Firefighters on roof responding to Overbrook pizzeria fire
Italian Kitchen Pizzeria II on the 2000 block of North 63rd Street in Philadelphia caught fire early Wednesday.
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Philadelphia creates new emergency response team for behavioral health calls
The Philadelphia Fire Department has teamed up with behavioral health specialists to create a new unit dedicated to serving people with complex physical and behavioral health emergencies.
Neighbor rescued from burning Philadelphia home after girl hears him screaming
A little girl heard her neighbor screaming and her mom alerted the Philadelphia Fire Department, leading to the neighbor's rescue.
Girl hears neighbor screaming, mom alerts firefighters to burning home
A man was rescued from a burning home in West Philadelphia Tuesday morning after a neighbor heard his calls for help and her mom called the fire department.
Officials "Strongly believe" body of 2-year-old recovered from Delaware River is Mattie Sheils
Upper Makefield Police believe the body of a two-year-old girl recovered in the Delaware River Friday was missing Mattie Sheils.
Rescuers pull man trapped in trench at Olde Kensington construction site
Chopper 3 was over the scene when the man was rescued shortly after 8:30 a.m. Friday.
Philadelphia, Upper Darby fire departments welcome new crop of firefighters
A new group of fire cadets graduated Tuesday and will join the Philadelphia and Upper Darby fire departments.
11 displaced after fire tears through apartments in Eastwick, Philadelphia
A fire tore through an apartment building that housed a program for the homeless in Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood.
Fentanyl suspected in deadly hazmat incident in Northeast Philly
Police say a "white powdery substance" was found throughout the home's basement.
Philadelphia welcomes EMS graduates
They were trained in everything from active shooter scenarios to vehicle rescues.
"I thought I was going to die": Injured Philly firefighter released from hospital
Randy Ballinger fell 25 feet from a Southwest Philadelphia home in February.
House catches fire in North Philadelphia
Firefighters quickly put out the flames at a home on 22nd and Oxford Streets.
Fire truck hits car in West Philadelphia
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Home collapses after fire in Northeast Philadelphia
No one was injured in the incident, the Philadelphia Fire Department said. The home collapse occurred on Welsh Road in Holmesburg.
Holiday season fire safety tips from the Philadelphia Fire Department
Live Christmas trees can be a fire safety hazard. Here's how to stay safe.
Race for Hope has special meaning for former Philadelphia Fire Chief
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Philadelphia Fire Department Kicks Off Celebration Of 150 Years Of Service
Additional celebrations will be held throughout the year.
Rising Through The Ranks: How Lisa Forrest Rose Became Philadelphia Fire Department's First-Ever Black Female Fire Battalion Chief
CBS3's Janelle Burrell spoke one-on-one with Philadelphia Fire Battalion Chief Lisa Forrest. And, while she may be petite in stature, she's making a mighty impact.
Philadelphia Firefighter John Evans Dies After Contracting COVID-19
John Evans died Saturday at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.
Philadelphia Fire Department Union Votes To Uphold Endorsement Of President Trump
By an almost two-to-one margin, Local 22 members voted by mail not to rescind their endorsement.
Philadelphia Promotes First Black Female Battalion Fire Chief In 149-Year History
Capt. Lisa Forrest of Ladder 24 in West Philadelphia will become the first Black female battalion chief in the department's history.
Phillies, Local Toyota Dealers Team Up For Donation To Philadelphia Firefighters Ahead Of 9/11 Anniversary
The Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association presented the Philadelphia Fire Department Foundation with a check for $5,000.
Loved Ones Pay Respects At Viewing For Philadelphia Firefighter Eric Gore, Who Died From Coronavirus
The 48-year-old firefighter passed away on June 2.
Philadelphia Firefighter Eric Gore Dies After Battle With Coronavirus
Gore most recently served at Engine 37 in Chestnut Hill.
Firefighters Rescue Woman From Burning Kensington Rowhome, Perform CPR On Her On Sidewalk
The fire happened around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, on Howard and Ontario Streets.
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Celebrating wild-card playoff berth, Phillies fans load up on gear at team store
Philadelphia Phillies fans flocked to the team store at Citizens Bank Park after the team clinched a wild-card playoff berth.
Looters hit several stores across Philadelphia
Multiple groups of looters hit retail stores and at least one small business in different Philadelphia neighborhoods Tuesday night.
Medical marijuana dispensary hit with stolen Kia amid Philadelphia looting incidents
Police say a stolen Kia was used to break down the door at a Curaleaf dispensary in Philadelphia's Wynnefield section.
Prosecutors: Rex Heuermann's cheek swab matches DNA found on pizza box
Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann spoke in court Wednesday, telling a judge he spends 2-3 hours a day reviewing evidence in the case.
Bruce Springsteen postpones remaining 2023 tour dates
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen announced that he has postponed his remaining tour dates in 2023 as he receives treatment for peptic ulcer disease.
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Celebrating wild-card playoff berth, Phillies fans load up on gear at team store
Philadelphia Phillies fans flocked to the team store at Citizens Bank Park after the team clinched a wild-card playoff berth.
Looters hit several stores across Philadelphia
Multiple groups of looters hit retail stores and at least one small business in different Philadelphia neighborhoods Tuesday night.
