Southwest Philly family finds bright spot after community pool temporarily closed
In the middle of these scorching temperatures, the pool at the East Poplar Playground was temporarily closed for a few hours on Monday because of mechanical issues.
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In the middle of these scorching temperatures, the pool at the East Poplar Playground was temporarily closed for a few hours on Monday because of mechanical issues.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released a draft Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan, which provides a blueprint for the state to address hotter temperatures. It includes adding cooling centers and bus shelters to protect residents in the summer months.
New Jersey officials are developing a plan to help residents cope with higher temperatures.
Experts are issuing a warning for parents and caregivers to make sure they don't leave their kids in the car, as the nations enters the hottest stretch of the year. Liz Crawford reports.
Philadelphia residents and visitors stopped at the fountains at LOVE Park Wednesday for some relief from the hot and humid conditions.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Delaware County is stepping up its efforts to keep seniors safe in the intense heat.
Logan Square was the place to be Sunday as parents took time to kick back in the shade while their kids cooled off in the fountain. Meanwhile, volunteers helped keep Philadelphians stocked up on necessities.
Logan Square was the place to be Sunday as parents took time to kick back in the shade while their kids cooled off in the fountain. Meanwhile, volunteers helped keep Philadelphians stocked up on necessities.
Sunday will be hot, muggy, and breezy with increasing clouds and isolated strong/severe storms in the evening. High of 99, feels like 106. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A Heat Health Emergency in the city of Philadelphia led many people to local cooling centers, like the Cecil B. Moore Library and the Chew Park Pool in South Philly to try and beat the heat.
A Heat Health Emergency in the city of Philadelphia led many people to local cooling centers, like the Cecil B. Moore Library and the Chew Park Pool in South Philly to try and beat the heat.
Warm nights in the 70's and hot days in the 90's without relief. Isolated thunderstorms Saturday may briefly cool some of us down. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Too much heat is dangerous for anyone but health experts say it's even riskier if you're older or have medical issues.
Doctors say heat exhaustion can happen quickly if your body exceeds 105 degrees.
Too much heat is dangerous for anyone but health experts say it’s even riskier if you’re older or have medical issues. Madeleine Wright reports in Yeadon with the effort to keep seniors safe.
Several social service workers in Montgomery County were doing all they could ahead of a sweltering weekend to keep people experiencing homelessness safe while facing the excessive heat.
The blanket of heat covering the region is oppressive if you spend any amount of time outside. One South Jersey hospital is ready to help people who are overcome by it.
Several social service workers in Montgomery County were doing all they could ahead of a sweltering weekend to keep people experiencing homelessness safe while facing the excessive heat.
This prolonged heat wave is dangerous especially now with the added humidity. One South Jersey hospital is ready to help people who are overcome by it. Stephanie Stahl reports.
In parts of South Jersey, some residents and businesses are being told to limit their water usage until further notice, including when you can and can't water your lawn and garden.
Thousands are expected to visit Wildwood, New Jersey, this weekend for the Barefoot Country Music Festival. Officials say safety measures are in place for the weekend.
Workers from Project HOME are checking in and providing water to people in Kensington.
As dangerously hot temperatures continue to bear down on the Philadelphia region, people experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable. Workers with Project HOME provide some relief to those in need.
The heat wave is forcing workers at Linvilla Orchards to adjust their routines. Farmers in Middletown Township talked about how they're coping with the brutal temperatures.
