Heat

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With pools closed, Philly opening 91 spraygrounds to beat summer's heat

Philadelphia man dies from weekend heat wave – city's first hot weather death of 2019

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Former WNBA star Lisa Leslie on Jimmy Butler: 'Kind of a loser move' to leave Philly

Surviving the heat: tips to stay cool

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5 signs of heatstroke – plus what to do and not to do

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As temperatures climb, a new push to keep workers safe

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This week's weather: hot, muggy, wet and a heat index near 110 degrees

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Best Twitter reactions to Sixers' barrage of moves in NBA free agency

Summer's first heat wave could arrive this week

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Dwyane Wade wears cornrows in tribute to Allen Iverson, thanks Philadelphia

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Treat yourself to a trip to the spa: Sitting in the sauna boasts a ton of health benefits

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Philly public schools closing early again Wednesday due to hot weather

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Excessive heat forces half-days at Philly schools on Tuesday, Wednesday

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Seasonal affective disorder also impacts people during the summer

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Study: Heatwave-related deaths to dramatically increase by 2080

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Philly prepares for Fourth of July festivities amid 'heat health emergency'

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Seven tips for cooling off during a heatwave

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Heat wave begins Friday and sticks around for a while

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And here goes Kevin Hart punking Dwyane Wade in Sixers-Heat series

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Here are the best Joel Embiid mask tweets as Sixers take on Heat

Kevin Hart posts video message for Dwyane Wade after Sixers lose to Heat

Memes of Dario Saric's 'Scream' face sum up Sixers' night

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NBC Sports Philadelphia gets highest ratings for Sixers game in 15 years

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Expect storms, more heat in Philly area this weekend

Heat index of 100 degrees (and beyond) seen for Thursday and Friday

National Weather Service blankets region with excessive heat warning; city implements 'special measures'

Six ways to protect your dog from the heat

Pa. utility commissioner: Climate change may require subsidized cooling

Philadelphia, Camden schools to let out early due to heat

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At long last, sunny skies to light up the weekend – and then heat

Dion Waiters: 'You think you can survive in Philly without irrational confidence?'

What they’re saying: Miami writer says Sixers stole ‘The Process’ from Heat

‘It was a great relief’: Covington perseveres through shooting woes as Sixers beat Heat

South Jersey dad arrested after leaving kids in hot car to seek gym membership

High summer temps hang on, but moderate beginning Sunday

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Philly schools to close early Friday due to excessive heat

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South Philly Chickie's & Pete's location helping police stay cool during DNC

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Online petition seeks firing of Pa. K-9 handler who left dog in hot car, leading to death

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In New Jersey, 12 new cases of Zika, one case of West Nile virus in two-week span

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