Medical marijuana dispensary hit with stolen Kia amid Philadelphia looting incidents
Police say a stolen Kia was used to break down the door at a Curaleaf dispensary in Philadelphia's Wynnefield section.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Prosecutors: Rex Heuermann's cheek swab matches DNA found on pizza box
Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann spoke in court Wednesday, telling a judge he spends 2-3 hours a day reviewing evidence in the case.
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Looters hit several stores across Philadelphia
Multiple groups of looters hit retail stores and at least one small business in different Philadelphia neighborhoods Tuesday night.
Medical marijuana dispensary hit with stolen Kia amid Philadelphia looting incidents
Police say a stolen Kia was used to break down the door at a Curaleaf dispensary in Philadelphia's Wynnefield section.
Roxborough High School to mark 1 year since mass shooting death of Nicolas Elizalde
A moment of silence will be held at Roxborough High School for Nicolas Elizalde, who was killed in a mass shooting while he was leaving football practice one year ago.
Protesters rally around City Hall, demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry, family
Protesters took over the streets outside of Philadelphia's City Hall Tuesday evening demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry hours after all charges were dropped against the ex-officer who shot him.
Charges refiled against ex-Philadelphia cop hours after judge tosses out case
A judge threw out the case against ex-Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the death of Eddie Irizarry on Tuesday.
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Sen. Menendez, co-defendants plead not guilty to bribery-related charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will appear before a federal judge for his initial appearance in the case along with his wife Nadine, who is also charged in the case, and two other co-defendants.
NEXT Weather: Briefly sunny, but showers return Thursday
After so many dreary days, the sun is back! Wednesday is going to be a great night to take in the Phillies game at home as well.
Princeton High School's soccer team honors WSJ reporter jailed on espionage charges in Russia
Gershkovich is being held on espionage charges in Russia and has been in custody for the last six months.
One of South Jersey's largest school districts to have full-time police presence in all schools
A full-time police officer will now be stationed inside every school in Washington Township to help keep the campuses secure and to help build better relationships with students.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
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NEXT Weather: Briefly sunny, but showers return Thursday
After so many dreary days, the sun is back! Wednesday is going to be a great night to take in the Phillies game at home as well.
Delaware trooper accused of beating teens over ding dong ditch prank indicted by grand jury
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
3-year-old boy dead after hit by off-duty firefighter parking his car
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
23 rescue dogs involved in I-95 crash in New Castle County
Twenty-three dogs were on their way to multiple rescue locations throughout the northeast after they were saved from overcrowded shelters down in Louisiana.
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How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
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Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
Caesars Entertainment says hackers stole customer data as MGM recovers from cyberattack
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
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SEPTA bus driver discovers man shot in his car
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
I-76 West in Philadelphia reopening after crash: police
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 Westbound is reopening after a crash that shut down all lanes on the westbound side Friday morning.
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Celebrating wild-card playoff berth, Phillies fans load up on gear at team store
Philadelphia Phillies fans flocked to the team store at Citizens Bank Park after the team clinched a wild-card playoff berth.
Travis Kelce opens up about Taylor Swift on latest "New Heights" podcast episode
Taylor Swift has taken Travis Kelce's stardom to new heights, and the Chiefs TE finally addressed the rumored relationship on his podcast with Eagles center Jason Kelce.
Hoskins "starting to get some power back," remains long shot to make postseason roster
Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday that Rhys Hoskins still is not likely to be cleared ahead of the World Series, if at all.
Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year
Johan Rojas hit an RBI single in the 10th inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and clinched a National League wild-card berth.
Eagles make history with unique final score in win over Tampa Bay
The Philadelphia Eagles' win on Monday was the first 25-11 final score in NFL history, a phenomenon known as "scorigami."
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Bruce Springsteen postpones remaining 2023 tour dates
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen announced that he has postponed his remaining tour dates in 2023 as he receives treatment for peptic ulcer disease.
New docuseries takes closer look at 2018 fatal stabbing in Rittenhouse Square
Paramount+ docuseries "72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square" unravels the mystery of what really transpired in July 2018, when Michael White fatally stabbed successful real estate developer Sean Schellenger.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum, who played Ducky on "NCIS" decades after he became a teen heartthrob, died Monday of natural causes.
Taylor Swift doubles "boyfriend" Travis Kelce's screen time in Sunday NFL broadcast
During coverage of Sunday's Bears-Chiefs game, Fox made Taylor Swift the star of the broadcast even as rumored boyfriend Travis Kelce and former 2-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes were out on the field.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
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NEXT Weather: Clouds, showers to make comeback
Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Phillies Red October: fans flock to team store after wild card clincher
It's Red October once again after the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a wild card spot to get to the MLB postseason. Jasmine Payoute reports from the New Era Phillies Team Store.
Philadelphia streetwear business looted in busy season, owner left to rebuild
Art History 101 on Frankford Avenue has had streetwear worn by the likes of Nick Sirianni and Soulja Boy. Now on a day it's supposed to be busy, it's cleaning up broken glass, Nikki DeMentri reports.
Learning fall gardening tips at Morris Arboretum!
If you need some advice when it comes to gardening tips, Morris Arboretum has the experts. Chandler Lutz gets some tips from Director of Horticulture Vince Marrocco.
Hollywood writers expected back at work after WGA leaders approve new contract
The Writers Guild of America reached a tentative deal with studios that includes pay increases and some protections against the use of artificial intelligence.