Philadelphia Water Department crews were on the scene with heavy equipment, which brought neighbors relief, but there was also frustration.

On a hot summer day, there is absolutely nothing that hits the spot quite like water ice, scooped up with a plastic spoon by the side of the city pool. This frozen dessert is beloved by us ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Lemeir Mitchell: Philadelphia water ice is very important to the city of Philadelphia. It's probably more important than cheese sticks to me. Customer ...