Michelle Myers

Venezuelans, including those family affected by the devastation, gathered supplies at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

The bus numbers in Philly are a relic of a time when Philadelphians moved through streetcars pulled by horses.

”I get it — no one wants the liability. But are we just going to cancel everything?" a hopeful party attendee said on Facebook.

The semiquincentennial parade Friday was canceled because of 100-plus-degree temperatures. Friday may not have been the anticipated celebration, but there was still an air of importance and history.

The semiquincentennial parade Friday was canceled because of 100-plus-degree temperatures. Friday may not have been the anticipated celebration, but there was still an air of importance and history.

PHILADELPHIA — The eve of the United States' 250th birthday in Philadelphia was less celebration and more chagrin, as oppressive heat left swaths of tourists and revelers in an aimless search of pomp and circumstance.

Ecuadorian travel surged, fans from the Dutch Caribbean came in droves, and Canada is where most of the international flights are coming from.

The concert on the Parkway will feature Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, Will Smith, Meek Mill, The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Seal, and more.

The two sides differed over the effect of a company offer on call-center workers. The union said it would undercut the mostly women workers, while the company said its offer was competitive and fair.

While waiting for his SEPTA bus, Jake McGovern, 28, noticed at least three routes go by his corner in Point Breeze.