Record-breaking temperatures to roast Philadelphia ahead of 4th of July

Record-breaking temperatures will roast the Philadelphia area on Thursday and Friday, and reach above triple digits on the 4th of July.

Extreme heat forces Philadelphia to adjust 4th of July celebrations

An oppressive heat wave will roast Philadelphia on the 4th of July, forcing city leaders to make adjustments to planned celebrations happening in the city ahead of America's 250th birthday.

Philadelphia heat wave: Record-breaking triple digit temperatures start Thursday
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Record-breaking temperatures will roast the Philadelphia area over the next three days, with highs expected to exceed 100 degrees into the 4th of July weekend.

Teen arrested in Colorado, charged with murder of Penn State student; second suspect at-large

Azzubair Outen-Fleming was arrested in Colorado Wednesday and charged with the murder of 22-year-old Billy Schmidt. Authorities are still searching for the second suspect, 16-year-old Kaiseem Smith.

Philadelphia weather: Historic heat this week
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FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams breaks down the historic heat the Philadelphia region will be experiencing this week and gives tips to stay cool.  

Philadelphia July 4th visitor’s guide: Road closures, events, safety tips for America 250

Philadelphia is rolling out a massive celebration for America’s 250th birthday, with four days of concerts, parades, fireworks, free museum access and family-friendly events.

Wawa free hoagie day: How to score a free hoagie on Wednesday

One of Philadelphia's favorite 4th of July celebrations is happening today outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Philadelphia weather: Tuesday evening forecast
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FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast. 

Speed cameras on Frankford Avenue hill in Northeast Philly trigger tickets, driver complaints

New speed cameras on Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia are issuing tickets to drivers exceeding the reduced speed limit, with particular frustration over a camera placed on a steep hill.

Philadelphia weather: What is a heat dome?
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FOX 29 meteorologists Kathy Orr and Scott Williams look ahead at the potentially record-breaking heat wave this week and explain what a heat dome is. 

'It's very unusual': 2 missing women linked to 'mysterious' investigation at Philadelphia home

As investigators continue to piece together a confusing and eerie crime scene at a property in Philadelphia, we're learning more about 44-year-old Eugene Horsch and his possible connection to at least two missing women.

Extreme heat warning issued ahead of triple digit temperatures

Heat and humidity will continue to build Tuesday as the Philadelphia area braces for a sweltering hot 4th of July, with potential record-breaking temperatures.

Argument over fireworks leads to triple shooting in Philadelphia: police

Investigators say three people were shot when an argument over fireworks escalated to gunfire days before 4th of July in Philadelphia.