The 36-year-old was found dead last month in South Carolina.
A man is in critical condition after flying off his motorcycle on the I-95 southbound ramp to the Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia, according to police.
The way we forecast the weather has evolved from handwritten temperature data to doppler radar and satellites. Philadelphia has played a huge role, Meteorologist Andrew Kozak learns on a trip to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly.
It’s Tuesday and we’ve got another beautiful September day ahead with lots of sunshine, low humidity and highs in the upper 70s. We’ll gradually warm things up Wednesday and Thursday with temperatures climbing back into the 80s. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.