Gas main break in Philadelphia leads to road closures and school evacuations
A spokesperson said a private contractor struck a gas main near the 18th and Olney intersection as part of an ongoing PGW pipeline improvement project.
Watch CBS News
A spokesperson said a private contractor struck a gas main near the 18th and Olney intersection as part of an ongoing PGW pipeline improvement project.
Philadelphia firefighters say it could take a few hours to get a gas line that exploded Thursday morning.
Wednesday's high of 61 degrees in Philadelphia was the official first 60-degree or higher day of the year.
Bird flu is to blame for the rising egg prices. Restaurants like Denny's and Waffle House have added a surcharge for egg dishes. Kay Kay’s Bakery in South Philadelphia has also been forced to do the same for certain egg dishes. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey visited the local bakery to learn more.
Officials said the costly repairs needed at Elkins Park School led to the proposal.
Inez Turner reflects on the highs and lows of her 100 years of life and shares the secret to a long and happy life. Aziza Shuler reports.
CBS News Philadelphia is proud to share stories from our community, and this Black History Month, we're telling the stories of women trailblazers who made a difference around our region.
Water was restored to customers impacted by the sinkhole that swallowed up a car in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood on Tuesday.
Among some air travelers, there are concerns after recent near-misses and plane crashes. There are now concerns that these incidents may be leaving travelers with "air travel anxiety.” One recent survey shows confidence in air travel safety may be dropping. Madeleine Wright went to Philadelphia International Airport to find out.
Doctors say millions of people take medications that resulted from years of research and the pending research cuts have many worried.
The pending research cuts have many worried, including a Montgomery County professor who depends on the research. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Business owners in the Kensington section of Philadelphia say Mayor Cherelle Parker's efforts to improve the neighborhood are working but there is still more to be done.
The debate over diversity, equity and inclusion programs has reached Philadelphia as Penn removed information from its website.
The new Miss Caribbean US Jacqueline Means talks about what this new title means to her.
The Philadelphia region will see a sun-filled sky and unseasonably warm weather on Wednesday.
Mardi Gras is less than a week away, and Bredenbeck's Bakery is ready to help you celebrate with King Cakes and other purple, green and gold treats.
Read Across America kicks off next week and some students in North Philadelphia will be prepared thanks to a huge donation from Temple University Police. CBS News Philadelphia spoke to Officer Leroy Wimberly to learn more about this generous initiative.
Candace Lark has been blazing a trail since she started playing harp at age 13. Now, she's making a name for herself in the world of classical music.
Candace Lark has been blazing a trail since she started playing the harp at age 13. But after winning many awards and performing on big stages, she says her focus is on opening the door for the next generation of musicians.
The sinkhole opened up at the 2700 block of Birch Street in Port Richmond on Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, described the harrowing, days-long battle against the massive fire at SPS Technologies in Abington Township last week.
Residents in Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania, are worried their well water is contaminated after a pipe leaked jet fuel.
Homeowners in Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania, are raising concerns about the safety of their drinking water after an underground pipe in their neighborhood leaked jet fuel.
For the first time in its history, Crayola is bringing back a collection of retired crayon colors. See if your favorites made the cut!
Penn State's president Neeli Bendapudi said the closures come as the university faces financial pressure and declining enrollment.
