EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Transformer Fire Leaves Residents Without Heat, Power In Bitter Cold
As these exclusive videos show, the transformer turned into a ball of fire that scared residents and knocked out power as neighbors scrambled to get help.
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As these exclusive videos show, the transformer turned into a ball of fire that scared residents and knocked out power as neighbors scrambled to get help.
Officer Frederick Cione was gunned down when he stopped three males near 17th and Oxford Streets in North Philadelphia, Police say one of them opened fire. The killers fled, and have never been identified.
Police say the victim was shot near 20th and Master Streets around 2:45 p.m.
At Bethune Elementary School, principal Ary Sloane-Pugh arrived to find half of her building with no heat because of a burst pipe.
The incident happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. at Cecil B. Moore and Ridge Avenues.
A 52 year-old woman is hospitalized in critical condition after she was hit by an SUV Monday morning as she attempted to cross Broad Street in North Philadelphia.
On January 1, 1974, founders of the House of Umoja got more than 500 gang members from across the city together in North Philadelphia to discuss how to end a territorial blood war.
Ken Scott, president of Beech Companies, handed out twenty $1,000 grants from the Alston-Beech Foundation to area nonprofits.
Kids may love a snow day, but grown-ups know cleaning up after the storm can be tough work.
The fire broke out just before 9 p.m. on the 16th floor of a high rise building at 11th and York.
Archaeologists are now at work as the mystery deepens into seven coffins and human remains found under a North Philadelphia schoolyard.
Crews working on a school playground stumbled upon a cemetery that wasn't supposed to be there.
The new affordable housing development is the nation's first LEED-ND "plantinum" development, representing $48 million in federal tax credits and private investment.
The first- and second-year medical students knocked on the doors of Bethume Elementary School last year after hearing that the school did not have a science teacher.
A new Tiger Woods Learning Center is open at a North Philadelphia school. But it's not teaching golf.
Developer Bart Blatstein described the 9th Street Marketplace, saying, "This is a 40,000 square foot, $20 million shopping center at 9th and Girard."
Mears volunteers for a Pennsylvania state senator, helps homeless and drug-addicted veterans, raises money for scholarships, and helps kids living in foster homes.
Willard's mother, sister and other family members are joining with members of the Hero Community Center at 17th and Tioga to sponsor a Coat and New Toy Drive for the upcoming holidays.
The fire broke out at 2009 Westmoreland Street on Wednesday afternoon.
A man is dead after an overnight shooting in North Philadelphia.
A 21-year-old man murdered execution-style – shot to death in a grocery store filled with customers.
The incident was reported shortly after 3:37 p.m. at the 2700 block of N. Darien Street.
The Philadelphia Police Department is looking for two suspects who robbed two 18-year-old females in Hartranft.
The accident was reported at about 9:30 p.m. at N. 17th Street and W. Sedgley Avenue.
After his investiture, Dr. Neil Theobald laid out his six-point vision for the future.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
Starting Tuesday, the Delaware Valley will warm above freezing each day to the mid and upper 30s, with low the 40s possible for some.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
Starting Tuesday, the Delaware Valley will warm above freezing each day to the mid and upper 30s, with low the 40s possible for some.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
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.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
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.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
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.
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.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
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.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
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.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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.
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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.
A Philadelphia sheriff's deputy and a relative both fired at a teenager who broke into the off-duty deputy's Honda Accord overnight, according to police. The 17-year-old who was shot was in possession of key fob cloning devices and may have been trying to steal the car, according to police. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be more seasonable with temps above freezing. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
At the Barnes Foundation Monday night, the Pew Center recognized its 2025 grant recipients.
The flooding didn't interrupt service at the SEPTA station in Center City.
Families who live along Barry Street in Trooper, Montgomery County, said they're still reeling from what happened to their neighbors.