2 dead, 7 missing after explosion West Reading near Route 422
An explosion at a Berks County candy factory kills two people and sends several others to the hospital.
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An explosion at a Berks County candy factory kills two people and sends several others to the hospital.
U.S. Route 422 is affected in both directions.
Officials tell CBS News Philadelphia there was a fire off Route 422 on Second Avenue.
A dump truck ran off the road and into a ravine -- spilling stones on the highway.
The lane closures will take effect tomorrow and run through Friday.
The tens of thousands of drivers who use Route 422 in the Valley Forge area on a daily basis are going to find some major changes in the construction zone there.
Montgomery County authorities say the accident occurred along Route 422 eastbound just before Exit 29 shortly after 2:30 p.m.
The device did not interfere with the chopper's landing, but police say it's a reminder for drone-operators.
Excitement is building for a new bike and pedestrian bridge that will connect Valley Forge park and the Schuylkill River Trail.
In the 1970's, KYW aired farm reports. By 1985, all that changed.
It was reported Tuesday on Route 422 eastbound past Oaks.
Here's a ramble through some of the public golf courses within minutes of a 422 exit.
Major construction projects on some busy roadways across the Philadelphia area will continue in this new year.
The incident was reported around 3:45 p.m. Monday on Route 422 westbound near the Armand Hammer Boulevard overpass.
It happened around 7:30 p.m. when an SUV and a car collided along Route 422 near Lewis Road.
Icy conditions have led to the closure of a major highway in Montgomery County.
One moment she was driving to work in the busy eastbound lanes of Route 422, the next she was spinning out of control, after a pick-up truck struck her car three times then took off.
The accident was reported at about 5:40 p.m. at Route 422 westbound and Armand Hammer Boulevard.
There's nothing right now that indicates tolling the road is imminent, but Pennsylvania state representative Mike Vereb wants to shut the door before that discussion heats up again.
Route 422 East was shut down on Friday morning due to an accident.
The King of Prussia District has received a $500,000 grant, money that will be used to get more people out of their cars and onto public transportation in an effort to relieve traffic congestion.
A western Pennsylvania highway has reopened after a tractor-trailer crash caused 37,000 pounds of processed chicken to spill onto the road.
A new construction zone along a stretch of route 422 just outside of Pottstown, Pa. is causing some confusion for motorists.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation road crews will be out, all over the region, for more than a year, repairing and adding reflective road markers.
The high temperatures caused a highly traveled section of Route 422 to buckle yesterday afternoon.
Absecon police say a man falsely confessed to a hit-and-run in which his son was driving.
The American Cancer Society's annual trend report is out with some mixed results.
Here's what you can do now to prevent any damage to your car and your house as frigid temperatures get even more brutal.
After President Biden gave his farewell address, friends and neighbors in Delaware reflected on his legacy.
The scam comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Turnpike's switch to open road tolling.
Absecon police say a man falsely confessed to a hit-and-run in which his son was driving.
The American Cancer Society's annual trend report is out with some mixed results.
An Eagles fan is now banned from Lincoln Financial Field after he was caught on camera harassing a couple of Packers fans at Sunday's game.
Here's what you can do now to prevent any damage to your car and your house as frigid temperatures get even more brutal.
In April 2024, 12-year-old Frankie Knowles died after a six-year battle with astrocytoma, a type of brain tumor. But even today, his life continues to offer inspiration.
The scam comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Turnpike's switch to open road tolling.
Police in Chester County are being called heroes after body camera video captured them saving two dogs from an icy pond.
TikTok's future is up in the air, and local influencers are bracing for the possible fallout.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society offered a sneak peek of the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show. Here's what to know.
In April 2024, 12-year-old Frankie Knowles died after a six-year battle with astrocytoma, a type of brain tumor. But even today, his life continues to offer inspiration.
Absecon police say a man falsely confessed to a hit-and-run in which his son was driving.
The American Cancer Society's annual trend report is out with some mixed results.
There has been a recent increase in thefts from unlocked cars across South Jersey in Magnolia, Stratford, Evesham and Cherry Hill.
Cheryl Squadrito and Nancy Starr started the nonprofit Strike it Strong to help women from 14 to 104 years old learn the basics for protecting themselves in sticky situations.
Cats in particular are at risk of contracting the bird flu virus, according to veterinarians at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital in New Jersey.
After President Biden gave his farewell address, friends and neighbors in Delaware reflected on his legacy.
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
A car crashed into St. John African Methodist Church in New Castle County early Monday morning.
A child has died after a house fire in Camden Wyoming, Delaware, fire officials say.
Looking ahead to the Saturday snow chance, it's less likely that snow lovers will get a big dumping of snow out of this one.
The American Cancer Society's annual trend report is out with some mixed results.
The Department of Environmental Protection is urging radon testing as Pennsylvania is one of the most radon-prone states in the U.S.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
A Bucks County woman is speaking out after her insurance company decided to no longer cover weight loss drugs.
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
Workers at the Pennsylvania Avenue Whole Foods store in Philadelphia are trying to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The scam comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Turnpike's switch to open road tolling.
Meet newly retired Jackie Pettyjohn, who made history as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Two decades after watching his dad at the Linc, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. could get the chance to etch his name in Eagles lore.
Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers.
An Eagles fan is now banned from Lincoln Financial Field after he was caught on camera harassing a couple of Packers fans at Sunday's game.
Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko scored in the shootout as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Red Rum Theater in Center City is offering a "Sex in the City" parody for fans of the beloved rom-dram TV series.
Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
Wondering what's going on this weekend? We have the answer. Here's a list of events in Philadelphia this weekend.
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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.
SEPTA released new crime data on Thursday with some hopeful statistics. Transit police said they had the largest one-year drop in serious crimes in SEPTA’s 43-year history. The agency said serious crimes were down 33% in 2024 compared to 2023. SEPTA also said it's bouncing back from its historic police officer shortage two years ago.
There is a new video of the person and car police are looking for after a woman was hit while she was walking in the crosswalk last year. It happened on Oct. 8 at Bustleton Avenue and Stanwood Street in Rhawnhurst. Philadelphia police say the driver went over to the woman and pulled her out of the street but left before police arrived. Police also say the woman suffered a traumatic brain injury.
The show's over for the AMC movie theater at the mall formerly known as Franklin Mills. The company confirmed the 14-screen complex at the mall is now closed for good. It's the latest blow to the mall as it struggles to find its footing with a new owner. The mall recently underwent a rebrand complete with a new name: Franklin Mall.
There's now an opening date set for Philly's newest museum. Calder Gardens will open in September. Work for the $58 million museum started in 2022. It spans about two acres right by Logan Square. The museum will host three generations of art in both indoor and outdoor galleries.
Bill Kelly says Thursday's snow showers will start clearing out at night, but the Philadelphia region will likely see more snow over the weekend.