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Montgomery County Issues ‘Code Red’ For Tuesday

The Montgomery County Commissioner’s office has issued a Hot Weather Health Warning, or “Code Red,” for the county beginning at noon and ending at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

2012/07/16

(A center city Philadelphia food cart vendor. File photo by Dennis Edward)

Nutrition Expert Says Philadelphians Need Diet Tweaks on Oppresive Summer Days

Nyree Dardarian, who teaches at Drexel University’s Department of Nutrition Sciences, says minor adjustments to what we eat will improve our resistance to the heat.

2012/06/29

Scientists Eyeing Atypical Surge In Jersey Shore Ocean Temps

Ocean surface temperatures along the South Jersey shore are already in the upper 70s.

2012/06/25

Camden, NJ Offers Cooling Alternatives For Adults and Children

As temperatures hovered around 100 degrees, Camden city officials were offering a number of options for people to beat the heat.

2012/06/21

When It’s Too Hot Outside, PAL Moves Activities Indoors

On a typical summer day, hundreds of children take part in PAL-sponsored baseball, tennis, and golf programs. But not when temperatures are approaching 100 degrees.

2012/06/21

(A horse carriage loading zone along Independence Mall stands empty during the heat wave. Credit: John McDevitt)

No Horse-Drawn Carriages On Philadelphia Streets During Heat Wave

When the temperature exceeds 91 degrees, there is a city ordinance that says the horses need to be off the streets.

2012/06/21

How Will You Beat The Heat?

Today is expected to be even hotter than yesterday.

2012/06/21

(Hot weather can take an extra toll on people who are taking medication for high blood pressure. File photo. Credit: Ed Fischer)

Heat Wave Brings Special Warning For Those Taking Certain Medications

If you are taking blood pressure medications, it could make you vulnerable to dehydration during the upcoming heat wave.

2012/06/19

Philadelphia School District Defends Monday’s Early Dismissal

When deciding to dismiss students early because of hot weather, officials say they look at more than just a single day’s forecast.

2012/06/11

Montgomery Co. Coroner: Elderly Man’s Death Related To Heat

Authorities in Montgomery County say an elderly man has died as a result of the excessive heat on Tuesday.

2012/05/30

Latest Heat Wave Killed 15 In Philadelphia, Medical Examiner Rules

The City of Philadelphia has increased the death toll from the latest heat wave to fifteen.

2011/07/26

More Deaths Blamed On Latest Philadelphia Heat Wave

The death toll from the recent Delaware Valley heat wave has jumped to seven in the City of Philadelphia.

2011/07/25

PECO's control center on Thursday (credit: Paul Kurtz)

PECO Sets New Power Demand Record, Eyes Another For Friday

Peco spokesman Ben Armstrong says the utility broke a demand record for electricity that was sent in August of 2006.

2011/07/22

Groaning About The Philadelphia Heat Wave? Try Being A Dry Cleaner

Local dry cleaners who do their own work in-house are sweating the details in this heat wave.

2011/07/22

(Philadelphia's House of Corrections. File photo)

Despite Heat Wave, Some Philadelphia Inmates — And Guards — Get No Air Conditioning

While some of Philadelphia’s prisons have air conditioning, some of the biggest and oldest facilities do not. And that leaves both prisoners and corrections officers sweltering when temperatures reach into the 90s and above.

2011/07/22