August 28, 2006

By The Time You've Read This You've Already Read It

A late-breaking update from the Inquirer brings the following news:

As of 7:40 this morning, the eastbound Admiral Wilson Boulevard was closed from the Ben Franklin Bridge tolls to Airport Circle, and westbound traffic was reduced to one lane, according to traffic.com.

Flooding is also diverting or slowing motorists on eastbound Route 30 (White Horse Pike) at the Collingswood Circle, on Atlantic Avenue in Camden near Route 676, and in both directions along Route 73 at Main Street (Route 537) in Maple Shade.

In Philadelphia, a trouble spot was 26th Street near Girard Avenue.

If you sat in traffic all morning on your way to work, you can relax in your cubicle with Philly.com and read about the traffic you sat in on your way to work.

Rain snarls commute; more tomorrow [Inquirer]

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July 17, 2006

The Big Questions, Answered

A headline in today's Bucks County Courier Times:

Rain. What do I win?

What's behind recent flooding? [BCCT]

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July 13, 2006

Typo Of The Week

Today's Evening Bulletin:

The Evening Bulletin

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June 29, 2006

Water, Water Everywhere

Today's Inquirer contains a list of tips about how to prepare for and stay safe during floods. Perfectly fine idea. Good idea, even. But check out the second part of tip #2:

Don't walk through flooded streets. Drowning is the No. 1 cause of flood deaths.

And here I thought it was radiation.

Wading the Waters [Inquirer]

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TV Reporters, On The Other Hand, Are Crying

Exhale, people. (Well, if you live in Manayunk.) It's all downhill from here.

Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service: Philadelphia [National Weather Service]

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June 28, 2006

Lost anything?

It might be here.

Photo by PW photographer Jeff Fusco

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June 23, 2006

Lightning, Storms And Floods To Wreak Havoc On City For Forseeable Future; Citizens Begin Constructing Ark

Lookout, everyone, it's a severe thunderstorm warning! Head to the ACME, pick up that bread and milk and get your shovel ready! We'll be covering the storm from inside our Doppler 10,000,000 StormTrackAccuForecast Headquarters!

Huh? What's that? It's 78 degrees outside? Oh, so I guess it's not going to snow. Well, uhh, get to the ACME anyway, before the, er, floods could ruin your day. Be sure to put towels at the bottom of your basement doors! Yeah, that's it. Floods! And they won't stop until next Thursday! The gods are angry and will be throwing down lightning bolts at the villagers. Stay inside, and stay tuned to storm HQ for the latest warnings and overreactions!

Flood Watch Issued, Heavy Rain Expected [NBC 10]

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May 08, 2006

Blogicized: Deeper Throat

• Our buddy Will Bunch makes a good point: Why is the news media ignoring a scandal THAT INVOLVES HOOKERS?" Seriously. If I were a Washington reporter, I'd be all over it. Fun fact: This could be the second political scandal ever that involves deep throat. (Rimshot.) [Attytood]

• Enjoy the nice weather over the weekend? It's going to get a little colder now. On the plus side, it's only in the low 60s, which is almost nicer anyway. At least I get to wear my new-ish jacket. [Philadelphia Weather]

• DYK: Pennsylvania has the second-most flood insurance claims in the nation. (Behind, of course, Florida.) Yes, this is partially due to the fact that some Pennsylvania homes might as well be built right in creeks and streams. [Above Average Jane]

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