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Schools Closed; Snow Has Arrived
[Update 8:15 a.m.] The snow has arrived, and the pictures are pouring in on social media. #fox29snow Rocky enjoying the snow! pic.twitter.com/YuB9NpIgQE — Aileen Thomas […]
Mayor Nutter Announces Snow Emergency for 6 a.m.
In advance of tonight’s expected storm, Mayor Michael Nutter has announced that a snow emergency will be declared for Philadelphia starting at 6 a.m. (See the latest […]
What to Expect From the Impending Winter Storm
UPDATE: Mayor Nutter has announced a snow emergency for the city of Philadelphia starting at 6 a.m. Decision about district schools will be made in […]
How to Weatherproof Your Shoes
We made it close — nearly an entire winter without soggy, stained shoes. So close. But if you’ve been outside this past week, then you’ve seen the ice […]
Impending “Snow and Sleet Sandwich” Leads to Early Dismissals, Cancellations
Did you hear? Of course you’ve heard: More ice and snow is on its way. The Philadelphia area is actually taking a one-two-three hit from […]
Here’s What Gene Marks Gets Wrong About Teachers and Snow Days
Earlier this week, Philadelphia magazine opinion columnist Gene Marks questioned why teachers get snow days. Today, Steve Clark, a teacher and two-time “Best Storyteller in […]
Why Do Teachers Get Snow Days?
UPDATE: Philadelphia school teacher Steve Clark has written a response to this column. Hey school teachers, I have an idea. Instead of fighting the School […]
5 Snow-Filled Philly Fitness Instagrams That Will Make You Want to Go Outside
If the thought of abandoning your house for a workout in the snowy — or in some cases, very slushy — outdoors is proving difficult (because […]
Here’s What to Expect When You Wake Up Tuesday Morning
Yet again, Philadelphia is bracing for a snowstorm that might or might not happen. Everyone seems to agree that snow is coming. But how much […]
Philly Is About the Coldest It Has Been In A Century
Post by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly. Baby, it’s cold outside. Really, really cold. And this whole week is going to be either very […]
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Philly, Region
Remember Sunday, when it felt like spring in Philadelphia? That’s ancient history. Today’s forecast in the region? Freezing rain, sleet and snow. So says the […]
A Super Bowl Sunday Snowstorm for Philadelphia?
Just when we’d all finally calmed down from the disappointing, infuriating and wholly inconveniencing weather-prediction debacle of earlier this week — there’s more snow in the forecast. But […]
Did Main Line Cops Crack Down on Shoveling Scofflaws?
On Tuesday night, as emotions over the blown snow forecast and all the inconveniences it brought began to melt away, a new snow controversy erupted […]
The $3 Hack to Make Your Bike Tires Skid-Proof for Snowy Winter Rides
Man, the gals over that the Women Bike PHL Facebook group are killing it lately with useful tidbits for bike commuters. First, they alerted us […]
Matt O’Donnell Apologizes, Defends 6 ABC in Open Letter
In the aftermath of the snowstorm that wasn’t — at least in Philadelphia, which barely got enough snow to even mention — all of the local meteorologists […]