1 Dead, 3 Injured In Fire, Building Collapse In Wilmington
The fire was reported shortly before 11 p.m. in the 400 block of Maryland Avenue.
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The fire was reported shortly before 11 p.m. in the 400 block of Maryland Avenue.
Progress is being made at the bridge site with crews working around the clock on 12-hour shifts. New equipment arrived on site Friday, and DelDOT says crews have hit the ground running.
Officials in Delaware are still monitoring the I-495 bridge over the Christina River. They closed it last week because of support columns that shifted, causing safety concerns.
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons touring the site around the I-495 bridge, says $2-million in initial emergency federal funds have been made available.
Eyewitness News reporter Jan Carabeo was able to speak with the engineering consulting company that tipped DelDOT off to this problem in the first place.
The fire broke out just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday in a structure at 622 North Harrison Street.
State transportation officials said Wednesday that they believe a contractor is responsible for dumping a massive mound of dirt suspected of shifting the ground underneath an interstate highway bridge and forcing its closure.
DelDOT closed the bridge at 6 p.m. Monday because an inspection showed four of the 37 support columns are tilted as much as four percent out of vertical alignment.
Engineers are only in the early stages of this investigation. The findings presented today are preliminary.
Authorities are investigating after a suspicious package was found in a parking lot in Wilmington.
A married couple has been charged with robbing a Valero gas station on April 30.
A community rallies for peace after one of their own, a grandmother, was hit by a flying bullet while she sat outside with her grandson.
Police in Delaware say they arrested a serial robber just before he was about to commit yet another robbery.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. Monday in the 400 block W. 25th Street.
Police in Delaware say they're searching for a man believed responsible for three bank robberies and an attempted bank robbery.
A judge has sentenced a man to life in prison for shooting a Wilmington police officer in the face during a traffic stop.
Police in Delaware are searching for a man who is accused of exposing himself to a jogger this past weekend.
Police in Wilmington are investigating after they say two men were shot during a home invasion Tuesday night.
During the overnight hours of April 4th into the 5th, police say sixteen vehicles parked in the 600 and 700 blocks of W 19th Street and the 2000 block of N. Harrison Street were keyed.
Police are investigating the discovery of a body along a ditch in Delaware Wednesday morning.
Authorities say Sawyer committed the January 15 robbery at a PNC Bank in Greenville, the March 14 robbery of the PNC Bank in Claymont and the March 20 robbery of Artisans Bank in Wilmington.
Crews figured out that the odor was coming from an old refrigerant system that was leaking in the basement of a building.
An art program this week will give hospitalized children a break from the normal medical routine.
Federal prosecutors said Friday that four men arrested in the theft of a $2 million ruby from a Delaware jewelry store are tied to a ring that committed several similar smash-and-grab heists in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A 17-year-old high school student was arrested after police say a gun was allegedly found in his backpack at school.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies added three right-handed pitchers to the team's 40-man roster ahead of the deadline to protect them from the Rule 5 draft.
It's the latest example of how the use of artificial intelligence to create or manipulate images with sexual content has become a concern.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride has become the target of South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced a resolution to prevent trans women from using the women's restroom on Capitol Hill.
Two teacher aides were stabbed at Castor Gardens Middle School in Philadelphia on Tuesday, police said.
The Sixers are off to a disastrous 2-11 start and reportedly held a team meeting after Monday night's loss to the Miami Heat.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride has become the target of South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced a resolution to prevent trans women from using the women's restroom on Capitol Hill.
Two sports teams on Drexel University's campus have formed a unique bond: basketball and hockey.
A clerical error has turned a Philadelphia woman into the living dead, but the seemingly simple mistake happens more than you think.
The New Jersey Department of Health says it found multiple violations at Medford Care Center. The owner disputes those allegations.
Denise Hall, 65, of Gloucester Township, will run her 100th half marathon this Saturday as part of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a 40-acre wildfire in Hainesport, Burlington County, is 75% contained.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said a wildfire burning near Pine Park and the Lakewood Country Club is 75% contained as of Tuesday evening.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
We have a good chance to see some rain in the Philadelphia region Wednesday and Thursday.
Sunday is a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies to start, and a much lighter breeze.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
Years after suffering a birth injury, Ryan Stehlik is playing lacrosse and wants to eventually become a physical therapist and help others.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
A driver had to be extricated after his truck and a school bus crashed in Lower Moreland. At least one student had minor injuries.
Lower Merion Police have located the vehicle and driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run of a woman in a wheelchair along City Avenue.
Federal money used to help SEPTA make up for lost riders is about to run out – and major cuts could be coming if that money is not replaced.
Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies added three right-handed pitchers to the team's 40-man roster ahead of the deadline to protect them from the Rule 5 draft.
Two sports teams on Drexel University's campus have formed a unique bond: basketball and hockey.
The Sixers are off to a disastrous 2-11 start and reportedly held a team meeting after Monday night's loss to the Miami Heat.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
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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.
Even if you aren't running or watching this weekend, the races could still impact you. A lot of roads will be shut down including the Ben Franklin Parkway. The 676 off-ramp at 22nd Street will be closed Saturday and Sunday. There will also be closures near the Schuylkill eastbound at Spring Garden Street and the Schuylkill westbound at Girard Avenue.
Bill Kelly says later this week the Philadelphia region will be in a NEXT Weather Alert for heavy rain and some snow likely in the Poconos.
A gunman shot a 68-year-old man in the stomach on a Broad Street subway platform in Center City. It happened at the Lombard Street stop just before noon on Tuesday. The victim is in critical condition. Police said they arrested the alleged shooter and recovered a gun. Authorities said the two men were arguing before the shooting.
A runner from South Jersey is preparing to run the half marathon in Philadelphia this weekend. It will be her 100th 13.1-mile race.
On Tuesday, people who support and oppose the Sixers' proposal testified, including development and business leaders.