Soldier Home For The Holidays Died Rescuing Neighbors In Deadly Bronx Fire
Private Emmanuel Mensah was home for the holidays on Thursday when he risked everything for others in an act of bravery that cost him his life.
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Private Emmanuel Mensah was home for the holidays on Thursday when he risked everything for others in an act of bravery that cost him his life.
New York City's deadliest residential fire in decades apparently began as a child played with a first-floor stove then spread quickly throughout a Bronx apartment building, killing 12 people and leaving four others fighting for their lives, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday.
Nearly 20 homeless people have been evacuated after an old church goes up in flames on Thursday morning.
Officials say there are 18 units in at the Hilltop Condominiums and all of them were occupied at the time of this fire.
It happened just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Sbarro kitchen inside of the Springfield Mall along 1200 Baltimore Pike.
Residents were forced to evacuate on Friday night after a fire ripped through a Delaware County retirement community.
Only CBS3 was there as Radnor Township Police and Delaware County detectives investigated three suspicious fires inside two bathrooms at a Cabrini University dorm.
Fire officials say at least 439 homes and other buildings have burned in a wildfire northeast of Los Angeles.
A homeless man didn't hesitate to act when he saw plumes of smoke coming from an apartment building.
An early morning fire tore through three houses on Friday in Sea Isle City
Hundreds gathered on Tuesday night to celebrate the life of a beloved Philadelphia teacher killed in a house fire over the weekend.
The remains of two missing people have been recovered after a five-alarm fire ripped through a West Chester senior living facility last week.
Chester County Opticians is offering free glasses to the West Chester senior living facility fire victims.
Investigators say the five-alarm fire response Thursday night was off the charts.
At least 27 people were injured after a five-alarm blaze ripped through a senior citizen living facility in West Chester on Thursday night.
Members of the Stanton-Newport Little League called it an "unstoppable fire." The calls started going out to families around 4 a.m. Sunday.
Police in South Jersey are investigating after they believe a car fire was started by a Molotov cocktail.
Police and volunteers think the early morning fire at the outdoor cat shelter in the Penn's Landing area Saturday was intentionally set.
Surveillance video catches a gas station pump bursting into flames in Camden County.
Crews battled a heavy blaze in Philadelphia on Monday night.
A driver in Canada wasn't happy when he received a ticket for throwing his cigarette butt out the window, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
It happened around 1:20 a.m. Sunday at De Los Santos Mini Market at 25th and Dauphin Streets.
"Silver Linings Playbook was done here -- that brought people from everywhere, even from around the world," said co-owner Mike Mihos.
Crews continue to battle a massive forest fire in Wharton State Forest in New Jersey Friday that started on Thursday afternoon.
A firefighter was injured during a building fire in Society Hill Tuesday afternoon.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday for the second annual Uptown Rhythm Festival on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia.
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
Unless lawmakers intervene, skill game machines will be banned from most businesses in Pennsylvania starting Oct. 14.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday for the second annual Uptown Rhythm Festival on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia.
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
Unless lawmakers intervene, skill game machines will be banned from most businesses in Pennsylvania starting Oct. 14.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday for the second annual Uptown Rhythm Festival on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia.
Unless lawmakers intervene, skill game machines will be banned from most businesses in Pennsylvania starting Oct. 14.
The Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
The alleged rape happened in the overnight hours of Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 on the Eastern University's campus in Delaware County.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
After a series of setbacks and challenges, the historic Reading Senior Center reopened Thursday on Ringold Street in Trenton.
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.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
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.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
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.
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 Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
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.
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.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Phillies outfielder Derek Hill is coming up clutch even off the field. After a game against the Atlanta Braves last week, Hill helped a man change a flat tire.
The borough of Tullytown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, will be holding a memorial concert and remembrance of 9/11 on Friday. CBS News Philadelphia's Alicia Roberts spoke with a man whose mission is to never forget.
The war with Iran continues to put pressure on the world's energy supply, leading to surging gas prices. Philadelphians told CBS News Philadelphia on Thursday that the higher prices are "making life a bit harder to live."
Skill game machines are a common sight in bars, convenience stores and other businesses across Pennsylvania. But their future is now uncertain after the state Supreme Court ruled in June that the machines are a form of gambling, similar to slot machines. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.