Third Day of Heat Wave Keeps Delaware Valley Sweltering
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Even three weeks before the start of summer, it sure feels like summer in Philadelphia!
Some folks were out enjoying the summer-like weather today in Washington Square, near 6th and Walnut Streets.
"I love the summer, so I enjoy this type of weather," said one man.
Another man who was sunbathing in the park, said it felt good to be basking in the park:
"It's about time! I need to get rid of the winter paleness."
Others tried to hide from the heat:
"I think it's just abysmal," said one woman, "and I want to go home and sit in the air conditioning."
Another woman, who works in a nearby preschool, says teachers brought the kids out to Washington Square to play. How do they keep them cool?
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"Well, we keep them in the shade, we bring out plenty of ice-cold water, and the spray bottles are cold -- it keeps them cool."
(Kuznits:) "And they want to be sprayed?"
(Teacher:) "Yes, they love to be sprayed -- yes they do."
She says the highlight for the kids was watching the fountain suddenly come on while they were standing there.
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"They are excited about the water coming on! They probably wish they can jump into the fountain and go for a swim (laughs)."
Reported by Hadas Kuznits, KYW Newsradio 1060
