Pennsylvania natives help heal and rebuild Maui community 1 year after historic wildfires
Two Pennsylvanians played a very key role in helping heal the Maui community during and after the devastating wildfires broke out on August 8, 2023.
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Two Pennsylvanians played a very key role in helping heal the Maui community during and after the devastating wildfires broke out on August 8, 2023.
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
A CBS News investigation found numerous examples across the U.S. where emergency officials failed to issue timely alerts to warn the public about safety threats — or never issued an alert at all.
He did not immediately elaborate on why the death toll had been projected by Maui County officials at 115 for several weeks.
The revised number of people missing was a startling drop from the list released last week in which 385 people were still listed as missing.
The updated total was a startling departure from what had been expected. A day earlier Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he believed the number would drop "into the double digits."
President Biden has pledged $95 million to help strengthen Hawaii's electrical grid
A South Jersey native living in Maui is sharing her incredible story of survival. She and her family escaped as the wildfires engulfed their Lahaina neighborhood.
Kelly Williams is originally from Gloucester Township, Camden County. She and her husband moved to Lahaina about 10 years ago.
Hawaii officials say up tp 1,100 people are still unaccounted for more than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly wildfire in Mauo
The house "looks like it was photoshopped," the homeowner said, amid the piles of ash that surround it on Lahaina's famous Front Street after the Aug. 8 wildfire swept through.
Kartalija was the only Philadelphia local journalist reporting from Maui, Hawaii when the wildfires swept through Lahaina
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
At least 114 people have died in the Maui wildfires, with 20% of the burned area yet to be surveyed for remains.
We checked in with a volunteer and a first responder who are both on the island assisting those in need.
When asked Wednesday by reporters if he regretted not activating warning sirens when the wildfires broke out Aug. 8, Herman Andaya responded, "I do not."
Survivors of the Maui wildfires shared their harrowing stories.
VeerRa, a dog that is a member of Pennsylvania Task Force 1, has been called to assist search crews.
Veera and her K-9 handler are heading to Maui along with a medical team manager.
The state's death toll from the wildfires now stands at 106.
Just five of the victims have been positively identified, according to Maui County officials. Gov. Green estimated that 1,300 people remain unaccounted for.
Jessica Kartalija reports from Maui as the island rebuilds and recovers from tragic wildfires.
President Biden said he will go to Hawaii but does not want his visit to impede recovery efforts
Jessica Kartalija reports from Maui where search efforts are continuing after destructive wildfires that have killed at least 99 people.
When asked what he wanted to say to people out on the island, the Flyin' Hawaiian said this: "I love you."
Valley Forge National Historical Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary and America's 250th birthday this year.
Emily Bhatnagar is sharing her love of literature with children undergoing treatment at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said more than 1,100 dead birds have been reported statewide between Saturday and Monday.
One child was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon.
Thousands of volunteers will help with the PGA Championship in Delaware County in May.
Displays about slavery at the President's House in Old City are being reinstalled nearly a month after they were removed by order of the Trump administration.
Valley Forge National Historical Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary and America's 250th birthday this year.
Emily Bhatnagar is sharing her love of literature with children undergoing treatment at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said more than 1,100 dead birds have been reported statewide between Saturday and Monday.
One child was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon.
Valley Forge National Historical Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary and America's 250th birthday this year.
Emily Bhatnagar is sharing her love of literature with children undergoing treatment at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
Thousands of volunteers will help with the PGA Championship in Delaware County in May.
The SS United States called Philly home for nearly 30 years, but preparations are underway to send the ocean liner to her final resting place at the bottom of the ocean.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents about scam emails and text messages that claim to come from municipal courts.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said more than 1,100 dead birds have been reported statewide between Saturday and Monday.
One child was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon.
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The Diocese of Camden has agreed to a $180-million settlement resolving decades of sex abuse claims made against former priests.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
Thousands of volunteers will help with the PGA Championship in Delaware County in May.
Right tackle Lane Johnson appears ready to come back for a 14th season with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the 76ers' game against Atlanta on Thursday night.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
The Eagles' main headquarters in South Philadelphia has a new name: the Jefferson Health Training Complex.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
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.
Two Black women in Philadelphia are becoming changemakers in their communities and revolutionizing the way Black men access therapy. CBS News Philadelphia's Ukee Washington reports.
Valley Forge National Historical Park is preparing for a busy year celebrating America's 250th birthday. Adam Gresek, director of visitor and community engagement, took CBS News Philadelphia on a tour of his favorite places.
More than $175,000 worth of steel components were allegedly stolen from a temporary work site on the Wildwood beach, delivering a setback to the refurbishing project of Morey's Piers' iconic Giant Wheel. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden has the latest.
A University of Pennsylvania student is using her own family's experience with cancer to donate books to children undergoing treatment at a hospital in North Philadelphia. Marcella Baietto reports.
Advocates say the bill will help curb an increase in the number of stray and abandoned dogs in the city and help shelters reduce overcrowding.