Woman Jumps From Second Floor Window Of Burning Home In Point Breeze
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.
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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.
There were no reports of any injuries after several bricks fell from a high-rise in Center City early Wednesday morning.
The Philadelphia Fire Department responded to the scene of a construction site accident on the campus of Temple University Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters at Engine 78 stand ready at Philadelphia International Airport in the event of an aircraft emergency similar to what happened in San Francisco.
Fire commissioner Lloyd Ayers wants Philadelphia residents to use care when firing up the outdoor grill.
Authorities say a 27-year-old construction worker was injured Monday morning when he fell from an industrial scissor lift at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia.
Five people were taken to local hospitals after getting sick on chlorine fumes at a gym in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
One person was killed and at least 13 people were injured following a building collapse in Center City Philadelphia.
Dark smoke from a trash fire billowed over Southwest Philadelphia late Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters were called to the scene of the blaze in the 4700 block of Chestnut Street just after 6 a.m.
The elite team will be riding in memory of firefighters who died in the line of duty and to raise awareness about firefighter health issues.
One man is under arrest after an early morning fire in the Feltonville section of the city.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Friday in the Philadelphia region as heavy rain and thunderstorms will create a messy morning commute.
A first-of-its-kind transitional housing space for vulnerable neighbors is coming to Montgomery County next year.
A mother who was critically injured in a fire in Chester, Pennsylvania, died about a month later.
Tage Thompson and Noah Ostlund scored 2:36 apart in the closing minutes of the second period, and the Sabres won their fourth in a row with a 5-3 victory over the Flyers.
Three people were charged in connection with an illegal car meetup in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Friday in the Philadelphia region as heavy rain and thunderstorms will create a messy morning commute.
A first-of-its-kind transitional housing space for vulnerable neighbors is coming to Montgomery County next year.
A mother who was critically injured in a fire in Chester, Pennsylvania, died about a month later.
Tage Thompson and Noah Ostlund scored 2:36 apart in the closing minutes of the second period, and the Sabres won their fourth in a row with a 5-3 victory over the Flyers.
Three people were charged in connection with an illegal car meetup in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
A first-of-its-kind transitional housing space for vulnerable neighbors is coming to Montgomery County next year.
A mother who was critically injured in a fire in Chester, Pennsylvania, died about a month later.
Three people were charged in connection with an illegal car meetup in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
Elizabeth Stein is an Epstein survivor pushing for transparency and justice as the DOJ deadline to release records approaches.
A Dollar Tree employee was stabbed after trying to break up an argument between two women in Philadelphia, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Three kids were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is accused of beating his daughter with a broom and knocking her unconscious last year.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
Tage Thompson and Noah Ostlund scored 2:36 apart in the closing minutes of the second period, and the Sabres won their fourth in a row with a 5-3 victory over the Flyers.
Right tackle Lane Johnson and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were both ruled out for Week 16's game vs. the Washington Commanders.
Delaware wrapped up its first season in the FBS with a 20-13 win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the 68 Ventures Bowl.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager, a source told the Associated Press.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region will be under a NEXT Weather Alert Friday due to the rain and wind hitting the Delaware Valley.
The illegal car meetup in Plymouth Township happened in June at Ridge Pike and Chemical Road.
Inside a building on East Main Street in Lansdale, renovations are well underway at the future site of Montgomery County's very first 24/7 transitional housing facility.
The Eagles have a chance to clinch the NFC East Saturday in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders.
Bill Kelly is tracking rain that is expected to arrive in the Philadelphia region on Thursday night. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.