Northeast Philadelphia fire displaces 50 people
The flames are out, but dozens of people are now looking for a place to stay after a fire tore through an apartment complex on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday night.
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The flames are out, but dozens of people are now looking for a place to stay after a fire tore through an apartment complex on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday night.
The Red Cross is providing shelter to displaced people after a fire at an apartment complex on the 7400 block of Roosevelt Boulevard, Jan Carabeo reports.
More than 150 firefighters are battling a massive fire at a Northeast Philadelphia apartment complex at 7400 Roosevelt Boulevard.
A jury has convicted a man who allegedly tried to carjack a teen girl in 2022, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Monday.
A jury convicted Deandrade Jeferson of multiple charges for his alleged role in attempting to carjack a teen girl in Northeast Philadelphia in 2022, District Attorney Larry Krasner said.
Police said a woman was hit by multiple vehicles Saturday morning on Frankford Avenue near Wissinoming Park.
Police say a woman is dead after being hit by 2 vehicles at Comly Street and Frankford Avenue early Saturday morning.
A 39-year-old man is accused of pulling up to a fight on a Kensington street, firing shots and later shooting a woman inside a home Friday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
One man died and another man was injured after a shooting in Summerdale, Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday evening.
The 4-year-old was critically injured in the crash and will be taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
A special celebration for a 101st birthday. Friends and family gathered in Antreé Ellis' honor at the Pennypack Rehabilitation Center in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday afternoon. Antreé affectionately known as "Kitty” is the 10th of 12 children in her family. She served in the medical unit of the Women's Army Corps during World War II. Her secret to longevity, she said stayed relaxed and never put herself under a lot of pressure.
A 26-year-old woman died after a car crashed into a tree on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
A year after a deadly truck crash and fire caused a section of I-95 in Philadelphia to collapse, federal authorities are releasing more information about what may have caused the explosion.
The School District of Philadelphia shared updates on the reopening project for Frankford High School for the 2025-26 school year. The main part of the school has been closed since April 2023 due to asbestos.
The School District of Philadelphia now has a plan to renovate and fully reopen Frankford High School in Northeast Philly for the 2025-26 school year. The main part of the 108-year-old building has been closed to in-person learning since April 2023 due to asbestos concerns.
The 4-year-old was placed in critical condition at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital and will be airlifted to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia once he's stable.
Two men and a teenager were arrested during a car meet-up in Northeast Philadelphia with more than 200 people and 100 vehicles on Sunday night, police said.
A 17-year-old died and multiple people were hurt after a fatal hit-and-run crash involving three cars in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood Friday night.
Philadelphia Police say they found pieces of the vehicle likely involved in a fatal hit-and-run that happened on East Torresdale Avenue just before midnight. A 44-year-old man crossing the street died after he was hit by a small SUV; police said the driver didn't stop after the collision.
Before I-95 reopens with eight lanes of traffic in Northeast Philadelphia, PennDOT said temporary lane closures will be in place through Friday morning.
A Philadelphia man has been charged with murder in the deaths of his wife and mother-in-law. Police said the 43-year-old suspect called 911 Tuesday. According to investigators, he told police he found the bodies of his wife and her mother in the basement of their Crescentville home.
Traffic on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia will return to normal this week, just in time for Memorial Day weekend travel, PennDOT said on Wednesday.
Two women, who appear to be mother and daughter, were found stabbed to death in the basement of a home in Philadelphia's Crescentville section Tuesday, police said.
Police have identified a mother and daughter who died after a deadly double stabbing in northeast Philadelphia Tuesday. The victims are 75-year-old Angela Trejo and 58-year-old Alma Barberena. A man was taken into custody for questioning.
A mother and daughter were found stabbed to death in the basement of a home in Philadelphia's Crescentville section Tuesday afternoon, police said. Neighbors told CBS News Philadelphia they were in shock.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Have your umbrella ready on Easter Sunday as a cold front moving through the area will bring widespread showers to the region.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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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.
A United States crew member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday has been rescued by U.S. forces. President Trump posted on social media Sunday morning that the service member was "seriously wounded."
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue in Berks County, Pennsylvania, said Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4. The department said funeral details will be shared at a later date.
Sunday will be mild but rainy throughout the day across the Delaware Valley, though showers will move out around mid-afternoon. The week starts cooler but we'll see plenty of sunshine, and temperatures will climb into the upper 70s and even 80s by next weekend.
The next round of car-free Sundays in Center City kicks off on April 5! For the next seven Sundays, 18th Street from Chestnut to Locust and Walnut Street from Broad to 19th will be closed to cars from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Can your dog really understand what you're saying to them? In this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson takes a look at the research around our four-legged friends.