3-alarm fire breaks out at Catholic church in Chester, Pennsylvania
Crews were sent out around 5:45 a.m. to a fire burning at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church on Second Street.
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Crews were sent out around 5:45 a.m. to a fire burning at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church on Second Street.
A fire broke out at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church on 2nd Street in Chester, Pennsylvania.
The day before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year, and in the Philadelphia area, that's no different. AAA expects more than 1 million people around our region to travel, with the majority hitting the roads. Meanwhile, at PHL, about 1 million people will pass through this holiday season. Ray Strickland and Brandon Goldner have the latest.
Philadelphia International Airport just opened a brand new LEGO store in between Terminal B and Terminal C. The store includes a lifesize sculpture of a Mummer holding a saxophone, a nod to the city's Mummers Parade tradition on New Year's Day.
A possible SEPTA strike is looming as the authority negotiates with a union that represents thousands of workers. While SEPTA has claimed that negotiations were successful, Transit Workers Union Local 234 says that's not true.
Holiday travel is underway in the Philadelphia region before Thanksgiving. AAA expects the roads to be busier than last year.
Philadelphia police officers are delivering food to hundreds of families in need this holiday season.
Largely, most flights have recovered from the government shutdown earlier this month ahead of the Thanksgiving travel rush at Philadelphia International Airport. Madeleine Wright reports.
The FBI has opened an inquiry into six Democratic members of Congress whom President Trump accused of "seditious behavior," according to several lawmakers.
Now, the neighborhood is looking for new names for the statue.
The government shutdown might be over, but some in Philadelphia are still dealing with the fallout.
The School District of Philadelphia is under investigation by Congress for allegations of antisemitism. Philadelphia is one of three districts under investigation by a House of Representatives committee for alleged discrimination.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Many people were forced to use money they typically spend on rent and utility bills on food.
Delivery drama is happening on the 3400 block of Miller Street in Port Richmond because of the nearby DashMart.
Students and staff gathered Tuesday at the food lab at West Chester University to prepare dozens of Thanksgiving meals for a local shelter.
Residents on the 3400 block of Miller Street in Port Richmond say their once-quiet neighborhood has become a late-night nuisance zone, filled with screeching tires, blaring music and piles of trash they blame on a nearby DashMart. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ross DiMattei reports.
The Delco crime drama series "Task" is getting a nearly $50 million investment from Pennsylvania for its second season, the state's largest tax credit ever awarded to a single show.
Pennsylvania is the 28th state to pass the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair style, type or texture.
The CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," prohibits discrimination based on a person's hairstyle, type or texture. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Dan Snyder reports.
Rain will move into the Philadelphia area late Tuesday afternoon, which could affect travel.
Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez received a $2,678,437 bonus under an initiative to direct more money to top younger players.
Massive loads of clothes and coats from the Philadelphia Marathon were dropped off on Tuesday at the Salvation Army in Roxborough.
Inside a West Philadelphia hair salon, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law solidifying protections against hair discrimination in the state. The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act prohibits discrimination based on a person's hairstyle, type or texture. Pennsylvania is the 28th state to pass a version of the CROWN Act.
Crews are responding to a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central in New York City before he was fatally shot by police, the NYPD said.
Saturday is sunny and breezy with above-average temperatures before potentially record-setting heat arrives next week.
Demolition work began Saturday at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Crews are responding to a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Demolition work began Saturday at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Saturday is sunny and breezy with above-average temperatures before potentially record-setting heat arrives next week.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central in New York City before he was fatally shot by police, the NYPD said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Demolition work began Saturday at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Trea Turner leaves tying run at third baseas the Phillies lose to the Diamondbacks after starting the game with a 4-0 lead.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
A 16-year-old boy was shot near the intersection of Broad Street and West Lehigh Avenue in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
Crews are responding to a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Trea Turner leaves tying run at third baseas the Phillies lose to the Diamondbacks after starting the game with a 4-0 lead.
The Eagles are acquiring Dontayvion Wicks in a trade with the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports.
A Philadelphia Flyers fan gifted Pope Leo XIV a jersey, and now the team is knocking on the door of the NHL playoffs.
Philadelphia is officially getting a WNBA team after the WNBA and NBA board of governors approved the expansion team Thursday.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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.
Sunshine will prevail with slightly above-average temperatures in the mid-60s. Nights will be comfortable as well with lows in the 40s. Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Great spring weather this weekend. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick Jr., who were killed while searching for a missing woman in Berks County, will be laid to rest in a joint funeral service. Ross DiMattei reports.
The demolition was initially set for Friday, but Friday evening, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said it will now take place Saturday morning. Kerri Corrado reports.
The Upper Makefield Volunteer Fire Company says it can't host the annual spring carnival next month. Here's why.