NJ officer hailed as a hero after stumbling upon overnight fire
A Gloucester Township police officer on patrol alerted families to a fire outside their home on Friday.
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A Gloucester Township police officer on patrol alerted families to a fire outside their home on Friday.
Court documents allege Santos Mota-Ramirez admitted setting fire to a home in Allentown on Thursday after trying to kill a woman inside.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center is diverting ambulances to other hospitals until further notice after Thursday night’s fire forced the hospital to evacuate 38 patients. Ray Strickland has the impact the fire is having on operations.
Firefighters are battling a fire on Cedar Street in Allentown that has already damaged multiple homes.
Five people were injured and at least five families were displaced after a fire on the 700 block of Cedar Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Thursday night.
A water main break and electrical fire at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County on Thursday night caused staff to evacuate some patients.
One person is recovering in the hospital on Thursday after being saved from a rowhome fire in North Philadelphia. That fire started on North Hancock near Girard Avenue around 2 p.m. Someone saw smoke and called 911. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health gives an all-clear after that huge three-alarm fire in Frankford on Christmas Eve. According to officials, health department inspectors collected an air sample "in the immediate vicinity of the fire" before it was brought under control. They also said residents can return to their normal routines.
Crews are battling a rowhome fire on Cedar Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, fire officials say.
Philadelphia officials say residents can return their normal routines after a fire in the city's Frankford section prompted concerns.
Philadelphia firefighters spent Christmas Day putting out hotspots at a warehouse fire in Frankford that started Tuesday night.
A house fire down the shore happened Monday morning in the Loveladies neighborhood in Long Beach Township, Ocean City. A firefighter fell and had to go to the hospital. Fire investigators say since this was a seasonal home, no one was inside when the fire started. They're still working to figure out the exact cause but believe it may have been electrical.
Fire ripped through a logistics business in Newark, Delaware Tuesday afternoon. Chopper 3 was over Main Street around 2 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting from the two-story building that was heavily damaged. No one was injured.
It is the season of giving and that’s on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week. The damage is extensive. Now, he and his family are starting over just before the holidays. There has been an incredible outpouring of love and support in the aftermath. Ryan Hughes reports.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
The fire started inside a 3-story home on North Gratz Street Thursday morning.
Firefighters battled a house fire in Galloway Township this afternoon. Part of the roof collapsed. Chopper 3 was over the 200 block of West Jimmie Leeds Road around 12:30 p.m. Firefighters doused the flames from the air and the ground. No one was injured. We are working to learn the cause of the fire.
One person was taken to a hospital with burn injuries after a house fire on Somerset Street on Friday morning, officials said.
A fire at Carangi Baking Company in South Philadelphia is under control Thursday afternoon, the city's fire department said.
Investigators in Bucks County are looking into what sparked this house fire in Newtown. The fire happened around midnight along Harmony Way and badly damaged the house. There are no reports of injuries.
Three people had to be rushed to a hospital after this rowhome fire in Southwest Philadelphia. Crews were called to the home along Reinhard Street in Kingsessing after 11:30 Tuesday. It took firefighters just 15 minutes to get the fire out.
Notre Dame Cathedral hosted its first Mass since a catastrophic 2019 fire devastated the historic structure.
Fire damaged the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel near 36th and Chestnut Wednesday afternoon. There was damage on the 19th floor from Chopper 3. Investigators said the fire was contained to one room and they are working to learn how it started. No one was injured.
A man has died and a woman was taken to a hospital following a rowhome fire in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning.
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Timothy Sapp Sr. died on Jan. 28 while he was on shift as a heavy equipment operator removing snow in Philadelphia.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Timothy Sapp Sr. died on Jan. 28 while he was on shift as a heavy equipment operator removing snow in Philadelphia.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
Yonkers, New York, man Dijani Brown was wanted for sexual assaults of teen girls in Manor Township and Horsham Township, Pennsylvania.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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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.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior. Ross DiMattei reports.
Sonny Jurgensen, a Hall of Fame quarterback who began his legendary career with the Philadelphia Eagles, has died. He was 91.
For 50 years, fencing coach Nikki Franke tore down barriers to help usher in future generations of women fencers, while exposing the sport to inner city youth. Krystle Rich reports.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia community leaders are condemning President Trump's racist social media post about the Obamas.