Doctors: Children Can Drown In As Little As One Inch Of Water
Last summer alone, 112 kids under the age of five died in swimming pools.
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Last summer alone, 112 kids under the age of five died in swimming pools.
A pair of Ohio six-year-olds are being praised as twin heroes after saving a toddler from drowning in a swimming pool.
A fast-thinking bartender in Wisconsin is being hailed as a hero after jumping into a river to save a drowning goat.
A Florida teacher accused of drowning two raccoons and an opossum in front of his students will not face criminal charges, according to the state attorney's office.
A Virginia pool worker, who tried to drown himself during a bipolar episode, is now suing the police officers and lifeguard who saved him because they allegedly took too long to do it.
Police are continuing to investigate two separate drownings in Sea Isle City this week.
A young girl has died days after she was pulled from a lake at a South Jersey campground.
A judge is refusing to order the closure of a beach where three people died when the sand gave way beneath them as they walked near the water's edge.
Several lifeguards were on the beach Thursday, although they had left by the time the girls went into the water.
A family in Texas is warning others after their 4-year-old son died from "dry drowning".
The National Park Service says a Montgomery County man has drowned off the Maryland coast of Assateague Island National Seashore.
Upon arrival, paramedics found the child without a pulse and not breathing.
Ocean County prosecutors say 22-year-old John Crimmins, of Yonkers, was with friends in the ocean off of Mantoloking when he suddenly disappeared from their sight around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Officials says a man swimming with friends at the Jersey Shore suddenly disappeared, and died after he was found a little while later.
Crews had initially been dispatched to the area to search for Boyer on Wednesday, after his friends said he didn't make it to shore while swimming in the lake.
Pennsylvania state police say the boy slipped on rocks and fell into the fast-moving river in Warwick Township, on Wednesday afternoon.
The child, who wasn't named by police, was initially taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon and then later transferred to Children's Hospital in Philadelphia.
A former Philadelphia Daycare operator has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the drowning death of a seven-year-old boy in a dirty in-ground backyard pool.
A woman who went swimming about an hour after life guards went off duty and believed to have drowned last night in Atlantic City is alive, according to police.
Cooling off in the summer heat has many headed to the shore or a pool, but doctors say there's a hidden danger that can be life threatening. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl explains what can happen.
Authorities say Philadelphia-area man drowned after falling off a boat after watching fireworks at a northeastern Pennsylvania lake over the weekend.
Sandra Smith of Horsham, Pennsylvania, filed suit Wednesday in state Superior Court against North Wildwood, Cape May County and the state of New Jersey over the July 2012 incident that claimed the life of her husband, Brad, and nearly killed their 7-year-old daughter.
Keeping autistic children safe near the water is a major issue as drowning is the leading cause of death for them.
Polanco's family wants more fencing and more strongly worded signs at the spot where he drowned.
Chairman Department of Pediatrics at Abington Memorial Hospital Dr. Steven Shapiro says the statistics are staggering.
Philadelphia City Hall was evacuated on Thursday because of a suspicious package.
Robot dogs at Alvernia University are helping students prepare for careers in cybersecurity.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
Zack Wheeler tossed seven scoreless innings and the Phillies drew a season-high 13 walks in a 3-0 win over the Nationals
Philadelphia City Hall was evacuated on Thursday because of a suspicious package.
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
Robot dogs at Alvernia University are helping students prepare for careers in cybersecurity.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
Philadelphia City Hall was evacuated on Thursday because of a suspicious package.
Robot dogs at Alvernia University are helping students prepare for careers in cybersecurity.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
The Zero Waste and Circular Economy Act would reduce the amount of waste sent to Chester for incineration but would not eliminate it.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Family and the Bridgeton, N.J., community held a vigil Wednesday, marking seven years since Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance.
An armored police vehicle is outside a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on Wednesday.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Lindenwold School 4 in Camden County, New Jersey, will be closed through Monday after a fire Tuesday night.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
Zack Wheeler tossed seven scoreless innings and the Phillies drew a season-high 13 walks in a 3-0 win over the Nationals
Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday (retroactive to 9/12) with left shoulder inflammation.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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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.
It's Thursday and we're warmer and noticeably more humid today with highs in the low to mid 80s. Kate Bilo reports.
Philadelphia International Airport ranked at the bottom of the large airport category in the JD Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study released Wednesday, Sept. 16.
A four-legged teammate is helping Alvernia University students prepare for careers fighting cybercrime. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Dashcam video show the final moments of a deadly news helicopter crash in Los Angeles, that could provide key clues.
Crews are working to repair a water main break in Kingsessing Thursday morning.