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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.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
Sunday starts partly cloudy in the Philadelphia region before another hot day.
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.
The concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was paused because of strong storms in Philadelphia.
France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.
Sunday starts partly cloudy in the Philadelphia region before another hot day.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
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.
The concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was paused because of strong storms in Philadelphia.
The concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was paused because of strong storms in Philadelphia.
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.
As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we're looking back at Philadelphia's role in United States history.
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.
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.
The Anaheim Ducks have seven days to match the Flyers' offer sheet or accept four first-round draft picks as compensation.
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.
The Philadelphia area can expect severe storms Sunday and Monday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Fans cheering for Paraguay and France headed to South Philadelphia Saturday for the city's last 2026 Men's World Cup match.
Families packed Ocean City, New Jersey, Saturday for Fourth of July celebrations and tried to stay cool with ice cream and time in the ocean.
The One Philly: Unity Concert for America on Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway will resume at midnight with a performance by The Roots and a fireworks show, organizers say.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect Saturday evening in the Philadelphia area, disrupting some July Fourth events. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.