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As Jersey Shore digs out from the blizzard, taking stock of ‘the power of the ocean’
Warming oceans are leading to more low-pressure systems like Saturday’s nor’easter, which brought over a foot of snow and blizzard conditions to the Jersey Shore.
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After the blizzard, the big chill as East Coast digs out
Dangerous wind chills fell to below zero in many locations across the region Sunday after the storm dumped snow from Virginia to Maine.
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Snow quickly piles up after blizzard hits Jersey shore
The NWS said it will conduct further analysis to determine if any inland zones reached blizzard conditions during the nor'easter.
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As Hilco tears down former PES refinery, questions remain about the site’s future
Owners of the former Philadelphia refinery are ahead of schedule demolishing the hulking facility. But there is no guarantee the tank farm won’t reopen.
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Montco’s only 24/7 shelter for single adults struggles with a housing crisis of its own
Coordinated Homeless Outreach Center’s lease ends in July, as Norristown plans to use the land for revitalization efforts. Finding a new space is tough.
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Laughton scores in OT, Flyers top Kings to snap 13-game skid
Gerry Mayhew also scored for the Flyers, who picked up their first victory since Dec. 29.
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Split among 4 candidates, Pa. Democrats fail to endorse one for U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, fell short, with 159 votes; He would have needed 176 for the endorsement. AG Josh Shapiro got the nod for governor.
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Snow blankets the region, dumping a foot onto shore towns in N.J. and Del.
The National Weather Service reported that the nor’easter had slammed coastal communities, with more than 12 inches in Avalon and around Rehoboth Beach.
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Snow quickly pilling up as nor’easter hits New Jersey
"If you don't have to be out here, don't come out here," said one man who was trying to make deliveries to seniors.
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What does poor rating for collapsed Pittsburgh bridge mean for others?
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Highway Administration are combing through rubble of the Forbes Avenue Bridge after its collapse.
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High winds complicate snow removal in New Jersey suburbs
Even as the snowfall started to ease up by mid-morning, the wind was blowing the snow back onto roads that had been cleared.
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Road crews in Philadelphia in a race against heavy snowfall, high winds
The city said it was focusing on snow emergency routes. They say the goal is not to keep streets clear, but passable.
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Ash Barty wins drought-breaking Australian Open women’s title
Barty is the first Australian woman to win the singles title here since Chris O’Neil in 1978.
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Upper Darby mayor wants to use $1M of ARPA funds for gun violence prevention
A public health approach is being proposed with part of the $20 million-plus the township has received in American Rescue Plan Act funding.
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New round of federal stimulus money to help 14 Philly arts organizations
A 3rd round of American Rescue Plan funds will help Philly arts organizations transition into a post-pandemic future.
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