Fire officials believe deadly Nicetown rowhome collapse was gas explosion
Philadelphia fire officials believe the deadly explosion in the city's Nicetown neighborhood last month was a gas explosion.
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Philadelphia fire officials believe the deadly explosion in the city's Nicetown neighborhood last month was a gas explosion.
A fire led to multiple people jumping out of the Jake's Bar building on Matlack Street early Tuesday morning, officials said.
The city's Fire Marshal's Office was unable to find the origin of the June 29 house collapse due to the damage, a fire department spokesperson said Monday.
West Chester, Pennsylvania officials say a fire broke out in the apartments above Jake's Bar on Matlack Street early Tuesday morning and is now under control.
State Rep. Lisa Borowski's bill still needs to pass the Pennsylvania Senate and then be signed into law. It would require businesses to offer an "opt in" option to a recurring subscription, rather than having customers "opt out."
Negotiations are set to continue on Tuesday between District Council 33 and the Parker administration, union president Greg Boulware said
Negotiations are set to continue in the ongoing DC 33 strike in Philadelphia, as trash piles up at several dump sites meant to alleviate residents' garbage cans in lieu of weekly trash pickup. Ross DiMattei breaks down what the city and the union are saying about labor talks before they get back to the negotiating table on Tuesday.
Philadelphia leaders say they're bringing in reinforcements to deal with the trash problem, but say there are also some who are trying to take advantage of the strike and use the temporary drop-off points as a free garbage disposal.
One week into Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union strike, and both sides remain dug in.
Ariza Giansteban, 28, was taken into custody in Paramus on Saturday in connection with the shooting, police said on Monday. He's currently awaiting extradition to Philadelphia to face charges, according to police.
Philadelphia police also identified the three men killed in the mass shooting in Grays Ferry.
The chase started on Roosevelt Boulevard near Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia and then ended under the Platt Bridge in South Philly.
Get ready for a bit of an unsettled week ahead in the Philadelphia area.
A special birthday party was held in Bala Cynwyd on Monday for a former Philadelphia dentist, who turned 100 years old. He's full of fun memories, including how he got a Stanley Cup right from the Flyers.
New data highlights the challenges Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has experienced in the months since Crozer Health closed.
According to state records, Delaware County already had the fewest hospital beds per population of any county in the Philadelphia area, and that was before Crozer closed. The number has only gotten worse.
Police said an 11-month-old baby is in extremely critical condition after falling out of a second-story window of a West Philly home.
This neighborhood trash drop-off site has become a local tourist attraction, with people coming to take pictures. It is one of 63 drop-off sites where residents can place trash on their designated collection day.
Negotiations are set to continue Tuesday between AFSCME District Council 33 and Philadelphia city leaders. It's still unclear where and when the negotiations will take place, which will be Day 8 of the Philadelphia strike.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said investigators believe a switch was used in the Grays Ferry mass shooting.
The Sunrise Movement Philadelphia chapter says they did it to support striking workers.
The trial of Justin Mohn, accused of beheading his father and posting video online, is underway in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Police said an 11-month-old baby is in extremely critical condition after falling out of a second-story window of a West Philly home.
Negotiations between the Parker administration and AFSCME District Council 33, Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, ended over the weekend without a deal as the strike entered its seventh day Monday.
A mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood left three people dead and nine others injured early Monday morning, according to police.
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
Philadelphia is marking one year since the tragic Northeast Philadelphia plane crash on Jan. 31, 2025.
Community members in Northeast Philadelphia will join local leaders for a memorial at 5 p.m. Saturday.
"I was there. I saw everything," Jose Huerta Chuma, who remains in hiding, told CBS News.
Ramesses Vazquez Viana still has a long road ahead of him, but one year after the deadly Northeast Philadelphia medical jet crash, his recovery has been nothing short of a miracle.
Community members in Northeast Philadelphia will join local leaders for a memorial at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
Philadelphia is marking one year since the tragic Northeast Philadelphia plane crash on Jan. 31, 2025.
"I was there. I saw everything," Jose Huerta Chuma, who remains in hiding, told CBS News.
Ramesses Vazquez Viana still has a long road ahead of him, but one year after the deadly Northeast Philadelphia medical jet crash, his recovery has been nothing short of a miracle.
Philadelphia is marking one year since the tragic Northeast Philadelphia plane crash on Jan. 31, 2025.
Community members in Northeast Philadelphia will join local leaders for a memorial at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Ramesses Vazquez Viana still has a long road ahead of him, but one year after the deadly Northeast Philadelphia medical jet crash, his recovery has been nothing short of a miracle.
A look back at Philadelphia's deadliest aviation disaster, a year after the medical jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia.
Protesters gathered at City Hall on Friday to oppose federal immigration enforcement, joining a nationwide strike aimed at ICE.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Eagles are hiring Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Kevin Patullo.
Eight years later, (arguably) the greatest play in Super Bowl history is finally getting an ESPN "30 for 30" documentary.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
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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.
One year ago, six people aboard a medical jet and two people on the ground were killed when the plane crashed near Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. Saturday evening, the city will remember the victims and celebrate the recovery from the tragedy. Ray Strickland reports.
The Philadelphia area will continue to be extremely cold, with Saturday being our 8th straight day with temperatures below freezing. Meanwhile, a coastal storm with characteristics of a "bomb cyclone" is tracking away from us, but will still bring coastal impacts for the Jersey Shore and Delaware in the form of wind and possible coastal flooding at high tide. NEXT Weather meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
We haven't been above freezing since 7 p.m. Jan. 24, and this weekend marks days eight and nine of the cold stretch. Bill Kelly Has the forecast.
Protesters gathered at City Hall on Friday to oppose federal immigration enforcement, joining a nationwide strike aimed at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Ross DiMattei reports.
Olney High School boys basketball head coach Shakir Johnson is not only developing players at his alma mater, but outstanding young men. Krystle Rich reports.