3 Injured During Gas Explosion, Fire In South Philadelphia
It happened shortly after 7 p.m. in the basement of a home on the 1800 block of South Bancroft Street.
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It happened shortly after 7 p.m. in the basement of a home on the 1800 block of South Bancroft Street.
Chopper 3 is over the scene of a fire in a Northeast Philadelphia.
The fire was reported at about 8:40 p.m. in the 8000 block of Lindbergh Boulevard.
Police say an SUV was traveling northbound along Delaware Avenue when it was struck by another vehicle, causing it to flip on its side and trapping a man and woman inside.
Philadelphia Firefighters Union President Joe Schulle says pictures from several firehouses around the city show firefighters and medics are facing health risks from deteriorating conditions.
Authorities are investigating the cause of a Center City high-rise apartment fire Wednesday afternoon that left a 60-year-old man dead.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers now says tests have found evidence a number of chemicals leaked into a Roxborough firehouse forcing its temporary closing December 17 after a member of Engine Company 66 was sickened.
Police say a several people were hanging outside on the fire escape when it gave way and sent them plummeting about 40 feet to the ground.
The blaze broke out around 9 a.m. Saturday at a home along the 12000 block of Salina Place near Woodhaven and Academy Roads.
The fire was reported around 6 p.m. on the 1000 block of S. 52nd Street.
Two people were found dead inside a burning home in Philadelphia and the deaths are being investigated as homicides.
Engine company 66, in Roxborough, remains closed while investigators trace the source of toxic fumes that sickened some firefighters.
The fire last September, which started in the engine of an ambulance parked in one of the bays, left the Ben Franklin firehouse heavily charred.
The fire broke out around 12:30 p.m. on the corner of Cecil B. Moore Avenue and American Street.
For the second time this week, the Philadelphia Fire Department has gotten a nice donation for smoke detectors. But this time, it's for people who can't hear the regular ones.
"This is not something we get every day, " said fire commissioner Lloyd Ayers at the presentation of a check for $59,110 from the Insurance Society of Philadelphia.
Fire commissioner Lloyd Ayers gave a demonstration of how to properly slice the base off a freshly cut Christmas tree.
The blaze was reported at about 9 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in the 4800 block of Greene Street.
City officials defended the move, saying the firefighters accepted the promotions with the knowledge they could be rescinced if the Nutter administration got a favorable court ruling.
The take back program was started about three years ago by the US Drug Enforcement Agency. Since then, hundreds of thousands of pounds of prescription drugs have been collected and burned.
The fire was reported shortly before 8 p.m. at the 1900 block of Chestnut Street.
Investigators are trying to determine what sparked a fire at storage garages in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning.
The first fire occurred at around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 900 block of Bristol Street. A second one happened moments later around the corner at Hunting Park near I Street.
Firefighters were called to a two-story row home in the 6000 Summerdale Avenue early Saturday morning, where they rescued a 51-year-old woman.
Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers and Mr. Rick Coppola, President of the Philadelphia Fire Department Historical Corporation, proudly announced Firefighter Brandon Mlodzinski of Ladder 12/A, has received the 2013 "Firefighter of the Year Award."
Grab the sunglasses and extra layers for Thursday. It will be seasonably cool in the mid to upper 40s and mostly sunny.
The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania hosted a children's party in West Philly for families impacted by disaster over the past year.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Grab the sunglasses and extra layers for Thursday. It will be seasonably cool in the mid to upper 40s and mostly sunny.
The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania hosted a children's party in West Philly for families impacted by disaster over the past year.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
Tickets are on sale now for 2025 Philadelphia Mummers Parade bleacher seats and Fancy Brigade Finale Shows.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty in connection with the 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, officials said.
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.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Investigators in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, say they believe Dr. Michael Anthony was stabbed multiple times outside his home.
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.
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.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
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.
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.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
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
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
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.
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.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast in the sphere.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Devin Weedon, who was shot and killed on the way to school in 2022. His family still has questions.
Families impacted by disaster over the past year were treated to an early Christmas all thanks to the American Red Cross. Alicia Roberts reports from West Philly.
Philadelphia City Council is expected to vote to approve a 76ers arena for Market East Thursday.
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey gave a farewell address Wednesday on Capitol Hill. The Democrat ran for a fourth term but lost to Republican Dave McCormick. Casey urged senators to support Ukraine, not dictators, crack down on China and invest in children. Fellow Democratic Senator John Fetterman praised Casey saying he delivered for Pennsylvania.