Disaster emergency declared in Philadelphia for major winter storm
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a disaster emergency for the city as a major winter storm hits the region on Sunday into Monday.
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a disaster emergency for the city as a major winter storm hits the region on Sunday into Monday.
A blizzard warning is in effect for the I-95 corridor, the Poconos and all of New Jersey and Delaware as a potentially record-breaking snow storm bears down on the region.
Many Philly neighborhoods are still dealing with massive piles of snow that the city dumped at around 30 sites.
Temperatures in the Philadelphia area will stay above freezing for much of the week.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as light rain and slushy snow move into the Delaware Valley Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.
After a wonderful Valentine's Day, we could see rain changing to snow, or a wintry mix, in parts of the Philly area Sunday night.
Mild Friday ahead of a mostly sunny Valentine weekend with a slight chance of snow on Sunday.
Leave a little extra drive time Sunday as more snow is on the way for the Delaware Valley.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Sunday afternoon will turn extremely cold, with temperatures dropping into the 20s. Wind chills will make it feel like the teens and even single digits.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
Snow is expected to begin Saturday night across the entire Philadelphia region.
A widespread storm dropped between two to eight inches of snow across the Delaware Valley overnight, with the highest totals reported in South Jersey and Delaware.
Many schools around the Philadelphia region are closing or opening late tomorrow as the region prepares for its first winter storm of the week. See the full list.
Businesses reopened and traffic was moving again Monday evening after a snowy morning in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
From Delco to Montco, Saturday's winter weather made for a fun snow day for families in Jenkintown.
The salt trucks are filled and ready to go as Philadelphia prepares for the winter weather.
In Hamilton Township, the flakes fell for hours, which blanketed most of Mercer County and gave many kids a traditional snow day. Ryan Hughes reports.
Kids and families around the Philadelphia region enjoyed a snow day Tuesday, even though there wasn't much snow.
Kids and families gathered at "Sled Hill" in Springfield, Pennsylvania, Tuesday to enjoy the snow day.
Some schools in the Philadelphia region closed Tuesday because of winter weather, but there wasn't enough of the white stuff for snow angels or snowball fights most of the day.
With the greater Philadelphia area expecting anywhere from a coating to a foot of snow, some school districts in the Delaware Valley have already announced they'll be closed Tuesday.
From sledding and shoveling to hockey and ice skating, Delaware County residents spent some good quality time down in the snow on Saturday.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
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The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
The Norwegian Jewel, the first cruise ship to set sail from the Port of Philadelphia in 15 years, arrived in the city early Thursday morning.
Joseph McCann was questioned by police after his partner, Ashly Robinson, better known online as Ashlee Jenae, was found dead in her room.
The Norwegian Jewel, the first cruise ship to set sail from the Port of Philadelphia in 15 years, arrived in the city early Thursday morning.
Police sources said the victim was an MLB umpire in town to work the Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks series last weekend.
Wawa is giving away free hot coffee to Wawa Rewards Members at all locations on Thursday, April 16, in celebration of 62 years in business.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Philadelphia recorded its first official 90-degree day of the year on Wednesday, and it's set to repeat that on Thursday.
The Whealthy Meet Up 5K is a faith-based event centered on wholeness, healing, and community connection.
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A Marine Corps veteran and his family received a life-changing surprise on Wednesday. They got the keys to a fully paid-off home in Concord Township, Delaware County.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
Authorities released new photos of a man who was killed in Camden, but footage of an attack or crime scene is slim.
Lower Township is also now considering a second ordinance, which will offer a $250 seasonal parking permit for residents.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
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 Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
The $20 million expansion of Stateside Live! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex will be unveiled at the end of May, just in time for a slate of big sporting events this summer.
A new mural will soon pay tribute to the historic Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues baseball team.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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Ukee Washington reports.
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Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The Philadelphia region should see more high temperature records broken on Thursday as this stretch of warm weather lasts one more day. Then a series of fronts start to cool us down and bring some shower chances in the coming days. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
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The first cruise ship to depart from Philadelphia in 15 years is now docked in the city's port. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region is likely to experience record heat again on Thursday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.