Cargo Ship Freed After Getting Stuck In Delaware River Mud
It was eventually freed and was spotted being towed by Coast Guard tug boats.
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It was eventually freed and was spotted being towed by Coast Guard tug boats.
The wintertime ice rink, at Spruce Street Harbor Park, is being transformed into a summertime roller rink. But that's not the only big change taking place.
Chopper 3 was over the scene Wednesday afternoon near the Burlington Bristol Bridge.
The first KYW reporter on the scene said Marcus Hook appeared like a "war zone."
The ice is 6-8 inches thick along some parts of the Delaware, and that has prompted the US Coast Guard to take action.
"When you total up what's in the budget already and what's in the work plan, it's 97.5 million dollars," Casey notes. "That keeps the project on target."
The polar plungers at Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem were freezin' for a reason on Saturday.
The crew, under show producer Ken Furstoss, has been working feverishly since Sunday, loading and wiring tens of thousands of explosive shells, each in its own mortar.
John Godzieba, who portrays Washington, says they've been watching the gauges along the Delaware River for several days keeping an eye on river levels. But over the last couple of days it's been low, so low in fact that some of the replica Durham boats have been grounded on the bottom.
It's not even winter yet, but tickets go on sale today for a big event planned for the Delaware River next June.
The next phase of the PATCO rail reconstruction project is now underway and should not cause as many delays for riders.
A tug pulled the Nicolina away from her dock at the Navy Yard just after 3:30 p.m. ending a seven-month odyssey in the Delaware.
Kramer is facing charges which include two counts of reckless endangerment for the two officers who risked their lives to dive in for the car, harassment, and violating a protection from abuse order.
It started as a rescue story, but authorities said it turned out to be a marriage apparently beyond saving.
Crews responded around 4:15 p.m. to the report of a vehicle in the water at State Road and Magee Road near the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
Philadelphia police are investigating the discovery of a body that was pulled from the Delaware River Tuesday.
About 70 sailboats dotted the Delaware River Saturday as part of the Philadelphia Cup Regatta.
A Burlington County mother has been indicted on attempted murder charges after she drove a minivan, with her three children inside, into the Delaware River earlier this year.
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation announced Wednesday that its summer-only floating park on the Delaware, Spruce Street Harbor Park, will continue to operate through September 28th.
An investigation is underway into the gruesome discovery in the Delaware River Saturday morning.
The floating artwork-cum-living-and-performance-space, with aqua garden, is called "Wetland."
Some of the world's best anglers were up bright and early on the Delaware River Saturday morning for the 2014 Bassmaster Tournament.
More than 100 of the world's best anglers are taking over the Delaware River as part of the Bass Masters Fishing Tournament.
A Philadelphia native is favored to win this weekend's Bassmaster Elite Tournament.
"The purpose of the dye study is so that we can understand how pollution would move throughout different parts of the river under different conditions," said Dr. Chris Crocket of the Philadelphia Water Department.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
Prosecutors said the arrests involve members of four street groups: The Senders, PNB, Close-Range Gang and 7th Street.
Philadelphia leaders say they are planning a "significant announcement" about school funding as the district faces a $300 million budget gap.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
Prosecutors said the arrests involve members of four street groups: The Senders, PNB, Close-Range Gang and 7th Street.
Philadelphia leaders say they are planning a "significant announcement" about school funding as the district faces a $300 million budget gap.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
The Philadelphia Eagles and veteran running back Dameon Pierce, 26, agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced more details about the FIFA Fan Festival tied to the city's World Cup matches.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.
The higher gas prices are hitting drivers and businesses in the Philadelphia region hard.
Larry Cottrell is taking over crossing guard duties at an intersection in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania, after the previous guard was assaulted on the job and then resigned. "If he comes at me like that, I'm going to defend myself," Cottrell said about the suspect.
Philadelphia will host six NCAA Tournament games this weekend, including two on Friday.
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