Explosion causes Northeast Philadelphia twin home to partially collapse
The Philadelphia Fire Department was called out to the 9400 block of Kirkwood Road in Northeast Philly for reports of an explosion shortly after 1:30 p.m. Friday.
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The Philadelphia Fire Department was called out to the 9400 block of Kirkwood Road in Northeast Philly for reports of an explosion shortly after 1:30 p.m. Friday.
One person is in the hospital after a fire broke out at a twin home down the street from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the city's fire department. The Philadelphia Fire Department was called out to the 9400 block of Kirkwood Road in Northeast Philly shortly after 1:45 p.m. Friday. Firefighters placed the blaze under control at 2:27 p.m.
Kada Scott, a 23-year-old Philadelphia woman reported missing last week, may not be missing voluntarily, police said Friday. CBS News Philadelphia Investigator Joe Holden reports.
We're looking ahead to two NEXT Weather Alert Days on Sunday and Monday as a weekend storm will begin to form from a coastal low.
Jalen Hurts' first interception of the season was among the many mistakes the Eagles made Thursday in their second straight loss.
Competition between two branches of the military founded in Philadelphia is alive and well as a group of sailors and Marines raced up the "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Brandon Goldner reports.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
Bryn Mawr College is waiving its $67,000 tuition for students from families with income under $175,000.
A fundraiser was held in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday for an officer who was shot while breaking up a large crowd outside Overbrook High School in May. Ray Strickland reports.
One man died and another was wounded in a shooting near the intersection of Broad Street and Packer Avenue Thursday night, Philadelphia police say.
Next year will be filled with celebrations for America's 250th birthday, and that includes the Philadelphia Flower Show. Organizers announced the theme for the show, “Rooted: Origins of American Gardening." The dazzling floral displays will take a look back at the deep roots of gardening in the country. The show runs from Feb. 28 to March 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Vincent Termini Sr.’s two sons are sharing memories of their dad and his legacy. The second-generation owner of Termini Brothers Bakery passed away. His sons said nothing made their father happier than to see the two of them continue the Termini Brothers' legacy. A funeral service for Vincent Termini Sr. will be held Saturday morning in Gladwyne.
Prospect Medical Holdings is expected to petition a bankruptcy court to let it abandon its last two hospitals. Prospect is now seeking to abandon Crozer Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital. In a hearing this summer, the court allowed Prospect to abandon Delaware County Memorial Hospital and Taylor Hospital, but they were later sold.
A curious cat in western Pennsylvania turned what could have been a travel disaster into an adventure that has now gone viral. The family packed up for a trip to New Hampshire, then on to New York City. Little did they know, Ray Ray, went along for the ride. Ray Ray had survived 100 miles of wind, bumps and highway traffic.
A first-of-its-kind store is opening in Philadelphia. Jordan Brand's first U.S.-based World of Flight flagship is opening in Rittenhouse Square. We got a sneak peek inside before the grand opening. The store is on Walnut between 16th and 17th streets.
Pennsylvania State Police are conducting a death investigation after a 2-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car in Lehigh County.
Homecoming 250, which celebrates the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps' 250th birthdays, has special meaning for servicemembers who have roots in the Philadelphia area.
Police used technology to track down an intruder after a terrifying home invasion in Bucks County in the middle of the night. Alicia Roberts reports.
Two Pennsylvania State troopers and a suspect were shot Wednesday after a chase that started near Chambersburg, officials say.
After losing his wife, daughter to breast cancer, Montgomery County man is raising awareness by hosting an event for breast cancer survivors. Madeleine Wright reports.
After losing his wife, daughter to breast cancer, Montgomery County man is raising awareness by hosting an event for breast cancer survivors. Madeleine Wright reports.
A very special parade along the Delaware River on Thursday marked the start of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Reporter Dan Snyder got a tour of the USS Cooperstown and met some of the sailors who work on board.
SEPTA GM Scott Sauer says the Philadelphia-based transit authority has a handle on how the fires started but hasn't uncovered what could connect them.
SEPTA is tasked with doing an intensive, invasive inspection of every single component on its troubled Silverliner IV fleet. CBS News Philadelphia Investigative Reporter Joe Holden goes behind the scenes of the transit authority's inspections.
Harrison Bader remains out of the lineup Thursday as the Phillies look to stave off elimination again in Los Angeles.
Most of the Philadelphia region can put the umbrella away Thursday morning and may actually want the sunglasses later.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
A group of Eagles tailgaters gathered Wednesday at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for home games.
A meeting 42 years in the making: Mike Rafferty and Christie Leonard finally met in Philly after decades as pen pals.
Join CBS Philadelphia at Rivers Casino for the chance to become a contestant on SURVIVOR.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Most of the Philadelphia region can put the umbrella away Thursday morning and may actually want the sunglasses later.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
A group of Eagles tailgaters gathered Wednesday at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for home games.
A meeting 42 years in the making: Mike Rafferty and Christie Leonard finally met in Philly after decades as pen pals.
Most of the Philadelphia region can put the umbrella away Thursday morning and may actually want the sunglasses later.
A group of Eagles tailgaters gathered Wednesday at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for home games.
A meeting 42 years in the making: Mike Rafferty and Christie Leonard finally met in Philly after decades as pen pals.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
The city-owned statue was moved Wednesday after spending several months inside the museum as part of an art exhibition.
Most of the Philadelphia region can put the umbrella away Thursday morning and may actually want the sunglasses later.
The Hard Rock Atlantic City hosted its seventh annual Out of the Darkness Walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Knicks President Leon Rose, who hails from Cherry Hill, and Executive Vice President William "World Wide Wes" Wesley, who was born and raised in Camden, were honored.
Officials along the Jersey Shore are preparing for potential flooding and erosion from a possible nor'easter this week.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
Most of the Philadelphia region can put the umbrella away Thursday morning and may actually want the sunglasses later.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
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
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
A group of Eagles tailgaters gathered Wednesday at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for home games.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
New parking rules for Eagles home games could throw a wrench into some long-standing tailgating traditions.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
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.
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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.
Most of the Philadelphia region can put the umbrella away Thursday morning and may actually want the sunglasses later. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers fans will have some new food options when they root for their teams for the 2026-27 season at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
A proposal for a massive data center project in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, came before the township's planning commission Wednesday. The developer laid out its case, including new details about power, water and jobs. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Andersen reports.
Tailgaters gathered Wednesday night at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for Eagles home games. CBS News Philadelphia's Alicia Roberts reports.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week. Exactly just what we can expect isn't clear yet. In this update recorded on Wednesday evening, Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly explains what the NEXT Weather team is watching this week.