Parents frustrated after 90 schools dismiss early due to extreme heat
District officials said the decision to send students from 90 schools across the Philadelphia public school district home early due to the heat was out of an abundance of caution.
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District officials said the decision to send students from 90 schools across the Philadelphia public school district home early due to the heat was out of an abundance of caution.
In anticipation of the potential for extreme heat Friday, the School District of Philadelphia will dismiss the school day two hours early at dozens of schools.
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday and while forecasters are predicting a "near-normal" season, officials stress there's really nothing normal when it comes to hurricanes.
We've had very little rain lately and it's been an unusually dry May.
We're settling into the holiday with a pretty big difference in temperatures across the area.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Andrew Kozak reports
Ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its first predictions Thursday for what we can expect during the 2023 hurricane season in the Atlantic.
The unofficial kick-off to summer, aka Memorial Day Weekend, is less than a week away, so will we need the umbrellas?
Nice and warm Sunday with highs in the upper-70s.
The week ahead looks to be dry and mild in the mid and upper 70's so keep that garden hose handy.
Kate Bilo has the forecast for Thursday, May 18, 2023, which began with a cool start.
Don't put away your coats just yet. A cold front is headed for the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will warm up to 80 degrees. Clouds will build up through the day before rain moves in overnight.
Mid-70s to start the new week on Monday, with sunny skies.
Overall, a dry week is ahead in the Philadelphia region, with the exception of late Tuesday into Wednesday.
Partly sunny and dry Mother's Day Sunday.
Those with respiratory problems will be especially vulnerable and should limit outdoor activities, the DEP says.
Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest weather forecast.
Temperatures will get into the 70s on Wednesday with sunny, beautiful days ahead.
Another batch of rain will clip parts of our region and then we'll have a clear afternoon.
Temperatures pushing 80 by Friday - Saturday.
A few clouds give way to mostly sunny and mild conditions Monday, with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s.
Philadelphia will see a shot of rain Tuesday, but after that, high pressure will build through the weekend with mostly sunny skies.
Franklin Square is now officially open and many families took advantage of finally having a nice weather weekend.
Wednesday is cloudy with cooler temperatures and scattered showers, and those chances increase as the day goes on.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
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The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The crash happened on the 700 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard around 1 a.m. Friday.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity.
The founder of Operation Save Our City is facing charges for allegedly stabbing another woman on a SEPTA train.
The investigation at Eugene Horsch's house on Chew Avenue in Olney will take time, an expert says.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
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.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
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.
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 Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
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.
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.
5,000 athletes representing almost 100 teams from 18 states along with international competitors are participating in the regatta.
Hundreds of motorcycle riders will take part in the annual tradition to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this Sunday.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission initially issued the subpoena as part of an investigation into whether Penn maintained a hostile work environment regarding workplace antisemitism.
13-year old Adam Chan is taking part in the Ben to the Shore Bike Tour in honor of his dad Andy and to raise money for families of fallen and critically injured first responders.
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