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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia is in the throes of its fourth heat wave of the season, with temperatures feeling like triple digits Friday. When the weather gets that hot, many turn to a ...
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 ...
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- If you're looking for a sweet summer treat that screams Philly - look no further than wooder ice...or water ice. Pop's Homemade Italian Ice Pop's Homemade Italian Ice off ...
The star of the AppleTV+ series “Dope Thief” immersed himself in the city while filming was stalled during the 2023 actors’ ...
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- In Southwest Philadelphia, Fred's Water Ice is known for its delicious frozen desserts. Owner Fredrick Cooper created Fred's Water Ice in 1998 by pushing a cart around the ...
Overtown entrepreneur Aamir Taylor grew up in Philadelphia eating water ice — a frozen, fruit-flavored treat with a consistency similar to sorbet. But before he started his business in 2020 ...
Nothing cures the Monday blues like free water ice. In steps one of the favorite spring traditions in the Philadelphia region and beyond. Rita's Italian Ice's tasty first day of spring freebie ...
Chase Anderson was just six years old when he had the idea of starting his very own ‘water ice’ business. Now, at age 8, Anderson of Philadelphia is the city’s youngest CEO and owner of Da ...
At the age of 6, after a hot day walking home from school in North Philadelphia, he asked his mother to make a trip for some water ice. But on the way back, the thought crossed his mind ...
Owner Robert Kaleck remembers when Philadelphia Water Ice started as a single water ice stand. Now, the business produces more than 40 flavors and is sold at Citizens Bank Park during Phillies ...