
Preliminary report of West Reading candy factory explosion investigation: NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board officials released the preliminary report of the West Reading candy factory explosion investigation Tuesday.
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National Transportation Safety Board officials released the preliminary report of the West Reading candy factory explosion investigation Tuesday.
The Berks County Coroner's Office revealed the cause of death for the seven victims in the West Reading candy factory explosion in March.
As night fell, first responders, families, neighbors, and friends shared in grief during the candlelight vigil. Chaplains and therapy dogs joined too.
"These men and women drop whatever they're doing when the incident happens," the program manager of PA Task Force 1 said.
The explosion happened Friday night at the R.M. Palmer Company factory located on South Second Avenue in West Reading.
In total, the American Diner raised $3,600 which was donated to the West Reading fire, police, and ambulance, as well as the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund.
The explosion happened Friday night at the candy factory located on South Second Avenue in West Reading.
Stein Your Florist Co. in Mayfair was preparing for a busy morning with many people expected to by flowers for their partner.
The shooting happened Tuesday morning on Windsor Street, police said.
Christopher Schaffer and Patrick Phyrillas were both content creators for Schaffrilllas Productions.
The guitar could fetch up to $10,000.
Investigators say a Reading Police officer shot Emanuel Padilla Tirado several times after they say Tirado hit the officer with his car.
Police say surveillance video showed the teen being abducted at 2 a.m. on Wednesday inside of her residence in the Glenside Homes on South Court.
Police say the teen girl is being reunited with her family soon.
Overall, 81 people were evacuated from the YMCA.
In a statement, the school says Durante was dismissed for his decision to not support team unity.
The Democratic presidential hopeful made three stops in Pennsylvania Thursday.
Edwin Olivo is charged in connection with the April 27th crash on South Park Avenue in Lower Providence Township.
Reading police say they were chasing 35-year-old Daniel Arroyo-Vazquez after he got into a victim's car at gunpoint, injected heroin, and eventually drove off, leaving the victim behind.
Reading's spindly 50-foot spruce drew the ire of residents who said it was ruining their holiday spirit.
Albright College officials say a sophomore was killed and two other students injured in an early-morning house fire.
Two men accused of killing two other men and then torturing and killing a woman last year have been ordered to stand trial in eastern Pennsylvania.
Officials say four people were arrested after police seized about 75 pounds of marijuana from a plane in Berks County.
The fired former director of a now-shuttered eastern Pennsylvania school for troubled students has been charged with inciting a riot at the school in a bid to get his job back.
A man is facing life in prison without possibility of parole after being convicted of a shooting death outside an eastern Pennsylvania tavern.
After the morning began with "hazardous" air quality over the Philadelphia region, conditions are likely to improve Thursday before decreasing overnight.
The Gay Officers Action League of Greater Philadelphia fights against the stigma of being out and in law enforcement.
Hazardous haze and smoke from the eastern Canadian wildfires are making for dangerous conditions and impacting local events.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Since the smoky conditions took over our region, medical experts have said sensitive groups like children or those with asthma will feel the worst impact. Pregnant women are also in that category.
After the morning began with "hazardous" air quality over the Philadelphia region, conditions are likely to improve Thursday before decreasing overnight.
The Gay Officers Action League of Greater Philadelphia fights against the stigma of being out and in law enforcement.
Hazardous haze and smoke from the eastern Canadian wildfires are making for dangerous conditions and impacting local events.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Since the smoky conditions took over our region, medical experts have said sensitive groups like children or those with asthma will feel the worst impact. Pregnant women are also in that category.
After the morning began with "hazardous" air quality over the Philadelphia region, conditions are likely to improve Thursday before decreasing overnight.
The Gay Officers Action League of Greater Philadelphia fights against the stigma of being out and in law enforcement.
Hazardous haze and smoke from the eastern Canadian wildfires are making for dangerous conditions and impacting local events.
Delivery and ride-sharing drivers share concerns for their health as they continue to work in hazy smoke conditions.
