Video shows possible burn-off at Delco refinery, as odor reported across region
Multiple emergency agencies in Delaware and Delaware County are receiving reports of an unexplained odor on Thursday.
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Multiple emergency agencies in Delaware and Delaware County are receiving reports of an unexplained odor on Thursday.
Early Thursday morning, emergency response agencies in the area reported being aware of the odor and were investigating the matter. Turns out the smell was coming from the refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania.
A spokesperson said a private contractor struck a gas main near the 18th and Olney intersection as part of an ongoing PGW pipeline improvement project.
Philadelphia firefighters say it could take a few hours to get a gas line that exploded Thursday morning.
Residents returned to their homes on the 6700 block of Paschall Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia Thursday evening after a gas leak forced them to evacuate.
Washington Township police say a gas leak that led to evacuations of homes on Mulberry, Pembrook and Benner roads has been contained.
Several Gloucester County families are returning to their homes after being evacuated during a gas main break. it happened around noon along Pembrook Road in Washington Township. Brandon Goldner reports at the scene where the evacuation happened.
Police said a gas leak was reported on the University of Delaware campus in Newark on Tuesday.
Seven employees died in the explosion at the R.M. Palmer candy factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, in March 2023. NTSB investigators said a natural gas leak caused the explosion.
The Walmart on Route 38 in Lumberton, New Jersey, was evacuated after authorities responded to a "major gas leak" Wednesday.
No one was injured after a forced evacuation in Yeadon, Pa. was ordered due to a gas leak and a tree that fell on powerlines Saturday afternoon.
Two people were hospitalized and 23 people were evacuated from their homes.
The lawsuit alleges the Texas-based company TransChem USA is responsible for illnesses related to the leak.
There's a hazmat situation happening in Gloucester County.
It's unclear what caused the leak.
Crews are looking for a cause.
The gas main break has now been cleared.
A gas leak along a Pennsylvania pipeline has some on edge tonight, renewing concerns about potential dangers.
Authorities are investigating a possible gas leak at a church in Delaware County.
A sinkhole with an active gas leak forced the evacuation of about 20 homes in Bethlehem.
Officials say the natural gas leak was found on an exterior wall at a home.
It was reported around 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning at 7 East Lancaster Avenue.
Around 9:42 a.m., firefighters were called to the 6400 block of Castor Avenue for reports of fumes.
It happened on the 1300 blocked of Veterans Highway in Levittown Sunday afternoon.
Officials say around 10:56 a.m. Monday a call came in for a gas leak at Parkers Mill Boulevard and Kirby Court.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Saturday and Sunday will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Saturday and Sunday will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
Road closures and parking restrictions were in effect around Philadelphia City Hall Friday as thousands gathered to mark International Workers' Day.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Both days will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s but more sunshine will be around on Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Demonstrators marched with signs and banners after gathering for speeches. They called on lawmakers to raise the minimum wage, increase taxes on the wealthy and expand access to healthcare. Ross DiMattei reports.
A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania coffee shop is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees. Kerri Corrado reports.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training. Krystle Rich reports.
A weakening cold front will pass through the area Friday night around midnight with a few showers, knocking the temperatures back even further for the weekend. Bill Kelly has the forescast.