Firefighter Of 44 Years Named Philly's 'Firefighter Of The Year'
Call him the reluctant hero.
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Call him the reluctant hero.
The Philadelphia Fire Department announced the passing of former Commissioner Harold B. Hairston on Tuesday night.
Flames broke out around 4:30 a.m. Sunday at a home along the 3100 block of Memphis Street near Allegheny Avenue -- and now neighbors are crediting the homeowner's dog for saving lives.
Flames broke out around 10 a.m. Saturday at a home along the 4900 block of Girard Avenue.
Some firefighters showed up late for a briefing free smoke detectors during Fire Prevention Week, but they had good reason.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is observing Fire Prevention Week with a unique fire drill.
Wednesday marked the inaugural First Responder Appreciation Day -- where community groups said thank you to police, firefighters and medics across Philadelphia. Dozens of businesses participated in the grassroots effort.
Fire officials say Firefighter Gabriel Lee of Ladder Company 12 died Saturday while working his night shift.
The Fire Commissioner is looking for a few good men and women and has started an aggressive recruitment campaign to find them.
The Philadelphia Fire Department will soon begin accepting applications to fill a new training class.
A forgotten tradition is resurrected today as the Philadelphia fire department christens a new fire truck.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is on a campaign to encourage folks to hold off making Emergency Medical Services 9-1-1 calls, when they have non-medical issues.
Five-year-old Sophia Olsen has died days after she was rescued from a burning home in the 3700 block of Hereford Lane.
Philadelphia firefighters practiced their skills in a Center City high-rise Saturday morning.
Officials kicked off National Emergency Services week on Tuesday by also kicking off a campaign to end ambulance calls for non-emergencies.
Flames broke out around 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the 4700 block of Hazel Avenue.
The fire broke out shortly before 11:30 p.m. Friday at a home along the 1700 block of Moore Street.
Families of fallen Philadelphia police officers and firefighters gathered to remember the sacrifices of their loved ones Wednesday during the annual Living Flame Memorial Service in Franklin Square.
In 2015, the Philadelphia Fire Department had the lowest number of fire deaths in the city's history.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is battling a costly phenomenon. That is, "superusers:" People or places that call for emergency services more than 40 times a year.
Flames broke out just after 2 a.m. Saturday inside the Bamboo Hair Salon in the 3000 block of Kensington Avenue.
A Philadelphia firefighter is the "Firefighter of the Year," for running into an apartment fire last year, and rescuing a woman.
Flames broke out around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at Harrison Plaza in the 1300 block of North 10th Street.
Fire broke out just before midnight Monday in the 2200 block of East Tioga Street.
Flames broke out late Saturday morning at Joe's Auto Body and Transmission in the 4600 block of Griscom Street near Orthodox Street in the Frankford section of the city.
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.
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.
With another round of severe storms Sunday night, expect damaging winds and downpours that could lead to power outages, travel delays and downed trees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.