Walnuttown Fire and Rescue resumes service after laying chiefs to rest
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is back in service following the deaths of Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick.
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Walnuttown Fire and Rescue in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is back in service following the deaths of Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick.
Joint funeral services for Jeffory Buck and Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman.
Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick Jr., who were killed while searching for a missing woman in Berks County, will be laid to rest in a joint funeral service.
The man accused of crashing into two fire chiefs on a Pennsylvania highway over the weekend was seen swerving before the crash occurred, and may have been under the influence of controlled substances, authorities said Tuesday.
The unlicensed driver accused of killing two Pennsylvania fire chiefs on Route 222 in Berks County was arraigned on $500,000 bail.
The deaths of the Walnuttown Fire Company chiefs have shaken a close-knit Berks County community.
An Uber driver in Berks County found something unexpected in his car after picking up passengers at a reptile show.
Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, police were called after an Uber driver dropped off passengers and they left behind a ball python in his vehicle.
The chief and assistant chief of the Walnuttown Fire Company were both killed by a person allegedly driving under the influence over the weekend in Berks County.
Walnuttown Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick were killed Saturday in a crash in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue in Berks County, Pennsylvania, said Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4. The department said funeral details will be shared at a later date.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple pipeline safety violations in connection with the fatal R.M. Palmer Company explosion in 2023.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple safety violations in connection with a fatal 2023 explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading.
A Pennsylvania man allegedly used obituaries to find and break into the homes of recently deceased people, Berks County officials say.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
A Pennsylvania grandmother lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after falling for a fast‑growing online employment scam that promises easy money for simple "tasks."
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has acquired a massive 64-acre warehouse property in rural Berks County, Pennsylvania, that may soon be used for detaining people.
The U.S. Marshals Service in Philadelphia says human remains found in Berks County are being tested to see if they belong to a man last seen in January 2025.
The Cricket Wildlife Rehabilitation Center said its last missing African Serval was hit by a car Monday night after escaping from its damaged enclosure in November.
One of three wildcats that escaped from a wildlife center in Berks County, Pennsylvania, last month has died after being hit by a car.
Windstorms caused a tree to topple the African Serval enclosure at the Cricket Wildlife Center, allowing three wildcats to escape.
The man told police his dog jumped on his shotgun and it went off after he set the gun down on his bed.
Enon Music Group is celebrating 10 years of impact by visiting 25 cities, hosting free concerts and donating local nonprofits in each community.
The last of the average temperature days are now behind us for the foreseeable future, with a huge push of summer-like air heading to the Philadelphia region starting Monday.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
Enon Music Group is celebrating 10 years of impact by visiting 25 cities, hosting free concerts and donating local nonprofits in each community.
The last of the average temperature days are now behind us for the foreseeable future, with a huge push of summer-like air heading to the Philadelphia region starting Monday.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will meet with Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro, along with Mayor Cherelle Parker, while in Philadelphia.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Enon Music Group is celebrating 10 years of impact by visiting 25 cities, hosting free concerts and donating local nonprofits in each community.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
A West Chester University student was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
A 19-year-old motorcyclist died after he lost control and crashed into a wall on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday, police said.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the morning throwing up.
Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday and send the Phillies to their fourth loss in five games.
Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists as the Flyers rout the Winnipeg Jets
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown 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.
Monday will see highs in the 80s with more clouds than sun, and some gusty winds up to 30 mph are possible this afternoon. It'll continue to feel like summer all week long as temperatures climb into the 90s –and the region could even break heat records!
The Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church choir, known for lifting spirits every Sunday, is taking its powerful sound to more than two dozen cities with a mission bigger than music. Garland Miche Waller, musical director at Enon, spoke with CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey about answering his calling in Philadelphia and beyond.
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are visiting Philadelphia on Monday, April 13, the first stop in their multi-city visit to the United States.
The bodies of Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr. were recovered from the parking garage collapse site in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said early Monday morning. Parker said she will issue an executive order to launch an investigation into what caused the under-construction garage to partially collapse and kill three workers on April 8.
The bodies of the two missing workers who were trapped following the parking garage collapse in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood on April 8 were recovered early Monday morning, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.