Lives at risk: Camden fire leaders say old trucks put people in danger
The president of the Camden Fire Unions said lives are at risk because of ongoing mechanical issues with the New Jersey city's fire trucks.
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The president of the Camden Fire Unions said lives are at risk because of ongoing mechanical issues with the New Jersey city's fire trucks.
A vehicle fire on Interstate 76 near Conshohocken closed the highway for nearly 12 hours Sunday.
A Goodwill Store in Egg Harbor Township lost its entire inventory during a fire this year, and now the community is coming together to donate items to the Goodwill Store.
Chopper 3 was over the multi-alarm fire along Skyes Lane in Williamstown, New Jersey, on Thursday night. Online records show the property is up for sale.
Crews were working late Thursday night to put out a fire at an abandoned factory in Williamstown, New Jersey.
Small business owners in North Philadelphia's Franklinville neighborhood are dealing with the aftermath of an overnight fire.
An East Lansdowne man shot and killed four of his family members and set a fire that killed his 10-year-old nephew, investigators said in a news conference.
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It's less than a month until spring fire season officially begins, and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is preparing for what may come.
A multi-family building at 16th Street and Ridge Avenue was destroyed by a fire on Monday in the city's Francisville section. Anyone impacted can call 1-800-Red-Cross or visit the offices at 2300 Chestnut Street.
A nonprofit organization is asking for community support after Monday's fire at a building on Ridge Avenue.
A nonprofit leader is asking for community support after a fire in the Francisville section of Philadelphia displaced 17 people and her organization.
More than a dozen people and a nonprofit organization have been displaced after a fire in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood. The building will have to be demolished, officials said.
It took about 100 firefighters to put out the blaze in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood.
The building is located at Ridge Avenue and Francis Street, just west of Broad Street and The Met Philadelphia.
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Nearly a dozen other firefighters and two civilians were injured in the explosion, officials said.
One person died and five others were forced from their homes.
Police said Michael Lopez-Medina set three different fires in Woodbury, including one at a theatre.
The pastor of the church and principal of the school both said they were grateful they had already practiced shelter and place procedures.
A woman named Chin Le tells CBS Philadelphia she is the mother of the man who she says killed five other members of her family and then himself in East Lansdowne on Wednesday. Chin Le describes the chaos that went on inside the home. She spoke to us through an interpreter and said it all started with an argument. Ray Strickland has the story.
Chin Le, who spoke through her family doctor, said her son shot and killed five family members before taking his own life.
Both officers shot in East Lansdowne are expected to survive, and six members of the Le family are unaccounted for, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said.
A home on Lewis Avenue in East Lansdowne caught fire and two police officers were shot Wednesday. A neighbor's videos captured the incident.
Residents in East Lansdowne, Delaware County, said it is normally a safe and quiet neighborhood and they were sad and angry to see the chaotic scene unfold near their homes.
There is a large police presence at a Walmart in Delaware County, Friday night after reports of gunshots inside the store, emergency officials say.
Three weeks after a car plunged into the Schuylkill River, a man reunited with the woman who dove into the water and saved his life.
A community in Chester County is taking a major step toward changing how police services are provided, sparking a debate that has divided the community.
The public pool at 16th and Montgomery streets is back open after being closed since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family identified the victim as retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient John Garchinsky after a fast-moving fire destroyed four homes in Lansdale on Friday.
There is a large police presence at a Walmart in Delaware County, Friday night after reports of gunshots inside the store, emergency officials say.
Three weeks after a car plunged into the Schuylkill River, a man reunited with the woman who dove into the water and saved his life.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
The suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student was also wanted on a child sexual abuse warrant, police said.
A community in Chester County is taking a major step toward changing how police services are provided, sparking a debate that has divided the community.
There is a large police presence at a Walmart in Delaware County, Friday night after reports of gunshots inside the store, emergency officials say.
Three weeks after a car plunged into the Schuylkill River, a man reunited with the woman who dove into the water and saved his life.
A community in Chester County is taking a major step toward changing how police services are provided, sparking a debate that has divided the community.
The public pool at 16th and Montgomery streets is back open after being closed since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family identified the victim as retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient John Garchinsky after a fast-moving fire destroyed four homes in Lansdale on Friday.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
The owners of a popular spa in South Jersey say scammers are using their business to catfish people.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Stephen Pagnoni, an Atlantic City lifeguard, was arrested after allegedly trying to meet with someone he met online in Cherry Hill.
A 38-year-old woman was charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend in Winslow Township, Camden County officials said.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James.
Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth, Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernández and Xavier Edwards each had two RBIs, and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Three weeks after a car plunged into the Schuylkill River, a man reunited with the woman who dove into the water and saved his life. Liz Crawford reports.
Splash, after splash, after splash. Sights and sounds that haven't been heard at the Fletcher Amos Playground Pool in North Philadelphia since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan Snyder reports.
When you head to a game, repping your favorite team is all part of the experience. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have plenty of merch to choose from, but they also take things up a notch with specialty jerseys and hats throughout the season. Siafa Lewis shows us some of their coolest designs.
A massive fire in a Lansdale neighborhood consumed four homes and claimed the life of one man. Those who knew the man were stunned and overwhelmed with emotion. Our Joe Holden has the latest developments.
CBS Philadelphia's Siafa Lewis speaks to Chris "Tank" Adamson, the new manager at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, infielder and outfielder Otto Kemp and Relief pitcher Lou Trivino III ahead of the game.