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If school isn’t out, it will be in the next couple weeks and that means children will be home.So what activities do you bank on to keep your kids of all ages entertained during the summer...

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Wondering how much it will cost to buy badges to your favorite beach? Curious on where to park, if your dog is allowed on the boards, if you have to head back to the car for food and drin...

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A roller coaster at Dorney Park, one of the closest amusement parks to the Greater Philadelphia area, malfunctioned Wednesday, trapping riders for 90 minutes, according to a report from S...

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An excessive heat warning will be in effect until Tuesday night.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued the warning. Heat index values will be in the mid-90s, according to the NWS.T...

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Though the Greater Philadelphia area bucks the trend, the Memorial Day travel period was named "the most dangerous for intersection safety in 2011," according to a study from the National...

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Residents around the area will observe Memorial Day on Monday, some at home and others at public events. If you're planning to plant a flag in Belmont Hills or watch the parade in Na...