NTSB releases preliminary report on deadly Pa. nursing home explosion
In its preliminary report, the NTSB found that the explosion happened hours after the gas leak was reported to PECO and Exelon.
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In its preliminary report, the NTSB found that the explosion happened hours after the gas leak was reported to PECO and Exelon.
Bristol Township in Bucks County is getting equipment ready for what could turn into a major snowstorm in the Philadelphia region this weekend.
A new suit says nursing home residents suffered head trauma and bone fractures after the Bristol nursing home explosion.
Four people wounded in the explosion at a Bristol nursing home are suing PECO and the facility for negligence.
One week after a nursing home exploded in Bucks County, people say they're still recovering physically and emotionally.
An investigation is underway after two people died and several others were injured in an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania. First responders and neighbors raced to the scene to help however they could.
A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
Two people were killed and at least 20 were injured in an explosion Tuesday afternoon at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, officials said. Wakisha Bailey has the latest from the scene in Bristol Township and Josh Sanders is at the Pulse Desk with more on the background of the Silver Lake Nursing Home.
A man is in critical condition after being shot in a Wawa parking lot off Bristol Oxford Valley Road in Bucks County. The shooting happened in Bristol Township, just before midnight Thursday. Police believe the incident started as a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical fight. Investigators say the shooter remained on scene and has been cooperating with law enforcement.
Multiple fire crews were on the scene after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania.
Bristol Township Police are asking for the public's help in a possible hit-and-run crash on Sunday involving a minor.
Police said a minor was on a bicycle during the crash. They're asking residents in the area to check their surveillance cameras for any signs of the incident.
A final farewell to a volunteer firefighter who dedicated more than 60 years to protecting others. Flags flew from fire trucks in Bristol Township in honor of Ed Margavich. Margavich was injured while on duty in August and later died of complications following surgery. Friends said the 80-year-old was a dedicated firefighter who was like a grandfather to many of those he worked with.
Several fire trucks are on the scene of a house fire in the Croydon section of Bristol Township.
A warning for people in Bristol Township, Bucks County: Beware of the gator.
Authorities say someone intentionally set fire to a vehicle outside a home on Cedar Avenue in Croydon and the blaze then spread to the home. Brandon Goldner reports.
Call it a working vacation for Kyle Asplundh, who runs Jupiter Alligator and Wildlife Sanctuary in Florida. He was visiting family in Bucks County when he heard about a loose alligator in Bristol Township, and sprang into action and caught the reptile. Brandon Goldner reports.
Beware of the gator. That's the warning for people in Bristol Township, Bucks County. Police said this small alligator is swimming in the area of Magnolia Lake. That's off Bath Road, across the street from the Bristol Township Municipal Park. We're told the Pennsylvania Game Commission is coming to try to remove the alligator.
A crime alert in Bristol Township and a warning from police. Lock your car doors and take the key with you. Investigators said within the past 48 hours, four cars were stolen in Levittown. All of them were unlocked. But some people made it easy for crooks by leaving their key fobs in the car. Bristol police are adding extra patrols.
Bristol Township police have a message for the public after a teenager crashed a stolen car into a home overnight, barely missing the homeowner.
Police say the teenager came from Trenton, New Jersey, and has no prior connection to the Bristol Township. Their message to the public – make sure your car is locked.
After sharing on Facebook that several headstones had been vandalized, staff at a Bristol, Pennsylvania cemetery praised those helping clean up.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
Four men from Pennsylvania are charged with trafficking $5 million worth of methamphetamine and cocaine from California to Bucks County, the district attorney's office said.
Kevin O'Connell was sentenced on Monday for threatening to inject victims with a syringe during two carjackings in Bucks County, the DA's Office said.
Travel restrictions remain in effect across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and most public transit service has been suspended for Monday.
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Blizzard and winter weather warnings remain in effect through Monday night in the Philadelphia region as a storm dumps snow across the Delaware Valley.
Penn State's annual THON event set a new record over the weekend.
Tyrese Maxey had 39 points and eight assists, VJ Edgecombe made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Sixers beat the Timberwolves 135-108 to snap a four-game losing streak.
A major blizzard hitting the Philadelphia region has the chance to produce record-setting snowfall numbers.
Travel restrictions remain in effect across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and most public transit service has been suspended for Monday.
Blizzard and winter weather warnings remain in effect through Monday night in the Philadelphia region as a nor'easter dumps snow across the Delaware Valley.
Penn State's annual THON event set a new record over the weekend.
Tyrese Maxey had 39 points and eight assists, VJ Edgecombe made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Sixers beat the Timberwolves 135-108 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Travel restrictions remain in effect across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and most public transit service has been suspended for Monday.
Garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed by two days for Philadelphia households this week, the city said.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a disaster emergency declaration in anticipation of a major and potentially record-breaking winter storm.
The Joel Embiid-less Sixers dropped their fourth straight game in loss to the Pelicans.
Travel restrictions remain in effect across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and most public transit service has been suspended for Monday.
Some Camden residents are under a boil water advisory because of a water main break Sunday night, as snow falls across the region.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
A blizzard warning is in effect for all of New Jersey as parts of the Garden State could get one to two feet of snow.
Just as last month's snow melts away, Mother Nature is reminding the Jersey Shore that winter is not over yet.
Travel restrictions remain in effect across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and most public transit service has been suspended for Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
Tyrese Maxey had 39 points and eight assists, VJ Edgecombe made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Sixers beat the Timberwolves 135-108 to snap a four-game losing streak.
After the thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Canada, Team USA hockey players skated around the rink while holding Johnny Gaudreau's number 13 jersey.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
The Joel Embiid-less Sixers dropped their fourth straight game in loss to the Pelicans.
Malvern Prep sophomore Matt O'Neill is looking to win back-to-back National Prep titles, and his hustle started at an early age.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Crews are making progress clearing off roads even as snow continues to fall Monday. Still, drivers are encouraged to stay home. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland and Wakisha Bailey have updates from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Frankford.
Philadelphia has officially seen its biggest snow storm since 2016, with over a foot recorded around the city and nearly 14 inches at the airport. Snow has started tapering off but it's possible some areas could get another inch of accumulation.
Heavy snow is still falling Monday morning at rates of 1-2 inches per hour across the Delaware Valley. Mount Holly, New Jersey, has already reported 18.5 inches of snow, and whiteout conditions are continue to impact roads.
Power lines in Ocean City, New Jersey, were seen sparking and popping as the coastal down was battered by snow and wind. The city remains under a blizzard warning and coastal flood watch Monday.
Conditions in are rough in Wildwood, New Jersey, early Monday morning as gusty winds and snow continue to batter the coast, covering vehicles and wheels in inches of snow.