City Cast Philly
đĄď¸ Philly summertimeâs ânew normalâ?
July 15, 2024 ¡ â Asha Prihar
Welcome to the week! Itâs shaping up to be another sweltering one in Philly â officials have declared a Heat Health Emergency in effect today through Wednesday.
Unfortunately, the long-term future also isnât looking so great for hot weather haters like me. Local meteorologist Hurricane Schwartz is on the City Cast Philly podcast today talking about this yearâs intense heat, and whatâs driving it.
What's CITY Talking About?
Trump Rally Shooting Shakes PA, Nation
Pennsylvania and Philly politicians on both sides of the aisle are condemning political violence in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump in western PA on Saturday. One attendee was killed, and two more are critically injured. [PhillyVoice]
- âMay his memory be a blessingâ: Gov. Josh Shapiro said these words Sunday when he shared the identity of Corey Comperatore, the firefighter, father, and Trump supporter who was killed. Shapiro has ordered that flags at public buildings across the state be flown at half-staff in remembrance of Comperatore. [TribLive]
- Our sister podcast, City Cast Pittsburgh, spoke with a local reporter who was covering the rally about what it was like to witness the event. đ§
City Workers Return To Office
On Friday evening, a judge denied a unionâs request for an injunction on Mayor Cherelle Parkerâs return-to-office order â meaning, all workers will now return to in-person work full-time starting today. [NBC10]
VP Harris Campaigns in Philly
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote Presidential Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, where she recognized the political power of the Asian American community and touted federal investments in improving Chinatown. [WHYY]
$53 Million SEPTA Allocation is a âTemporary Solutionâ
The newly passed Pennsylvania budget allocates about $110 million less toward SEPTA than what Gov. Josh Shapiro requested. Negotiations over further funding are expected to happen in the fall. In the meantime, SEPTA plans to tap into its service stabilization fund to help cover its costs. [Inquirer đ]
- Context: Philadelphians have been petitioning for a big SEPTA funding bump to help mitigate the deficit the agency is experiencing as federal pandemic funds expire. [City Cast Philly đ§]
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What To Do
Monday, July 15
- đ Snake Party | 3 p.m. | Free | Northern Liberties
- đś Philly Girls Who Walk | 6â7 p.m. | $1 | Rittenhouse Square
- đ Latin Night | 8 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Live! Casino & Hotel
Tuesday, July 16
- 𧜠Fiber Arts Group | 2â4 p.m. | Free | East Falls
- đ Funny Girl (First Performance) | 7:30 p.m. | $24+ | Academy of Music
Today on City Cast
As extreme as this summer is, it's nothing compared to what we're gonna be seeing 10, 20, 30 years from now. So we can't even call this the new normal, because it keeps changing. Itâs ânew normalâ for today, but 20 years from now, we're going to look back on 2024 as, âWow, it was kind of comfortable that year.â
Why Canât We Seem To Catch a Break From This Heat?
The weather this summer has often felt unbearable. Are heat waves like this going to be the new normal in Philly? Glenn Schwartz explains why itâs so hot, the urban heat island effect, and what Philadelphians can do right now to mitigate climate change.
Also, about that heat: If youâre looking for ways to stay cool in Philly, weâve got a few tips for humans, plus some for dogs.
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