West Philadelphia house fire being investigated as suspicious, police say
Philadelphia police say they are looking for a woman they believe started a house fire on South Ruby Street in West Philadelphia Tuesday evening.
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Philadelphia police say they are looking for a woman they believe started a house fire on South Ruby Street in West Philadelphia Tuesday evening.
The cause of the fire that broke out overnight at a home in Delaware County is under investigation. This is along the 4400 block of Post Road in Trainer Borough.
Prosecutors said the house fire and possible explosion in Washington Township on Sunday are tied to a murder-suicide plot.
The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office does not believe what happened at the home on Tranquility Court Sunday morning was an accident.
The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office said a criminal investigation is underway after an explosion and house fire in Washington Township killed two people.
Two people are dead after a home exploded in Washington Township, New Jersey, early Sunday Morning. A criminal investigation into the fire is underway, Gloucester County officials say.
Police are working to identify the person responsible for purposely starting a fire that killed a person inside their West Philadelphia home in November 2024. The arson was recorded on surveillance video around 4 a.m. on the 1400 block of North 61st Street. The suspect can be seen setting fire to a front porch, which later led to the death of a 67-year-old who was bedridden.
A consultant paid to review security in the wake of the arson attack on the governor's official residence in Harrisburg has completed a report. But the findings will not be made public. Prosecutors said Cody Balmer was able to elude state police security as he climbed a fence, got inside, and lit fires. State police said they have already implemented some of the consultant's recommendations.
A fire on Heritage Drive in Lower Macungie Township damaged multiple homes Thursday night into Friday. We're working to find out if anyone was injured as well as the cause of this fire.
Two people died and a woman was taken to the hospital after a fire in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Monday morning. Three firefighters were injured battling the fire in Robeson Township as well.
There’s new information about the suspect in the arson attack on the governor's mansion in Harrisburg over the weekend. The fire happened Sunday morning after Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family celebrated the first night of Passover. Authorities said Cody Balmer called 911 and told them that Shapiro needs to know that he "will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people."
Two people were killed when a fire broke out at a home on Morgantown Road in Robeson Township, Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning.
Four people, including two police officers, were hospitalized after a fire at a home in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Wednesday.
The bodies of two people have been recovered after a fire destroyed a twin home in East Germantown. The fire broke out yesterday evening on the 500 block of Brinton Street. Both of the twin homes were destroyed. A firefighter was injured battling the flames. We are told that the firefighter is recovering and is in stable condition. No word yet on how that blaze was started.
A massive fire tore through three homes in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, on Sunday night, displacing at least seven people.
A fire damaged three homes and displaced seven people in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Sunday night. Neighbors describe what unfolded.
One woman died and a child was hospitalized after a fire at an apartment building in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Thursday morning, officials said.
Smoke poured from this home on Marion Street in Elk Township near Glassboro around 8 Thursday morning. You can see the smoke flowing from every window. Officials said they are in the initial stage of the investigation into what caused the fire. No word yet on any injuries.
Two homes in Mansfield, Burlington County were destroyed by heavy flames early Wednesday morning. A house fire started around 1:30 a.m. along Wagon Wheel Circle in the Homestead at Mansfield neighborhood. The blaze then spread to the second home. Multiple nearby homes were evacuated out of an abundance of caution. The fire is now under control. Still no word on injuries or the cause.
Five people, including two firefighters and two paramedics, were taken to the hospital and 15 people were displaced after a fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania overnight.
One woman is dead after a home in South Philadelphia erupted into flames on Wednesday. Firefighters rushed to the 2700 block of South Darien Street before 11 a.m. after getting word that people were possibly trapped inside. Fire crews were able to put out the flames, but found the woman dead inside the home. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
At least four people were hurt in a West Philadelphia fire that spread to several rowhomes, fire officials said. At least 19 people were displaced.
At least four people were taken to the hospital and 19 were displaced after a fire spread to nine rowhomes in West Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
At least three children and one adult were injured in a rowhome fire in West Philadelphia, officials say. Heavy wind made fighting the fire difficult, but it is now under control.
A home was damaged but no one was hurt after a fire broke out in Aldan, Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
Some late-day sunshine is possible Sunday, but another blast of Arctic air pushes in this evening. Temperatures Monday morning will feel like the teens and low 20s.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
Protesters gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall on Saturday calling for no war with Iran as religious leaders and law enforcement react to the U.S.-Israel strikes.
Some late-day sunshine is possible Sunday, but another blast of Arctic air pushes in this evening. Temperatures Monday morning will feel like the teens and low 20s.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon in Frankford after a vehicle detached from a tow truck and struck him.
Protesters gathered outside City Hall calling for no war with Iran as religious leaders and law enforcement react to the U.S.-Israel strikes.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
The Philadelphia 76ers say that Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson's 76ers franchise record for 3-pointers, finishing with five 3s and 28 points in Philadelphia's 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
The United States and Israel launched more strikes on Iran Sunday after taking out the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and many other Iranian senior leaders. Plus, the Philadelphia Flower Show opens this weekend, and meteorologist Tammie Souza has a look at the up-and-down temperatures on tap for this week.
High temperatures will run below average Sunday in the low-to-mid 40s, and another wintry blast of Arctic air will keep temps in the 30s Monday. But a weather rollercoaster is on tap this week as things turn more spring-like by Wednesday.
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood after a vehicle detached from a tow truck and struck him, police said. Police are working to identify and locate the truck driver and have contacted the company the driver works for.
On this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains what your dog's different sleeping positions could tell you about how they're feeling.
The New Jersey Department of Homeland Security said it's keeping a "close eye" on the situation in Iran and Philadelphia police are increasing patrols at some religious sites after the U.S. and Israel started carrying out military strikes in the region.