Apartment Building Fire Forces Residents Into Cold In North Philadelphia
The two-alarm fire broke out shortly before 5 a.m. at an apartment building in the 1700 block of West Erie Avenue in the city's Tioga neighborhood.
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The two-alarm fire broke out shortly before 5 a.m. at an apartment building in the 1700 block of West Erie Avenue in the city's Tioga neighborhood.
Flames broke out around midnight Friday inside a home in the 100 block of West Seymour Street.
Mayor Michael Nutter says he "concerned" about allegations that male members of the Philadelphia Fire Department engaged in sexual activity with a female member while on-duty at city firehouses and inside a fire department vehicle.
Sources tell CBS 3 allegations of sexual activity on-duty involving as many as a dozen male members of the Philadelphia Fire Department have been investigated by the Office of the Philadelphia Inspector General.
The flames broke out shortly after 11 p.m. at Walter Gerbron Cleaners at 55th Street and Cedar Avenue in the Cobbs Creek section of the city.
Joyce Craig, the first female firefighter to die in the line of duty in Philadelphia, was memorialized at City Hall by Mayor Nutter and other officials.
It was a remarkable scene Friday at City Hall, as Mayor Nutter and the firefighters union -- who have battled in court and in the press for years -- stood together in announcing a new arbitration contract award for the firefighters.
The air cylinder that firefighter Joyce Craig was wearing when she was killed in the line of duty one month ago is being tested.
A big donation from the insurance industry will continue to buy smoke detectors for Philadelphia residents who need them.
The blaze was placed under control shortly before 3:20am.
Flames broke out around 11:15 p.m. Sunday on the second floor of the home along the 3000 block of North Lee Street near Front Street.
The Philadelphia fire department's year-end review found a sharp increase in the number of calls and the number of fatalities in 2014.
The flames broke out around 1 a.m. Monday inside a double garage at a residence along the 1100 block of Arrott Street.
A seemingly endless line of men and women in uniform spanned a massive section of Broad Street for hours on end, waiting to say goodbye to the city's first fallen female firefighter, Joyce Craig. Some shedding tears, others offer condolences to their comrades.
Firefighters battled a fire that broke out inside a home in Philadelphia early Thursday morning.
About 50 people held a vigil in Craig's honor in front of Engine 64 Tuesday night. Neighbors organized the event, and some of her colleagues told the crowd about Craig.
Loved ones of Joyce Craig told Eyewitness News the fallen firefighter had a passion for her job.
Flames broke out around 1 a.m. Monday on the second floor of a vacant three-story apartment building in the 1200 block of Arrott Street.
Flames broke out shortly before 5:45 a.m. Sunday on the seventh floor of the 2040 Market Street building.
It happened around 10:30 Saturday night in the 100 block of North Lindenwood Street.
It happened around 3:30 a.m. Monday at a home along East Coulter Street. Investigators believe it stemmed from an ongoing dispute between two teenage girls over a boy.
Neilson has introduced a bill that would give a wage tax refund to veterans who become Philadelphia police officers, firefighters, paramedics, or prison guards.
Police say a four-year-old boy died in a fire that raced through a home in the 200 block of Wyoming Avenue at noontime today.
Official say the fire started on the first floor of the Sol Caribe Sports Bar which was under construction and then spread to two adjoining vacant apartments.
Flames broke out around 11 p.m. Sunday inside a three-story boarding house in the 800 block of East Chelten Avenue.
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The family of Eric Harrison, a security guard fatally stabbed inside a Macy's in Philadelphia, has filed a new civil lawsuit.
An attorney for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, says he will waive extradition at his hearing on Thursday.
Police have arrested a second 14-year-old in a shooting at the Dilworth Park ice skating rink that injured three teens.
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small Sr. was indicted on a witness tampering charge after prosecutors allege he tried to get his daughter to cover up alleged abuse.
The family of Eric Harrison, a security guard fatally stabbed inside a Macy's in Philadelphia, has filed a new civil lawsuit.
An attorney for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, says he will waive extradition at his hearing on Thursday.
Police have arrested a second 14-year-old in a shooting at the Dilworth Park ice skating rink that injured three teens.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small Sr. was indicted on a witness tampering charge after prosecutors allege he tried to get his daughter to cover up alleged abuse.
The family of Eric Harrison, a security guard fatally stabbed inside a Macy's in Philadelphia, has filed a new civil lawsuit.
Police have arrested a second 14-year-old in a shooting at the Dilworth Park ice skating rink that injured three teens.
Tickets are on sale now for 2025 Philadelphia Mummers Parade bleacher seats and Fancy Brigade Finale Shows.
Police have made an arrest a year after a Philadelphia sophomore was murdered and robbed on the way to school.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small Sr. was indicted on a witness tampering charge after prosecutors allege he tried to get his daughter to cover up alleged abuse.
Gloucester Township Police are trying to identify two people caught dancing in front of a Ring camera after stealing a package from a home in Sicklerville.
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.
The FBI is warning people about pointing lasers at aircraft after a New Jersey-based pilot was injured.
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.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
After rain moved through the Delaware Valley, with even some snow across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, the precipitation will move out for most of the second half of the day.
The holiday season is a season of giving, and many local organizations are helping support their communities with your help.
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.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
Walking pneumonia has increased all over the country and here in the Philadelphia region, where younger children are being especially hard hit.
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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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
A fatal crash involving two tractor-trailers and a minivan shut down the eastbound lanes of I-78 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
A tractor-trailer overturned on a central Pennsylvania highway, sending lumber and debris all over the road.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
Your favorite Philadelphia sports mascots want you to cozy up by the fireplace with a special YouTube video this year.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball's return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the Hornets on Monday night.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Hornets are "in discussions" to bring on Michael Vick to lead the program.
Philadelphia was filled with a lot of green Monday after the Eagles won their franchise-record 10th straight game.
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.
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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.
Toys collected through CBS News Philadelphia's annual Joy of Sharing campaign are given to children through Mothers in Charge and the Salvation Army.
A second teenager has been arrested and a third was identified in the Dilworth Park ice skating rink shooting last week in Philadelphia that left three teens injured, according to police.
Taamir Cole is charged with murder and conspiracy to murder in the killing of Devin Weedon, police said Wednesday.
A pair of package thieves caught on a Ring doorbell camera in South Jersey were apparently upset to find videos of their heist posted online.
The family of a security guard who was fatally stabbed inside the Macy's in Philadelphia last year has filed a new civil lawsuit.