I-76 in Philadelphia reopens after closing due to brush fire on railroad tracks
ReadyPhiladelphia said I-76 eastbound near Penn Medicine Station was closed Tuesday afternoon because of a brush fire on railroad tracks.
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ReadyPhiladelphia said I-76 eastbound near Penn Medicine Station was closed Tuesday afternoon because of a brush fire on railroad tracks.
Eastbound lanes that were shut down on I-76 by the Schuylkill Expressway due to a brush fire reopened Tuesday. The lanes were closed between Girard Avene and Spring Garden as firefighters worked to put out the fire.
Large plumes of smoke could be seen on the Walt Whitman Bridge due to a fire along the Delaware River Waterfront in Gloucester City, New Jersey on Tuesday.
Traffic is moving again on the Walt Whitman Bridge after a fire sent smoke billowing onto the bridge Tuesday morning. All of the smoke came from a burning crane. It caught fire at the port along the Delaware River Waterfront in Gloucester City.
A brush fire near the railroad tracks has shut down part of I-76 eastbound between Girard Avenue and Spring Garden. If your afternoon drive takes you in this direction, you're being advised to find an alternate route.
A beloved funeral home in North Philadelphia is damaged after a fire, but the owner plans to rebuild.
A fire broke out at a nearly 100-year-old funeral in the Brewerytown section of North Philadelphia Wednesday morning. The supervisor says she plans to rebuild.
The Terrace Apartments on Spruce Street caught fire in West Philadelphia on May 5. Since then, some residents have struggled to get back on their feet.
A house fire in Waterford Township, New Jersey left one person dead and seven first responders injured, officials said.
Several first responders were injured while responding to a fire in Waterford Township, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon, officials said. One person died in the fire.
Philadelphia crews battled a house fire on the 100 block of Wishart Street in the city's Kensington section Tuesday afternoon.
A fire damaged several homes in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood early Tuesday morning. Firefighters got it under control but not before it spread to at least two other homes.
The fire happened at the Terrace Apartments on Spruce Street in West Philly and displaced more than 100 residents.
Residents returned to the Terrace Apartments in West Philadelphia on Monday, a day after a fire, but the return was only temporary – just enough time to grab some things and head back out.
More than 100 people were displaced due to a fire at an apartment building in West Philadelphia on Sunday, police said.
No one was injured when fire destroyed a large home on Leopard Road in Berwyn, Chester County, Wednesday, officials said. Firefighters were called to the scene just after 5:30 p.m.
Multiple rowhomes are on fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon, the fire department said.
The cause of the fire in Allentown is under investigation
Crews battled another fire underneath the boardwalk in Atlantic City Saturday morning. It started around 9 a.m. off of St. James Place near the Line of Duty memorial. They said no one was hurt.
A fire forced Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford, New Jersey, to cancel its services on Sunday. A suspect has been arrested and charged with arson, police said.
Brian Cannon, 44, was charged with three counts of arson and is currently being held at the Salem County Correctional Facility while he awaits a detention hearing, according to police.
A church that has stood in South Jersey for more than a century is badly damaged after flames tear through the building. Investigators said it was a case of arson. The damage is extensive and the church's food bank is destroyed. Ryan Hughes reports on the impact on the community.
Voorhees Township Fire Department responded to the Voorhees Town Center for a report of a fire burning near the mall's food court Friday evening. The blaze was later contained, officials said.
Dozens of firefighters battled a fire on the Atlantic City boardwalk on Thursday night, officials said.
The food court has been evacuated at Voorhees Town Center because of a fire Friday evening. Firefighters are on the roof of the building. There are no reports of any injuries at this time.
Rain and isolated thunderstorms will linger through mid-morning in the Philadelphia region on Friday.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Last call at bars and restaurants could get even later this summer as Philadelphia hosts America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star festivities.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
Rain and isolated thunderstorms will linger through mid-morning in the Philadelphia region on Friday.
Last call at bars and restaurants could get even later this summer as Philadelphia hosts America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star festivities.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
Last call at bars and restaurants could get even later this summer as Philadelphia hosts America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star festivities.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
The Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company in Upper Darby Township was placed out of service Wednesday night. Now, residents are concerned about who will respond to calls.
The Philadelphia market is one of the 20 nominees in the running for the award for the fifth consecutive year.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
Ashley A. Fisler, a former teacher at a Washington Township middle school, was charged with sexually assaulting a student, officials said.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
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.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Tammie Souza says rainstorms will move through the Philadelphia region on Friday morning. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The charity event helps raise money for the Sixers Youth Foundation, a nonprofit started back in 2015.
Chester Water Authority said the water main break happened at an active construction zone along U.S. Route 322 near Cherry Road in Upper Chichester Township.
Ten years ago, bars, restaurants and hotels that applied stayed open later while Philadelphia hosted the Democratic National Convention.
AJ Tantala, who had life-saving kidney surgery, was surprised with Phillies tickets to the game vs. the Texas Rangers on Saturday.