Maria Pulcinella
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Lead Digital Producer, WHYY News
The Philly area faces a high of 104 degrees today, with heat index values as high as 111 degrees. Here's what to know amid the Heat Health Emergency and how the city is impacted ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
Philadelphia heat wave: City emergency in effect. 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.
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Philadelphia has declared a heat emergency ahead of dangerously hot temps, with heat index values as high as 110 degrees. Here's what to know ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
Philadelphia heat wave: Triple-digit temps prompt heat emergency. 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.
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LATEST: PECO workers will strike on the Fourth of July if no contract agreement is reached. Here’s what to know ↓ via @susanphill.bsky.social
PECO workers set to strike for first time in 100+ years. Here’s what to know
“This strike is about fairness and pushing back against corporate greed,” said IBEW Local 614 Business Agent Larry Anastasi.
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PECO union workers are planning to strike — a first in the company's more than 100-year history. Here's what to know ↓
PECO workers set to strike for first time in 100+ years. Here's what to know
“This strike is about fairness and pushing back against corporate greed,” said IBEW Local 614 Business Agent Larry Anastasi.
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New Jersey's primary election has come and gone. Here's who won and who lost, plus full results ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
New Jersey primary election 2026: Here's who won and who lost, plus full results
Among other races: Democrats chose a nominee for the 7th Congressional District, which could decide control of the chamber.
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🗳️ Primary Election Day is in the books for Pa. The commonwealth is expected to play a major role this November in the fight for control of Congress. Here’s a look at how things unfolded, and the path ahead ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
Pa. primary election 2026: Here's who won and who lost, plus full results
Pennsylvania's primaries will tee up high-stakes midterms in November, with Democrats hoping to retake control of Congress.
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🥵 Philly is gearing up for three consecutive days of a heat index of 95+. A Code Red will be in effect from noon Monday until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Here's what that means ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
What a ‘Code Red' and a ‘Heat Health Emergency' mean for Philly residents
During extremely hot weather, Philadelphia officials will declare a Code Red and/or a Heat Health Emergency. Here's what they mean, and how you can help.
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🗳️ Voting in Pennsylvania's primary election tomorrow? Here's everything you need to know beforehand ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
Pa. primary election 2026: What you need to know before you vote
Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 19. Here's what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who's on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.
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Nearly 40 “No Kings” protests are slated to take place across the Philadelphia region this weekend in response to President Trump’s administration. Here's what to know ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social
Philadelphia ‘No Kings’ protest 2026: What to know ahead of rally
Millions gathered across the U.S. last year as part of the demonstrations against the Trump administration. More will take place this weekend.
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