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CBS News
24-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Northern Liberties Night Market in Philadelphia was canceled. Organizers say they can't afford city's rising costs.
Sip, savor and stroll down North 2nd Street: That's what organizers say the Northern Liberties Night Market is all about. It's free, family-friendly and filled with dozens of vendors. It was supposed to happen Wednesday night but was canceled after organizers said they couldn't afford the city's rising costs. "We've been waiting for a Hail Mary that kind of never came," said Owen Kamihira, owner of El Camino Real in Northern Liberties. Kamihira helps plan the festival. He said in previous years they could afford it, but recently the price for sanitation, police and other costs has skyrocketed and they can't swing it this summer. Organizers said they want a partnership with the city. They hope to work together to continue to keep the Night Market going. "This is, you know, kind of a perfect example of their Open Streets initiative that they've been trying to pull off. We're not actually asking the city to pay for this; we're actually asking for a partnership," he said. "This is just one of a handful of times a year we try to do anything on the street, and we're just getting priced out of it," said William Reed, co-owner of Standard Tap. Organizers are hopeful for the September event that's right around the corner. "Our hope is that we can land on a fixed fee with the city. ... We were able to negotiate the 2nd Street Festival, which we also do," Kamihira said. CBS News Philadelphia reached out to the city, and we are still waiting to hear back.
Hamilton Spectator
21-06-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
A ‘dangerous' heat wave hits Hamilton. Here's how hot it will get
Hamilton is sweating through its first heat wave of the season. The city's medical officer of health has issued a heat warning to flag 'dangerous' temperatures and humidity by Sunday afternoon. With the advisory, the city and community agencies will offer cool places for people to seek respite from the heat. Those spaces, identified by 'Cool Down Here' signs at entrances, are listed on the city's website, . Another way to beat the heat are free-of-charge open swims during regularly scheduled hours at indoor city pools. Environment Canada also issued a heat warning starting Sunday afternoon and lasting until Tuesday night, noting daytime highs of 36 C, temperatures that could feel as hot as 45 C with humidity. 'Take action to protect yourself and others — extreme heat can affect everyone's health,' the warning says. Saturday is expected to be particularly spicy, with temperatures hitting a high of 29 C but feeling more like 37 C with the humidity, and a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Those attending The Rally at Hamilton Stadium should be sure to pack sunscreen, with the UV index expected to reach 7 or higher, according to Environment Canada. The Sunday scaries will be fought off by sunny skies and a high of 32 C, making for a scorcher as a stretch of King Street East closes for the first Open Streets event of the year. The beginning of next week will see the heat continue, with Monday expected to see a high of 34 C and Tuesday a high of 33 C, with a slight chance of showers. The extreme heat and humidity may continue into Wednesday, Environment Canada warns. Humidity can make temperatures feel warmer, trapping moisture on your body and making it difficult to dry off after sweating, notes Environment Canada, which urged people to avoid exerting themselves and head for cooler temperatures when they overheat. Experts also note that high heat paired with humidity can put many at an increased risk, especially the elderly, people with chronic health issues, and those who work outdoors or lack air conditioning. The city says signs of heat exhaustion can be heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale and clammy skin, weak pulse, fainting and vomiting. If you have any of these symptoms, get help and call 911 as needed. Here's what you can do to avoid them, the city says: — With files from the Toronto Star Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
A ‘multiday heat event' will hit Hamilton this weekend. Here's how hot it will get
Hamilton is in for its first heat wave of the season. While the end of the work week is forecasted to be hot and rainy with a possible thunderstorm, temperatures in Steeltown are expected to climb to the mid-30s over the weekend. Friday — the first day of summer — will be a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of 26 Celsius, which will feel more like a muggy 32 C thanks to humidity. Winds are supposed to be light, but gusty in the afternoon, with a 30 per cent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Heading into the evening, there is a risk of thunderstorms, with a low of 17 C. Saturday will be particularly spicy, with temperatures hitting a high of 29 C but feeling more like 37 C with the humidity. Skies will be a mix of sun and cloud, with a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Those