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Schuylkill

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[skool-kil, skoo-kuhl] / ˈskul kɪl, ˈsku kəl /

noun

  1. a river flowing SE from E Pennsylvania to the Delaware River at Philadelphia. 131 miles (210 km) long.


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Floodwaters from the overflowing of the Schuylkill submerged Kelly Drive in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2024

Residents of the city who live west of the smaller Schuylkill River — an area served by two other treatment plants — are unaffected.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2023

The open seats are his priority, said GOP Sen. Dave Argall of Schuylkill County, who heads his caucus’ campaign effort.

From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2022

John Blickley, the deputy emergency management coordinator of the Schuylkill County Office of Emergency Management, said officials believe a snow squall clouded visibility.

From Fox News • Mar. 29, 2022

Of course, there’s the obvious answer that sitting right across the Schuylkill is Bridgeport, where he was born.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

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