Philadelphia region cleans up after storms knock down trees, power lines
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
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Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
When it comes to tallying up the damage, it can get confusing on who to call for help and when. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sidorowicz is in your corner with how to handle storm damage and insurance.
A large tree fell onto several homes in Woodbury Heights on Monday night as severe weather rolled through the region.
Storms on Monday night caused power outages for thousands after knocking down trees and power lines. In Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, a tree fell on a home; and in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, a downed tree was blocking a road near an elementary school. Ray Strickland and Wakisha Bailey report.
Officials in Upper Township, New Jersey, have declared a state of emergency regarding storm damage and beach erosion in Strathmere.
Neighbors noticed the winds picking up very quickly as a massive tree fell on two homes along Newell Avenue in Trenton Friday night.
Crews at Garnet Valley High School in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, are cleaning up and rebuilding after flooding damaged the electrical room, auditorium and other parts of the building.
The cleanup is underway after destructive storms hit the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night.
Residents across the Philadelphia area are cleaning up after strong storms on Tuesday knocked down trees and damaged homes in Delaware and Montgomery counties.
Neighbors in Pennsylvania are sharing electricity and working together after last week's severe storms.
Families with property damaged by the storms now have to deal with insurance. Here are some helpful tips on how to file a claim.
Thursday night's severe weather led to downed trees, dangling power lines and some very close calls in several Philadelphia-area communities.
After Thursday's storms, many residents awoke to find trees down in their yards, on their cars or blocking major roads.
A falling tree hit some wires, then landed on a car and started a fire in East Mount Airy. Families with property damaged by the storms now have to deal with insurance companies. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with some helpful tips on how to file a claim.
Ridge Avenue near Martin Street is completely blocked after the powerful storm knocked down a tree, sending it crashing onto several cars. CBS News Philadelphia is on your corner with the latest storm clean-up efforts in Roxborough.
Fallen trees, dangling power lines and some very close calls in several Philadelphia-area communities. Clean-up was well underway on Friday after a night of severe storms that rocked the region.
Firefighters say a tree fell onto a woman's home in Upper Darby following severe storms on Thursday. The tree trapped a woman inside the home. Brandon Goldner spoke to a neighbor who ran to help.
The building that houses WMMR was damaged in Thursday's severe weather.
Strong storms packing high winds and heavy rain flooded roads and knocked out power for thousands of people on Friday.
Cleanup is underway in Philadelphia's suburbs after storms knocked down trees and caused power outages overnight.
Tuesday night's windy weather led to several trees falling across the Philadelphia region.
Areas in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and parts of South Jersey appeared hardest hit by storms that rolled through the area Thursday into Friday.
Fast-moving thunderstorms packing heavy rain, high winds and pockets of large hail swept through parts of South Jersey Thursday night and Friday morning. The storms toppled some trees and scattered branches and debris, flooded some roads and knocked out power to many across the area.
Delaware County and Gloucester and Camden counties were two of the hardest hit areas after strong storms swept through the Philadelphia region Thursday night into Friday. Ray Strickland reports.
The severe weather left a trail of damage and disruption across the Philadelphia area Wednesday evening.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
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Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Cynthia Robinson and Frank Walton Sr. were charged with the murder of their son in November 2025 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Accused grave robber Jonathan Gerlach of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, is now charged with robbing graves in Lancaster and Luzerne counties.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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.
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.
QVC, a West Chester-based company, says it's trying to slash billions of dollars of debt after it officially files for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Franklin Field prepares to host the annual Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track invitational in America.
After a VERY warm week, cooler air arrives in the Philadelphia area this weekend. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
About 600 vinyl records and CDs from the late WMMR DJ’s collection go on sale Saturday in a Montgomery County record shop.
A one-of-a-kind Michael Jackson experience will travel through Philadelphia on Sunday, featuring a live DJ playing hits from the King of Pop in anticipation of the release of the film “Michael.”