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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) While residents are digging out from the snow, a Philadelphia resident who lives in the city s East Falls section is offering free rides to essential workers, specifically those in health care. Ian Poush has been offering his services to doctors, nurses, or any medical support staff who need help getting to into work or home from their shifts, but can t navigate the icy roads. I had four initially reach out. I was able to take two and two others were able to get a ride, said Poush. I have a couple of people pending . They re not sure how they will get back after their shift. ....
In South Whitehall Township, there was ponding on roads in parking lots due to the steady rain. PennDOT crews have been salting roads all over the Lehigh Valley and say they ll continue to do so until the rain moves out. Around 4 a.m., PennDOT lifted vehicle restrictions on the following roadways: - Interstate 78 in Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties; - Interstate 176 in Berks County; - US 22 in Lehigh and Northampton counties; and - PA 33 in Monroe and Northampton counties. With an Ice Storm Warning in effect Monday night, many residents said they ve had enough of winter. Residents in western Pennsylvania should be on alert as an Ice Storm Warning remains in effect through Tuesday morning. ....