2012 Year in Review: 'Sandy' Slammed Pennsylvania, Too
In this report we take a look at how Philadelphia and the suburbs weathered the superstorm.
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In this report we take a look at how Philadelphia and the suburbs weathered the superstorm.
Just about everywhere you turned in the Delaware Valley you could see vehicles, branches and sidewalks covered in snow.
"It is an 8,000 gallon tractor-trailer full of salt brine," Penndot spokesman Charles Metzger explains.
The Lower State Road Bridge, which spans the Neshaminy Creek, was shut down last January because of structural problems.
The fire broke out in a row home around 1:45 a.m.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in Bucks County.
Two police officers rushed in to save a man from a burning home Sunday night in Upper Southampton, Bucks County.
Authorities say a suspected drunk driver is now in police custody after crashing into a Bucks County Fire Department truck Sunday.
The death of an elderly Philadelphia-area women whose body was recovered from the Delaware River has been ruled an accidental drowning.
Pennsylvania's newest millionaire was revealed Friday at the state's lottery headquarters.
Jean Carson went outside for a cigarette between 9:30 and 10pm and was never seen again.
Authorities in Pennsylvania say a man tried to lure a real estate agent to a secluded model home so he could sexually assault her.
Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say a man tried to lure a real estate agent to a secluded model home so he could sexually assault her.
A pedestrian was struck and killed while attempting to cross a Bucks County road early Friday morning.
"On average, what we're seeing is the companies are spending $26 on client and prospect gifts this year. That's down slight but not much, and they're spending about $42 per employee which about what it's been the last couple of years."
Marti Hottenstein lost her son Karl to a methadone/prescription drug interaction in 2006, but she's turned her grief into action, in lobbying for the now-passed Karl's Law. It requires methadone related deaths in Pennsylvania to be investigated.
19-year-old Cameron Smithwick was killed in a one car crash in Northampton Township on Saturday that left four others injured, one critically.
A tough economy for retail businesses over the past couple of years has apparently taken its toll on a mom-and-pop business in Bucks County that's been around for more than three decades.
Police in Northampton Township are investigating an accident on Saturday that left one person dead and four other hospitalized.
The holiday season comes to life at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope this month with performances of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" featuring a former American Idol star with local ties.
Police in Bucks County are investigating a robbery that happened in a store parking lot Thursday afternoon.
45-year-old James Basler could face a maximum of 21 years in prison after admitting he stole copper wire from three Verizon facilities in Montgomery and Bucks counties.
If you purchased tickets for Wednesday night's Powerball lottery in Bucks County, check your tickets, you could be $50 million dollars richer.
Approximately 10,000 Philadelphia residents are living in flood zones. And that number is only within the city limits.
The Mummers organization is working to reschedule the string band competition after it was supended for the first time in 125 years.
On the Atlantic City Expressway, stopping to pay a toll will soon be a thing of the past.
Two defensemen and a forward from the Flyers will play men's hockey at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Police say Tyriq Williams and Cara Williams-Reeves were in a dispute that turned into a shootout in Northeast Philly.
Whether you're trying to save more or pay down debt, experts say you should make your 2026 financial goals realistic and specific.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
The Mummers organization is working to reschedule the string band competition after it was supended for the first time in 125 years.
On the Atlantic City Expressway, stopping to pay a toll will soon be a thing of the past.
Two defensemen and a forward from the Flyers will play men's hockey at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Police say Tyriq Williams and Cara Williams-Reeves were in a dispute that turned into a shootout in Northeast Philly.
The Mummers organization is working to reschedule the string band competition after it was supended for the first time in 125 years.
Police say Tyriq Williams and Cara Williams-Reeves were in a dispute that turned into a shootout in Northeast Philly.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
Homeowners in one South Jersey community are demanding answers after their fence was hit yet again.
A 3-year-old boy was injured in an apparent accidental shooting in West Philadelphia on New Year's Day, police said.
On the Atlantic City Expressway, stopping to pay a toll will soon be a thing of the past.
Homeowners in one South Jersey community are demanding answers after their fence was hit yet again.
A group of teens helped find Rex and bring the adventurous wallaby home to Lots of Love Farm in South Jersey.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
In Hammonton, the community says the town's New Year's Eve tradition, the blueberry ball drop, will bring them closer together following a tragic week.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade will take over Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
Two defensemen and a forward from the Flyers will play men's hockey at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
The Philadelphia Eagles will rest some starters and limit others during Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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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.
Philadelphia police say two people are charged with murder after a shooting that killed 52-year-old Luis Colon in Northeast Philadelphia on New Year's Day.
From a Philadelphia Orchestra season that mixes past and present, to a theater lineup that feels alive. Ashley Harder looks at what's to come at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music and more in this edition of The Heartbeat.
New year, new you? Whether you want to enter 2026 with a goal to save more money, pay down debt or just stick to a budget, having a plan is key. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips from financial counselor Regina Stevens of Clarifi.
Expect mostly cloudy weather with chilly temperatures that feel like the 20s around the Philadelphia area on Friday. That chill will continue into the weekend. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
The results are in for the Fancy Brigade Competition, held at the Convention Center as part of Mummers Parade festivities on New Year's Day in Philadelphia. The Downtowners took first place at the event. Josh Sidorowicz has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.