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Meteorologist Kate Bilo tracks heavy rain and possible thunderstorms Wednesday, a man was killed and several other people were hospitalized, including an infant, after a fire in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood, and I-95 north in Port Richmond remains closed as crews carry out emergency bridge repairs. These stories and more from CBS News Philadelphia.
Drexel University President John Fry said a case of vandalism at the Raymond G. Perelman Center for Jewish Life is being investigated as a hate crime.
NASA's head of science, Dr. Nicky Fox, joins CBS News Philadelphia's Don Bell and Janelle Burrell to talk about what the solar eclipse will look like in Philadelphia on April 8, how to watch it safely and why the 2024 eclipse is different from the eclipse that took place in 2017.
Marchant-Cartier Johnson, a neighbor in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia, woke up to a knock on his bedroom window and saw it was his neighbors whose house was on fire. Johnson then pulled multiple members of the family to safety through his bedroom window. Ross DiMattei walks you through a fire that broke out on Dennie Street Wednesday morning that left one man dead.
In addition to consistent rain throughout the day, we're looking at the chance for thunderstorms and possibility of a strong storm or two, making Wednesday a NEXT Weather Alert Day for the Philadelphia area and Delaware Valley. Kate Bilo is tracking the storm and has how long the rain continues before we finally see the sun again.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary findings on Tuesday after three Norfolk Southern trains crashed and derailed near Easton, Pennsylvania, earlier this month.
A new era for Philadelphia Phillies baseball began Tuesday night when hot dogs were buy one, get one free at Citizens Bank Park. Fans weighed in on the promotion, which replaced the popular "Dollar Dog Night." Now, during select games, hot dogs are two for $5. The next BOGO night is April 16.
The train derailment near the Lehigh River in Northampton County last month could not be stopped by an automated braking system, a preliminary report from the NTSB says.
PennDOT said it's optimistic crews will be done repairing the bridge by this weekend.
From comedy shows at The Fillmore and Punch Line Philly to rocking out at City Winery Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley will be the place you'll want to stay this weekend.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia remains closed after a bridge strike. Rain is just getting started in the region. CBS News Philadelphia at 8 p.m. has what you need to know on April 2, 2024.
SEPTA will begin offering extra Broad Street Line and Regional Rail service for WrestleMania events starting Thursday.
A detour for the closure is in place at I-95 North at the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange, Exit 26.
Karli Meller, a student at PCOM in Philadelphia, wants to become an oncologist so she can help people going through cancer treatment.
It's been nearly a year since the City of Philadelphia commissioned studies looking into the economic impact of the proposed 76 Place at Market East. And those results are still not in.
A Friends' Central School teacher is taking 28 students to Vermont to experience the full effects of a total solar eclipse and also educate local elementary school students on the science behind it.
A Philadelphia-area teacher is taking 28 Friends' Central School students to an area northeast of Burlington, Vermont to experience the full effects of a total solar eclipse.
A portion of I-95 North in Northeast Philadelphia will be closed for several days after an oversized vehicle struck a railroad bridge over the highway. Traffic reporter Chandler has more on all the detours in place.
An 8-year-old boy was critically wounded and his father was left with burns after a fire at their rowhome in Philadelphia's Frankford section overnight Tuesday.
On WWE Monday Night RAW, rapper Lil Wayne confirmed he'll be in Philadelphia for WrestleMania 40 to debut his new single.
Cellphone video captured intense flames from a house in the 4300 block of Griscom Street Tuesday morning, leaving both a father and son seriously injured.
This week's rainy weather continues again Tuesday in the Philadelphia, Pa. region - meanwhile drivers are dealing with a closure on I-95 northbound, while the city will soon have new locations for residents to drop off their mail-in ballot or get help voting in the 2024 Pennsylvania primary in April and the November presidential election. Janelle Burrell and Don Bell have the top Philadelphia news headlines this morning, April 2, 2024 with weather from Kate Bilo and traffic from Chandler Lutz.
Jana Tidwell with AAA Mid-Atlantic joins CBS News Philadelphia to share her travel tips for anyone who plans on traveling to view the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Tidwell says it's not too late to plan eclipse travel, but it'll be important to be flexible around where you go to view the eclipse as hotels book up.
A two-day system moves through the region with waves of rain Tuesday and Wednesday, which could lead to delays or possible cancellations for the Phillies games at Citizens Bank Park.
A father and son were taken to a hospital after a house fire in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood. Jasmine Payoute reports on the investigation into the fire on the 4300 block of Griscom Street.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32. The deal also contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
Lucas Bibro underwent open-heart surgery at Nemours for a congenital heart defect in 2020. Now, he'll throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' season opener vs. the Texas Rangers.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cesar Chavez's face will soon be replaced with Dolores Huerta's in the mural on North 5th Street in Fairhill.
Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32. The deal also contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
Lucas Bibro underwent open-heart surgery at Nemours for a congenital heart defect in 2020. Now, he'll throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' season opener vs. the Texas Rangers.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cesar Chavez's face will soon be replaced with Dolores Huerta's in the mural on North 5th Street in Fairhill.
ICE agents were seen helping with TSA operations at Philadelphia International Airport, and their presence created a mixed reaction.
Firefighters got a fire on Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia under control Tuesday.
To celebrate National Cheesesteak Day, the Philadelphia International Airport and its vendors set a Guinness World Record for the "Longest Line of Cheesesteaks."
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32. The deal also contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
Lucas Bibro underwent open-heart surgery at Nemours for a congenital heart defect in 2020. Now, he'll throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' season opener vs. the Texas Rangers.
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
Sixers forward Paul George is set to return Wednesday after a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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.
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies will begin their quest for a World Series title that has eluded them for nearly two decades. But on Opening Day, the Phils will get a boost from a local kid who made an impressive comeback.
Mural Arts Philadelphia will replace an image of Cesar Chavez with one of Dolores Huerta on a mural in the city's Fairhill section. The move follows sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
Two men were killed and two people were critically injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
A fire at a vacant building in Philadelphia's Harrowgate section is under control Tuesday evening, officials said.
To celebrate National Cheesesteak Day, the Philadelphia International Airport and its vendors set a Guinness World Record for the "Longest Line of Cheesesteaks."