attending The Rally at Hamilton Stadium should be sure to pack sunscreen, with the UV index expected to reach 7 or higher, according to Environment Canada. The Sunday scaries will be fought off by sunny skies and a high of 32 C, making for a scorcher as a stretch of King Street East closes for the first Open Streets event of the year. The beginning of next week will see the heat continue, with Monday expected to see a high of 34 C and Tuesday a high of 33 C, with a slight chance of showers. The forecast noted that a 'multiday heat event' is expected for the city, encouraging residents to drink lots of water, stay in cool places and watch for any heat-related illness. Humidity can make temperatures feel warmer, trapping moisture on your body and making it difficult to dry off after sweating, according to Environment Canada, which urged people to avoid exerting themselves and head for cooler temperatures when they overheat. Hamilton had yet to declare a heat warning for the weekend as of early Friday afternoon. Experts also note that high heat paired with humidity can put many at an increased risk, especially the elderly, people with chronic health issues, and those who work outdoors or lack air conditioning. — With files from the Toronto Star Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Irish Examiner
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Seven red giraffes to parade through streets of Cork city this weekend
Seven towering red giraffes will be seen parading through the streets of Cork city on Sunday as part of a Cork Midsummer Festival and Open Streets event. Les Girafes: An Animal Operetta7 is a Cork City Council-supported event as part of the Open Streets series, which encourages people to come to town without their car, either by walking, cycling, or using public transport. People can enjoy some of the city's streets without traffic and soak up the atmosphere with lively street performances, street play events, and public information stands on cycling and public transport. The parade will see seven red giraffes, accompanied by a troupe of bumbling keepers, musicians, and performers, make their way from North Main Street to Patrick's Street. Led by Compagnie OFF, a renowned performing arts school based in France, the parade will see its monumental giraffes, accompanied by a troupe of bumbling keepers, musicians, and performers, make their way from North Main Street to Patrick's Street. The procession blends circus arts, opera, and street theatre into one display of colour and sound which promises to entertain audiences of all ages. Compagnie OFF has captivated audiences worldwide with their large-scale performances that reimagine public spaces. Their celebrated production, Les Girafes, has visited cities across Europe, including Bourges and Rhone in France, Bradford in England, and Galway. For more information, click here. Read More Theatre For One review: Intimate setting makes for wonderful experience at Cork Midsummer
Hamilton Spectator
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Part of King Street East to close Sunday for Open Streets
The city will close a roughly three-kilometre stretch of King Street East on Sunday for a summer street festival. On Sunday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Open Streets will close King Street East from John Street to Gage Avenue . A map of the 2025 Open Streets Hamilton festival. The festival features games and interactive booths at Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, food at the Kitchen Collective food court, live music, Pride events at Ferguson Station and interactive sports. The following streets will remain open for crossing: John Street, Wellington Street, Victoria Avenue, Wentworth Street, Sanford Avenue, Sherman Avenue and Gage Avenue. The festival will also cause limitations to several streets. Residents will have limited access to cross King Street East from Fairholt Road South and Garfield Avenue South. Holton Avenue North will be temporarily converted into a two-way from King Street East to Wilson Street. The event is meant to celebrate community, movement and public space by encouraging locals to walk, bike and connect while supporting local businesses. King Street East will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Live music will be at Mills Hardware, Wellington Square and outside of Main Stage Rehearsal. Members of Pickleball Hamilton set up their own net and started playing on King Street East near Wentworth Street to make people aware of their group on June 18, 2023. There will also be a free trishaw ride with Cycling Without Age, a wheelchair basketball game, free group dance sessions and demonstrations and craft zones. Attendees can use craft zones to decorate bikes, scooters or strollers, craft buttons and create collages. Hamilton public transit's Route 1 on King Street and Route 10 B-Line Westbound will experience detours on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For stop closures and temporary stop locations, go to . For information on how closures affect specific buildings, go to . Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
