Deadly West Reading factory explosion caused by faulty gas fitting
A federal safety board says a corroded steam pipe and a defective natural gas fitting caused a powerful explosion at a West Reading chocolate factory.
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A federal safety board says a corroded steam pipe and a defective natural gas fitting caused a powerful explosion at a West Reading chocolate factory.
Explosions rock a quiet Chester County neighborhood. One person is dead and neighbors are stunned. The search is on for what sparked the deadly blast. The fire and multiple explosions happened at a home in Honey Brook just before 5 a.m. Friday. Ray Strickland reports reactions from neighbors who say they heard the loud booms.
A home on the 200 block of Hunter's Run Road was heavily damaged after a fire Friday morning in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania.
Firefighters battled a fire from a mobile home explosion in Pemberton, Burlington County Tuesday afternoon. Chopper 3 was over the scene on High Ridge Road. The fire started around 3 p.m. Officials said no one was injured. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency settled its final Clean Air Act claim against Philadelphia Energy Solutions in connection with the 2019 explosion fire in South Philadelphia.
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.
The National Transportation Safety Board says a crew working in the basement area of an Ohio building intentionally cut a gas line not knowing it was pressurized before a deadly explosion this week.
A reported explosion caused extensive damage to a building in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday afternoon.
A couple from Upper Oxford Township, Pennsylvania, was seriously injured when their home exploded early Sunday.
A couple was seriously injured when an explosion caused a fire in their home in Upper Oxford Township, Pennsylvania, early Sunday morning. Eva Andersen reports.
Family at the scene of the house explosion identified the man as 60-year-old Jim DeKnight. He's recovering in the hospital after suffering burns to his face and neck.
Seven employees died in the explosion at the R.M. Palmer candy factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, in March 2023. NTSB investigators said a natural gas leak caused the explosion.
The explosion on Tuesday was first reported at 8:54 a.m. on Riverview Road in Crescent Township, Allegheny County.
Nearly a dozen other firefighters and two civilians were injured in the explosion, officials said.
Police didn't specify what kind of device caused the explosion Monday morning, but said a 39-year-old man was hospitalized with serious hand injuries.
New Year's Day in 2024 is hitting differently for residents in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section after a house explosion rocked the neighborhood in 2023.
A West Reading candy factory that exploded and killed seven workers earlier this year failed to evacuate its employees after some reported smelling gas, the U.S. Department of Labor said.
Officials say six men are in critical condition after a generator exploded in Upper Roxborough Wednesday evening.
Bucks County authorities are investigating an explosion that reportedly happened over the weekend in Northampton Township, District Attorney Matthew Weintraub said in a statement Monday.
Local officials say three houses will be torn down and 10 homes remain uninhabitable after a house exploded earlier this month in western Pennsylvania and killed six people.
Three homes were destroyed and a dozen others were damaged in the blast.
Franklin Township police say materials consistent with homemade fireworks were found at the Buena home that exploded on Aug. 3.
5 people - including a child - were killed, 3 nearby homes were destroyed, and a dozen other homes were damaged in the blast.
Five victims were recovered from the scene and another person remains in critical condition following the house explosion.
Explosions occurred in Plum in 2022, 2008, and 1996.
Luigi Mangione is due in a New York courtroom to face state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Luigi Mangione is due in a New York courtroom to face state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday.
The Eagles will go head-to-head against the Washington Commanders with a chance to clinch the NFC East with a win or tie. Here's how to watch.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Commanders, 36-33, Sunday in Washington.
Jalen Hurts left the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders with a concussion.
The Eagles will go head-to-head against the Washington Commanders with a chance to clinch the NFC East with a win or tie. Here's how to watch.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-4, come-from-behind win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
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.
The Philadelphia region can expect bitterly cold temperatures and wicked wind chills Monday morning. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Travelers at Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station faced crowds and some delays Sunday evening.
Cancer survivor Ellie Koerner collected truckloads of toys this holiday season to give to children staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia. Photojournalist Tommy Gardiner has the story.
Monday morning will be cold in the Philadelphia region, but warmer temperatures are on the way. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Downed wires caused delays on Amtrak trains between Philadelphia and New York Sunday morning.