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.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
The signature summer fundraiser celebrates its golden anniversary this year, marking 50 years of unforgettable performances and magical nights under the stars in Fairmount Park. By HughE Dillon
Rickey Harper was arrested after allegedly killing Sheremy Gwenette Dillard in North Carolina.
Court records detail the expansive cocaine trafficking ring that snared two Penn State University fraternities and led to charges against 14 people.
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Rickey Harper was arrested after allegedly killing Sheremy Gwenette Dillard in North Carolina.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Bucks County officials say Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia was killed by her boyfriend, who fled to Honduras after slashing her throat.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Asbestos concerns forced Kensington High School to close at least for the rest of the calendar year for students and staff.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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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.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny after some fog in the morning. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Investigators are searching for a suspect who was running up to people and making threats on Aug. 12 in Center City.
Philadelphia police are looking for the public's help identifying the suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty officer in the city's Eastwick neighborhood Sunday morning.
Monday marks 60 days since the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a wider peace deal to be negotiated within that timeframe.
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, the start of weeks of testimony revisiting what happened on a Las Vegas night nearly 30 years ago.