2 Mothers, Babies Rushed To Hospital After Being Rescued From Burning Frankford Apartment Building, Officials Say
Video from the Citizen app shows the flames shooting out of the building on the 5000 block of Akron Street just after 3 p.m.
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Video from the Citizen app shows the flames shooting out of the building on the 5000 block of Akron Street just after 3 p.m.
The charges stem from a Jan. 2, 2019 crash that killed Dennis Palandro Jr., 31 and Joseph Ferry, 36, members of a string band that had performed hours earlier in the annual New Year's Day Mummers Parade in Philadelphia. Ferry's
The city was originally scheduled to expand vaccine eligibility to all adults on Monday.
If you've tooled around with the idea of adding to or building a new home then you know the increased cost of materials would make you rather swing a 2x4 than pay for one.
The former dean of Temple University's business school has been charged with falsifying data to boost the school's rankings, draw more students and vastly increase the school's revenue.
Eligibility is still limited to health care workers, residents of long-term care facilities and first responders.
The Wolf administration said the challenge now is to assuage the concerns of people who are reluctant to get it.
The shooting happened on Buttonwood and A Streets, just before midnight Thursday.
Officers found the 17-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to his arm on the 4600 block of Fernhill Road.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was 7.3%, down a tenth of a percentage point from February's adjusted rate, the state Department of Labor and Industry said.
SEPTA is offering a $1,000 reward for the arrest of a suspect who assaulted an employee.
The cooler than normal temperatures remain a factor for the rest of the day with temperatures averaging 5- 10 degrees cooler than normal.
Officers say the pair had just left the nearby Police Athletic League when they were shot at 6th Street and Snyder Avenue.
If you are looking for restaurant employment, you are one hot commodity.
It was being administered to the homeless, homebound, those struggling with drug addiction, domestic violence survivors and migrant workers.
Crews rushed to the 2900 block of Mutter Street around 4 p.m. Thursday.
Prosecutors say Harry Gramlich was the caretaker for his 52-year-old brother Timothy, who had Down syndrome.
On what would've been her 22nd birthday, Brice's family is holding her funeral.
Nearly 550 people have been shot in Philly so far this year, according to police. At the same time, the city has also recorded 145 homicides.
The LEAD program currently has 15 school safety officers involved and 40 students participating.
The Berks County district attorney ruled the March 15 shooting death of Stephen Hughes was justified.
Health advocates say New Jersey's temporary coronavirus-related ban on smoking in the Atlantic City casinos should be made permanent, and some state legislators said Thursday they will push to make that happen.
Murphy unveiled the measures in Newark during a more than an hourlong, rally-like event in a crowded community center.
District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force are expected to give an update on the investigation into a series of non-fatal and fatal shootings in Southwest Philadelphia from 2016 to 2020 involving violent street gangs.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has extended the pause on administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until April 24 or when guidance from the CDC and FDA is updated.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
Firefighters are battling a fire that erupted at a recycling center in Doylestown Thursday evening, emergency officials said.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Officials have been closely monitoring the electrical grid across the Philadelphia area, which is said to be under extreme stress due to HVAC systems operating around the clock.
Day 4 of the heat wave continues Thursday in the Philadelphia region as temperatures hit the low 100s.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
Firefighters are battling a fire that erupted at a recycling center in Doylestown Thursday evening, emergency officials said.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Firefighters are battling a fire that erupted at a recycling center in Doylestown Thursday evening, emergency officials said.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Officials have been closely monitoring the electrical grid across the Philadelphia area, which is said to be under extreme stress due to HVAC systems operating around the clock.
The extreme heat with temps hitting 100 degrees didn't stop Philadelphians from celebrating Red, White and Blue To-Do on Thursday.
More than 100 people were treated for heat-related injuries at a Union Pacific Big Boy whistle stop event in Berks County, police said.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
The Sixers on Thursday agreed to a two-year contract with free agent guard Anfernee Simons, according to a report.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
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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.
Some members of Congress on Thursday were back at the body's original home in Philadelphia.
Bill Kelly has everything you need to know about the heat wave in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A man who was suicidal was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer outside St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Thursday, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
Experts are sounding the alarm on the psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Bristol community is celebrating its town’s post office for being one of the country’s original post offices-which has remained open since 1775. Siafa Lewis reports.