Philadelphia firefighters are overcoming mental health stigmas with new services
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
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Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
Philadelphia Fire Department responded to the rowhome fire on the 100 block of Wishart Street in Kensington just after 1:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Officials said eight people were taken to local hospitals, including an 18-year-old mother and infant, who escaped from the fire on the 1900 block of Dennie Street with the help of a neighbor.
The late John Garrow was honored in a funeral procession in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia after his 32 years of service in the Philadelphia Fire Department.
A woman died in a house fire in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Monday afternoon, fire department officials said.
Philadelphia fire crews responded to the blaze on the 4700 block of Shelmire Avenue shortly after 5:30 a.m., where a fire spread to three rowhomes.
Officials are working to determine what caused a fire at the Bellevue Hotel in Center City Philadelphia. The fire started around midnight, but luckily no one was hurt.
Cleanup will begin Wednesday morning after a fire gutted part of a rowhome on the 2900 block of Wishart Street. One person was taken to the hospital.
Assistant Fire Chief Charles Walker said Ladder 1, which was just recommissioned on Monday afternoon, was the first company to arrive at The Philadelphian when the fire broke out later that night.
A woman rescued from a fire inside The Philadelphian condo building in the city's Art Museum district died at the hospital early Tuesday morning. The first fire company to respond to the blaze, Ladder 1, was just reinstated on Monday after being out of commission for years.
Philadelphia was awarded $22.4 million from FEMA on Monday to hire 72 new firefighters and reopen three fire companies, President Joe Biden announced.
President Joe Biden will visit Philadelphia Monday to announce that the city's fire department is receiving a $22.4 million grant. The SAFER grant will fund firefighters' salaries and benefits and allow the department to reopen three fire companies: Engine 6 in Fishtown, Ladder 1 in Fairmount, and Ladder 11 in South Philadelphia. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/biden-to-speak-at-philadelphia-fire-department-event-monday-help-announce-22m-grant/
Firefighters said the blaze began just after midnight on the 6000 block of North 12th Street. A man was killed, and a 60-year-old woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is receiving a $22.4 million grant to help pay firefighters' salaries and reopen three fire companies.
Flames and smoke shot out of a home on the 6300 block of Cardiff Street in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood on Thursday.
Philadelphia Fire crews responded to an early morning house fire at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Palmer Street in Fishtown on Sunday. The Red Cross was called to assist the displaced residents. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/2-displaced-early-morning-house-fire-fishtown-philadelphia/
The Philadelphia Fire Department said the Red Cross was notified to help a pair of displaced residents after a fire broke out at a home near the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Palmer Street early Sunday morning.
The Philadelphia Fire Department said a fire broke out early Saturday at a building on the 5200 block of Woodland Avenue.
The new member promises to be a nose-to-the-ground investigator. Meet Agnes, an accelerant detection K-9.
Philadelphia fire officials say the fire was on an upper level of the Venango House apartments.
Italian Kitchen Pizzeria II on the 2000 block of North 63rd Street in Philadelphia caught fire early Wednesday.
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.
A little girl heard her neighbor screaming and her mom alerted the Philadelphia Fire Department, leading to the neighbor's rescue.
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.
Upper Makefield Police believe the body of a two-year-old girl recovered in the Delaware River Friday was missing Mattie Sheils.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women, law enforcement sources said.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Circle S: Second Chance Ranch in Sicklerville also has its own nonprofit to support its rescue mission and give back to the community.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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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.
With the midterms 45 days away, the Supreme Court has blocked a push by the Trump administration to restrict mail-in voting. Deadlines to register are less than 30 days from now.
Pennsylvania lawmakers have until Oct. 13 to pass legislation to save skill games after a recent court decision.
Saturday brings lower humidity with a mix of sun and clouds, then Sunday kicks off a wet week with chances of showers each day until next weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
In this week's edition of the Friday Football Frenzy, Interboro beat Sun Valley, Audenried defeated Edison and much more. Here's some of the top highlights from around the Philadelphia region.
Grant Gilmore says that Saturday will be the best day of the weekend with mild and comfortable temps. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.