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Philadelphia Deploys 300 Workers to Combat Icy Streets

2/4/2026

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced 300 workers will manually clear ice from crosswalks and streets.
The city faces challenges from below-freezing temperatures and complaints about unplowed side streets and untreated bus stops.
Since January 25 snowfall of 9.3 inches, Philadelphia melted 4.7 million pounds of snow and applied 15,000 tons of salt.
The Future Track Program has employed at-risk youth in snow cleanup.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced 300 workers will manually clear ice from crosswalks and streets.
The city faces challenges from below-freezing temperatures and complaints about unplowed side streets and untreated bus stops.
Since January 25 snowfall of 9.3 inches, Philadelphia melted 4.7 million pounds of snow and applied 15,000 tons of salt.
The Future Track Program has employed at-risk youth in snow cleanup.