Fireworks injure thousands each year. Here's how to stay safe.
More than 10,000 people were injured by fireworks last year and officials are urging people to stay safe ahead of the Fourth of July.
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More than 10,000 people were injured by fireworks last year and officials are urging people to stay safe ahead of the Fourth of July.
The CPSC says more than 10,000 fireworks-related injuries happened last year, with 73% coming in the weeks surrounding the Fourth of July.
Preparations are underway for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. A big highlight will be fireworks but there's a new warning about potential dangers. Stephanie Stahl reports with a safety alert.
The Beals want others to know that even if you take every precaution, like they did, things can go wrong.
Police are now looking for three teens after attempting to light fireworks inside a grocery store in Germantown Tuesday.
Philadelphia police are searching for three teenagers who they say attempted to light sparklers or other fireworks inside a Fresh Grocer store in Germantown Tuesday.
Crowds gathered at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday and shared how they're remembering the holiday.
Marcella Baietto reports.
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Fans young and old came out to get their spots early to take in the celebration for the 4th of July.
Are you looking to attend an upcoming event for the Fourth of July weekend? Take a look below at upcoming events surrounding the Tri-State area.
From the city to the shore, here are the places to see fireworks light up the sky to celebrate Independence Day.
Officials say there's already a growing number of physical fireworks-related injuries in Philadelphia.
The City of Bethlehem announced Thursday it will hold its annual fireworks show.
Witnesses say the 9-year-old girl was missing "two or three fingers."
Former Governor Chris Christie signed the law in 2017 legalizing certain types of fireworks but it was signed so close to the holiday that many shops were not able to get their permits in time. This year they are ready.
The finale drew the loudest reaction from the crowd of hundreds, who ended the shows with a round of applause followed by a quick dash to somewhere warmer.
Fireworks producer Ken Furstoss of the firm Pyrotecnico says each will include elements fans have never seen before.
In 20-degree weather, a dozen workers from the fireworks firm Pyrotecnico unloaded explosives from rental trucks and arranged and wired them on barges at the Navy Yard.
Liverpool news media said the fireworks may have been placed in the pizza parlor as revenge.
In spite of the rain the show, as they say must go on, and so it did at the Ben Franklin parkway.
If you are looking to say "ooh" and "aah" as fireworks light up the night sky, here are some places you can go throughout the extended Fourth of July weekend.
While most of us enjoy the sights and sounds of a good fireworks display, the noise and flashing lights can be quite frightening for our pets.
Stacy Young can finally see more clearly after she suffered a devastating facial injury when a firecracker exploded nearby.
A bill en route to the Governor's desk would allow for limited fireworks sales in New Jersey.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
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.
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A 40-year-old woman from Dallas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
Fog and rain showers will kick off the week in the Philadelphia area before gusty winds and an Arctic blast of air move in Monday afternoon.
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.
Last year, 43% of Americans reported having unused gift cards, according to consumer financial site Bankrate. Here's how you can avoid missing on out the money.
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.
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A man was shot and killed Sunday in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, police said.
A woman and a man were shot in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood
Nearly 93,000 travelers are set to move through Philadelphia International Airport in post-holiday rush.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
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.
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One pilot died and another pilot was critically injured after two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas 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.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
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.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
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.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
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.
Carl Grundstrom scored for the Flyers, who did not capitalize on three power-play opportunities in the loss to the Kraken.
Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 129-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
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.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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.
An off-duty police officer was involved in a crash in West Philadelphia just before midnight at 54th and Girard Avenue. Two trapped people were and taken to the hospital, where they're expected to recover.
The New Jersey Department of Health said a passenger potentially infected with measles traveled through at least two Newark Liberty International Airport terminals on Dec. 19.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozens states raising its minimum wage in 2026. On Jan. 1, the statewide minimum wage will increase by $0.43 to $15.92 per hour for most employees.
Monday starts out foggy and a little warmer, but a line of showers moving through the area throughout the morning will help usher in a major temperature drop this afternoon. Feels-like temperatures will plummet into the teens and winds could gust between 40-50 mph.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday. The other pilot involved in the crash died at the scene.