Philadelphia gets a break from steamy weather after region breaks heat records
Monday will be mostly sunny and breezy with lower humidity and highs near 85 degrees, with sustained winds between 15-20 mph picking up around 11:30 a.m.
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Monday will be mostly sunny and breezy with lower humidity and highs near 85 degrees, with sustained winds between 15-20 mph picking up around 11:30 a.m.
The severe thunderstorm watch ended in the Philadelphia region on Sunday night after it was in effect for several hours.
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.
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.
The feels-like temperature in Philadelphia and other cities including Reading, Trenton and Vineland could reach triple digits on Saturday.
A heat wave that's already given us the hottest days of 2024 is back in force again on Friday, this time with an air quality alert.
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.
The Philadelphia region is under a heat advisory through Friday and the city of Philadelphia has activated its heat emergency.
The center of Tropical Storm Alberto was likely to reach the Mexican Gulf Coast early Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall to portions of Mexico and Texas.
The Philadelphia region's heat wave is well underway with no immediate end in sight.
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
We have to keep a close eye on our pets during this stretch of hot weather. The extreme heat across the Delaware Valley is dangerous not only for people but also for pets.
Everyone can't escape the extreme heat as some people make their living outside, and for them, staying cool and healthy takes planning.
The June heat wave is expected to be the most intense in the area in years, prompting a heat advisory from the National Weather Service.
Heating and cooling companies are seeing an uptick in business with the sweltering heat. One homeowner in the Delaware Valley had his air conditioning fixed just in time.
Families in Montgomery County refused to hide from the heat. They were determined to have fun while staying safe.
The Philadelphia area is no stranger to the summer heat, but this week's heat wave could be the worst in years.
The heat can be dangerous and doctors are warning before this heat wave begins, health issues are likely to also increase. Here are some tips on how you can beat the heat.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
Father's Day is the last seasonable day before temperatures rise ushering in the first heat wave of the season this week.
Get ready for beautiful weekend weather around the Philadelphia region with mostly sunny skies, low humidity, and highs in the low to middle 80s.
Severe storms arrived Friday afternoon after a hot and humid day providing those storms with plenty of energy.
People in the city were looking for ways to stay cool on Friday. A splash pad at Love Park was very busy as people didn't see this heat coming.
SEPTA is investigating after an officer was captured on video shoving a man in Kensington.
A Jenkintown man is facing federal charges after he pretended to be an FBI agent at a Philadelphia supermarket.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
SEPTA is investigating after an officer was captured on video shoving a man in Kensington.
A Jenkintown man is facing federal charges after he pretended to be an FBI agent at a Philadelphia supermarket.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
SEPTA is investigating after an officer was captured on video shoving a man in Kensington.
A Jenkintown man is facing federal charges after he pretended to be an FBI agent at a Philadelphia supermarket.
The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is giving up on its plan to use two Pennsylvania warehouses to hold thousands of people.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
A South Jersey nonprofit that helps provide food and essentials to those in need said they had to temporarily close because they ran out of food.
Fellowship Alliance Chapel has been in the Medford, New Jersey, community for more than 40 years.
A tornado briefly touched down in Cape May Point, New Jersey, during severe weather Tuesday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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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 FBI is intensifying efforts to find the suspected shooter who shot and killed three people during an ambush shooting in Wilmington on March 24.
Seok Joon Lee, of Jenkintown, is facing federal charges after he walked into a Philadelphia supermarket wearing a bulletproof vest and a holstered firearm and pretending to be an FBI agent, officials say.
ICE will no longer try to convert two warehouses into detention centers. After an outcry earlier this year, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an administrative order that banned homeland security from using water or sewer infrastructure to convert the warehouses.
For the first time in nearly five decades, Somerdale Cold Cuts was forced to close its doors. Now, after days repairs and rebuilding, the neighborhood favorite deli is back in business. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey reports.
Dozens of people packed a meeting Wednesday night to voice their concerns about the proposed sites. Our Eva Andersen reports.