Warming Temperatures Signal Pending Release of Delaware River Ice
"It's going to release a lot of water all at once when it goes," says one local tugboat operator.
"It's going to release a lot of water all at once when it goes," says one local tugboat operator.
The crews of the Coast Guard Cutters Capstan and Cleat worked to help prevent flooding and maintain navigable waterways.
After two days of bone chilling cold, record low temperatures, and bitter wind chills, some of the Delaware Valley will finally climb above the freezing point on Thursday as the Polar Vortex retreats to the north.
An ice jam on the Delaware River just south of the Trenton Morrisville Bridge has prompted officials to issue a flood warning for Bucks and Mercer Counties.
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.
Authorities say a dredging company was working offshore near Church and East Delaware Streets in Marcus Hook Wednesday evening when the crew spotted a body in the water.
New Year's Eve in Philadelphia means two fireworks shows. One to officially ring in 2014 at midnight and a 6 p.m. display that brought in a lot of families.
Thousands of people lined the banks of the river Wednesday to watch the 61st reenactment of that historic moment on Christmas Day in 1776.
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) map that dates back nearly fifteen years puts the playhouse and its highly anticipated expansion in a high-risk flood zone.
Construction is set to begin on the pier park on the Delaware River at Washington Avenue Green.
Wondering what the future of the Delaware River Waterfront looks like? Preliminary plans have been released.
According to reports, a body has washed ashore near Front Street in Camden, N.J.
Police retrieved the kayak and determined it belonged to Xiang He, who was last seen Tuesday afternoon at a boat ramp on the Delaware River.
Rescue teams searched the Delaware River for a missing man in Bucks County Wednesday.
Authorities say they have found the body of a kayaker who went missing Saturday afternoon in the Delaware River.
Coast Guard crews are searching for a kayaker who went missing in the Delaware River off the southern New Jersey coast Saturday.
The incident was reported at about 8:20 p.m. south of the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
Police say the body of an unidentified male was pulled from the river around 8 a.m. Saturday in front of the Quaker City Yacht Club near Princeton Avenue.
The search for a man who disappeared while tubing on the Delaware River in Tinicum Township, Bucks County turned into a recovery effort Sunday afternoon.
Police in Delaware are investigating the discovery of a woman's body in the Delaware River early Monday.
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area says National Park Service boat operators found the body of 51-year-old Juan Roberto Salomon Delacruz of Brooklyn late Saturday afternoon.
Some of your favorite restaurants and food trucks have set up shop at Penn's Landing this weekend for the annual Taste of Philadelphia event.
Officials say two women have been hospitalized after a shooting near the Delaware River waterfront.
Kate Schmidt of the Delaware River Basin Commission says the week-long Delaware River journey began over the weekend in the upper part of the river at the New York border.
The ribbon-cutting and inaugural bike ride showcased Philadelphia's first separated on-road bicycle and pedestrian trail, running for about 1,400 feet from Spring Garden Street to Ellen Street.
The agent for goalie prospect Alexei Kolosov says his client is joining the Philadelphia Flyers after "previous concerns have been thoroughly addressed and are now resolved."
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Storm Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
The agent for goalie prospect Alexei Kolosov says his client is joining the Philadelphia Flyers after "previous concerns have been thoroughly addressed and are now resolved."
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Police are searching for a dark gray Mercedes sedan in connection with a West Philadelphia hit-and-run that killed a 14-year-old girl.
The Philadelphia Phillies have clinched a first-round bye and can still get the top seed in the National League. Here's how.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Storm Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Cheltenham Township Police are investigating after they say someone robbed a girl while she waited for the school bus.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
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Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Storm Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
A crash near the Allegheny Avenue exit on I-95 is causing a backup in Philadelphia Thursday morning.
An emotional video tribute to Johnny Gaudreau and 13 seconds of silence opened the Blue Jackets' preseason game Wednesday night at Nationwide Arena.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Storm Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Several Delaware beaches are closed to swimming after medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore.
CyberKnife technology has evolved and can be a quick and easier treatment for our four-legged friends with cancer.
Filling up care packages for families with babies in intensive care, where newborns often teeter between life and death.
A New Jersey woman turning 101 says she reached the milestone age by eating whatever she wants, "but in moderation."
A new study shows a third of former NFL players believe they sustained brain damage playing football.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect.
Food service workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia went on strike early Monday morning.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
A crash near the Allegheny Avenue exit on I-95 is causing a backup in Philadelphia Thursday morning.
The agent for goalie prospect Alexei Kolosov says his client is joining the Philadelphia Flyers after "previous concerns have been thoroughly addressed and are now resolved."
During a meeting about the Sixers' proposed arena, Mayor Cherelle Parker revealed the city wants a WNBA franchise.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were both beloved members of the Philadelphia and New Jersey hockey communities.
Philadelphia's Gayborhood delivered more than 1,200 petitions to City Hall on Thursday opposing the 76ers' plan.
Bob Kofroth, a Chester County boxing coach, is getting ready for the biggest fight of his life against seven-time world champion Sugar Shane Mosley.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Filmmaker Charlie Minn spent four days in Kensington and filmed his documentary to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
Actors Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced the birth of their second child, daughter Méi June Mulaney, via surrogate.
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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.
Damage reports are coming in after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and began moving north into Georgia, the Carolinas and west into Tennessee. Jim Donovan breaks down this morning's headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
PennDOT is closing I-76 East in Grays Ferry at 9 p.m. Friday until 4 a.m. Monday, with work scheduled to pick up again the next two weekends, Kim Hudson reports.
The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show kicks off March 1 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
After a test at 69th Street Station, SEPTA has purchased more full-length fare gates that it says will deter fare evaders.
Operation BBQ Relief helps feed people affected by storms and natural disasters by supplying hot meals - many people don't have power right now and can't cook hot food for themselves, says Skeeter Stone, director of operations.