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Worker Hospitalized After Falling 45 Feet In Construction Accident In Southwest Philadelphia
The incident occurred on the 2700 block of S. 58th Street.
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The incident occurred on the 2700 block of S. 58th Street.
Four people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Philadelphia Wednesday morning.
The roof collapsed on the building, located at 4800 Woodland Avenue in Kingsessing, around 7 p.m.
A Southwest Philadelphia Church is holding a celebration today for the children displaced following last month's deadly fire on Gesner Street in Southwest Philadelphia.
While en route to a service call Friday, the drive shaft of a Philadelphia fire truck broke off, stranding several firefighters and the truck for several hours.
Family and friends bid a final farewell to four children who lost their lives in a massive rowhome fire.
Four-year-old twins Maria and Marialla Bowah and brothers four-year-old Patrick Sanyeah and seven-week-old Taj Jacque died in the early morning hours on July 5, when the fire broke out at the rowhome.
The two suspects are facing three counts of robbery and other related offenses.
Despite the two incidents, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey says shootings involving police officers are relatively unusual.
Four children who died in a Southwest Philadelphia fire on July 5th will be buried next month in a Delaware County cemetery.
Chopper 3 over the scene of a police-involved shooting Wednesday in Southwest Philadelphia.
While all money raised at the show at the First Baptist Church of Paschall would be given to the families affected by the fire, Pastor Eric Simmons says the night was more about lifting the spirits of a community that was hurt, and at times angry.
An overturned vehicle injured a driver and created power issues for residents in Southwest Philadelphia early Friday morning.
With a song and a prayer, the victims, families and community leaders stood in solidarity Thursday evening. They called it a night to start the healing process.
Sanyeah reflects on a letter from the Mayor, who expressed sadness, sympathy and said firefighters did everything they could to save lives and the city would fully investigate the blaze. Sanyeah, still grieving, spent an hour meeting with Deputy Mayor Everett Gillison, which he calls positive.
For the first time we are hearing directly from the eyewitness who first spotted the flames.
Philadelphia Fire Officials have now released the 911 tapes of the first calls received alerting the fire department to a fire in the 6500 block of Gesner Street Saturday morning that killed four children.
Confusion and disagreement over what happened that night continues to percolate throughout the 6500 block of Gesner Street.
A large protest is being held Monday night outside of a fire station near the scene of Saturday's early morning house fire that left four children dead in Southwest Philadelphia.
Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer wouldn't go into specifics, but acknowledges firefighters have gotten threats from angry residents in the aftermath of the deadly blaze.
The community is coming together to support the families displaced by the three-alarm fire in Southwest Philadelphia on Saturday that claimed five homes, as well as the lives of four young children.
Commissioner Derrick Sawyer says fire fighters were called to the 6500 block of Gesner Street at 2:45 a.m. Saturday and found the blaze had already spread.
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a young Southwest Philadelphia girl who's been missing since early Saturday morning.
Police are investigating a double shooting inside a home in Philadelphia Thursday morning.
One man is dead after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday night.
Excitement filled the room at the Green Parrot as fans watched Council Rock Newtown notch their first 5-0 victory over Salem Little League in the Little League World Series.
Rounds of severe storms, packed with heavy downpours, flash floods and damaging winds, are set to impact the Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore Sunday.
Four men are wanted after robbing a grocery store in Northeast Philadelphia at gunpoint Saturday night for a "substantial amount" of money, according to police.
Sánchez pitched his second complete game of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 5-1 on Saturday night.
Main Street in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia was bustling with furry, four-legged companions and their owners for the Dog Day of Summer street festival.
Rounds of severe storms, packed with heavy downpours, flash floods and damaging winds, are set to impact the Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore Sunday.
Excitement filled the room at the Green Parrot as fans watched Council Rock Newtown notch their first 5-0 victory over Salem Little League in the Little League World Series.
Four men are wanted after robbing a grocery store in Northeast Philadelphia at gunpoint Saturday night for a "substantial amount" of money, according to police.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Rounds of severe storms, packed with heavy downpours, flash floods and damaging winds, are set to impact the Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore Sunday.
Four men are wanted after robbing a grocery store in Northeast Philadelphia at gunpoint Saturday night for a "substantial amount" of money, according to police.
