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A Gloucester Township police officer on patrol alerted families to a fire outside their home on Friday.
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A Gloucester Township police officer on patrol alerted families to a fire outside their home on Friday.
Court documents allege Santos Mota-Ramirez admitted setting fire to a home in Allentown on Thursday after trying to kill a woman inside.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center is diverting ambulances to other hospitals until further notice after Thursday night’s fire forced the hospital to evacuate 38 patients. Ray Strickland has the impact the fire is having on operations.
Firefighters are battling a fire on Cedar Street in Allentown that has already damaged multiple homes.
Five people were injured and at least five families were displaced after a fire on the 700 block of Cedar Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Thursday night.
A water main break and electrical fire at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County on Thursday night caused staff to evacuate some patients.
One person is recovering in the hospital on Thursday after being saved from a rowhome fire in North Philadelphia. That fire started on North Hancock near Girard Avenue around 2 p.m. Someone saw smoke and called 911. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health gives an all-clear after that huge three-alarm fire in Frankford on Christmas Eve. According to officials, health department inspectors collected an air sample "in the immediate vicinity of the fire" before it was brought under control. They also said residents can return to their normal routines.
Crews are battling a rowhome fire on Cedar Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, fire officials say.
Philadelphia officials say residents can return their normal routines after a fire in the city's Frankford section prompted concerns.
Philadelphia firefighters spent Christmas Day putting out hotspots at a warehouse fire in Frankford that started Tuesday night.
A house fire down the shore happened Monday morning in the Loveladies neighborhood in Long Beach Township, Ocean City. A firefighter fell and had to go to the hospital. Fire investigators say since this was a seasonal home, no one was inside when the fire started. They're still working to figure out the exact cause but believe it may have been electrical.
Fire ripped through a logistics business in Newark, Delaware Tuesday afternoon. Chopper 3 was over Main Street around 2 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting from the two-story building that was heavily damaged. No one was injured.
It is the season of giving and that’s on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week. The damage is extensive. Now, he and his family are starting over just before the holidays. There has been an incredible outpouring of love and support in the aftermath. Ryan Hughes reports.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
The fire started inside a 3-story home on North Gratz Street Thursday morning.
Firefighters battled a house fire in Galloway Township this afternoon. Part of the roof collapsed. Chopper 3 was over the 200 block of West Jimmie Leeds Road around 12:30 p.m. Firefighters doused the flames from the air and the ground. No one was injured. We are working to learn the cause of the fire.
One person was taken to a hospital with burn injuries after a house fire on Somerset Street on Friday morning, officials said.
A fire at Carangi Baking Company in South Philadelphia is under control Thursday afternoon, the city's fire department said.
Investigators in Bucks County are looking into what sparked this house fire in Newtown. The fire happened around midnight along Harmony Way and badly damaged the house. There are no reports of injuries.
Three people had to be rushed to a hospital after this rowhome fire in Southwest Philadelphia. Crews were called to the home along Reinhard Street in Kingsessing after 11:30 Tuesday. It took firefighters just 15 minutes to get the fire out.
Notre Dame Cathedral hosted its first Mass since a catastrophic 2019 fire devastated the historic structure.
Fire damaged the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel near 36th and Chestnut Wednesday afternoon. There was damage on the 19th floor from Chopper 3. Investigators said the fire was contained to one room and they are working to learn how it started. No one was injured.
A man has died and a woman was taken to a hospital following a rowhome fire in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning.
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
Deren Thach faces more than 100 felony charges for sexual abuse of children, assault and more, Abington Township police say.
Jennifer Griffin, vice president of public safety at Temple University, is stepping down from her position on June 30, 2026.
The FBI's Philadelphia field office says Vanessa O'Rourke told loved ones she had glioblastoma and needed money to travel to Australia for treatment.
Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller will undergo a back procedure this week and could return in six to eight weeks.
A Horsham Township firefighter was fired after the fire company says he made a racist comment while responding to an emergency incident on Tuesday.
A Horsham Township firefighter was fired after the fire company says he made a racist comment while responding to an emergency incident on Tuesday.
Deren Thach faces more than 100 felony charges for sexual abuse of children, assault and more, Abington Township police say.
Jennifer Griffin, vice president of public safety at Temple University, is stepping down from her position on June 30, 2026.
Voters in New Jersey headed to the polls Tuesday for the primary election.
The FBI's Philadelphia field office says Vanessa O'Rourke told loved ones she had glioblastoma and needed money to travel to Australia for treatment.
Deren Thach faces more than 100 felony charges for sexual abuse of children, assault and more, Abington Township police say.
Jennifer Griffin, vice president of public safety at Temple University, is stepping down from her position on June 30, 2026.
The FBI's Philadelphia field office says Vanessa O'Rourke told loved ones she had glioblastoma and needed money to travel to Australia for treatment.
A Horsham Township firefighter was fired after the fire company says he made a racist comment while responding to an emergency incident on Tuesday.
The city's connection to the movement runs much deeper than just parades and festivals. Here's a look at the city's history of fighting for LGBTQ rights.
Voters in New Jersey headed to the polls Tuesday for the primary election.
Crews are still searching for a 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood, New Jersey.
Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.
Residents across Salem County are demanding answers after two police K9s suddenly died.
Two officers were shot while serving a search warrant Tuesday in Atlantic City, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller will undergo a back procedure this week and could return in six to eight weeks.
Bryce Harper hit his 377th career home run and Jhoan Duran worked a perfect ninth for his 13th save to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres.
A.J. Brown broke his silence on his relationship with Jalen Hurts one day after the Eagles traded the star wide receiver to the Patriots.
Philadelphia leaders, past and present, say they're ready for the FIFA World Cup and provided their safety plan on Tuesday.
Freshly acquired New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was all smiles Tuesday after his first practice with his new team.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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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.
The largest African American street festival in the nation returns to South Philadelphia this month to celebrate art, entertainment and cuisine. "Bumi" Fernandez-West, CEO of Odunde Festival, joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about this year's celebration and what visitors can expect in 2026.
New research shows more Gen Z and millennial couples are keeping their bank accounts separate, and while there's nothing wrong with independence, the approach has its own pitfalls for a relationship and your finances. In this preview of the latest In Your Corner podcast episode, Josh Sidorowicz chats with certified financial planner Regina McCann Hess about the real key: communication.
Leaders have chosen Thomas Jefferson University to establish a regional campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Delaware, making it the state's first four-year medical school. Classes are set to begin in the summer of 2028.
A standoff has been underway for hours in Bakersfield, California, after a man barricaded himself inside a Chase bank and took several people hostage. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The NEXT big change in the Philadelphia region's weather is the arrival of warm air and hot high temperatures. Wednesday is a bit of a transition day with us only reaching highs in the 80s, but we could see a high of 90 Thursday and mid-90s heading into the weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.