Kensington Scrap Yard Owner Believes Heroin Addicts Started Fire
BJM Holdings has several violations, including a lack of fire extinguishers and not labeling hazardous material.
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BJM Holdings has several violations, including a lack of fire extinguishers and not labeling hazardous material.
One person was transported to Jefferson University Hospital.
Crews were called to the fast-food restaurant on the 2500 block of Welsh Road around 4 p.m.
Firefighters were called to the parking garage at 10th and Arch Streets.
Utility crews were in Point Breeze on Tuesday with gas detectors in hand as investigators are still trying to figure out what led to the explosion.
The raging fire began Thursday afternoon and kept firefighters busy with hot spots throughout the night at the Original Apostolic Faith Church of the Lord Jesus Christ on the 1500 block of North Broad Street.
We're starting to get some answers as to why three bodies were found in a burned out building days after the fire was extinguished in North Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is investigating the numerous calls the family said they made about their loved ones.
Fires have been breaking out all over Philadelphia this year, so many that the city's fire commissioner has issued a call to action.
The Philadelphia Fire Department spent Tuesday working to keep residents safe in a neighborhood where a deadly house fire took place last week.
Only CBS3 was there as the once-decorated ranking Philadelphia official in the paramedic unit was arrested Thursday and arraigned before a federal judge on an obstruction of justice charge.
Commissioner Thiel says it's important to have a fire department that reflects the diversity of the city.
Crews responded to the blaze shortly after 9 a.m. at a home on the 2500 block of North Newkirk Street.
It happened just before 9 p.m. along the 3300 block of Collins Street in the Kensington section of the city.
Philadelphia says it's all hands on deck with paramedics and others who can take care of medical emergencies that could develop during the parade.
While investigators continue to probe the cause of the Jan. 6 blaze that killed Capt. Matthew LeTourneau and another man, firefighters say the work of protecting and saving lives must continue.
Flames broke out around 11:30 p.m. Friday at a two-story home in the 1300 block of Ruan Street in the Frankford section of the city.
The Philadelphia Fire Department held its semi-annual Promotion and Awards ceremony on Friday at the Temple University Performing Arts Center.
Philadelphia firefighters are allowed to celebrate their Eagles fandom on the job during this Super Bowl run.
Crews were called to a home on the 4600 block of Pilling Street around 10 a.m.
Family and friends are taking part in the final farewell to a fallen firefighter on Thursday.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex and at all commonwealth facilities in the City of Philadelphia to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen firefighter Lt. Matt LeTourneau.
The Philadelphia Fire Department said units responded to Kelly Drive near Midvale Avenue around 4 p.m. for a water rescue in the Schuylkill River.
Lieutenant Matt LeTourneau was killed Saturday when he became trapped inside a home on Colorado Street in North Philadelphia.
The life and service of Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau are being remembered, both in the city that he served and in his hometown in Delaware County, where his dreams of becoming a firefighter began.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from launching or carrying out operations on state property.
Chester Asher says Pennsylvania is the "snack belt of America," and for over a century, Asher's Chocolate Co. has been a big part of it.
A large sinkhole has opened up at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night.
After a taste of more seasonable conditions yesterday with highs in the middle 40s, cooler air sneaks back into the Philadelphia region Thursday.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from launching or carrying out operations on state property.
Chester Asher says Pennsylvania is the "snack belt of America," and for over a century, Asher's Chocolate Co. has been a big part of it.
A large sinkhole has opened up at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night.
The first-ever Sheetz opened in Royersford, Pennsylvania, at 454 West Ridge Pike on Feb. 12.
After a taste of more seasonable conditions yesterday with highs in the middle 40s, cooler air sneaks back into the Philadelphia region Thursday.
Chester Asher says Pennsylvania is the "snack belt of America," and for over a century, Asher's Chocolate Co. has been a big part of it.
A large sinkhole has opened up at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night.
A teen was shot in Linwood, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, authorities said.
A Montgomery County man was arrested in a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-girlfriend and two men she dated after they broke up.
The family of a Pennsylvania man who was arrested by federal agents during a tense raid this week is sharing their side of the story.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from launching or carrying out operations on state property.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett was laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
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.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
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.
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 Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
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.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Former Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is heading to the Dolphins to become the team's passing game coordinator.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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.
Ukee Washington 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.
Team Sheetz or Team Wawa?! Sheetz fans flocked to the company's new location in Royersford, Pennsylvania, Thursday morning for freebies and coffee, and told CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey why they love the Wawa competitor so much.
Thursday will be slightly cooler around the Delaware Valley compared to yesterday's weather, but high temperatures will still make it above freezing today -- and stay there for the next 7-10 days.
A large sinkhole opened up in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night. The hole is located at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane, near Sutcliffe Park.
A stretch of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia is shut down as crews make emergency repairs. The closure will remain in place until further notice as the Philadelphia Water Department performs "emergency infrastructure maintenance supporting the drinking water system," the city said.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed, forcing the roadway to close for hours. Crews were in the process of demolishing the canopy when it collapsed over the toll booths, and luckily nobody was hurt.