Cold Weather

(Tables outside The Plough and The Stars restaurant, on Second Street near Chestnut. Credit: John McDevitt)

Center City Restaurants Rush The Season With Outdoor Seating

Tuesday’s chilly weather didn’t exactly have people fighting for outdoor seating at Old City restaurants.

2013/04/23

Code Blue Declared For Montgomery County

Montgomery County has issued a Cold Blue Cold Weather Emergency from Saturday to Tuesday.

2013/02/16

Peter Derro, mechanic at Ridge Tire and Auto Center in Ambler. (Credit: Michelle Durham)

Cold Temperatures Keeping Mechanics Busy

This cold snap is taking a toll on everyone and everything in it’s path, including your tires. One local expert says you better keep an eye on the tire pressure in this weather.

2013/01/25

3 On Your Side: Cold Weather Car Advice

Many drivers aren’t prepared for driving in the cold or snow, so 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice to prepare for the next round of weather.

2013/01/24

We’re Having a Cold Snap — But What Is It?

We’ve been hearing it a lot this week, and with good reason: the term “cold snap.”

2013/01/23

Salvation Army volunteers help a young girl try on a coat. (credit: Tim Jimenez)

Operation Warm, Salvation Army Provide Winter Coats For Children In Need

Just in time for this frigid blast, the Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia kicked off a campaign Tuesday to get 9,000 new coats to children in need.

2013/01/22

Bitter Cold Temperatures Keep Philadelphia’s “Code Blue” In Effect

The bitter cold temperatures gripping the region will keep Philadelphia’s “Code Blue” in effect for the next few days.

2013/01/22

City Of Philadelphia Issues A Code Blue

The City of Philadelphia has declared a “Code Blue” ahead of what could be the coldest week of the year in the Delaware Valley.

2013/01/20

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Many Area Families Grappling With Energy Insecurity As Cold Weather Arrives

As the temperature drops, public health officials say many families face a stark choice. Should they heat…or eat?

2012/11/25

Code Blue Cold Weather Declaration Made In Montgomery County

A “Code Blue” cold weather emergency has been declared in Montgomery County due to the large number residents without power due to superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/02

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Expert Warns That Severe Cold Weather Can Easily Harm Elderly

The elderly are particularly vulnerable to extreme cold, and a geriatric expert is offering tips on keeping senior citizens safe.

2012/01/04

BLOG: Coldest Morning Of The Season

A large area of high pressure is situated over the Delaware Valley keeping the forecast dry, but it has brought a brief surge of cold air.

2011/12/11

(Occupy Philadelphia protestors are asking for donations to help them get through the cold weather. Credit: Tim Jimenez)

Occupiers Prepare To Hunker Down For Winter

A progressive website has set up a union-made supply chain to provide Occupy Wall Street and other locations with warm clothes for the winter.

2011/11/04

(A car and its owner brave the cold. File photo)

Expert Has Cold Weather Car Tips For Delaware Valley Residents

Cars and all their parts are built to perform at their best when it’s 77 degrees out. And just like us, this cold makes them a little cranky.

2011/01/24

Routine Maintenance Is Your Car’s Best Friend In The Winter

The cold spell the region is experiencing is having a big impact on road service. Sub-freezing temperature underscore a car owner’s need to keep up with routine maintenance.

2011/01/24

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