Fire at Pine Hill apartment building destroys 16 units, displaces at least 26
An improperly discarded cigarette is to blame for the apartment building fire that displaced over 20 people and destroyed 16 units.
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An improperly discarded cigarette is to blame for the apartment building fire that displaced over 20 people and destroyed 16 units.
After a devastating fire rips through an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, we’re learning about the simple mistake that likely sparked the massive inferno. Officials said an improperly discarded cigarette fell onto debris on a balcony and the flames started spreading in Camden County. Ryan Hughes reports.
It’s been almost three weeks since the fire that destroyed a building at a Delaware County elementary school. It was a devastating loss, but it didn’t stop students and staff from taking part in a cherished annual event on Friday. Madeleine Wright reports they were building hope for the future.
Angie's Luncheonette, a popular South Jersey restaurant, was heavily damaged after an overnight fire in Bordentown.
A popular South Jersey restaurant is heavily damaged after an overnight fire. The owner of Angie's Luncheonette in Bordentown, New Jersey says they're waiting to find out if they can rebuild. Brandon Goldner explains the impact this fire is having on the community.
Crews are fighting a massive fire in Chester County. Our chopper is over the scene on Isabella Road in West Nantmeal Township. The fire started just after 9 p.m. Friday. Officials said the lack of fire hydrants in the area is making the fire fight more challenging. No injuries have been reported.
It was back to school for some students at Saint Francis of Assisi. On Tuesday morning, 8th graders gathered in front of the school with the message “SFA Strong.” A fire destroyed part of their catholic school last week.
Norristown Fire Department confirmed the flames that destroyed the Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell in Elmwood Park was arson.
Classic Cake Bakery in Cherry Hill is back Wednesday with a grand opening four years after an electrical fire destroyed the business.
A beloved funeral home in North Philadelphia is damaged after a fire, but the owner plans to rebuild.
A fire broke out at a nearly 100-year-old funeral in the Brewerytown section of North Philadelphia Wednesday morning. The supervisor says she plans to rebuild.
Ryan Hughes reports.
A home where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. once stayed in Camden was damaged in a fire overnight.
Mostly sunny, very mild Monday in Philadelphia region. Here's the weather forecast.
A man died after he was hit by a bus near Independence Mall in Philadelphia Sunday evening, police said.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was fatally shot after pulling over an erratic driver, officials said during a news conference early Monday morning.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey will sit out at least the next two games with a sprained finger.
The FBI has since launched a terrorism investigation after explosive devices were ignited, allegedly by a man from Pennsylvania.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was fatally shot after pulling over an erratic driver, officials said during a news conference early Monday morning.
Mostly sunny, very mild Monday in Philadelphia region. Here's the weather forecast.
A man died after he was hit by a bus near Independence Mall in Philadelphia Sunday evening, police said.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A man died after he was hit by a bus near Independence Mall in Philadelphia Sunday evening, police said.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was fatally shot after pulling over an erratic driver, officials said during a news conference early Monday morning.
The FBI has since launched a terrorism investigation after explosive devices were ignited, allegedly by a man from Pennsylvania.
For the past week, gas prices have been rising rapidly amid the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
The injury-riddled Sixers lose to Hawks Saturday night as Tyrese Maxey exits the game in final minute with hand injury.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
There are several challenges in the investigation into the March 4 explosion at a Logan Township cocoa processing facility, officials say.
Camden County officials celebrated the opening of a new reentry release center designed to help people leaving jail as they return to the community.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
At least three people remain hospitalized after an explosion in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, that also damaged nearby businesses.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
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.
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.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey will sit out at least the next two games with a sprained finger.
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer as the United States rolled to a 9-1 victory over Britain Saturday at the World Baseball Classic.
The injury-riddled Sixers lose to Hawks Saturday night as Tyrese Maxey exits the game in final minute with hand injury.
Trevor Zegras scored the only goal of the shootout to help the Flyers defeat the Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
The Eagles are reportedly locking up star defensive tackle Jordan Davis to a three-year extension.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a sunny Monday.
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The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. near Compass and Michael roads, and the trooper was taken to Paoli Hospital, according to Chester County dispatch.
A large law enforcement presence was seen Sunday afternoon at the home of one of the two Pennsylvania men who were arrested after explosive devices were ignited outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence the day prior, when protesters clashed.
Experts say the average price for a gallon of gas is on pace to reach $4 as the war with Iran continues and oil production is disrupted in the Middle East.