Memorial Day traffic: Best and worst times to travel in Philadelphia area

Before you fire up the GPS and willingly merge into the Jersey Shore gridlock, here is your definitive guide to the best and worst times to hit the road this long weekend.

Philadelphia weather: Storms possible before cooler Memorial Day weekend

A cold front moving into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast could bring thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail to the Philadelphia area, according to FOX Weather.

Jefferson Methodist Hospital temporarily closed after basement flood causes power outage

Over 100 patients at Jefferson Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia were transported to nearby healthcare facilities overnight Tuesday when a flood in the basement of the hospital caused a power outage.

Philadelphia weather: Spring heat wave peaks on Tuesday with temps in the upper 90s
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A unseasonably hot stretch will reach its peak on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to hit the mid-90s with lots of sunshine. Temperatures will stay warm on Wednesday before crashing into the 60s for the back half of the week.

Philly weather: Record-breaking temperatures amid heat advisory
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the scorching heat Monday amid a heat advisory that is expected to last until Wednesday.

SEPTA to add extra service for FIFA World Cup events in Philadelphia

SEPTA is gearing up to serve thousands of visitors traveling to Philadelphia for the FIFA World Cup, with more trains, buses, and free rides home, according to SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer.

Philadelphia weather: Record-breaking heat expected on Monday, Tuesday

A scorching stretch of 90 degree heat is on tap for the Philadelphia area through the middle of the week, with potentially record-breaking temperatures that will feel even hotter.

Philadelphia weather: Record-breaking heat expected Monday, Tuesday
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The heat is on in Philadelphia, with temperatures expected to soar into the 90s through the middle of the week before crashing back into the 60s by the weekend.

Philadelphia braces for record-breaking heat before dramatic cooldown
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Philadelphia is heading into a stretch of potentially record-breaking heat, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-to-upper 90s through Wednesday. 

Vehicle crashes into Family Dollar in Crescentville

A shocking scene in Philadelphia's Crescentville neighborhood after a vehicle smashed through a Family Dollar on Sunday.