"An act of God": Officials believe lightning strike cause house fire in Montgomery County
It's being described as an act of God. A fire during Friday's stormy weather in Montgomery County. Nikki Dementri reports.
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It's being described as an act of God. A fire during Friday's stormy weather in Montgomery County. Nikki Dementri reports.
The sentencing hearing in a Camden County courtroom caps 19 months of agony for the family of Sean Hughes. He was an admired and respected career educator and principal of Lower Merion High School.
The event paid tribute to June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Montgomery County has a full list of Juneteenth events planned for the weekend.
Neighbors in Montgomery County gathered for a special Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony Thursday afternoon. Kim Hudson shares what this holiday also means for local Black business owners.
Hazardous haze and smoke from the eastern Canadian wildfires are making for dangerous conditions and impacting local events.
The school offered a room inside for people to watch the graduation if they were concerned about the poor air quality.
The poor air quality in the Philadelphia area has prompted school districts to make changes.
The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity.
The event will give 20% of proceeds to the pantry on Thursday, June 8 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Police say the suspect robbed the victim inside his car and then forced him to drive home where he robbed the victim's family members.
A Montgomery County therapist helps Black people find mental healthcare while using education and nature to fight stigma.
Kim Hudson reports.
Nikki DeMentri reports.
The northbound lanes of the Blue Route between Villanova and I-76 have reopened to traffic.
Officials said a deadly multi-vehicle crash had a significant impact on the Monday morning commute on the Blue Route.
Reporter Nikki DeMentri has the latest on the crash investigation and traffic reporter Chandler Lutz has details on how to geta around in the area.
Sisca was killed in the line of duty last year and was chief of the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company at the time of his death.
Officials confirmed it was a fatal accident with multiple people taken to the hospital.
High grocery prices are straining family budgets but a local program aims to help families afford fresh and healthy food. It starts by protecting thousands of acres of local farmland.
Kim Hudson reports.
For many neighbors, life hasn't been the same since a deadly house explosion in Pottstown one year ago Friday.
Matt Petrillo reports.
Philadelphia renters listen up! A new study shows buying a home may be cheaper than renting!
A Glenside man is facing multiple felony charges related to the straw purchasing and trafficking of 15 firearms that have been connected to multiple homicides and violent crimes in the Philadelphia area.
All 92 gun stores in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania will be required to undergo inspections to ensure they are following state regulations.
Philadelphia made the short list to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.
Educators at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy say artificial intelligence is helping students build confidence, communication skills and digital literacy.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
Lionel Messi's first game at Subaru Park since 2023 drew another large crowd and offered fans a chance to see one of the greats.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Philadelphia made the short list to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.
Educators at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy say artificial intelligence is helping students build confidence, communication skills and digital literacy.
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
Philadelphia made the short list to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.
Educators at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy say artificial intelligence is helping students build confidence, communication skills and digital literacy.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
Detectives in Northeast Philadelphia are investigating an arson at the Walmart store on Roosevelt Boulevard.
Police in Philadelphia are looking for a man they say vandalized a statue outside of the city's Jewish museum.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
Families and small business owners say a beach replenishment project in Ocean City, New Jersey, has affected their routines this summer.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Camden educators visited families at home Wednesday to share resources ahead of the new school year.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
Art DeRamus' girlfriend was hurt in the shooting while she was sleeping in the front bedroom of the home in New Castle County, Delaware.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
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
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Lionel Messi's first game at Subaru Park since 2023 drew another large crowd and offered fans a chance to see one of the greats.
The Phillies won a season-best sixth straight game and closed within 4 1/2 games of the first-place Braves in the NL East.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Bryston Stott's two-run single in the sixth inning helped the Phillies rally to beat the Marlins, 6-4, for their fifth straight win.
The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Za'Darius Smith, the team said Tuesday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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.
The accident happened at the Carlisle Regional Airport as state troopers were conducting a training exercise.
6-year-old Lucy Morgan was killed in 2023 when the head of a badminton racket dislodged from the handle and pierced her skull and brain.
The policy will require first year undergrad students to live on campu for the first two semesters.
Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of the classroom at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia. Wakisha Bailey reports.
As the summer rapidly comes to a close, some Ocean City business owners fear this season may be a wash because of this massive beach replenishment project. Brandon Goldner reports.