New safety measures follow fatal 2019 South Philly house explosion
Five years after a fatal house explosion in South Philadelphia, a new safety initiative is on the way.
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Five years after a fatal house explosion in South Philadelphia, a new safety initiative is on the way.
Five years after an explosion in South Philadelphia killed two people, a new settlement could make many homes safer. Investigative reporter Liz Crawford has the story.
The East Passyunk Opera Project will close out its annual "Love Notes 4 Philly" production on Saturday in South Philadelphia.
Families in South Philadelphia enjoyed sledding on Monday as the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season.
Police identify the man struck and killed by a septa bus in South Philadelphia. It happened as the bus driver turned from Front Street onto Washington Avenue Friday night. Investigators say 35-year-old Michael Spooner was dragged under the bus and pronounced dead at the scene. The bus also struck Spooner's 29-year-old wife. She is in stable condition.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after being hit by a SEPTA bus while crossing the street in South Philly on Friday. Police said the two pedestrians were husband and wife. The incident happened before 7 p.m. at Front Street and Washington Avenue. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
The Mummers Parade on New Year's Day in Philadelphia is a longstanding tradition for the Wolfinger family. Eva Andersen has the story.
A 13-year-old was shot in the hand while he was exiting a restaurant in South Philadelphia on Wednesday, police say. The teen is in stable condition.
Philadelphia added a second weekly trash collection to some neighborhoods, but residents said the rollout has been rocky.
PennDOT will be repairing a bridge along I-95 in South Philly this weekend. Starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, the right two lanes and shoulder will be closed on 95 North between Washington Avenue and Christian Street. Those lanes will reopen at 5 a.m. Monday morning. PennDOT says to expect some delays.
There were no reported injuries Thursday after a fire at Carangi Baking Company on Oregon Avenue and Iseminger Street in South Philadelphia. The bakery is a supplier to several local restaurants and sandwich shops. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
The fire started around 2 p.m. and burned for about an hour at the South Philly bakery at 2650 South Iseminger Street.
A fire at Carangi Baking Company in South Philadelphia is under control Thursday afternoon, the city's fire department said.
Starting Monday, sanitation workers will pick up trash twice a week in Center City and South Philadelphia. Here's what residents should know.
People getting the extra service live in the area bounded by Callowhill Street to the north, Pattison Avenue to the south, the Delaware River to the east and Schuylkill River to the west.
The cold weather didn't keep people from checking out the Miracle on South 13th Street in South Philly on Saturday.
The cold weather didn't keep people from checking out the Miracle on South 13th Street in South Philly on Saturday. The glowing display of holiday lights attracts thousands of visitors every year. Ryan Hughes takes us there for the neighborhood's opening night block party.
The Phillies held their annual Red Friday sale Saturday at the New Era Phillies Team Store at Citizens Bank Park. Crowds lined up as early as 6 a.m. for a chance to snag unique fan experiences, gifts and 50% off deals storewide. Fans also got the chance to enjoy soft pretzels and hot cocoa in the dugout and meet Phillies broadcasters and ballgirls.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
A year after a South Philly couple's car was stolen with their cane and walker inside, reporter Liz Crawford followed up to see how they're doing.
Cacia's Bakery cooked 118 Thanksgiving turkeys for families this year, beating last year's total by
Despite the rain, dozens of people lined up outside Cacia's Bakery in South Philadelphia early Thanksgiving morning to ensure their turkeys had a spot inside the bakery's famous brick oven.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
The Thanksgiving shopping rush is well underway. But in places like the Italian Market and Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, it's more of a crush as the Tuesday and Wednesday before the holiday are the busiest.
After a taste of some more seasonable conditions Wednesday, some cooler air sneaks back into the Philadelphia region as we head into 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.
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.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
After a taste of some more seasonable conditions Wednesday, some cooler air sneaks back into the Philadelphia region as we head into Thursday.
An infant was stabbed in a gated apartment complex on Smithbridge Drive in Coatesville, Chester County, police say.
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.
A teen was shot in Linwood, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, authorities said.
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.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
More than a million artifacts from America's founding will be on display at a new exhibit at the National Constitution Center.
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.
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.
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 is closed on Wednesday, Feb. 11 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.
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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.
Grant Gilmore says Thursday will be brisk with a high of 36 degrees in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Independence Blue Cross Blue Crew and Phillies front office volunteers served a special Valentine's Day dinner to more than 200 families as part of the Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia's "Served with Love" program.
A teenager was shot Wednesday night in Delaware County, emergency officials said.
Philadelphia's statue of late heavyweight boxing champion "Smokin" Joe Frazier will soon have a new home.
The FBI said agents were conducting an "extensive search" along roadways in the part of Tucson where Guthrie lives.