On a hot summer day, there is absolutely nothing that hits the spot quite like water ice, scooped up with a plastic spoon by the side of the city pool. This frozen dessert is beloved by us ...

Hawaii has its shave ice, and New Orleans has the sno-ball. In Philadelphia, the frozen treat of choice is known as water ice. Or is it wooder ice? We'll get to that, but first, let's discuss ...

Nothing cures the Monday blues like free water ice. In steps one of the favorite spring traditions in the Philadelphia region and beyond. Rita's Italian Ice's tasty first day of spring freebie ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Since 1945, John's Water Ice in South Philadelphia has served a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen H2O to customers on hot days. It's a labor of love and flavor for third ...

At the age of 6, after a hot day walking home from school in North Philadelphia, he asked his mother to make a trip for some water ice. But on the way back, the thought crossed his mind ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- In Southwest Philadelphia, Fred's Water Ice is known for its delicious frozen desserts. Owner Fredrick Cooper created Fred's Water Ice in 1998 by pushing a cart around the ...

Chase Anderson was just six years old when he had the idea of starting his very own ‘water ice’ business. Now, at age 8, Anderson of Philadelphia is the city’s youngest CEO and owner of Da ...