Electric fire caused 40 SEPTA buses to catch fire at bus yard in Nicetown, SEPTA says
The decommissioned SEPTA buses caught on fire in a depot off Roberts Avenue in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga section Thursday.
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The decommissioned SEPTA buses caught on fire in a depot off Roberts Avenue in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga section Thursday.
The buses caught fire at the agency's Midvale depot located off Roberts Avenue, around 6:15 a.m. Thursday. SEPTA officials said all of the buses had been decommissioned and were in the process of being sold or scrapped.
Among all the smiles and celebrations, there was also sadness among the school community. A moment of silence was held during the school's graduation to remember the young lives lost.
Middletown Township police confirmed there was a sighting on Friday at the Our Lady of Grace Cemetery near Neshaminy High School, but officials believe the bear has since left the area.
Philadelphia police are searching for three juveniles accused of throwing a caustic substance – possibly battery acid – on a woman, who then had to be taken to the hospital.
Family and friends held a balloon release to honor the memory of three teens who were killed in a crash following a police chase in Limerick Township.
The law bans using hand-held devices while driving and this includes when stopped at a red light, in a traffic delay, or during a momentary stop.
ChristianaCare has announced Springfield as its second location for a micro-hospital in Delaware County.
The micro-hospital won't be as large as a full-scale hospital, but ChristianaCare said it will include 10 inpatient beds with an emergency room equipped to handle heart attacks, strokes, injuries and falls.
The community is mourning the loss of those three teens. The chase happened Tuesday night in Limerick Township. Family and friends held a balloon release to honor their memory. Ray Strickland talked to the family of one of the victims, who believes their loved one should still be alive.
People remembered D-Day and the lives lost. CBS News Photojournalist Bill Seiders brings you the story from Bern Township, Berks County.
People remembered D-Day and the lives lost. CBS News Photojournalist Bill Seiders brings you the story from Bern Township, Berks County.
PAWSibilities Animal Rescue is healing after a devastating fire claimed the lives of numerous cats and the search continues for several who are still missing.
This Sunday, Broadway's biggest night takes center stage for the 78th Annual Tony Awards on CBS, celebrating excellence in live theater. But right now, the spotlight is also shining in Philadelphia, where the Arden Theatre in Old City is presenting its own tribute to Broadway history, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical "Rent."
A Montgomery County animal rescue that lost its barn and several animals in a weekend fire is in need of supplies and donations. "PAWSibilities" lost over a dozen feral cats in the Sunday afternoon blaze. At least six cats are still unaccounted for. The open house is happening Saturday at Paws Adoption Center in Skippack Village from 6 to 8 p.m.
The family of slain Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald was in court on Friday, preparing for the trial that is scheduled to start in two weeks.
A 2-year-old boy is in stable condition after he was hit by two cars in Strawberry Mansion Thursday night, Philadelphia police said. Both drivers fled the scene. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The Philadelphia area ends the week with increasing clouds as a storm system approaches.
Philadelphia police responded to an assault and barricade situation Friday morning on Jackson Street.
Officials have identified the boater whose body was pulled from the Schuylkill River on Monday as 26-year-old Sean Hagerty.
SWAT teams were on a residential block in the Tacony section of Philadelphia after a man allegedly assaulted a Philadelphia fire lieutenant and barricaded himself in a home.
The energy is building in South Philadelphia as organizers prepare to celebrate a golden milestone: the 50th anniversary of the ODUNDE Festival — one of the largest and longest-running African American street festivals in North America. Wakisha Bailey speaks with CEO Oshunbumi Fernandez-West and her son Adeniyi Ogundana.
Founded by a member of the CBS Philadelphia family, Elleanor Jean Hendley, Teenshop is a nonprofit providing college prep, mentoring and life skills programs for girls. Janelle Burrell talks to Hendley and a mother and daughter who were both in Teenshop over the years.
Health officials say there are much lower levels of pollutants in the air right now but that residents in the vicinity of SEPTA's Midvale Yard on Roberts Avenue should still stay inside their homes. Jan Carabeo reports.
St. Andrew's Village said a juvenile black bear broke through a window and had to be lured back out with Rice Krispies treats.
A fire in North Philadelphia left one person dead Monday afternoon, and the Red Cross is assisting several families affected by the blaze.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso wanted to lead the borough after finding a kind and supportive community in the borough.
Arthur Bomar was tried and convicted of Aimee Willard's murder. He currently sits on Pennsylvania's death row, and his appeals have been rejected.
Three women were found dead in an apparent double murder and suicide in South Philadelphia Monday, police said.
Arthur Bomar was tried and convicted of Aimee Willard's murder. He currently sits on Pennsylvania's death row, and his appeals have been rejected.
A fire in North Philadelphia left one person dead Monday afternoon, and the Red Cross is assisting several families affected by the blaze.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Firefighters in West Norriton Township in Montco are battling a 4-alarm blaze at a building owned by Superior Play Systems.
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso wanted to lead the borough after finding a kind and supportive community in the borough.
A fire in North Philadelphia left one person dead Monday afternoon, and the Red Cross is assisting several families affected by the blaze.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso wanted to lead the borough after finding a kind and supportive community in the borough.
Arthur Bomar was tried and convicted of Aimee Willard's murder. He currently sits on Pennsylvania's death row, and his appeals have been rejected.
Three women were found dead in an apparent double murder and suicide in South Philadelphia Monday, police said.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill is temporarily closing as severe weather rolls through the region Monday.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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 group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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All proceeds from the fundraiser go toward the Eagles Autism Foundation.
The fire happened on Monday afternoon on the 3600 block of North Percy Street just before 1 p.m., according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
In her first television interview, Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso reflects on why she loves the borough and why residents supported her campaign. Deuso is Pennsylvania's first openly transgender mayor.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Monday night.