Deadly West Reading factory explosion caused by faulty gas fitting
A federal safety board says a corroded steam pipe and a defective natural gas fitting caused a powerful explosion at a West Reading chocolate factory.
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A federal safety board says a corroded steam pipe and a defective natural gas fitting caused a powerful explosion at a West Reading chocolate factory.
A home on the 200 block of Hunter's Run Road was heavily damaged after a fire Friday morning in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania.
Explosions rock a quiet Chester County neighborhood. One person is dead and neighbors are stunned. The search is on for what sparked the deadly blast. The fire and multiple explosions happened at a home in Honey Brook just before 5 a.m. Friday. Ray Strickland reports reactions from neighbors who say they heard the loud booms.
Firefighters battled a fire from a mobile home explosion in Pemberton, Burlington County Tuesday afternoon. Chopper 3 was over the scene on High Ridge Road. The fire started around 3 p.m. Officials said no one was injured. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency settled its final Clean Air Act claim against Philadelphia Energy Solutions in connection with the 2019 explosion fire in South Philadelphia.
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.
The National Transportation Safety Board says a crew working in the basement area of an Ohio building intentionally cut a gas line not knowing it was pressurized before a deadly explosion this week.
A reported explosion caused extensive damage to a building in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday afternoon.
A couple from Upper Oxford Township, Pennsylvania, was seriously injured when their home exploded early Sunday.
A couple was seriously injured when an explosion caused a fire in their home in Upper Oxford Township, Pennsylvania, early Sunday morning. Eva Andersen reports.
Family at the scene of the house explosion identified the man as 60-year-old Jim DeKnight. He's recovering in the hospital after suffering burns to his face and neck.
Seven employees died in the explosion at the R.M. Palmer candy factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, in March 2023. NTSB investigators said a natural gas leak caused the explosion.
The explosion on Tuesday was first reported at 8:54 a.m. on Riverview Road in Crescent Township, Allegheny County.
Nearly a dozen other firefighters and two civilians were injured in the explosion, officials said.
Police didn't specify what kind of device caused the explosion Monday morning, but said a 39-year-old man was hospitalized with serious hand injuries.
New Year's Day in 2024 is hitting differently for residents in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section after a house explosion rocked the neighborhood in 2023.
A West Reading candy factory that exploded and killed seven workers earlier this year failed to evacuate its employees after some reported smelling gas, the U.S. Department of Labor said.
Officials say six men are in critical condition after a generator exploded in Upper Roxborough Wednesday evening.
Bucks County authorities are investigating an explosion that reportedly happened over the weekend in Northampton Township, District Attorney Matthew Weintraub said in a statement Monday.
Local officials say three houses will be torn down and 10 homes remain uninhabitable after a house exploded earlier this month in western Pennsylvania and killed six people.
The explosion destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others, authorities said.
Three homes were destroyed and a dozen others were damaged in the blast.
Franklin Township police say materials consistent with homemade fireworks were found at the Buena home that exploded on Aug. 3.
5 people - including a child - were killed, 3 nearby homes were destroyed, and a dozen other homes were damaged in the blast.
Five victims were recovered from the scene and another person remains in critical condition following the house explosion.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A teenage boy was killed and another was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City on Friday evening, according to police.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
Faith Salie brings some middle-aged energy to the latest inside joke among youngsters.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A teenage boy was killed and another was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City on Friday evening, according to police.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Weather conditions are changing Sunday before cold temperatures arrive next week.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
Police said three officers were pepper sprayed while trying to break up a large crowd of young people who were fighting.
An expert is urging travelers to stay flexible and plan ahead as FAA-mandated reductions continue.
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid added 29 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 130-120.
Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Mel Bridgman has died at the age of 70, the team announced on social media Saturday.
A teenage boy was killed and another was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City on Friday evening, according to police.
A fire at a rowhome in Camden, New Jersey late Saturday night drew a massive emergency response after two residents and a firefighter were injured.
An massive fire destroyed a South Jersey home early Saturday morning.
A bicyclist was hit by a car and killed Thursday night in Washington Township, Gloucester County, officials said.
Rowan freshman Tomas Kaan Jimenez-Guzal is among the suspects charged with plotting an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in Michigan over Halloween weekend.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Emmy Reim's family brings donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware after it became a home away from home for them.
Significant progress is being made in the fight against lung cancer, according to a new study from the American Lung Association.
We all love a good deal, but that sale price might not actually be saving you as much as you think.
Two families met in person for the first time in Philadelphia following a cornea transplant.
Significant progress is being made in the fight against lung cancer, according to a new study from the American Lung Association.
Higher demand, rising health care costs and the expiration of federal premium tax credits are among the reasons behind the increases.
A Pennsylvania man says an experimental treatment is helping him recover from a spinal cord injury.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
M. Buono Beef Company is closing after 79 years of providing meat to businesses in the Philadelphia area.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut flights by 10% by next week to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers working without pay.
Philadelphia is shutting down multiple streets for events this weekend.
Travelers are making backup plans as the FAA reduces flights in and out of PHL and other airports.
Five people were rushed to the hospital, and a gas line ruptured after a crash closed part of Chester Pike in Prospect Park Monday.
The FRA on Friday extended the deadline for SEPTA to fully inspect its Silverliner IV railcars until Friday, Nov. 14.
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid added 29 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 130-120.
Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Mel Bridgman has died at the age of 70, the team announced on social media Saturday.
The Ottawa Senators had to go to overtime to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
With the Eagles facing the Packers and hoping to win back-to-back Super Bowls, this South Philly meat business leans into its name.
Travis Konecny had a goal and an assist to lead the Philadelphia Flyers past the Nashville Predators 3-1.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Journey will see the lights go down in 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada on their "Final Frontier" tour in 2026.
Meek Mill and friends will perform a one-night-only concert at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Dec. 5, celebrating his Philly roots.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Bikers get the pedals moving and get food into people's hands on "Cranksgiving," where they deliver food on behalf of Philabundance.
The best of a car show mixed with a food drive, Phil-a-Trunk volunteers filled up classic and muscle cars from Porsches to Jeeps with nonperishable food items. The annual event held extra importance in 2025 as SNAP benefit recipients have faced delays and uncertainty about their EBT cards during the goverment shutdown. Wakisha Bailey reports.
A 64-year-old man was found dead in a home on Beverly Road in Burlington Township on Saturday morning, police say.
Conditions begin to change Sunday before a significant drop in temperatures arrives for next week. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has your latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Police said a crowd of juveniles fighting started at 40th and Market Streets and moved to 40th and Walnut Streets. The three officers were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment.