Warming Temperatures Trigger Flood Concerns Along Ice-Jammed Del. River
Officials say the river was 65-percent blocked by 1-2 foot chunks of ice on Wednesday, leading to a seven-foot rise in the river level.
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Officials say the river was 65-percent blocked by 1-2 foot chunks of ice on Wednesday, leading to a seven-foot rise in the river level.
Many of us stay inside in this kind of weather, but those who make their living outdoors have to brave the blast.
They're doing this because PJM is reporting a winter record for usage. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, the demand was 141,500 megawatts, breaking the record of 136,700 set in 2007. The difference, Dotter explains, is enough to power a medium sized city.
Penn State University has to become involved in a lawsuit filed by Joe Paterno's family and others against the NCAA in order for parts of it to proceed, a state judge ruled Tuesday.
The Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland Interconnection (known as "PJM") is asking for cutbacks on your electricity usage between 3pm and 7pm today.
Convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky spent this morning testifying in a hearing, trying to overturn a ruling that denied him his state pension.
Congressman Jim Gerlach's announcement that he will not seek re-election to a seventh two-year term in the US House is expected to set off a mad scramble for his seat.
One of the worst sounds on a workday is that slow cranking when the car won't start.
"If I were the speaker (of the Pennsylvania House), I would refer the bill to another committee," Sen. Daylin Leach said today. "There is no law that requires this to be referred to the state government committee."
Check here to see if your event has been canceled due to the extreme cold.
Blame it on the Polar Vortex. A large pool of frigid air that governs the north pole during the winter.
Lynn was greeted warmly by those friends and relatives before the hearing, which lasted just a few moments before Judge Teresa Sarmina, who reminded him that if he violated any condition of his release, back to prison he would go.
One Mega Millions ticket worth $5 million from the Friday, January 3rd drawing was sold at Pratt Check Cashing located 1532 Pratt Street in Philadelphia.
A holiday traveler killed in an apparent road-rage shooting in Pennsylvania had reported some sort of road dispute, state police said Sunday.
Check here for the many community cancellations received by CBS Philly for Sunday, January 5, 2014.
Retailer Macy's is closing its store on Market Street in Center City, Philadelphia City Council member Mark Squilla said Thursday.
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, police said.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
Philadelphia and Habitat for Humanity paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter Thursday as the nation said its final goodbyes.
Philadelphia and Habitat for Humanity paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter Thursday as the nation said its final goodbyes.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The U.S. Coast Guard was working to refloat a cargo ship stuck in the Delaware River near Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, police said.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
TWW customers are asked to only use water for essential purposes and putting out fires after ice buildup on the Delaware River caused the water filtration plant to go offline.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The Delaware State Fire Marshal said a two-alarm fire that damaged multiple townhomes in Newark was caused by smoking.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
A Montgomery County HVAC specialist is offering tips on how to save money on heat bills as temperatures drop.
Delaware State University will officially introduce for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson as its new head football coach on Wednesday.
John Carney is ending his second term as governor a few weeks early to be sworn in as mayor of Wilmington, Delaware.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
Retailer Macy's is closing its store on Market Street in Center City, Philadelphia City Council member Mark Squilla said Thursday.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
Johnny Gaudreau's jersey number will be retired by his junior team, USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints, at a ceremony honoring him and his late brother, Matthew.
Tyrese Maxey scored the go-ahead basket with 23.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over the Washington Wizards.
Philadelphia Eagles assistant general manager Alec Halaby is once again gaining interest for general manager jobs across the NFL.
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowlers Saquon Barkley and Jalen Carter were named Wednesday to the NFLPA's 3rd annual All-Pro team.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts practiced Wednesday after missing Philadelphia's final two games with a concussion.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
The East Passyunk Opera Project will close out its annual "Love Notes 4 Philly" production on Saturday in South Philadelphia.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Union ushers at the Kimmel Center and other arts venues appear to have reached a deal to avoid a strike, a spokesperson for the venues said.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Several disaster workers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to California to help with relief efforts as at least five fires burning in the Los Angeles area.
This year, Mayor Cherelle Parker hopped into a 2025 Subaru Forrester with Auto Show Chair Jeff Glanzmann and drove across the convention center's "bridge" from Market Street to the show floor along Arch Street.
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, New Jersey State Police said. The victim is Laura Hughes, 50, of Runnemeade, New Jersey, police said.
As the United States said its final farewell to President Jimmy Carter, the City of Philadelphia and Habitat for Humanity paid tribute to the 39th president Thursday.
Jan. 9 is designated a National Day of Mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29, 2024 at age 100. On this day, government offices and the stock market are closed and the U.S. Postal Service is not delivering mail. Jim Donovan explains and has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
