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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.
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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Expect a hot summer in the Philly region, NOAA forecasters say

Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict 2024 could be the world’s warmest year on record.

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Firefighters fully contain Wharton State Forest fire that burned hundreds of acres

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2.6-magnitude aftershock reported in Gladstone, New Jersey days after earthquake, USGS says

The epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey — about 60 miles northeast of Philadelphia.

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Above-average rain is keeping New Jersey’s wildfire season calm, but don’t get complacent, officials say

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Eclipse forecast: A beautiful day, but watching for some clouds in the Philly region

Here's a look at the 7-day forecast.

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What we know about Philly’s earthquake risk

Friday morning’s shaking got us thinking more about the ground beneath our feet. How common are earthquakes in our region?

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4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Pa., NJ. and Del.

At 10:23 a.m., a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey rattled the greater Philadelphia region.

2 years ago

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Total solar eclipse forecast: Will the Philly region see clear skies Monday?

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2 people killed by falling trees in Montgomery, Delaware counties

Severe storms led to water rescues and flooding storms across the Delaware Valley.

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Heavy rain could cause minor flooding and ponding on roads in Philly and parts of Jersey and Delaware this weekend

The National Weather Service issues a flood warning, advisory and watch, and a wind advisory for the region.

2 years ago

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Flooding concerns tomorrow for the Philadelphia region

Rain becomes heavy at times during the middle of the day on Saturday. The heaviest rain looks to fall along the I-95 corridor and areas east of that.

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The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?

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Delaware Valley braces for a washout week with rain forecasted most days

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Philadelphia

Philly closes out ‘another warm winter’

Philly winters have been trending warmer. El Niño made this winter one of the city’s warmest and wettest on record.

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Philly got 2 to 4 inches of snow. Cleanup is underway as conditions improve

Cleanup continues after the overnight snowstorm. Snow totals vary across the region.

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