Mayor-elect Parker names chief public safety director, acting fire commissioner
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Thursday named Adam Geer as the city's chief public safety director and Craig Murphy as acting fire commissioner.
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Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Thursday named Adam Geer as the city's chief public safety director and Craig Murphy as acting fire commissioner.
Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker is set to announce her pick to replace Adam Thiel as fire commissioner on Thursday. Thiel was recently appointed by Parker as the city's new managing director. Parker is also set to announce who will serve as the Philadelphia's new chief public safety director.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel will take over as the city's managing director next week after Cherelle Parker is sworn in as mayor.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced Adam Thiel as the city's managing director during a press conference Tuesday at City Hall.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said the fatal building collapse is the latest incident in what has been a tragic year for the city's fire department.
Philadelphia fire commissioner Adam Thiel was emotional Sunday afternoon as he provided an update following a house fire that left four people dead, including three children, in Kensington.
Eyewitness News spoke to Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel, who also serves as the director for the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management.
Adam Thiel knew he had his work cut out for him, one year ago.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel held a press conference Tuesday morning to address a Federal report on the death of 37-year-old firefighter Joyce Craig.
Among those welcoming them home, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel.
Adam Thiel took the oath of office, becoming Philadelphia's new Fire Commissioner at 10:30 a.m. on Monday morning.
Mayor Kenney says it's time for a new set of eyes on the fire department, so he went to Virginia to find new commissioner Adam Thiel.
A crash on the Blue Route has closed all northbound lanes between Broomall and Villanova Wednesday morning. Crews are diverting drivers off the road at West Chester Pike
There will be two public viewings for Officer Jaime Roman on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 before his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the once-iconic food container maker said in a statement.
A Collingdale borough council meeting was canceled after a heated debate over a possible candidate for the next chief of police.
During the interview, Kamala Harris stuck to policy discussions and addressed key issues affecting Black families.
During the interview, Kamala Harris stuck to policy discussions and addressed key issues affecting Black families.
A crash on the Blue Route has closed all northbound lanes between Broomall and Villanova Wednesday morning. Crews are diverting drivers off the road at West Chester Pike
City council is considering cracking down on drivers who park or stop in bike lanes with the "Get Out The Bike Lane" bill.
There will be two public viewings for Officer Jaime Roman on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 before his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
A Collingdale borough council meeting was canceled after a heated debate over a possible candidate for the next chief of police.
A crash on the Blue Route has closed all northbound lanes between Broomall and Villanova Wednesday morning. Crews are diverting drivers off the road at West Chester Pike
There will be two public viewings for Officer Jaime Roman on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 before his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
A Collingdale borough council meeting was canceled after a heated debate over a possible candidate for the next chief of police.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Two Center City hotels have earned "keys" from the Michelin Guide's new rating system.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway announced Tuesday that he will step down after the 2024-25 school year.
Thomas Sharp and James Garfield Elementary in Collingswood won't close after a bond referendum failed to pass.
Friends, family members and players gathered Monday to remember Coach Addiel Ortiz, who died in a crash in Vineland, New Jersey.
Dulce Alavez has been missing for five years, and her family is urging anyone with information to come forward.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Several Delaware beaches are closed to swimming after medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore.
Delaware State Police said card skimmers were recently found at the self-checkout kiosks in four Wawa locations across Sussex County.
Philadelphia's weekend is headlined by warm and sunny days with comfortable nights. There was dense fog across South Jersey and Delaware this morning but the skies are cleared and temperatures are rising.
Camden High School shined in South Jersey under the lights in Week 2 of Friday Football Frenzy.
Former Mayor Michael Nutter opens up about his battle with prostate cancer in the American Cancer Society's "Know Your Score" PSA.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Having surgery and being treated at a hospital is a scary difficult ordeal for children but it's a little easier now for these girls who have some unique similarities.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
Through Sept. 21, foodies can enjoy three-course prix-fixe dinners for just $40 or $60. Or if you're hungry for an early dinner, restaurant-goers can grab a two-course lunch for just $20.
Aramark food service workers at Lincoln Financial Field voted to authorize a strike on Friday, the same evening the Eagles kicked off the 2024 season against the Packers in São Paulo, Brazil.
Months after pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and got fresh financing amid struggling sales and opioid-related lawsuits, the company says it has completed its restructuring.
A crash on the Blue Route has closed all northbound lanes between Broomall and Villanova Wednesday morning. Crews are diverting drivers off the road at West Chester Pike
PennDOT is proposing to build 16 new walls in the city of Chester and Chester Township to act as sound barriers and block I-95 traffic noise. Here's how residents can get involved.
According to police, the motorcycle, operated by Ortiz, was riding eastbound on Maple Avenue when it struck a Chevrolet Traverse making a left turn into the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex entrance.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take the stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday night as preps are underway around the city.
Drivers should expect traffic and lane closures near the National Constitution Center after the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Bryce Harper hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Phillies defeated the Brewers in a matchup of division leaders.
Philadelphia Phillies fans can now enter a lottery to get a chance to buy postseason tickets. Here's how.
Nick Sirianni navigated a string of questionable calls that still left Philadelphia's fourth-year coach guiding the Eagles to the brink of a victory.
The MLBPA is suing DraftKings and bet365, alleging the unauthorized use of player names and images, including Bryce Harper's.
Saquon Barkley shouldered the blame for the Eagles' 22-21 loss to the Falcons. "If I make the catch, game's over," he said.
Oprah Winfrey traveled to Graceland to sit down with Riley Keough for her first in-depth interview since the death of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
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.
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who died nearly two months after being shot in Kensington during a traffic stop, will be laid to rest this week. A public viewing will be held for Roman on Sept. 18 at Givnish Funeral Home on Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia, and a second viewing will happen on Sept. 19 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia before Roman's funeral.
It'll be cloudy across the Delaware Valley today, with the chance for scattered showers and drizzle throughout the morning and afternoon. Thursday could see a few breaks of sun, but clouds increase again on Friday, which is also when we could see another round of afternoon and evening showers.
Grant Gilmore is tracking the latest potential for rain in the Philadelphia region this week.
Two of the oldest elementary schools in Collingswood, New Jersey, will remain open after voters rejected a bond referendum on Tuesday night.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon as WHYY and the National Association of Black Journalists hosted an invitation-only conversation with the Democratic presidential nominee.