Experts: Stay Inside During An Earthquake
Thousands of people downtown ran out of City Hall and several high rise buildings after feeling Tuesday's earthquake, but making for the nearest exit isn't what the experts recommend.
Thousands of people downtown ran out of City Hall and several high rise buildings after feeling Tuesday's earthquake, but making for the nearest exit isn't what the experts recommend.
Yesterday we were dealing with an earthquake. This weekend we may have to prepare for a hurricane. When a disaster strikes many of us come to rely on our insurance when we need to put the pieces back together.
Fran Burns, the commissioner of Licenses and Inspections, says there are complex regulations in the city's construction code regarding potential earthquakes.
Chris covers the 'Mega Earthquake' that struck Philly yesterday, looks back at the life of Joey Vento with Dom Giordano and CBS 3's Dray Clark, and talks Phillies with Seth Everett.
"The first thing you should not do is evacuate a building," says Dave Schrader, director of communications for the Red Cross. He says the best thing to do during an earthquake is to stay where you are and get under a sturdy desk or table.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., shook much of Washington, D.C., and was felt as far north as Rhode Island Philadelphia and New York City.
Neighbors on Calera Road in Northeast Philadelphia weren't sure what to think after hearing a loud boom Friday night.
Several reports of an explosion in parts of Northeast Philadelphia late Friday night turned out to be a 1.7 magnitude earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Authorities in Philadelphia are investigating several reports of an explosion that took place a little before 10 p.m. Friday evening.
Earlier this week, Honda Motor Company warned U.S. dealers that it will run short of popular models like the Civic because of parts shortages caused by Japan's March 11th earthquake.
Toyota says its manufacturing operations won't be back to normal until the end of this year, because of last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Dr. Uli Rodeck, professor of dermatology and radiation oncology at Thomas Jefferson Univeristy Hospital, has received a federal grant to test several drugs that would treat radiation exposure.
Linda Hasunuma, an assistant professor of government at Franklin and Marshall College, says it could take take a long time for life in Japan to return to normal.
There is high anxiety in Japan over the safety of their water and food supplies, amid the prolonged nuclear power plant crisis.
Radiation protection expert compares radiation on cars to dust on a desk.
Temple University is making plans to evacuate all of its American students in Japan who would like to leave.
The nuclear disaster unfolding in Japan is bringing back bad memories for some of the people involved in a similar accident 32 years ago, at Three Mile Island, in central Pennsylvania.
Temple University is taking steps to evacuate students from its Temple University Japan location. The main campus is working with International SOS to arrange a chartered flight to Hong Kong for some time on Saturday.
"Just in the last three days we've had two very generous corporate donations," a local Red Cross spokesman told KYW Newsradio on Tuesday.
What does the nuclear power plant crisis in Japan mean for Hawaii, the west coast of the US mainland, and the rest of us in the United States?
The nuclear power plant crisis in Japan has raised concerns about an envisioned new nuclear plant on the Salem County site where three nuclear plant already operate.
Auto manufacturing in Japan is nearly at a standstill. Even those plants that weren't damaged have been shut temporarily because of rolling black-outs and the concentrated effort on helping the devastated areas.
The Limerick nuclear power plant in Montgomery County will get a closer look from government regulators to see whether it's at risk from seismic activity.
Government regulators in the United States will be taking a closer look at a nuclear power plant in Limerick Township, to see if it's at risk from seismic activity.
Chris talks to CBS News Correspondent Steve Futterman from Japan, former Eagles Head Coach Dick Vermeil on the NFL lockout, Beasley Reece on Phillies Spring training and all the headlines from the weekend.
Cavan Sullivan, the 14-year-old soccer phenom, will sign Philadelphia Union merch and serve chicken fingers at Raising Cane's in Philadelphia on Thursday.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Have you seen lime green posts calling Kamala Harris "brat" on social media? Here's what it all means.
The program run by the nonprofit, On Chite For The People, shows young people between the ages of 13 and 22 skills on how to fix and maintain a car.
A red county for more than 100 years, Delaware County started turning blue in the 1990s and 2000s as the demographics changed, according to Swarthmore College political science associate professor Ben Berger.
President Biden is delivering his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
Cavan Sullivan, the 14-year-old soccer phenom, will sign Philadelphia Union merch and serve chicken fingers at Raising Cane's in Philadelphia on Thursday.
Wells Fargo plans to drop its name from the South Philadelphia sports arena, the home of the Flyers and 76ers, after the bank's contract expires in 2025.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Have you seen lime green posts calling Kamala Harris "brat" on social media? Here's what it all means.
The program run by the nonprofit, On Chite For The People, shows young people between the ages of 13 and 22 skills on how to fix and maintain a car.
A red county for more than 100 years, Delaware County started turning blue in the 1990s and 2000s as the demographics changed, according to Swarthmore College political science associate professor Ben Berger.
Pennsylvania is once again expected to be a critical battleground state in the race for the White House.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
Here are the athletes from the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who've earned their spots to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wilmington, Delaware, to meet with campaign staff. Delawareans shared their reactions to President stepping aside.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
The number of Lyme disease cases last year in Montgomery County was over 7,000. Those numbers are on the rise.
An Instagram account that started as a tribute to her mother is now helping millions support each other with the struggles of Alzheimer's disease.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Cavan Sullivan, the 14-year-old soccer phenom, will sign Philadelphia Union merch and serve chicken fingers at Raising Cane's in Philadelphia on Thursday.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Wells Fargo plans to drop its name from the South Philadelphia sports arena, the home of the Flyers and 76ers, after the bank's contract expires in 2025.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
Nick Sirianni described his relationship with Jalen Hurts as "good" and said he doesn't "put much stock" into reports suggesting a disconnect between the two.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
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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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Colorectal cancer is a leading cancer killer, but that could change if more people were screened. Doctors say at-home testing can help, and research shows the fecal immunochemical test, known as FIT, is effective.
A new mobile health unit in Pennsylvania provides health care for cats, dogs and people. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.
Young Democrats in Pennsylvania say they are embracing Vice Presidential Kamala Harris's run for the White House, and they're leaning into the "Brat" movement on social media, too. Reporter Eva Andersen explains the connection.
Young people in Southwest Philadelphia are putting the brakes on their summer plans to spend time in an eight-week-long trade camp to learn about the automotive industry.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.