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Patrick Ullman of Pottstown and his son, Tanner, 14, cool off
Environment
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What Philly’s Fourth of July heat wave reveals about climate change

Scientists say rising temperatures and intense storms will become more likely because of human-caused climate change.

2 hours ago

Mikie Sherrill and Jesse Flax discussing rescue equipment after the bad flooding.
New Jersey
Public Safety

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill tours flood damage in Camden after flash flooding caused by torrential downpours Monday

A new high-water rescue vehicle was pressed into service after more than 4 inches of rain fell within one hour.

4 days ago

Blazing sun in the sky.
Environment
New Jersey
Public Health

New Jersey heat wave: 29 people died amid dangerous temps, officials say

Many of the victims lived in homes without air conditioning, according to state officials.

5 days ago

Visitors wait in line on Independence Mall to see the Liberty Bell on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Energy
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Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Philly-area heat wave could push electricity demand to record levels

The dangerous heat is accelerating air conditioner use. Data centers could be directed to use their own backup power.

1 week ago

A Benjamin Franklin impersonator uses an umbrella to stay out of the sun in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philadelphia heat wave: City emergency in effect amid ‘dangerous’ conditions. Here’s what to know

“This is not the kind of heat event we see every year,” the National Weather Service reported, adding it may be the hottest period the region has experienced since 2011.

2 weeks ago

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Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Norristown, Pennsylvania, 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Philadelphia, canceled a Saturday parade because of the weather.

2 weeks ago

Water is spraying from an opened fire hydrant
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Dangerous heat and a few thunderstorms are possible around Philadelphia on the Fourth of July

Feels-like temperatures could reach as high as 110 degrees Wednesday through Friday. Storms could dampen July Fourth fireworks shows.

2 weeks ago

The Jones Road wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

In 2025, 27,229 acres burned during N.J.’s wildfire season. Climate change is making them harder to contain

Humans cause almost all of the state’s wildfires. Climate change is making them worse.

3 weeks ago

The Philadelphia skyline.
Energy
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philadelphia had its 3rd-warmest spring on record. A hotter-than-normal summer could be coming

Amid a backdrop of steadily rising temperatures, the city's average from March through May tied a record set in 1921.

3 weeks ago

Damaged buds at the winery.
Environment
Food & Drink
New Jersey

Climate shifts may be impacting the wine you drink from New Jersey vineyards

Wineries say there is still wine available now, but growers are working to protect future vintages as climate shifts reshape New Jersey agriculture.

2 months ago

Aerial view of hurricane erin
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

The mid-Atlantic region could see fewer hurricanes this year, but climate change could still make them worse

NOAA is rolling out an experimental tool to help emergency planners predict extreme rain events in 60 cities, including Philadelphia and Dover, Delaware.

2 months ago

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A reservoir is seen after some of the water has dried up
Environment
New Jersey

New Jersey drought warning persists into summer months as residents are urged to conserve water

Despite a snowy winter, New Jersey has not seen enough precipitation to bring streams and groundwater sources back to normal levels.

2 months ago

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Mikie Sherrill speaks
Food & Drink
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declares state of emergency after a very unusual freeze last month caused major crop damage

An initial assessment by the state Department of Agriculture finds at least $300 million in crop losses reported by farmers.

2 months ago

Students walking east on Spring Garden Street
K-12
Philadelphia

57 Philadelphia schools go virtual Wednesday due to May heat wave

Dozens of Philly public school buildings lack sufficient air conditioning. The record-breaking heat is forcing students to learn from home.

2 months ago

Children play outside a polling place at the East Passyunk Community Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Early heat wave in Philadelphia region sparks concerns about heat-related illness

Heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S.

2 months ago

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