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CBS News
21 hours ago
- Climate
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Heat returns to Philadelphia Saturday with summertime humidity; gusty evening storms are likely
Saturday turns up the heat in a big way, with highs in the upper 80s and summer humidity making a comeback. It's definitely going to feel like a classic beach day, at least for a while. The catch? We're under a marginal risk (Level 1/5) from the Storm Prediction Center, which means there's potential for strong to severe thunderstorms later in the day. The timing looks to be the evening, roughly 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and storms could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and even some hail. CBS Philadelphia So if you're making plans – whether it's backyard barbecues or boardwalk rides in Wildwood or Ocean City – aim to do them earlier in the day and be ready to pivot indoors if those storms develop. Sunday stays hot, with highs near 90, but it won't feel quite as muggy. Whether you're staying in the city or relaxing down the shore, it's shaping up to be a solid day to soak up the sun. The breeze off the water will help a bit at the beach, and overall, it looks like a quieter day weather-wise before the low 90s and storms return on Monday. Fourth of July Forecast Next week will be fairly similar day to day with heat, humidity and pop-up storms from time to time. Looking ahead to Friday, your July 4th plans should be rain-free if models hold. Our NEXT Weather team will keep you posted. Here's your 7-day forecast: CBS News Philadelphia Saturday: P.M. thunderstorm. High 89, Low 68. Sunday: Partly sunny. High 90, Low 73. Monday: Back to the 90s. High 91, Low 72. Tuesday: Thunderstorms are likely. High 88, Low 76. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 89, Low 72. Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 89, Low 71. Friday: Mostly sunny. High 89, Low 69. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast
CBS News
20-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Pennsylvania counties regrouping after severe storms rocked the region Thursday night
Family unharmed but residence unlivable after tree crashes onto roof in Upper Providence Township Family unharmed but residence unlivable after tree crashes onto roof in Upper Providence Township Family unharmed but residence unlivable after tree crashes onto roof in Upper Providence Township Fallen trees, dangling power lines and some very close calls in several Philadelphia-area communities. Cleanup was well underway on Friday after a night of severe storms rocked the region. Several homes and buildings suffered damage to their roofs due to the storms, which packed wind gusts up to 70 mph. The damaging winds also brought down power lines that crews continue to work to repair. Downed trees, power lines in Bucks County Bucks County continues to clean up after Thursday night's storms. Some roads remained closed Friday, covered by trees, utility poles and wires. The sound of generators filled many neighborhoods, like off of Bustleton Pike and Bristol Road in Churchville. CBS Philadelphia In Trevose on Elmwood Avenue, a tree toppled onto the roof of a home. The homeowner's son told CBS News Philadelphia his parents were inside when it happened, but they are OK. "It was terrible. I was doing dishes at a quarter to 6 p.m. I heard a noise that I had never, ever heard before. I said, 'What the heck was that?!'" said Theresa Fisher, who lives across the street from the home. As of Friday afternoon, the tree was partially being held up by the power lines while the rest of it either leaned on or went all the way through the home's roof. CBS Philadelphia The family told us the home was deemed uninhabitable. Home garage in Glenside flattened by tree trunk Tim McCaffrey, who lives on Wharton Road in Glenside, watched from inside his home as Thursday night's powerful storms uprooted a massive tree behind his house. The tree trunk flattened the family's garage, which McCaffrey said is totaled now. "All of a sudden, I saw it start falling toward the house, through the back window, and I just kind of jumped out of the way with the dog and tried to get out of there as quickly as I could," said McCaffrey, who has lived in the home on Wharton Road for five years. CBS Philadelphia A few houses up the street, Drew Hmiel came home to find pieces of their roof taken out by another fallen tree. "Structurally, inside, everything's hunky dory. So it's looking okay for that," Hmiel said, who has lived in the home for 30 years. Hmiel said that had they been home for the storm, one of their cars likely would've been crushed under the tree. He's taking the damage in stride. "You know, I was thinking of like redoing the deck anyway. Looks like we have to now," he said. But the damage wasn't limited to a single block. In Wyncote, utility crews had part of Greenwood Avenue closed as they worked on lines. Nearby, a fallen tree came within feet of a house, and on Rodman Ave in Jenkintown, tree crews cleared limbs from the top of a home. Despite all this damage, people that CBS News Philadelphia talked with say they're just happy to make it through unharmed. "At least no one was hurt, everyone was safe and sound," McCaffrey said. "No one was hurt, and we'll get this cleaned up," said Hmiel. Cars damaged in Roxborough after tree fell onto Ridge Avenue The storm that brought a heavy downpour and hard blowing winds on Thursday left behind damage throughout the Philadelphia area. The City of Philadelphia said an emergency tree response is underway, and it's working to clean up more than 200 trees that were knocked down during the storm. In Roxborough, a tree was nearly snapped in half before it landed on three cars on Ridge Avenue and Martin Street. As of Friday afternoon, the tree was completely blocking the road, diverting traffic for motorists. John Bennett, who owns Philly Gainz, was inside his business, which is at the intersection, when it happened. "It started pouring out of nowhere. Then, all of a sudden, you hear a crack, a boom. You look outside and there's trees on top of cars," he said. "It was pretty scary." The damage captured the attention of residents who visited the area to take photos of the aftermath. All of them were amazed at how the ferocious winds were able to bring down the large tree. CBS Philadelphia "It was frightening. I live down there. And our neighborhood, if you have large trees, like they're all coming down," said Randi Sargent. Luckily, no one was injured. The storm also pulled a tree out of the sidewalk on Ridge Avenue and Rector Street. At one point, it also blocked the road before it was moved. CBS Philadelphia Deb Stantiz said she's amazed by the power of the storm because she says it didn't last very long. "It lasted for about 20 minutes. It was a little scary," she said. Stantiz and others are just happy it wasn't worse.
