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Morning Report: Winter Storm Toby Is Coming, We Swear

Good morning, Philly. Don’t be deceived by the lack of snow this Wednesday a.m. — it’s certainly on its way. As you likely know by […]

City Life

SEPTA, Roads and Schools: What to Know Ahead of Winter Storm Toby

Winter might technically be over, but spring has not sprung, and the snowstorm headed our way will bury any buds that thought they were going to […]

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City Life

Here’s the Latest on the Spring Nor’easter Headed Our Way

This week’s unpredictable forecast has taken a turn for the worse. A winter storm warning will go into effect for the Philadelphia area at 6 […]

City Life

We’re Supposed to Get Snow on the First Day of Spring

Winter’s not over yet — even if Tuesday is the first day of spring. Forecasters expect the fourth nor’easter of the month to dump 4 to […]

City Life

Snowstorm Fallout: Late Openings, Power Outages, and SEPTA Delays

Good morning, Philly! It’s sunny and not snowing on Thursday. We made it through Wednesday’s winter storm, which brought the city about 6 inches of snow. […]

City Life

Winter Storm Warning Issued as Philly Braces for More Snow

The early part of March is certainly roarin’ like a lion in our neck of the woods as Philly braces for its second winter snowstorm […]

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Still Recovering From Friday’s Nor’easter, Philly Region Faces Another One

Let’s take a moment to send good vibes to the roughly 99,000 people in Philly and its surrounding counties who were still without power as of Sunday […]

City Life

Strong Winds Toppling Trees, Complicating Evening Commute

Maybe it’s just what happens in March, or maybe it’s one of the most bizarre snow/windstorms ever to hit Philly. Either way, it’s ugly out […]

City Life

Jersey Shore Bracing for Potentially Damaging Wind, Flooding

Forecasters say the Jersey Shore (and Philly) are in for some rough weather this weekend. A powerful nor’easter is expected to make its way to […]

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City Life

How (And Why) Philly Forced 16 People Off the Streets During the Deep Freeze

During our recent cold spell, Philly experienced its longest stretch of consecutive “Code Blue” days in 13 years. The city declares a Code Blue emergency […]

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City Life

PHOTOS: Philly Transformed Into a Giant Ice Rink Last Night

ICYMI – or in case you haven’t yet wiped out like the rest of us – Philly transformed into a giant ice skating rink last […]

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City Life

PHOTOS: We Can’t Get Enough of the Frozen Schuylkill River

It is very cold outside. In case you need any additional evidence of that (other than, you know, the fact that Philly looks like it’s currently inside a […]

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City Life

Snow and Even Colder Temps Are Headed Philly’s Way

Philly’s deep freeze is far from over. In fact, it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say […]

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City Life

How to Survive Philly’s Epic Winter Freeze

You, like most of Philly right now, are probably dreaming of warmer days (or, at this point, just temperatures above freezing). Unfortunately, we’re in for […]

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City Life

Here’s How You Can Help Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

Hurricane Maria plunged the already-pummeled Puerto Rico into total darkness on Wednesday, knocking out the island’s power grid with category 4 winds up to 155 mph. […]