From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! A heat wave in Philadelphia with three consecutive days of over 100-degree temperatures and high humidity proved deadly for some. Four people have died from heat-related issues since July 1, according to the city Department of Public Health and Medical Examiner’s Office. One heat-related death earlier this year brings the total heat-related deaths this year to five.