Repairs to begin Friday on Roosevelt Expressway offramp to I-76 West in Philadelphia
Crews will have to close a lane on the Schuylkill Expressway to repair the ramp, PennDOT said. A truck crashed into the overpass earlier this week.
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Crews will have to close a lane on the Schuylkill Expressway to repair the ramp, PennDOT said. A truck crashed into the overpass earlier this week.
Ridley Park Borough Council voted Thursday to approve a 17% property tax increase. Residents expressed anger and disappointment at the decision.
There's hope the chance to win a big prize will get more people in drives like the one on Thursday at Ambler Borough Gym.
In honor of the late "Smokin'" Joe Frazier's 80th birthday, Philadelphia-area boxers held open training sessions in Port Richmond Thursday. The fighters are preparing for "Hooked On Greatness," a professional boxing match in Atlantic City this January.
The Red Cross says blood donations are down. Officials are worried about a possible shortage in January. In Ambler, Kim Hudson reports about some big ticket prizes to get people to give.
Police closed parts of Kelly Drive Thursday because the Schuylkill River flooded. Drivers said detours slowed their commutes and travels.
There are plenty of ways to safely ring in the new year from the city, to the shore, to the Lehigh Valley this weekend. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/48epqB0
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Thursday named Adam Geer as the city's chief public safety director and Craig Murphy as acting fire commissioner.
Philadelphia will now have a new position dedicated to enhancing public safety. Voters approved a chief public safety director in the May election. Thursday morning Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced her choice: Adam Geer. Dan Snyder reports. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3tJcjZk
City officials banded together Thursday to warn people not to fire guns during New Year's Eve celebrations. District Attorney Larry Krasner said police are often arriving at scenes and encountering multiple drunk, armed people.
CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri explains new Pennsylvania laws for 2024, from crime to pets.
From a law inspired by a "Seinfeld" episode in New Jersey to recreational marijuana in Delaware and porch pirating becoming a felony in Pennsylvania, here are some new laws taking effect in 2024 in the Delaware Valley.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Thursday appointed Geer as the city's first-ever chief public safety director and named Craig Murphy as the acting fire commissioner.
In a news conference Thursday, Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker named Adam Geer as Philadelphia's first-ever chief public safety director and Craig Murphy as acting fire commissioner.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel will take over as the city's managing director next week after Cherelle Parker is sworn in as mayor.
A section of Kelly Drive between Ferry Road and Midvale Avenue is closed Thursday morning as water levels on the Schuylkill River continue to rise.
Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker is set to announce her pick to replace Adam Thiel as fire commissioner on Thursday. Thiel was recently appointed by Parker as the city's new managing director. Parker is also set to announce who will serve as the Philadelphia's new chief public safety director.
Wet weather impacted several hundred flights on Wednesday, but travelers are back at Philadelphia International Airport Thursday as we enter the tail end of the holiday season. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/holiday-travel-phl-delays-philadelphia-rain/
Another round of rain is causing waterways to swell and flood roads Thursday morning in Whiteland Township and Bethlehem Township. Multiple roads are closed, and drivers are asked to not drive around any barricades.
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot in the face along the 2900 block of Westmont Street shortly after 1 a.m. on Dec. 28. Philadelphia Police believe the victim was in his late 20s to 30s, but are unsure of a motive for the killing.
The Schuylkill River is forecast to crest around 1 p.m., which could lead to flooding and road closures along Kelly Drive and MLK Drive. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 p.m.
The Philadelphia region can expect rain for most of the day Wednesday, with heaviest showers late in the day and into the night.
A fire at a PPL substation in Allentown, Pennsylvania, knocked out power for more than 8,000 customers Wednesday evening. Power was restored about 45 minutes later.
A man is in critical condition after being struck during a hit and run in Philadelphia's Fairhill section early Wednesday morning. Police are looking for the person responsible.
Philadelphia International Airport saw more than 190 delays and nearly 10 cancellations on Wednesday, according to FlightAware.
