THON, Warrington fire and other headlines: Digital Brief for Feb. 19, 2024
Janelle Burrell has your Monday morning Digital Brief.
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Janelle Burrell has your Monday morning Digital Brief.
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.
Crews were called to Haddon and Mt. Ephraim Avenues in Camden, New Jersey for a fire that broke out around 7 a.m. Wednesday.
The fire happened just before 10 p.m. at the Knightsbridge Apartments near Knights and Street Roads.
An elderly woman and a dog died after a house fire in Mercer County Tuesday evening.
The cause of a house fire that killed an adult and a dog Tuesday night is under investigation, the Ewing Police Department said.
The Wildwood community and strangers are stepping in to help after a massive fire leaves 20 people displaced and a woman hospitalized.
Firefighters battled heavy smoke to get the fire under control but found one person dead inside, officials said.
A woman died in a house fire in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Monday afternoon, fire department officials said.
The fire happened on the 4600 block of Darrah Street in Philadelphia's Frankford section.
The fire began around 2 a.m. Monday on the 8700 block of Duveen Drive.
Members of the Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia said they're ready to rebuild after a fire damaged the place of worship on Monday.
Members of Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia gathered for a vigil Sunday after a fire in their church last week. They've already begun cleaning up and are looking to the future.
Firefighters in Wilmington, Delaware were at the scene of a McDonald's restaurant that caught on fire Thursday morning.
One person died in this early Friday morning rowhome fire in North Philadephia. Firefighters got everything under control about 40 minutes later.
An investigation is underway into a storm-related death of a father of two in Bucks County early Wednesday morning.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
A small vintage plane crashed at Heritage Field Airport in Limerick, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday night.
The Flight 93 Memorial will mark 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001, with a day of observance and ceremonies on Friday.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 10th career grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run to cap off a wild Phillies' 11-7 comeback win over the Astros.
A small vintage plane crashed at Heritage Field Airport in Limerick, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday night.
The Flight 93 Memorial will mark 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001, with a day of observance and ceremonies on Friday.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 10th career grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run to cap off a wild Phillies' 11-7 comeback win over the Astros.
A small vintage plane crashed at Heritage Field Airport in Limerick, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday night.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Mighty Writers has temporarily suspended programs at all eight of its locations as it works to recover from a major budget shortfall.
Decomposed human remains were found inside a home in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Wednesday, police said.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Camden County IAFF Local 3249 President Keith Kemery says Collingswood Fire Department splits crews to handle both fire and EMS calls.
Camden police have handled more than 68 illegal dumping cases and charged 31 people so far in 2026.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
Clementon Park and Splash World is going up for sale after plans to close for good following the 2026 season.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
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
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.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 10th career grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run to cap off a wild Phillies' 11-7 comeback win over the Astros.
It's impossible to quantify a fan base's love for its NFL team, especially when it comes to the Eagles — but it's still fun to try.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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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.
A woman is nearly hit by a bullet inside her home as gunfire erupts in a North Philadelphia neighborhood. Police said an 18-year-old was later found shot in the leg, and two parked cars were also struck.
The bill will gurantee students from kindergarten through 5th grades get 30 minutes of recess everyday.
Energy drinks and highly caffeninated drinks can no longer be sold in vending machines on school property or at school events.
The waterpark in Camden County is now looking for a new owner to carry the legacy of the park forward.
The average customer will see a monthly bill increase of about 4 dollars.