Phila. Fire Department Gets $$ For Smoke Alarms For Deaf Residents
For the second time this week, the Philadelphia Fire Department has gotten a nice donation for smoke detectors. But this time, it's for people who can't hear the regular ones.
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For the second time this week, the Philadelphia Fire Department has gotten a nice donation for smoke detectors. But this time, it's for people who can't hear the regular ones.
"This is not something we get every day, " said fire commissioner Lloyd Ayers at the presentation of a check for $59,110 from the Insurance Society of Philadelphia.
Fire commissioner Lloyd Ayers gave a demonstration of how to properly slice the base off a freshly cut Christmas tree.
The blaze was reported at about 9 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in the 4800 block of Greene Street.
City officials defended the move, saying the firefighters accepted the promotions with the knowledge they could be rescinced if the Nutter administration got a favorable court ruling.
The take back program was started about three years ago by the US Drug Enforcement Agency. Since then, hundreds of thousands of pounds of prescription drugs have been collected and burned.
The fire was reported shortly before 8 p.m. at the 1900 block of Chestnut Street.
Investigators are trying to determine what sparked a fire at storage garages in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning.
The first fire occurred at around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 900 block of Bristol Street. A second one happened moments later around the corner at Hunting Park near I Street.
Firefighters were called to a two-story row home in the 6000 Summerdale Avenue early Saturday morning, where they rescued a 51-year-old woman.
Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers and Mr. Rick Coppola, President of the Philadelphia Fire Department Historical Corporation, proudly announced Firefighter Brandon Mlodzinski of Ladder 12/A, has received the 2013 "Firefighter of the Year Award."
In the wake of a medic unit bursting into flames, heavily damaging a firehouse at 4th and Arch Streets, City Council has voted to hold public hearings into the condition and safety of Philadelphia fire apparatus, while the CBS 3 I-Team has uncovered visual evidence of still more problems.
Three people were sent to Temple University Hospital after a fire broke out in the 2900 block of Frankford Avenue in the Kensington section of the city Tuesday morning.
One person was injured in a high rise fire in North Philadelphia Wednesday night.
The fire was reported around 10 p.m. at the 6200 block of N. 3rd Street.
Firefighters Local 22 went to court seeking to keep the 14 from losing their new ranks. Among those taking the witness stand, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers.
At issue is whether the fire commissioner is required to fill budgeted vacancies with firefighters who pass the promotion exam, as the union contends, or whether he can pick and choose.
Thousands gathered outside the Wells Fargo Center Saturday to watch motorcycle drill teams , police K-9 units and fire department perform at the 59th annual Hero Thrill Show.
Ayers started with the fire department back in 1974, has served in every rank, and since 2004 he's run the department as commissioner.
Chopper 3 was over the scene as firefighters battle a blaze in the city's Kensington section Tuesday night.
Chopper 3 was over the scene as firefighters battled a house fire in the city's Bustleton section Tuesday night.
The crash was reported at about 6:15 p.m. at Harbison Avenue and Van Kirk Street.
"When we got there," Batallion Chief Craig Murphy recalls "210 stories had compressed into eight stories."
The family of Philadelphia Fire Captain Robert Neary, killed along with firefighter Daniel Sweeney, when a burning, vacant Kensington warehouse collapsed on them 17 months ago, is filing a lawsuit against the building's owners.
At a City Hall news conference, the mayor said increased tax revenues now give the city a greater ability to afford the contract award, so his administration has dropped its appeal in Commonwealth Court.
Haddonfield's small businesses saw strong crowds on Small Business Saturday as holiday shoppers turned out to support local stores.
Shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday despite wider economic uncertainty.
Philadelphia police say a driver was likely speeding when they flipped their car and hit several parked cars Saturday morning.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-103 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
Haddonfield's small businesses saw strong crowds on Small Business Saturday as holiday shoppers turned out to support local stores.
Philadelphia police say a driver was likely speeding when they flipped their car and hit several parked cars Saturday morning.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-103 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
A Philadelphia Fire Department spokesperson said one person died after a fire broke out at a rowhome in Strawberry Mansion.
Philadelphia police say a driver was likely speeding when they flipped their car and hit several parked cars Saturday morning.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
A Philadelphia Fire Department spokesperson said one person died after a fire broke out at a rowhome in Strawberry Mansion.
The holiday season in Philadelphia is officially underway with the Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens' Village return.
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, don't let your search for sales turn you into a scam victim. Here are three things to check.
Haddonfield's small businesses saw strong crowds on Small Business Saturday as holiday shoppers turned out to support local stores.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
Police in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey, say a drone helped them find a missing person.
A man wearing a wolf mask has been charged in connection with the burglary of a marijuana shop in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
A man was killed and another was injured in separate Wilmington shootings Sunday night, police said.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
A person was stabbed on the platform of SEPTA's 5th Street Station Monday night in the area of Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-103 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
Fans want the Eagles to make a change at offensive coordinator but coach Nick Sirianni says he's sticking with Kevin Patullo.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Friday.
The Chicago Bears carved the Eagles for over 280 rushing yards in a 24-15 win over Philadelphia on Black Friday at the Linc.
The Eagles and Bears will play the NFL's third-ever Black Friday game today at Lincoln Financial Field. Here's how to watch.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
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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.
The search remains for one of three wildcats that escaped from a Berks County, Pennsylvania, wildlife center after a storm knocked a tree onto their pen earlier this month.
The corporate retailers' Black Friday has come and gone — it's Small Business Saturday, and mom-and-pops all over Philly are offering special deals and discounts for you if you stop by. Ray Strickland was live in Chestnut Hill all Saturday morning featuring several local businesses. Get a look inside at Jonesy's Accessories, Villavillekula and Home Works.
A fire forced the evacuation of the Roar nightclub on Delaware Avenue early Saturday morning. Fire crews responded to the building but sprinklers took care of the situation.
Police responded to a shooting near the Allegheny stop on the Market-Frankford Line on Friday. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.
Police say a driver flipped their vehicle and damaged multiple parked cars on the 5900 block of Woodbine Avenue in West Philadelphia.