Dozens of dead fish found in Pennsylvania creek after possible spill
Delaware County officials say an employee found a large amount of dead fish and a sheen on the water in the Chester Creek West Branch.
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Delaware County officials say an employee found a large amount of dead fish and a sheen on the water in the Chester Creek West Branch.
According to Delaware County Emergency Services, they've concluded that the substance was not petroleum-based and believed it was, in fact, chlorine-based. The substance has started to dissipate as of early Friday afternoon.
Firefighters responded to a fire affecting three homes in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Dozens of firefighters battled a massive blaze that badly damaged three rowhomes in Delaware County. Chopper 3 was over the 700 block of West 7th Street in Chester. Thick smoke poured from the roof of one of the homes as fire crews worked to put out the 4-alarm fire. The entire block was evacuated. Fire officials said there have been no reported injuries.
Four years after Fanta Bility was shot and killed by police in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, her family and neighbors are calling for reform.
The family of Fanta Bility, who was shot and killed by police in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, four years ago, is calling for more firearms training for law enforcement. Family and community members gathered to remember Fanta Wednesday in Delaware County.
Things are off to a special start for staff and faculty at East Lansdowne Elementary School as the teachers' lounge gets a surprise makeover.
SEPTA riders are struggling to adjust to the transit agency's drastic service cuts in the Philadelphia region amid a budget shortfall, but there's a push to restore the slashed rides.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
A garage fire that started Saturday night on Youth Way in Media, Pennsylvania, is under investigation, officials say. No injuries have been reported.
A Villanova University residence hall was evacuated on Sunday morning after authorities were notified of an unspecified threat, Delaware County authorities said. The threat was fake, police said. The incident comes days after school officials say a report about an active shooter on campus turned out to be a "cruel hoax."
A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.
The shooting is under investigation by the Delaware County District Attorney's Office.
An alert about an active shooter at Villanova University's campus in Pennsylvania caused panic Thursday afternoon, but there was no shooter, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said during a press conference. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway, law enforcement officials said.
Chester police shot an armed suspect who was firing shots in the direction of officers on Wednesday night, police said.
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office says officers were conducting an investigation in the city of Chester when a gunman started shooting at police. Officers then returned fire and hit the gunman.
Delaware County children spent part of their summer behind a table filled with cupcakes, cookies, and cake pops, for a good cause. Madeleine Wright reports.
A prisoner who escaped from a constable's vehicle on Tuesday was captured after a police chase and search that spanned multiple towns in Delaware County.
Police said the prisoner, who has yet to be identified, escaped in the area of Stoney Bank Road and Baltimore Pike in Glen Mills and stole a vehicle.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
A historic landmark is making a grand return for the first time in almost four decades. After years of planning and millions of dollars in renovations, the Lansdowne Theater is ready for its next act. Madeleine Wright reports ahead of opening night.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
At Widener University, "Move-In Day" is more than just hauling boxes; it's a moment when students and families begin to feel they belong.
While lawmakers continue discussions on a potential funding plan for SEPTA, the transit agency is moving forward with plans to cut service.
Some incredible artists are creating larger-than-life chalk drawings for the first-ever Delco Chalk Festival. Over a dozen local and nationally recognized chalk artists are transforming a street into a pop-up gallery this weekend. It's right outside Subaru Park in Chester.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Timothy Sapp Sr. died on Jan. 28 while he was on shift as a heavy equipment operator removing snow in Philadelphia.
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The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
Yonkers, New York, man Dijani Brown was wanted for sexual assaults of teen girls in Manor Township and Horsham Township, Pennsylvania.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Timothy Sapp Sr. died on Jan. 28 while he was on shift as a heavy equipment operator removing snow in Philadelphia.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
Timothy Sapp Sr. died on Jan. 28 while he was on shift as a heavy equipment operator removing snow in Philadelphia.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
Yonkers, New York, man Dijani Brown was wanted for sexual assaults of teen girls in Manor Township and Horsham Township, Pennsylvania.
A burglar or burglars attempted entry into two homes in the Rydal section of Abington Township last month, police say.
Here are four social media money tips to make sure the financial advice you're getting isn't steering you wrong.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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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.
Sonny Jurgensen, a Hall of Fame quarterback who began his legendary career with the Philadelphia Eagles, has died. He was 91.
For 50 years, fencing coach Nikki Franke tore down barriers to help usher in future generations of women fencers, while exposing the sport to inner city youth. Krystle Rich reports.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia community leaders are condemning President Trump's racist social media post about the Obamas.
It's bone chilling cold and doctors say spending any extended amount of time outside in this bitter cold can put your health at risk. Stephanie Stahl reports.
District Council 33 President Greg Boulware said Timothy Sapp Sr., who was a longtime member of the union, died on Jan. 28 while on shift as a heavy equipment operator clearing streets in Philadelphia.