CBS News
19-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
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New York Post
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Joe Biden crashes Amazon's ‘Reacher' set in Philadelphia during police chase scene
Former President Joe Biden and his family crashed the set of the action series 'Reacher' on Monday morning. CBS Philadelphia reported that Biden, his wife Jill and his son Hunter surprised the cast and crew of the Amazon Prime series in Philadelphia as they shot a police chase. HughE Dillon, a local photographer who was watching the filming nearby, told CBS Philadelphia about suddenly seeing black SUVs pulling up onto the scene. 'Out walked these men, that I thought they were actors, but then the entire cast and crew started clapping and cheering,'Dillon said. 'Then someone said, 'We love you, Joe, we love you!'' According to the report, the former president was visiting the area to get breakfast at the nearby restaurant Parc. He later met and took photos with several cast and crew members, including the show's lead actor, Alan Ritchson. Dillon said the cast and crew seemed surprised to see the Bidens. 'It was just something very bizarre that I never could have imagined, both things were happening at the same time,' he said. 4 Joe and Hunter Biden on set of Reacher. Alan Ritchson/Instagram 4 According to the report, the former president was visiting the area to get breakfast at the nearby restaurant Parc. Alan Ritchson/Instagram It was unclear if the Bidens knew the show was filming outside the restaurant ahead of their visit. Fox News Digital reached out to Biden's office for comment. Ritchson later wrote about the meeting on his Instagram account on Tuesday. 'So our Reacher set got in the way of these legends,' Ritchson wrote. 'Was a privilege and honor to meet the Biden family. They couldn't have been more lovely. Kind, joyful, gracious and present. We chatted briefly about simple stuff, like string theory and quantum entanglement. Then Joe beat me at arm wrestling. All in a day's work.' 4 It was unclear if the Bidens knew the show was filming outside the restaurant ahead of their visit. Alan Ritchson/Instagram He also posted photos and videos of himself interacting with the former president and his son, Hunter Biden. Ritchson has made political comments against conservatives in the past. In a Hollywood Reporter interview from April 2024, Ritchson criticized Christian supporters of President Donald Trump. 'Trump is a rapist and a con man, and yet the entire Christian church seems to treat him like he's their poster child and it's unreal. I don't understand it,' Ritchson said. 4 Dillon said the cast and crew seemed surprised to see the Bidens. Alan Ritchson/Instagram One month later, he claimed he was 'met with violence' for sharing these and other views. 'If you want to see violence flee the world, be more generous to everybody! That is the Christian ethic! That is what I don't see happening. And when I speak up about it in my own ways, I'm met with violence,' Ritchson said.
The Hill
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
‘Reacher' star details chance meeting with Biden on show's set
'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson says he had an unexpected encounter with former President Biden while on the set of his Amazon Prime series. 'So our 'Reacher' set got in the way of these legends,' the 42-year-old actor wrote in a Tuesday Instagram post. 'Was a privilege and honor to meet the Biden family,' said Ritchson, who stars as title character Jack Reacher on the action thriller. Ritchson shared snapshots and a video of the ex-commander in chief and his son, Hunter Biden, smiling while engaging in a conversation with him. 'They couldn't have been more lovely. Kind, joyful, gracious and present,' Ritchson said to his more than 4 million followers. 'We chatted briefly about simple stuff, like string theory and quantum entanglement. Then Joe beat me at arm wrestling. All in a day's work,' Ritchson said of the 82-year-old former president, whose alleged cognitive decline during his last years in office has been the subject of several books published in recent months. The face-to-face between Ritchson and Biden on Monday appeared to be a chance meeting, according to CBS Philadelphia. The Bidens just happened to be eating breakfast at a restaurant in the City of Brotherly Love where 'Reacher' was filming.
