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Philadelphia declares Heat Health Emergency
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Health Department has declared a Heat Health Emergency in response to aggressive temperatures across the city. The emergency will stay in effect until Wednesday night unless the weather persists.This week, temperatures will be between 95 and 99 degrees with feel-like temperatures between 106 to 110 degrees.To combat the heat, the city is rolling out its Heat Health Emergency measures to ensure everyone stays cool and safe this week. That means 150 cooling centers are open daily for anyone in need.In addition, extended hours are in place for many public pools, spray grounds and senior facilities. Water...
‘We’re really happy about it’: Maple Glen eatery recognized for cheesesteak
MAPLE GLEN — Who has the best cheesesteak in the greater Philadelphia region?. It’s not an easy question to answer. That particular designation is sure to mean something in an area known for the meat and cheese delicacy. Verona Pizza, of Maple Glen, was given the honor after winning the judges cup as part of the 2024 March Cheesesteak Madness.
Girl Shot Dead Inside Philadelphia Apartment: Homicide Detectives
A 17-year-old girl was found dead of a gunshot wound on Monday morning, July 15, Philadelphia police say. Officers responded to a home on the 5900 block of Chancellor Street around 9 a.m., PPD said in a release. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No weapon was recovered and no a…
Listen tonight: An anthem for unity
Our music this evening includes Valerie Coleman's Umoja: An Anthem for Unity; the first piece ever commissioned by the Philadelphia Orchestra from an African American woman composer. Tune in at 8 p.m. on 91.1 and 107.5 FM and our music stream.
Young People’s Continental Congress to Put Fresh Eyes on the Nation’s Founding
The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is on July 4, 2026. The many scheduled events leading up to the sequential include the Young People’s Continental Congress (YPCC) presented by Carpenters’ Company and National History Day. YPCC kicks off this week and is set to recreate the events of the First Continental Congress.
East Coast braces for record heat wave: Latest forecast
The record heat that baked the West Coast for much of last week is arriving on the East Coast early this week and health departments are already preparing for heat-related emergencies. More than 100 million people in 33 states were under heat alerts Monday morning. In Philadelphia, where the heat index -- what the temperature feels like with humidity -- is forecast to reach 104 degrees on Monday, the city health department has issued a heat health emergency. "We'll have over 150 cooling centers open for our residents who need them," Mayor Cherelle Parker said in a statement. "Please call 311 to find a cooling center near you. Check on your older neighbors. Make sure they're safe. If we care for one another, we'll get through this heat wave together."
LSU leans on depth to replace Heisman winner, first-rounders
LSU enters fall camp seeking replacements for Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels and a pair of his wide receivers, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas, who all landed in the NFL as first-round picks in April. But the focus for head coach Brian Kelly isn't on the skill positions as the Tigers get back on the field after posting a 10-3 record (6-2 SEC) last season. "Being the No. 1 offense in the country was not good enough," Kelly said Monday at SEC Media Days in Dallas. "We need more balance. We've got to be able to complement each other. We're...
Philadelphia Eagles face near $300m salary cap debt and ‘financial gymnastics’ after failing in Super Bowl pursuit
THE Philadelphia Eagles spent big in pursuit of glory in a move that may cause the franchise issues down the road. General manager Howie Roseman aggressively pursued a Super Bowl win, but his team fell short. Now, he faces the daunting task of managing Philadelphia‘s salary cap. NFL analyst Chris Kouffman says Eagles bosses have […]
CHOP Pays $24.75M For Grays Ferry Property, Further Expanding Its Philadelphia Footprint
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is further expanding its footprint across Philadelphia. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently purchased a 3.2-acre property in Grays Ferry for $24.75 million in its latest effort to expand its Philadelphia footprint, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As a property zoned by CMX-3,...
Retired Giants, Eagles star gets new job
Former Eagles and Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is joining the coaching staff at Bayshore High School in Bradenton, Florida. Bayshore announced the hire on the football team’s X account. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Kensington news: 25th police district's annual block party, hiring event, Music Video Showcase, Prevention Point zoning, and Philly police quality of life effort
A few neighborhood events were postponed last weekend due to rain, but here’s a new week of events and activities for you to enjoy. As always, if you know of an event or resource you’d like us to include in future newsletters, email us at editors@kensingtonvoice.com. News (in...
Saquon Barkley tells Inquirer’s EJ Smith that running backs not being able to survive in the NFL past 30-years old is ‘BS’
In a recent interview with EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley challenged the old narrative that running backs cannot survive in the NFL after their 30th birthday – calling it “hogwash” and “BS”. Saquon Barkely on Running Backs playing...
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs makes ‘history’ — and embraces his role as a Jewish ballplayer
PHILADELPHIA — On Sunday, Garrett Stubbs made Jewish history — of sorts. When the Oakland Athletics routed his first-place Philadelphia Phillies 18-3, Stubbs, the backup catcher, was on the mound in the ninth when Zack Gelof hit a grand slam. It was, according to the Jewish Baseball Museum,...
100 degrees! It's possible as latest heat wave grips Philadelphia region
Another heat wave became official in Philadelphia when the temperature on Monday broke 90 degrees. Léelo en español aquí. Philadelphia put a heat health emergency into effect at 8 a.m. on July 15 ahead of a few days of excessive heat. The declaration means that city services can be geared to keeping vulnerable communities safe through Wednesday.
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