Lifeguards Pull 5-Year-Old To Safety After Near-drowning At Flourtown Pool
Eyewitness Susan Keightly says the child was not submerged and was alert and talking as guards removed him from the pool.
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Eyewitness Susan Keightly says the child was not submerged and was alert and talking as guards removed him from the pool.
As temperatures rise, CBS 3 cameras found teenagers swimming in the same stretch of Pennypack Creek where two teenage boys died within weeks of each other last summer.
A Pennsylvania man is in jail on a homicide charge after police accused him of assaulting, strangling and drowning his wife nearly two years ago and lying about an ATV wreck into a creek to cover up the crime.
Wilmington police say they've recovered the body of a man believed to have jumped from a bridge into the Brandywine River.
7-year-old Jabriel O'Connor has passed away days after being pulled from a pool in Cobbs Creek, according to Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter.
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area says National Park Service boat operators found the body of 51-year-old Juan Roberto Salomon Delacruz of Brooklyn late Saturday afternoon.
Police now say a six-year-old boy is on life support a day after a near drowning incident at a community pool in West Philadelphia.
Police in Berkeley Township received a call about a swimmer in distress in Fischer's Pit around 8:44 p.m. on July 2nd.
The study looked at data from 117 deaths captured by American Red Cross mortality tracking during the time period from October 28 to November 30, 2012.
The death of an elderly Philadelphia-area women whose body was recovered from the Delaware River has been ruled an accidental drowning.
The rescue apparatus, believed to be a fire truck, was on its way to a possible water rescue at Sylvan Lake.
Police have recovered the body of the man who drowned in a quarry in Winslow Township on Thursday afternoon.
Drownings happen every day, often in front of people, who don't realize what's happening, until it's too late. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on what to watch out for.
Emergency crews were called out to the beach in Atlantic City where someone reportedly drowned Thursday afternoon.
Police are investigating a drowning in a pool in Northeast Philadelphia late Thursday evening.
A one-year-old was rushed to an area hospital after nearly drowning in a pool at a Bucks County home Friday afternoon.
A trial is getting under way in federal court to over the amount two vessel operators may have to pay after a collision of a tugboat-guided barge and a sightseeing boat two years ago in Philadelphia that left two Hungarian students dead.
Friends and co-workers of a South Jersey woman are coping with the circumstances surrounding her unusual death over the weekend.
Authorities are searching for a New Jersey father wanted in the drowning death of his 2-year-old toddler.
Police in New Castle County are investigating the drowning death of an 8-year-old Philadelphia boy.
Penn Township investigators have ruled that a 15-year-old's drowning death was accidental.
Police in eastern Pennsylvania say a teenager died in a backyard swimming pool after he swam to the deep end intending to hold his breath.
A 1-year-old child died Thursday afternoon after drowning in his family's indoor pool in Bucks County.
A 1-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon after accidentally falling into his family's inground swimming pool in Gloucester County, according to authorities.
Pools are open throughout the Delaware Valley and, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages one to 14 years. Even if a child rescued from a pool originally seems to be just fine after the incident, he or she could develop life threatening problems later.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
School District of Philadelphia officials are urging families to register their children for kindergarten and pre-K soon.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
The Eagles are looking for a new offensive coordinator to replace Kevin Patullo. Here's what to know about their search so far.
Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue is returning to its original home after the city's Art Commission voted to approve relocation.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
School District of Philadelphia officials are urging families to register their children for kindergarten and pre-K soon.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
An ambitious $150 million plan is underway to revitalize Broad Street in Center City.
Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue is returning to its original home after the city's Art Commission voted to approve relocation.
Police said Sister Paul Mercedes Perreca was killed in a hit-and-run on Jan. 9, 2006, at Cottman Avenue and Hawthorne Street.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
The Eagles are looking for a new offensive coordinator to replace Kevin Patullo. Here's what to know about their search so far.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
Brian Daboll and Todd Monken are some of the candidates who could become the next offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies acquired Chase Shugart in a trade with the Pirates, days after Pittsburgh designated the pitcher for assignment.
The Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, two days after the Birds' loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region, as storms will bring rain and a brief mix to the Delaware Valley.
Peeps' latest creations are now available nationwide for the 2026 season.
Chatbots, computer programs that utilize artificial intelligence, are designed to engage in conversations that sound human-like.
School District of Philadelphia leaders are encouraging families to sign children up for pre-K and kindergarten when the registration window opens next week.
Girl Scout cookie season is here. The long-standing tradition is almost a century old and has its origins in Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.