Main Street in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia was bustling with furry, four-legged companions and their owners for the Dog Day of Summer street festival.
On Saturday, former President Donald Trump again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy in Wilkes-Barre.
Philadelphia police said an industrial worker was killed after he was electrocuted and fell three stories from a scaffolding structure in Kensington Saturday morning.
Rounds of severe storms, packed with heavy downpours, flash floods and damaging winds, are set to impact the Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore Sunday.
We will see some rain Saturday around the Philadelphia region, but the bigger concern is Sunday, a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Even though Hurricane Ernesto is still hundreds of miles away, the Ventnor City Beach Patrol anticipates swimming will be restricted to waist-deep water this weekend, if allowed at all.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
Black-owned Free Haven Farms is one of the few USDA-certified organic farms in New Jersey, located in a community created by abolitionists.
Rounds of severe storms, packed with heavy downpours, flash floods and damaging winds, are set to impact the Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore Sunday.
We will see some rain Saturday around the Philadelphia region, but the bigger concern is Sunday, a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
It'll be warmer in the Delaware Valley today and Friday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Humidity and the chance for storms will ramp up heading into the weekend.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will once again be filled with sunny skies, comfortable temps and low humidity.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
The CDC said the outbreak is linked to turtles with shells less than four inches in length.
On Saturday, Temple Health will hold a community block party where Philadelphians can get free services and screenings.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
On Saturday, former President Donald Trump again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy in Wilkes-Barre.
Wawa broke ground in West Virginia, moving into an area where rival Sheetz already operates dozens of stores.
Carter Melons sells mouth-watering watermelons with red, yellow and orange flesh, and the business is a family operation dating back seven decades.
The decades-long Atlantic City Airshow tradition was canceled last month and now local businesses are feeling the pain.
Videoboards are being added to the stadium among other improvement projects.
The man who died in the crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia was the passenger of an Uber that made an illegal turn, police said.
SEPTA Regional Rail trains were delayed Thursday night because of power loss near 30th Street Station, the agency said.
Work is underway for Phase 1 of the 14-mile, multi-year plan spanning from West Chester Pike to Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The Noble Street Bridge in Philadelphia is closed indefinitely because of problems with the support beams, officials said.
SEPTA says parking fees will return in a phased approach beginning on Monday, Sept. 23, and daily parking rates will increase.
Excitement filled the room at the Green Parrot as fans watched Council Rock Newtown notch their first 5-0 victory over Salem Little League in the Little League World Series.
Sánchez pitched his second complete game of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 5-1 on Saturday night.
Trea Turner hit a bases-loaded single over a drawn-in outfield in the bottom of the ninth and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 3-2 on Friday night.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
The Philadelphia Phillies will play 16 of their 31 Spring Training games in Clearwater, Florida, at BayCare Ballpark.
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
A new movie called "Yall Drawn" is a mix of comedy and exaggerated reality that highlights Philadelphia's vibrant culture while casting a shadow on the senseless violence involving young people.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
The Grammy-winning Philadelphia Orchestra's 2024-25 season highlights include a Wagner opera and M. Night Shyamalan hosting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Fans were visibly excited as they packed the Green Parrot restaurant to watch the Council Rock Newtown baseball team win its first game at the Little League World Series. The team plays again Sunday against the Northwest Region.
Multiple rounds of potentially severe storms are set to impact the Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore Sunday. The risks associated with these storms are heavy downpours, flash flooding and damaging winds. A flash flood warning for much of the region is in effect until early Monday.
After pop-up showers throughout the day, the rain held off for a lantern floating ceremony at Fairmount Park. The event was held by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia. But much more rain is on the way for Sunday. Grant Gilmore reports a look at your NEXT Weather forecast.
Nick McIlwain of The Preston & Steve Show answers a Gallen of Questions about Pearl Jam, meeting Eddie Vedder, and Philly sports.
People in North Philadelphia came out Saturday for the Beech Jazz on the Ave music fest. Beech Community Services kicked off the popular event. Vendors and food trucks lined Cecil B. Moore Avenue between North Broad and 17th streets. Jazz on the Ave runs until 8:30 p.m. Saturday.