When the Schuylkill swallowed the city
April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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When the Schuylkill swallowed the city
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On most mornings, the Schuylkill River Trail is where many Philadelphians step out for a breath of fresh air. Runners check their splits, cyclists zip below bridges, and dog walkers clutch leashes and coffee.
But after the remnants of Hurricane Ida and seven tornadoes struck Philadelphia . . .
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When the Schuylkill swallowed the city
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On most mornings, the Schuylkill River Trail is where many Philadelphians step out for a breath of fresh air. Runners check their splits, cyclists zip below bridges, and dog walkers clutch leashes and coffee.
But after the remnants of Hurricane Ida and seven tornadoes struck Philadelphia . . .