Tractor-trailer strikes fire hydrant, sends geyser-like stream of water into air
A tractor-trailer struck a fire hydrant, sending a massive stream of water that looked like a geyser in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, around 1 p.m. Thursday.
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A tractor-trailer struck a fire hydrant, sending a massive stream of water that looked like a geyser in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, around 1 p.m. Thursday.
They're being nicknamed the birthday bag bandits. The duo is accused of packing birthday gift bags with thousands of dollars in merchandise from at least two CVS Pharmacy locations in Bucks and Montgomery counties. Customers are nervous and worried about where the bandits might strike next. Kim Hudson reports the latest from Richboro.
Sean Dougherty beat seven-term incumbent State Rep. Kevin Boyle on Tuesday night and won the Democratic nomination for the 172nd Legislative District, The Associated Press projects.
Neighbors at Gulph Mills Village Apartments are worried they'll wake up to their cars gone after police said three vehicles were stolen at the complex within the last month.
Neighbors at Gulph Mills Village Apartments are worried they'll wake up to their cars gone after police said three vehicles were stolen at the complex within the last month.
New science standards are on the way to children's classrooms in Pennsylvania, and on Tuesday, teachers found a fun and hands-on way to learn about them during the STEELS Expo in Montgomery County.
Teachers gathered in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, to get hands-on experience with the STEELS standards for teaching science. STEELS stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability.
A middle school student is being charged after allegedly attacking another Pennbrook Middle School student with what schoolmates describe as a Stanley cup.
Parents gathered outside the North Penn School District office in Lansdale said they're concerned the district won't do enough as it investigates the attack on a student by another middle schooler last week.
Students at Head Start Early Learning Academy got hands-on lessons for Earth Day and now many are thinking about how they can make a difference for their future.
Pennbrook Middle School students and parents headed to the North Penn School District board meeting on Thursday night to speak out after a student was injured in an attack in the cafeteria on Wednesday. Jan Carabeo has the latest on what happened at the school in North Wales, Pennsylvania.
PennDOT crews are once again working on a portion of Route 202 northbound in King of Prussia, which is causing a traffic headache for commuters.
PennDOT said it’s not a sinkhole or pothole. Crews are blaming “soft soil” for the dip in the road.
A social worker from Fox Chase will be riding 100 miles to help people with lung cancer in a special Peloton distance event on Sunday.
Teachers and students at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell are using excess food to help fight food insecurity with a new program that benefits college students in need.
Teachers and students in Montgomery County are being innovative in using excess food to help fight food insecurity. A new program is benefitting college students in need. Kim Hudson reports in Blue Bell.
A day after police said the warrant was issued for violating a protection from abuse order, Boyle's brother Rep. Brendan Boyle said their family is working to get Kevin help for "serious" mental illness.
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School students are raising big money to help kids fight cancer with its annual Mini-THON this Saturday with Wigs for Kids.
Hatboro High School students want to help other kids facing devastating illnesses. Like every year, they will raise money to help kids fight cancer. But this year, they're doing even more and they hope you can help. Kim Hudson reports.
Boyle, a Democrat, represents Pennsylvania District 172, which covers parts of Montgomery County and Northeast Philly. He's been representing the district since 2011 and is currently seeking his eighth term.
Tyreese Quinerley, 39, turned himself in to Lower Merion Township police after he was accused of fatally shooting Jefferson Shackford on Sunday, April 14 on City Avenue near Saint Joseph's University.
Montgomery County's Office of Public Health is investigating an increase in whooping cough cases primarily among high school students, a county spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia on Monday.
The Montgomery County DA's office has issued an arrest warrant for Tyreese Quinerley. Authorities say he shot a man Sunday night and left him to die along City Avenue.
Passover starts next week, coinciding with the Pennsylvania primary election. While many Jews will not be voting during the holiday, Montgomery County officials are working to ensure people can vote ahead of Election Day. Kim Hudson reports.
For Danielle Gutman, who lives in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Iran's attack renewed worries about relatives in Israel.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
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.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
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.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
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.
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.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
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.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
The Puerto Rican community in Philadelphia is hosting several watch parties for the Super Bowl, aka Benito Bowl, on Sunday. Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will perform during the halftime show.
For decades, the Pennsylvania SPCA has helped animals beat the odds and overcome heartbreaking abuse. Animal advocate Carol Erickson introduces us to some of the animals recently rescued by the PSPCA.
PennDOT says pothole repairs will begin this week on dozens of highways around the Delaware Valley, which could lead to lane closures and traffic congestion.
Senator John Fetterman expressed his concern over two Pennsylvania warehouses purchased by the federal government that could become detention centers.
Despite whipping winds and a bitter cold spell, many tried to enjoy their Saturday in Old City. Dan Snyder has the forecast.