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NASA map captures extent of punishing heat in U.S.
The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves.
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The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
For the last few days, Morgan's Pier on Christopher Columbus Boulevard at Penn's Landing has been emptier than usual, despite the restaurant being right on the Delaware River with beautiful views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The restaurant has no indoor seating.
Thanks to the intense heat wave in the Philadelphia area, the Conklin Pool in Elkins Park, Montgomery County is seeing more visitors.
During the oppressive heat, Camden County, New Jersey, families are turning to parks, libraries and water to stay cool.
Philadelphia is under an air quality alert, which means everyone should be limiting time spent outside. A doctor shares advice for staying safe and healthy at this time.
Campers were feeling the heat Monday at a summer camp in Philadelphia, but they prioritized time in the pool to cool off.
At the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation summer camp at Lackman Playground, campers were feeling the heat Monday. Reporter Eva Andersen has the story.
To help combat the heat, the city is rolling out its Heat Health Emergency measures, including opening over 150 cooling centers daily for anyone in need.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Hot temperatures will continue in the Philadelphia region this week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak shares the forecast and when to expect more storms.
A heat advisory is in effect for the Delaware Valley until Tuesday morning. Temperatures during that time will feel like 98 to 102 degrees.
Saturday is off to a wet start with a flood watch in effect into the afternoon. But the Philadelphia area won't be totally washed out.
Some families looking to stay cool during this heat wave say they have been denied access to city pools because their children didn't have the proper attire.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
Camps are adapting to deal with the extreme heat in South Jersey. Our NEXT Weather Alert coverage makes a stop at two camps: one in Cherry Hill and the other in Medford.
Doctors say in extreme temperatures, our bodies have to work harder to keep us cool and that can cause the release of the stress hormone, cortisol.
Tuesday will be the sixth day of the ongoing heat wave in the Delaware Valley. Highs will reach the mid-90s but the heat index will get up to 105 degrees.
A mother and her two daughters found a bright spot on a sunny day after the community pool was temporarily closed on Monday.
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.
New Jersey officials are developing a plan to help residents cope with higher temperatures.
Temperatures spiked just in time for a steamy weekend causing families and workers to try to stay cool any way they could on Saturday.
Often parents and caregivers are on autopilot and sometimes a slight change in the drop-off routine can lead to the unthinkable.
As the 2024 election season intensifies and with Vice President Kamala Harris in the running to take over for Joe Biden on the presidential ticket, Democrats are hoping to energize a younger voter base.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
The Ring the Bell PHL bus tour is making multiple stops across the city in the weeks leading up to the first day of school to hand out free backpacks and supplies.
Morey's Piers and Water Parks in Wildwood, New Jersey announced that second-generation partner Jack Morey has died.
As the 2024 election season intensifies and with Vice President Kamala Harris in the running to take over for Joe Biden on the presidential ticket, Democrats are hoping to energize a younger voter base.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
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Morey's Piers and Water Parks in Wildwood, New Jersey announced that second-generation partner Jack Morey has died.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
As the 2024 election season intensifies and with Vice President Kamala Harris in the running to take over for Joe Biden on the presidential ticket, Democrats are hoping to energize a younger voter base.
The Ring the Bell PHL bus tour is making multiple stops across the city in the weeks leading up to the first day of school to hand out free backpacks and supplies.
The Interboro Bucs 10U district team is heading to Alabama for the Babe Ruth League World Series for the first time ever, and they're ready to bring a trophy back to Delaware County.
After President Biden dropped out of the race, he quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee.
In the last several months, Republicans in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, have added more than 3,000 new registrations, which pushes that party into the majority of the Philadelphia suburb.
Morey's Piers and Water Parks in Wildwood, New Jersey announced that second-generation partner Jack Morey has died.
After President Biden dropped out of the race, he quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee.
An Instagram account that started as a tribute to her mother is now helping millions support each other with the struggles of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle react to Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race.
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Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wilmington, Delaware, to meet with campaign staff. Delawareans shared their reactions to President stepping aside.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A former teacher in Wilmington is behind bars after she's accused of sending sexually explicit pictures to a former student on Snapchat in July, said New Castle police Friday morning.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
An Instagram account that started as a tribute to her mother is now helping millions support each other with the struggles of Alzheimer's disease.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
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The Interboro Bucs 10U district team is heading to Alabama for the Babe Ruth League World Series for the first time ever, and they're ready to bring a trophy back to Delaware County.
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They're bringing a bit of the outside world inside at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer, which runs until September.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
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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Morey's Piers and Water Parks in Wildwood, New Jersey announced that second-generation partner Jack Morey has passed away.
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Rainy weather from overnight is clearing out around the Philadelphia area, leaving time to dry out in the late morning and into the afternoon. Then late Tuesday night another disturbance arrives bringing more rain, with potential downpours greeting us Wednesday morning, Kate Bilo reports.