Underground Fire Causes Evacuations In Queen Village
Officials say some underground electrical wires caught fire in an upscale Philadelphia neighborhood and some residents had to be evacuated.
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Officials say some underground electrical wires caught fire in an upscale Philadelphia neighborhood and some residents had to be evacuated.
A fire in North Philadelphia has claimed the life of a 90-year-old paraplegic woman.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested after posing as a Philadelphia Fire Department employee on multiple occasions.
An elderly man has died after a fire in the Frankford section of Philadelphia on Sunday morning.
New smoke detector laws went into effect Wednesday in the city of Philadelphia.
The $6.7-million station replaces one that was shuttered a few years ago because of the expansion of Interstate 95.
Philadelphia fire officials say fewer people died in fires in 2012 than at any other time in the city's history. But they're hoping to get the number lower still.
The Council hearing came one day after the administration decided to continue the legal battle and appeal the arbitration award in Commonwealth Court.
A four-alarm fire destroyed an industrial garage near 2nd and Wharton Streets in South Philadelphia located next to a building used to house props for the Mummers Parade.
Philadelphia fire commissioner Lloyd Ayres confirms that two people, both long-time roommates in their 70's, have died in an early morning house fire in Germantown.
Firefighters opposed to the plan packed Council chambers today as councilmembers Jim Kenney, Bobby Henon, and Mark Squilla questioned Commissioner Ayers firsthand about the transfer policy.
A house fire in Kensington has left one person dead and another hospitalized with severe burns Monday morning.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a blaze that badly damaged a row home in Philadelphia early Monday morning.
"A lot of our constituents have been used to the firefighters in their area, and they feel comfortable that they know where they're going. And they're fearful if they implement this policy, it may cause danger to the community," Councilman Mark Squilla said.
At the Philadelphia Fire Academy, firefighter cadets and officers saluted their return.
This Sunday, Nov. 4th, residents will be setting their clocks back an hour.
Authorities confirm an elderly man was killed in a house fire in Northeast Philadelphia early Monday morning.
The Philadelphia Fire Department's hazmat team was called to the Wells Fargo building in Old City on Wednesday morning after a white powdery substance was found in the mailroom.
Philadelphia Firefighters are hoping many hungry people will show up on Friday at a local Northeast Philly pub.
The fire commissioner issued a memo this week informing firefighters and Local 22 officials of his intention to alter the firefighters' shifts as of mid-October.
A Philadelphia firefighter was injured while battling a house fire early Monday morning.
The Nutter Administration is clamping down on the use of Twitter and other social media outlets by city firefighters. The union says the mayor just can't take tweets of criticism.
Eighteen antique cars worth an estimated $1 million dollars were either damaged or destroyed in a building fire in Kensington Wednesday morning.
A 26-year-old Old suspect taken into custody Saturday morning when police found a portable meth lab at the center city Hampton Inn has been charged. But, a second suspect remains at large.
Bill Gault, the head of firefighters' union Local 22, called Nutter "arrogant," and a member of the state board that oversees city finances called the decision "a red flag."
The Philadelphia region will have the chance to hit 70 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation built a home gym for Tyler Lockett, who recently overcame leukemia.
Dyson Daniels scored 25 points, and the surging Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 132-123.
Two teens were among the six people injured in four separate shootings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods on Monday night, police said.
More than a dozen people were injured when a school bus crashed on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County, New Jersey on Monday evening.
The Philadelphia region will have the chance to hit 70 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday.
Two teens were among the six people injured in four separate shootings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods on Monday night, police said.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital will remain open after Prospect Medical Holdings warned the Delaware County health system could possibly shut down.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation built a home gym for Tyler Lockett, who recently overcame leukemia.
The NFL's legal tampering period begins at noon Monday. Keep track of the Philadelphia Eagles' moves in free agency here.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation built a home gym for Tyler Lockett, who recently overcame leukemia.
Upper Moreland police are searching for at least two suspects who allegedly spray-painted swastikas and other vulgar words on an elementary school building and playground.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Lia Valencia Key is a jewelry designer from West Chester whose "Valencia Key" designs have been worn by Meghan Markle and featured on Oprah's "Favorite Things" list.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
More than a dozen people were injured when a school bus crashed on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County, New Jersey on Monday evening.
Hollywood hit South Jersey Monday afternoon as Steven Spielberg visited Tuckahoe to film scenes for a new project.
The Eagles sent quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Browns in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
New Jersey Transit and its rail engineers union say an agreement has been reached on a new labor contract, averting a possible strike.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Two 13-year-old students were arrested after they allegedly beat their classmate with a Stanley cup last month, according to police.
Robert Fry, an economist based in Delaware, said the United States could go into a recession if President Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada continue.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
The potential closures of Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital would mean thousands of people without jobs and communities without easy access to health care.
State leaders, mothers, and doctors gather at AHN's Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Prenatal Mental Health to help raise the importance of screening and detection.
Lawyers for Prospect Medical Holdings warned in court of the possible shutdown of the entire Crozer Health system.
The Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving training device aimed at helping people who speak Spanish learn how to perform CPR.
At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga is worried about the oysters amid the Trump's administration's on-again, off-again 25% tariffs on imports from Canada.
Businesses in Northeast Philly that were affected by the deadly medical jet crash now have a little more time to get financial help.
Due to the rising cost of eggs, some national restaurants are adding a surcharge on meals with eggs. Local bakers are also feeling the impact as eggs are one of their top three main ingredients.
Business owners in Kensington say the neighborhood is improving under Mayor Cherelle Parker, but more should be done.
The Malaysian restaurant posted on Instagram that it is closed because of fire damage but plans to reopen.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on part of City Avenue in Philadelphia and Lower Merion until April 7.
Three people died in a crash along Route 55 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, on Sunday afternoon.
Under a new plan, 3rd Street in Society Hill is set to have a bike lane, a driving lane and a lane for parking and loading.
With the REAL ID deadline approaching, transportation officials in Philadelphia are providing the information you need to know.
Dyson Daniels scored 25 points, and the surging Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 132-123.
The Eagles sent quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Browns in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
The Eagles "enthusiastically accepted" an invitation to visit the White House following their Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs.
Josh Sweat is cashing in on his Super Bowl LIX performance by reuniting with Jonathan Gannon with the Arizona Cardinals.
Slay, 34, spent the previous five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Even though St. Patrick's Day is still a week away, celebrations for the holiday started on Saturday for the community in Glenside.
Philadelphia is filled with activities this weekend that will get you out of the house and in the celebratory spirit. Here's our weekend guide.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The classic dinner theater production "Tony N' Tina's Wedding" is coming to Peddler's Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region could hit 70 degrees on Tuesday for the first time this year.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation teamed up to build a home gym for Tyler Lockett, a Pennsylvania teen who is training to return to soccer after a bout with leukemia.
U.S. stocks cratered Monday amid growing U.S. economic concerns and after President Trump declined to rule out a recession that investors worry could be triggered by his aggressive trade policies.
Three teens were killed in a crash on Route 55 in Glassboro, New Jersey, Sunday afternoon, officials say.
Pennsylvania state Sen. John Kane wants prosecutors to criminally charge Prospect Medical Holdings, the parent company of Crozer Health, amid a potential shutdown to the Delaware County health network.