4 rescued after fire at Northeast Philadelphia home, officials say
Four people were rescued after a fire broke out at a home on Nandina Way in Somerton, according to police.
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Four people were rescued after a fire broke out at a home on Nandina Way in Somerton, according to police.
The cause of the fire in Northeast Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood is under investigation.
A fire at a home in Northeast Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood injured four people, officials say. Brandon Goldner has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Philadelphia Police are investigating after two swastikas were spray-painted on a wall near a senior apartment complex in Somerton that's home to several Jewish people.
Philadelphia police said detectives are still in the early stages of their investigation and added that it was imperative they find whoever spray-painted the Nazi symbols.
Residents at the St. John Neumann Center on Roosevelt Boulevard and Tomlinson Road were told to shelter-in-place during a possible hazmat situation.
A headstone and monument company in Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood is accused of preying on grieving families.
The fire occurred on Jeanes Street, which is close to George Washington High School.
Officials say at the time of the shooting, White should have been in jail.
Dawkins spoke with students at George Washington High School Monday in Somerton.
Police seek the public's help in locating a man they say urinated in front of the doors of a synagogue in the Somerton section of the city.
We are now hearing from one of the victims in a Somerton home invasion early Friday morning.
Chopper 3 is over the scene at Lindsay Street and Tomlinson Road.
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Around 7:30 a.m., firefighters responded to the 600 block of Avon Street, where they found heavy smoke and fire in the second floor.
Authorities say two men entered the store on the Roosevelt Boulevard through a hole on a back wall, that the suspects likely created.
It happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday near Bennett Road in the city's Somerton neighborhood.
The search continues for three suspects – wanted in a home invasion and kidnapping in Northeast Philadelphia.
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The fire broke out around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the 400 block of Tomlinson Rd.
The incident was reported shortly before 6 p.m. at the 200 block of Ridgeway Place.
The Philadelphia Police Department is on the hunt for a suspect who robbed a WAWA store in Somerton.
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The incident was reported at about 8:30 p.m. at the 2000 block of Foster Street in the Somerton section.
A Lehigh County couple says they were misled into paying nearly $30,000 to exit their timeshare contract — only to learn the deal wasn't what they expected.
Bruno Rocuba claimed he shot his wife Melissa Rocuba accidentally, but then he started getting rid of all her belongings. "It's like he wanted her erased," said one of their daughters.
Crews are responding to a burning restaurant on the 4200 block of Whitaker Avenue on Friday morning.
In a message to parents Thursday night, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025 assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Arctic air is bringing bitter cold to the Philly area on Friday before snow showers on Saturday morning.
A Lehigh County couple says they were misled into paying nearly $30,000 to exit their timeshare contract — only to learn the deal wasn't what they expected.
Bruno Rocuba claimed he shot his wife Melissa Rocuba accidentally, but then he started getting rid of all her belongings. "It's like he wanted her erased," said one of their daughters.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
Crews are responding to a burning restaurant on the 4200 block of Whitaker Avenue on Friday morning.
Jahmez Cartwright, a Philadelphia teenager, is missing, but police say his phone last pinged in San Diego.
A Lehigh County couple says they were misled into paying nearly $30,000 to exit their timeshare contract — only to learn the deal wasn't what they expected.
Crews are responding to a burning restaurant on the 4200 block of Whitaker Avenue on Friday morning.
In a message to parents Thursday night, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025 assault and made no attempts to stop it.
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The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
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A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
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A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
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Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
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A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Fairmount Park has left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night, Philadelphia police said.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
The Phillies signed Venezuelan outfielder Francisco Renteria, the No. 3 overall prospect in MLB Pipeline's international rankings.
The Philadelphia Eagles need a new offensive coordinator after moving on from Kevin Patullo.
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The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in September, want the county prosecution team on the case disqualified due to an alleged conflict of interest. Robinson's attorneys said an 18-year-old child of a deputy county attorney attended the campus event where Kirk was shot, and texted with that parent about the shooting. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
With a long weekend coming up for many of us, it might be the perfect time to get to the African American Museum in Philadelphia for some special MLK Day weekend exhibits.
Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking snow showers that could arrive Saturday morning in the Philadelphia area, after Arctic air chills the region with feels-like temperatures as low as the single digits in the morning. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A hazing investigation into Cheltenham High School's football team found a student was assaulted in a locker room while other teammates watched and recorded it, according to district leaders. Brandon Goldner reports.