SPS Technologies fire, explosion missed most of chemicals on site, officials say
The fire at SPS Technologies in Abington, Pennsylvania, didn't reach the largest stores of volatile chemicals on the site, according to officials.
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The fire at SPS Technologies in Abington, Pennsylvania, didn't reach the largest stores of volatile chemicals on the site, according to officials.
Crews are still working to put out hotspots at SPS Technologies in Montgomery County, but thankfully flames from the blaze didn't reach the largest stores of volatile chemicals on the site, according to officials.
ACCT Philly said several other horses and animals were being kept at what it described as a "popup stable" at a redevelopment property in the city.
Officials are lifting evacuation notices in Montgomery County after asking people near SPS Technologies to leave their homes.
Saquon Barkley won a Super Bowl and broke Eagles and NFL records in his first season in Philly. Now, he has a penguin named after him.
Players and staff got to hoist the Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl LIX, but they'll also get their own blinged-out championship ring to commemorate the Eagles' victory over Kansas City.
After months of tribulations, the historic SS United States has set sail on its final voyage.
The Philadelphia Eagles are partnering with FLY:FWD to provide essential sports gear to girls in underserved communities. On Thursday, volunteers are at General George G. Meade School making sure every middle school girl there has the opportunity and confidence to thrive. Wakisha Bailey is in North Philadelphia with more on the initiative.
Thursday will be a breezy and very cold day in the Philadelphia region after a major winter storm moved south of our area and dumped up to a foot of snow in Virginia.
Two school districts are reopening Wednesday while another is holding a virtual day after an industrial fire in Montgomery County prompted schools nearby to close out of precaution. Brandon Goldner has the latest on the fire at SPS technologies.
Dozens of people attended the meeting at Northeast High School to receive support and other services.
Workers gathered in Philadelphia and around the country Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's efforts to cut thousands of federal jobs.
Every week, Gloria Kingcade teaches soul line dancing in North Philadelphia. Hundreds of dancers from the area will soon travel to Washington, D.C., to celebrate the archiving of the art form at the Library of Congress.
As Philadelphia prepares to welcome visitors for the country's 250th birthday in 2026, historians at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are opening their vault to see what we can learn from crucial documents and records of past anniversaries.
The SS United States has been docked at a South Philadelphia pier for nearly 30 years.
Federal workers and union leaders were gathered at Independence Mall in Philadelphia on Wednesday. It comes as the Trump Administration continues its efforts to downsize the federal workforce. Dan Snyder reports.
Twenty years ago, Richard Petrone and Danielle Imbo went missing on South Street in Philadelphia. What happened remains a mystery.
Twenty years ago, Richard Petrone Jr. and Danielle Imbo went missing after leaving a South Street bar. What happened remains a mystery.
Dozens of people braved the bitter cold to say goodbye to the SS United States as the retired ocean liner heads to Alabama.
Maternal mortality is often a result of women not being able to get to a doctor's office for monitoring routinely.
The Eagles promoted Kevin Patullo to offensive coordinator after Kellen Moore left for the Saints head coaching job.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection tested water in the Tookany Creek and found small quantities of "chemicals of concern" immediately downstream of the facility.
The FBI office in Philadelphia has released a photo of a person accused of a police impersonation scam aiming to get money from Chinese students in the U.S.
A St. Joe's Prep senior is debuting a unique clothing line, The Illest Club, during the 2025 Philly Fashion Week.
The FBI says these types of extortion, or blackmail, scams are on the rise.
John Lymberis faces two dozen charges for creating and sharing explicit images of children, the Chester County district attorney said.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Police say one of the two men accused of throwing an explosive device near a polling place in Catasauqua, Pa., is still not in custody.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
John Lymberis faces two dozen charges for creating and sharing explicit images of children, the Chester County district attorney said.
On Thursday, May 21, you can connect with a credit counselor for free, confidential advice during CBS News Philadelphia's daylong event, In Your Corner: A Way Out Of Debt.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Police say one of the two men accused of throwing an explosive device near a polling place in Catasauqua, Pa., is still not in custody.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
John Lymberis faces two dozen charges for creating and sharing explicit images of children, the Chester County district attorney said.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Police say one of the two men accused of throwing an explosive device near a polling place in Catasauqua, Pa., is still not in custody.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
Six people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were displaced from their homes Wednesday night as strong storms swept through the region.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
Some residents at Alvin E. Gershen Apartments in Hamilton Township, N.J., were evacuated after an unplanned power outage.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.
VJ Edgecombe joined Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward on the 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
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The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
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.
Police say a father and son set off an explosive device near a polling place in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday. Matthew Pletz, the father, is in custody, but police are looking for his 24-year-old son, Jack Pletz. CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford reports.
Philadelphia residents who live in the city's Glenwood neighborhood can return to their normal routines after two large fires near Amtrak train tracks Wednesday sparked air quality concerns.
For Jasmine Quezada, a Temple University graduate student from Berks County, the path out began with asking for help. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sidorowicz reports.
Debt can happen quickly, even to people who were previously debt-free, and as Philadelphia man Ben James learned, sky-high interest rates on credit cards can lock you into the cycle even quicker. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sidorowicz reports.
After three days of record heat in the Philadelphia region, the Memorial Day Weekend is looking cool and damp. You'll want to keep plans indoors on Saturday and Sunday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.