Most of the Philadelphia region is experiencing "unhealthy" or "very unhealthy" air quality conditions due to the wildfire smoke.
After the morning began with "hazardous" air quality over the Philadelphia region, conditions are likely to improve Thursday before decreasing overnight.
Hazardous haze and smoke from the eastern Canadian wildfires are making for dangerous conditions and impacting local events.
Delivery and ride-sharing drivers share concerns for their health as they continue to work in hazy smoke conditions.
Philadelphia is currently in the most hazardous air quality category as smoke from wildfires in Canada moves through the region.
The cause of the fire in Jackson Township remains under investigation.
After the morning began with "hazardous" air quality over the Philadelphia region, conditions are likely to improve Thursday before decreasing overnight.
Delivery and ride-sharing drivers share concerns for their health as they continue to work in hazy smoke conditions.
Philadelphia is currently in the most hazardous air quality category as smoke from wildfires in Canada moves through the region.
At least 20 people were rescued after an amusement ride malfunctioned at a church carnival in Wilmington, Delaware.
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada is impacting the sunrise and sunsets as well as visibility all over the region.
AQI is a standardized scale, issued by the EPA, that helps the public understand the health risks associated with various air quality levels and pollution.
A proposal to allocate $100 million in federal funds to pay for adult mental health programs easily passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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The 51-year-old is now in remission after chemotherapy but the treatment caused serious problems with his lungs.
Vice President Kamala Harris met with the Service Employees International Union in Philadelphia to highlight the Biden administration's commitment to labor unions.
Temple grad and South Jersey banker Stanley Middleman will own about one-eighth of the Philadelphia Phillies after a deal.
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
Many in our area have strong feelings when talking about the gridlock in Washington over the debt ceiling fight.
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
People in violation of the law could face a $2,000 fine or seizure of their car.
SEPTA and PennDOT are hoping the red color will make the lane more visible and cut down on crashes.
Officials said a deadly multi-vehicle crash had a significant impact on the Monday morning commute on the Blue Route.
Philadelphia city officials announce road closures, parking restrictions, and what to expect for this year's Pride festival.
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Zack Wheeler will be on the mound for the Phillies as they try win their fifth straight game.
The Phillies-Tigers game scheduled for Wednesday night has been postponed as the Philadelphia region is under a "Code Red" air quality alert from the eastern Canada wildfires.
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Miami.
Danny Briere has made his first major move in the Flyers' rebuild, trading Ivan Provorov to the Blue Jackets in a three-team trade.
The Philadelphia Phillies won Tuesday night 1-0 against the Detroit Tigers.
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
On Saturday, the Fugees performed their classics including "How Many Mics," "Ready or Not," "Killing Me Softly" and "Fu-Gee-La" at Philadelphia's Roots Picnic festival.
Michael J. Fox was at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia for a Q&A about the film. When he was introduced and bowed, he lost his balance, falling and bumping into a couch.
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled with a woman who claims he raped her, averting a trial that was about to begin in New York City.
Swift laughed with the crowd after the incident during her show Sunday night in Chicago.
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With an event similar to "Shark Tank," Liguori Academy is turning students into entrepreneurs overnight.
Eight Camden high school students are getting experience as pharmacy technicians at the locally owned Bell Rexall Drugs.
At Stomping Grounds Social Justice Cafe, young people are getting work experience while working toward their diploma.
On this week's Focusing on the Future Wakisha Bailey speaks with the team and finds out how they are making a difference with other high schoolers.
PhillyBOLT consists of young Philadelphians who are keeping a close eye on the race to become Philadelphia's 100th mayor.
Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves through the Delaware Valley.
Fire crews say smoke from the wildfire has sparked calls all over for smoke and odor investigations. Joe Holden reports.
With the body already fatigued from pregnancy, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole advises pregnant women to stay inside as much as possible. Liz Crawford reports.
Together, they're working to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with law enforcement. Matt Petrillo reports.
During the air quality alert, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture is reminding everyone to rinse their fruits and veggies. Ryan Hughes has the latest.