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Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Coverage of Philadelphia Corporation for Aging in the Nexus archive.
- Philadelphia records 4 heat-related deaths in first week of July
Philadelphia recorded four heat-related deaths in the first week of July due to a heat wave with three consecutive days over 100 degrees. The city implemented a heat health emergency, extended cooling centers, and canceled events due to extreme heat. EMS reported increased calls, including hospital transports from a World Cup match and fan festival in South Philly.