It’s heat dome 1, George Washington 0.
Source: NYT > U.S. > Politics · Bias: Center Left
Summary
In Philadelphia, extreme temperatures forced the cancellation of some events, including the city’s big parade and a ceremonial pitching of George Washington’s field tent.
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