Philadelphia's Boathouse Row prepares for its glow up after nearly a year in the dark
Philadelphia's iconic Boathouse Row will be lit once again after nearly a year in the dark for upgrades and maintenance. Nikki DeMentri reports.
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Philadelphia's iconic Boathouse Row will be lit once again after nearly a year in the dark for upgrades and maintenance. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The Boathouse Row lights will return Thursday night to the Schuylkill River banks after a year-long upgrade and redesign to the lighting system amounting to more than $2 million.
Boathouse Row's glow-up event is arriving just in time for the spring! The famous light display is back this March.
Kelly Drive may reopen Thursday but crews are still removing debris after the Schuylkill River flooded and checking the road to ensure it's structurally sound. Howard Monroe reports.
The Schuylkill and Delaware rivers and the Neshaminy, Perkiomen and Rancocas creeks are among the bodies of water in our area near or above flood stage on Wednesday.
Kelly Drive in Philadelphian remains closed Wednesday as the Schuylkill River overflows onto the road. The flooding comes after a powerful rain storm Tuesday night dropped more than 2 inches in the city, and up to 4 inches of rain in Conshohocken. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/kelly-drive-closed-in-philadelphia-schuylkill-river-reaches-minor-flood-stage-wednesday/
The Schuylkill River is going to stay above 12 feet for much of Wednesday, Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.
Kelly Drive is closed along the Schuylkill River from Fountain Green Drive to Reservoir Drive and from Calumet Street to Hunting Park Avenue due to significant flooding Wednesday morning. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/kelly-drive-closed-in-philadelphia-schuylkill-river-reaches-minor-flood-stage-wednesday/
A section of Kelly Drive between Ferry Road and Midvale Avenue is now open after being closed Thursday because of flooding.
A section of Kelly Drive between Ferry Road and Midvale Avenue is closed Thursday morning as water levels on the Schuylkill River continue to rise.
Thanks to another round of rain, the Schuylkill River is forecast to crest around 1 p.m. on Thursday at 11.9 feet, which could lead to flooding and road closures along Kelly Drive and MLK Drive. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-pennsylvania-weather-forecast-rain-showers-wednesday/
Kelly Drive was shut down in both directions Monday afternoon from the Falls Bridge to West Hunting Park Avenue because of flooding.
A portion of the Schuylkill River Trail between Paine's Park and Fairmount Water Works closed Monday, Dec. 4 to pedestrians and cyclists as crews work on a section of the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge at Spring Garden Street. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-schuylkill-river-trail-closure-december/
A section of the Schuylkill River Trail between Paine's Park and Fairmount Water Works will close starting Monday, Dec. 4 as crews work on the Martin Luther King Bridge.
The Boathouse Row lights, an iconic backdrop for many a Philadelphia Instagram post, are staying off a bit longer.
More than 2,000 boats holding more than 8,000 competitors filled Philadelphia's Schuylkill River on Saturday for the 53rd annual Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.
The age range of the rowers in the 53rd annual Head of the Schuylkill Regatta is wide, Board President Ellen Carver tells Ross DiMattei. Plus, we hear from Army Women's Crew coach Tom Babbitt.
A Norristown police officer is hailed a hero after saving a young girl and her father from drowning over Labor Day.
A Norristown police officer has been hailed a hero after saving a young girl and her father from drowning over the holiday weekend. Siafa Lewis has more on this heroic story.
Saturday's event comes as the Army Corps of Engineers dredging project continues on the Schuylkill River.
Why organizers of the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta say the race will not be returning to the Schuylkill River next year.
It's a long-standing tradition in Philadelphia but for the second year in a row, the event that built the largest collegiate regatta in the country won't be held on the Schuylkill River.
Strong storms swept across the Northeast, causing multiple issues in our area.
A storm weekend storm is continuing to impact the Philadelphia area Monday as roads and creeks overflow after heavy rain
After 84 years in Philadelphia, the Dad Vail Regatta will stay in New Jersey for the second year in a row.
South Jersey athletes, Mount Holly native 9-year-old Demtrius Vanderpoel and Haddon Township native 14-year-old Alyssa Mattiacci, are in the running for the Youth Athlete of the Year title.
With Jesús Luzardo on the injured list, the Phillies on Thursday claimed veteran José Urquidy off waivers from the White Sox
A sheriff's deputy was hospitalized and three people were arrested after a chaotic scene in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Philadelphia City Hall was evacuated on Thursday because of a suspicious package.
Robot dogs at Alvernia University are helping students prepare for careers in cybersecurity.
With Jesús Luzardo on the injured list, the Phillies on Thursday claimed veteran José Urquidy off waivers from the White Sox
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
A sheriff's deputy was hospitalized and three people were arrested after a chaotic scene in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Philadelphia City Hall was evacuated on Thursday because of a suspicious package.
Robot dogs at Alvernia University are helping students prepare for careers in cybersecurity.
A sheriff's deputy was hospitalized and three people were arrested after a chaotic scene in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Philadelphia City Hall was evacuated on Thursday because of a suspicious package.
Robot dogs at Alvernia University are helping students prepare for careers in cybersecurity.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Family and the Bridgeton, N.J., community held a vigil Wednesday, marking seven years since Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance.
An armored police vehicle is outside a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on Wednesday.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Lindenwold School 4 in Camden County, New Jersey, will be closed through Monday after a fire Tuesday night.
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.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
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.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
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
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.
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
With Jesús Luzardo on the injured list, the Phillies on Thursday claimed veteran José Urquidy off waivers from the White Sox
Zack Wheeler tossed seven scoreless innings and the Phillies drew a season-high 13 walks in a 3-0 win over the Nationals
Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday (retroactive to 9/12) with left shoulder inflammation.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Authorities said a police K-9 detected a suspicious package inside City Hall. No device was found inside a suspicious package that prompted an evacuation at Philadelphia City Hall on Thursday, police said.
It's Thursday and we're warmer and noticeably more humid today with highs in the low to mid 80s. Kate Bilo reports.
Philadelphia International Airport ranked at the bottom of the large airport category in the JD Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study released Wednesday, Sept. 16.
A four-legged teammate is helping Alvernia University students prepare for careers fighting cybercrime. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Dashcam video show the final moments of a deadly news helicopter crash in Los Angeles, that could provide key clues.