Water ice is clutch in a heat wave — get a look at Philadelphia Water Ice's operation
Water ice — sorry, wooder ice — is a Philly staple, especially on a sweltering day. We threw on the puffy coats and got inside the Philadelphia Water Ice factory.
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Water ice — sorry, wooder ice — is a Philly staple, especially on a sweltering day. We threw on the puffy coats and got inside the Philadelphia Water Ice factory.
Any Philadelphian knows water ice is perfect for a hot day, especially in a heat wave. Jan Carabeo threw on a big puffy coat and stepped inside the freezers at the Philadelphia Water Ice factory to hear about the staple Philadelphia business and how it's grown over the past three decades.
The Philadelphia region is under a heat advisory through 8 p.m. Friday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
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The fourth heat wave of the year begins Wednesday with the high expected to reach 90 degree, though humidity will make it feel like 97 later in the day. After that, a heat advisory goes into effect Thursday morning until Friday night due to the heat index likely exceeding 100 degrees.
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A winter storm dumped rain, sleet and rain on the Lehigh Valley Friday, creating icy roads and travel problems.
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