Plans for a permanent solution to flooding in Philadelphia's Eastwick section face setback
As Eastwick prepares for a temporary fix for its flooding woes, plans for a long-term solution are facing a setback.
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As Eastwick prepares for a temporary fix for its flooding woes, plans for a long-term solution are facing a setback.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced it'll spend more than $2 million to install temporary barriers for about 1,400 feet along Cobbs Creek, which is the source of flooding in Eastwick.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced it'll spend more than $2 million to install temporary barriers for about 1,400 feet along Cobbs Creek -- which is the source of flooding in Eastwick.
Philadelphia Police said dozens of shell casings were found near where a teenage boy and young woman were shot in the city's Cobbs Creek section late Saturday night. According to Philadelphia Police, a 19-year-old woman and the teenager, who police believe to be about 15 years old, were shot just after 11:30 p.m. on June 8.
Philadelphia Police said a teenage boy is in critical condition after he and a 19-year-old woman were shot in West Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood late Saturday night.
Friday morning, family, friends and community members gathered to remember Mujahid Ibn Jamal Sabir, who was shot and killed along the Cobbs Creek Trail last week.
Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir is urging anyone with information to come forward after his 16-year-old nephew, Mujahid ibn Jamal Sabir, was shot and killed last week.
A woman is recovering after a crash near Friendship and Leonard streets in Northeast Philadelphia - meanwhile, a 15-year-old is in custody after police say she fatally stabbed her grandmother in the Cobbs Creek section of the city. Janelle Burrell has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
Tropical Storm Isaias flooded the Eastwick section of Southwest Philadelphia in 2020. The Corps says a dam could help protect the neighborhood.
Police say more than three dozen shell casings littered the 500 block of South Salford Street in Cobbs Creek where the shooting happened at around 11:19 p.m.
The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m.
The course is expected to be an economic boost and create 150 new jobs.
The historic course suffered from years of neglect before closing in 2020.
The course suffered from years of neglect before closing in 2020.
Police are investigating the deaths of a married couple who were shot just feet away from their home on Locust Street.
Philadelphia police are searching right now for the person or persons who shot and killed a married couple outside their Cobbs Creek home early Friday morning. Matt Petrillo reports the latest on the investigation.
Jasmine Payoute reports from Cobbs Creek where a couple was fatally shot near 61st and Locust Streets.
Today marks 38 years since 11 people were killed and two blocks of homes were destroyed.
An Africa family member bought his aunt's home that was bombed in 1985 by the Philadelphia Police Department.
The course is currently closed undergoing a renovation project.
The famous golfer's foundation is building an education center and short golf course at the Cobbs Creek Golf Club.
The famous golfer's foundation is building an education center and short golf course at the Cobbs Creek Golf Club.
It's unclear how the fire started.
It's unclear how the fire started.
Topics that will be discussed include gun violence, affordable housing, and education.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Friday night.
A 39-year-old man died and two others were injured after a shooting in Frankford Thursday night on Halloween.
On Friday, President Biden spoke to union workers expressing his administration's historic support for unions.
Officials said a West Chester man was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of abusive sexual contact with a minor while she was asleep on a flight to Philadelphia.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Friday night.
A 39-year-old man died and two others were injured after a shooting in Frankford Thursday night on Halloween.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
On Friday, President Biden spoke to union workers expressing his administration's historic support for unions.
Officials said a West Chester man was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of abusive sexual contact with a minor while she was asleep on a flight to Philadelphia.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
Fire crews put out flames at a burning home on Crescent Avenue in West Deptford, New Jersey early Friday morning.
A wildfire in Downe Township, Cumberland County, has burned 120 acres on Thursday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
For their wedding at the Burlington County Prison Museum, Michael Meichsner and Jessica Weber celebrated "Beetlejuice."
Voters in Gloucester Township will see a question on the ballot about whether the town should sell its sewer system.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left a 22-year-old man dead and three others injured on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies traded former top prospect Scott Kingery to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with knee injuries when the Sixers host Memphis on Saturday.
Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October 2024.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
After the driest month EVER recorded in Philadelphia history, the streak continues. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The Supreme Court rejects emergency appeal from republicans that could have led to thousands of Pennsylvania provisional ballots uncounted.
Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot was extended in Bucks County following a court ruling. Some people practically waited all day to get one. Kerri Corrado reports.
Temple University has a new president. John Fry introduced himself to the Owls community in a video on social media. Before going to Temple, Fry was the president at Drexel University. He says his top priorities are campus and neighborhood safety and diversifying enrollment.
Two dogs were rescued from a fire in a 2-story home in West Deptford early Friday morning. There were no injuries and everyone was able to get out of the house safely. Firefighters are still investigating the cause.