Firefighters Battle Blaze In East Oak Lane
The fire was reported around 10 p.m. at the 6200 block of N. 3rd Street.
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The fire was reported around 10 p.m. at the 6200 block of N. 3rd Street.
Firefighters Local 22 went to court seeking to keep the 14 from losing their new ranks. Among those taking the witness stand, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers.
At issue is whether the fire commissioner is required to fill budgeted vacancies with firefighters who pass the promotion exam, as the union contends, or whether he can pick and choose.
Thousands gathered outside the Wells Fargo Center Saturday to watch motorcycle drill teams , police K-9 units and fire department perform at the 59th annual Hero Thrill Show.
Ayers started with the fire department back in 1974, has served in every rank, and since 2004 he's run the department as commissioner.
Chopper 3 was over the scene as firefighters battle a blaze in the city's Kensington section Tuesday night.
Chopper 3 was over the scene as firefighters battled a house fire in the city's Bustleton section Tuesday night.
The crash was reported at about 6:15 p.m. at Harbison Avenue and Van Kirk Street.
"When we got there," Batallion Chief Craig Murphy recalls "210 stories had compressed into eight stories."
The family of Philadelphia Fire Captain Robert Neary, killed along with firefighter Daniel Sweeney, when a burning, vacant Kensington warehouse collapsed on them 17 months ago, is filing a lawsuit against the building's owners.
At a City Hall news conference, the mayor said increased tax revenues now give the city a greater ability to afford the contract award, so his administration has dropped its appeal in Commonwealth Court.
Rescue crews were called to the scene of a fire in Center City on Saturday where a woman apparently jumped from a window to save herself.
The fire was reported at about 1 p.m. at a church located at North 12th Street and Oak Lane.
The fire was reported at about 8:19 p.m. at N. 5th Street and Green Street.
"Safety" was the word of the day Saturday as children got the chance to meet Philadelphia police and firefighters.
The Nutter Administration has decided not to fight last week's order from a city judge for increased payments to the firefighter's union health care fund.
The fire was reported at about 8:30 p.m. at the 800 block of East Chelten Avenue.
Authorities say the search will resume Wednesday morning for a 15-year-old boy who went missing while swimming in the Pennypack Creek in Northeast Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Fire Department says there was a minor electrical fire in the basement, but it's been extinguished.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a blaze that damaged a dry cleaners in Philadelphia early Thursday morning.
Philadelphia firefighters want to change the city charter, to require that city council approve appeals of labor contract arbitration awards.
The blaze broke out around 1 a.m. Sunday at a row home along the 2800 block of Memphis Street and quickly spread to three other homes.
As City Council continued its probe Thursday into last month's tragic building collapse on Market Street, they heard from independent demolition experts who said that city inspectors inspect very little.
The Philadelphia Fire Department were called out at about 5:10 p.m. to the 7500 block of City Avenue in the Overbrook section.
For one family it was a moment of tremendous pride, as George Drew was promoted to batallion chief -- a post that his father, also George Drew, held until his retirement.
After a cold start to the morning in the Philadelphia region on Thursday, we will finally get back to normal highs in the low 50s.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
After a cold start to the morning in the Philadelphia region on Thursday, we will finally get back to normal highs in the low 50s.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Philadelphia is preparing for a surge of major events expected to draw millions of visitors in the coming months.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple pipeline safety violations in connection with the fatal R.M. Palmer Company explosion in 2023.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
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.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
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.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
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.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring veteran QB Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
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.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
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.
Bill Kelly says we'll be back in the low 50s on Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Strike it Strong, a nonprofit, hosts events about every other month in Willingboro.
State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, who represents Darby Borough, condemned the attack and said he is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person who assaulted the guard.
Katie's Komets, a Philadelphia youth co-ed wheelchair basketball team, will compete for a national championship for the third straight year. Krystle Rich reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Wednesday night.