West Philadelphia Building Coated In Ice After Fire In Bone-Chilling Temps
The two-alarm fire broke out around 4 a.m. inside a three-story building along the 200 block of South 52nd Street near Locust Street.
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The two-alarm fire broke out around 4 a.m. inside a three-story building along the 200 block of South 52nd Street near Locust Street.
The two-alarm fire broke out shortly before 5 a.m. at an apartment building in the 1700 block of West Erie Avenue in the city's Tioga neighborhood.
Flames broke out around midnight Friday inside a home in the 100 block of West Seymour Street.
Mayor Michael Nutter says he "concerned" about allegations that male members of the Philadelphia Fire Department engaged in sexual activity with a female member while on-duty at city firehouses and inside a fire department vehicle.
Sources tell CBS 3 allegations of sexual activity on-duty involving as many as a dozen male members of the Philadelphia Fire Department have been investigated by the Office of the Philadelphia Inspector General.
The flames broke out shortly after 11 p.m. at Walter Gerbron Cleaners at 55th Street and Cedar Avenue in the Cobbs Creek section of the city.
Joyce Craig, the first female firefighter to die in the line of duty in Philadelphia, was memorialized at City Hall by Mayor Nutter and other officials.
It was a remarkable scene Friday at City Hall, as Mayor Nutter and the firefighters union -- who have battled in court and in the press for years -- stood together in announcing a new arbitration contract award for the firefighters.
The air cylinder that firefighter Joyce Craig was wearing when she was killed in the line of duty one month ago is being tested.
A big donation from the insurance industry will continue to buy smoke detectors for Philadelphia residents who need them.
The blaze was placed under control shortly before 3:20am.
Flames broke out around 11:15 p.m. Sunday on the second floor of the home along the 3000 block of North Lee Street near Front Street.
The Philadelphia fire department's year-end review found a sharp increase in the number of calls and the number of fatalities in 2014.
The flames broke out around 1 a.m. Monday inside a double garage at a residence along the 1100 block of Arrott Street.
A seemingly endless line of men and women in uniform spanned a massive section of Broad Street for hours on end, waiting to say goodbye to the city's first fallen female firefighter, Joyce Craig. Some shedding tears, others offer condolences to their comrades.
Firefighters battled a fire that broke out inside a home in Philadelphia early Thursday morning.
About 50 people held a vigil in Craig's honor in front of Engine 64 Tuesday night. Neighbors organized the event, and some of her colleagues told the crowd about Craig.
Loved ones of Joyce Craig told Eyewitness News the fallen firefighter had a passion for her job.
Flames broke out around 1 a.m. Monday on the second floor of a vacant three-story apartment building in the 1200 block of Arrott Street.
Flames broke out shortly before 5:45 a.m. Sunday on the seventh floor of the 2040 Market Street building.
It happened around 10:30 Saturday night in the 100 block of North Lindenwood Street.
It happened around 3:30 a.m. Monday at a home along East Coulter Street. Investigators believe it stemmed from an ongoing dispute between two teenage girls over a boy.
Neilson has introduced a bill that would give a wage tax refund to veterans who become Philadelphia police officers, firefighters, paramedics, or prison guards.
Police say a four-year-old boy died in a fire that raced through a home in the 200 block of Wyoming Avenue at noontime today.
Official say the fire started on the first floor of the Sol Caribe Sports Bar which was under construction and then spread to two adjoining vacant apartments.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Thousands of people in the Philadelphia suburbs are without power Sunday after severe and damaging storms blew through the region on the Fourth of July.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
With another round of severe storms Sunday night, expect damaging winds and downpours that could lead to power outages, travel delays and downed trees.
Five Phillies have been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, with Brandon Marsh earning a starting nod in his first year on the roster.
With another round of severe storms Sunday night, expect damaging winds and downpours that could lead to power outages, travel delays and downed trees.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Thousands of people in the Philadelphia suburbs are without power Sunday after severe and damaging storms blew through the region on the Fourth of July.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
Thousands of people in the Philadelphia suburbs are without power Sunday after severe and damaging storms blew through the region on the Fourth of July.
Philadelphia's July 4th concert resumed after midnight after a severe thunderstorm warning forced the show to pause and prompted an evacuation of the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Fireworks crackled and jets roared ahead of the France-Paraguay World Cup game in Philadelphia as fans celebrated the joy of soccer's biggest tournament and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Generations of families gathered in Conshohocken to celebrate the 75th running of its annual Soap Box Derby, a Fourth of July tradition that continues to bring racers year after year.
Mayor Cherelle Parker honored Philly natives including Colman Domingo and Gillie Da King during a July Fourth ceremony.
A suspected lightning strike sparked a fire at a church in Medford, New Jersey, as severe thunderstorms moved through the area Friday night.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
Five Phillies have been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, with Brandon Marsh earning a starting nod in his first year on the roster.
France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.
Fireworks crackled and jets roared ahead of the France-Paraguay World Cup game in Philadelphia as fans celebrated the joy of soccer's biggest tournament and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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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.
Severe weather forced Philadelphia's Fourth of July concert and fireworks on the Ben Franklin Parkway to be delayed several hours, but spectators who stuck around say the show was well worth it. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest.
Temperatures will top out in the 90s Sunday, though it'll feel like 10 degrees with the humidity. Potentially damaging showers and storms move in again tonight, with the biggest risks being strong winds, intense lightning and flash flooding.
Negotiations are set to resume Sunday morning between PECO and IBEW Local 614 workers after the union went on strike Saturday.
As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, this week's Pet Project celebrates the dogs of the Revolutionary War era. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson looks at the evolution in purpose and appearance in dogs over the last 250 years.
The Philadelphia area can expect severe storms Sunday and Monday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.