Severe Weather Causes Heavy Water Damage
During the storm wicked weather took down trees and flooded streets in parts of Philadelphia.
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During the storm wicked weather took down trees and flooded streets in parts of Philadelphia.
More than 200 residents of the luxury condominium building near 13th and Broad were given the green light to return to their building, but some of them may be returning to an apartment that is unlivable.
A water main break has closed a section of Main Street in Manayunk.
It was hard not to notice the boisterous thunderstorms that moved through the region overnight.
Legislation is making its way through Harrisburg that would hold drivers accountable if they have to be rescued after driving around barricades onto flooded roadways.
Mother Nature is bringing a different set of weather issues to the opposite ends of Pennsylvania - rain in the east and snow in the west.
The Natural Resources Defense Council has released a report on how ready states are for water problems created by climate change. And Pennsylvania is only one of nine states with an actual plan.
Parts of northeastern Pennsylvania already devastated by massive flooding from two big storms have been hit with even more rain, leading to flooding of local streams and roadways and prompting a flood warning after water spilled over a local dam.
A bi-partisan group of state Senators has unveiled a package of bills to provide additional relief to flood-stricken parts of Pennsylvania.
"We saw more flash flooding with Tropical Storm Lee," said a Montgomery County official. "With Hurricane Irene we saw more widespread flooding and flash flooding throughout most of the eastern section of the county."
The Pennsylvania attorney general's office says its agents and investigators are now deployed in the Philadelphia region and other areas hit by recent storms, keeping an eye out for scammers and price gouging.
Both counties are handing out free water test kits distributed by the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Government workers have been out in force spraying for mosquitos across eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and with all the rainwater dumped by recent storms their job won't be ending anytime soon
According to police, a woman's body was discovered in an SUV that had been towed after the floods.
Housing inspectors in Trenton are checking every house in the Island section of the city.
"We've mobilized about 1,200 soldiers so far," says Sgt. Matthew Jones. "About 400 of those are in Wilkes-Barre. So far they have had to rescue over 150 civilians."
"What used to be farm land and open space is concrete. And so when it rains, we get more run off and more floods."
Some communities in the region are still under water after yesterday's massive rain storm caused widespread flooding.
After a day of delays and route suspensions due to flooding, SEPTA has resumed service on all of its regional rail lines.
The daunting task of cleaning up after the storm is now underway for many residents in the Delaware Valley.
Gov Tom Corbett is giving nearly 25,000 state employees a second paid day off.
The New Jersey State Police have compiled an extensive list of bridges and roads that have been shut down due to flooding, along with open shelters for those evacuated from flood prone areas.
Another round of powerful rain storms moving through the region caused some serious flooding problems Thursday morning.
In Harrisburg, crews put sandbags around the governor's mansion as the Susquehanna, wide even on a normal day, spilled over its banks.
Give yourself plenty of extra time heading out this morning. Numerous Flash Flood Warnings are in effect and rainfall rates of 1-2+ inches per hour are occurring over our region.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending World Series champions, in the NLDS.
The Philadelphia area can expect a few crisp mornings before summer-like temperatures return.
The goal of "Good Night Lights" at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia is to brighten up the day for seriously ill kids going through treatment at the hospital.
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on Wednesday night in Philadelphia's Kensington section.
At the Phillies' intrasquad scrimmage, 31,363 fans showed up to watch the team get ready for the National League Division Series.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending World Series champions, in the NLDS.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to immediately to stop using some of its railcars because of fire risk.
Some of Philadelphia's most popular historic sites are closed, but plenty of parks, museums and attractions remain open.
The Philadelphia area can expect a few crisp mornings before summer-like temperatures return.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said he let his frustrations boil over after the win over the Buccaneers and took full accountability for the cryptic post.
The goal of "Good Night Lights" at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia is to brighten up the day for seriously ill kids going through treatment at the hospital.
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on Wednesday night in Philadelphia's Kensington section.
At the Phillies' intrasquad scrimmage, 31,363 fans showed up to watch the team get ready for the National League Division Series.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
As America faces a growing shortage of skilled trade workers, one profession is heating up fast: welding.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Jersey Shore communities are preparing for the impacts of two tropical systems swirling in the Atlantic, Humberto and Imelda.
The Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey feels like home for this teen and her mother.
Documents say Malika Brittingham made a false report of an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst due to feeling ostracized from her coworkers.
Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.
Buildings on two university campuses in Delaware were evacuated Tuesday.
After a wet Saturday, conditions dry out on Sunday as high pressure builds in, with clouds breaking up and highs climbing into the upper 70s and mid-80s.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Halloween fans, we've compiled a list of haunted houses and attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area just for you.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
The Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey feels like home for this teen and her mother.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
The Camden County health department reported its first positive case of West Nile virus for 2025, officials announced Tuesday.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
In the wake of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closing, here are some options customers with unspent gift cards have.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all its locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of 3 locations.
Rising costs and a lack of sponsors are to blame for the beloved Midtown Village Fall Festival not returning in Philadelphia this year.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to immediately to stop using some of its railcars because of fire risk.
In an exclusive interview, attorney George Bochetto now plans to file a lawsuit over SEPTA's recent fare increases.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending World Series champions, in the NLDS.
At the Phillies' intrasquad scrimmage, 31,363 fans showed up to watch the team get ready for the National League Division Series.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said he let his frustrations boil over after the win over the Buccaneers and took full accountability for the cryptic post.
Restricted free agent Quentin Grimes signed his qualifying offer to return to the Sixers for the 2025-26 season.
Top Philadelphia Phillies prospects Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford remain on Dave Dombrowski's radar for 2026.
USA Today is out with its list of 10 best theme park Halloween events, and Pennsylvania is well represented.
Hulu has released a docuseries on the death of Ellen Greenberg, the Philadelphia schoolteacher who was found dead inside her Manayunk apartment in 2011.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl performance is more than just a show to Puerto Ricans in Philly.
The legendary singer-songwriter was set to tour in support of his book, "Cat on the Road to Findout," which will be released in the U.S. on Oct. 7.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region on Thursday will be sunny and beautiful with a high of 71 degrees. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
A large police presence shut down a portion of Broad Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday. In this case, officers weren't responding to a crime, but instead, it was to something that they hope will help kids in need of a little joy.
Wednesday night's Phillies vs. Phillies intrasquad scrimmage didn't mean anything, but that didn't stop fans of all ages from packing Citizens Bank Park to cheer for the team and get warmed up for the playoffs.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Railroad Administration are warning SEPTA that it must make changes to ensure safety after multiple fires on Regional Rail cars this year.
Dr. Ala Stanford formally announced she is running for Congress, and she has the endorsement of retiring Democratic Congressman Dwight Evans. Stanford started her campaign outside the Germantown home of her mentor and former elementary school principal. Stanford, a pediatric surgeon, author, and university professor, gained national recognition in 2020. She founded the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to increase access to testing in African American communities during the pandemic.