Man Arrested After Impersonating Philadelphia Fire Department Employee, Stealing Electronics
A 26-year-old man has been arrested after posing as a Philadelphia Fire Department employee on multiple occasions.
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A 26-year-old man has been arrested after posing as a Philadelphia Fire Department employee on multiple occasions.
An elderly man has died after a fire in the Frankford section of Philadelphia on Sunday morning.
New smoke detector laws went into effect Wednesday in the city of Philadelphia.
The $6.7-million station replaces one that was shuttered a few years ago because of the expansion of Interstate 95.
Philadelphia fire officials say fewer people died in fires in 2012 than at any other time in the city's history. But they're hoping to get the number lower still.
The Council hearing came one day after the administration decided to continue the legal battle and appeal the arbitration award in Commonwealth Court.
A four-alarm fire destroyed an industrial garage near 2nd and Wharton Streets in South Philadelphia located next to a building used to house props for the Mummers Parade.
Philadelphia fire commissioner Lloyd Ayres confirms that two people, both long-time roommates in their 70's, have died in an early morning house fire in Germantown.
Firefighters opposed to the plan packed Council chambers today as councilmembers Jim Kenney, Bobby Henon, and Mark Squilla questioned Commissioner Ayers firsthand about the transfer policy.
A house fire in Kensington has left one person dead and another hospitalized with severe burns Monday morning.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a blaze that badly damaged a row home in Philadelphia early Monday morning.
"A lot of our constituents have been used to the firefighters in their area, and they feel comfortable that they know where they're going. And they're fearful if they implement this policy, it may cause danger to the community," Councilman Mark Squilla said.
At the Philadelphia Fire Academy, firefighter cadets and officers saluted their return.
This Sunday, Nov. 4th, residents will be setting their clocks back an hour.
Authorities confirm an elderly man was killed in a house fire in Northeast Philadelphia early Monday morning.
The Philadelphia Fire Department's hazmat team was called to the Wells Fargo building in Old City on Wednesday morning after a white powdery substance was found in the mailroom.
Philadelphia Firefighters are hoping many hungry people will show up on Friday at a local Northeast Philly pub.
The fire commissioner issued a memo this week informing firefighters and Local 22 officials of his intention to alter the firefighters' shifts as of mid-October.
A Philadelphia firefighter was injured while battling a house fire early Monday morning.
The Nutter Administration is clamping down on the use of Twitter and other social media outlets by city firefighters. The union says the mayor just can't take tweets of criticism.
Eighteen antique cars worth an estimated $1 million dollars were either damaged or destroyed in a building fire in Kensington Wednesday morning.
A 26-year-old Old suspect taken into custody Saturday morning when police found a portable meth lab at the center city Hampton Inn has been charged. But, a second suspect remains at large.
Bill Gault, the head of firefighters' union Local 22, called Nutter "arrogant," and a member of the state board that oversees city finances called the decision "a red flag."
The Philadelphia firefighters' union took advantage of the national firefighters' convention here to bring reinforcements to their demand for a new contract.
Philadelphia fire officials were using boats to evacuate residents from the area around 21st and Bainbridge Streets in South Philadelphia where a water main broke shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Sunday starts cold in the Philadelphia area and turns damp by midday as light rain spreads in.
A Philadelphia police officer suffered a "significant" injury after the officer was attacked by a pit bull in the city's Olney neighborhood on Saturday night.
Haddonfield's small businesses saw strong crowds on Small Business Saturday as holiday shoppers turned out to support local stores.
The suspect in the shooting remains at large, authorities said.
Shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday despite wider economic uncertainty.
Sunday starts cold in the Philadelphia area and turns damp by midday as light rain spreads in.
A Philadelphia police officer suffered a "significant" injury after the officer was attacked by a pit bull in the city's Olney neighborhood on Saturday night.
Haddonfield's small businesses saw strong crowds on Small Business Saturday as holiday shoppers turned out to support local stores.
The suspect in the shooting remains at large, authorities said.
Philadelphia police say a driver was likely speeding when they flipped their car and hit several parked cars Saturday morning.
Sunday starts cold in the Philadelphia area and turns damp by midday as light rain spreads in.
A Philadelphia police officer suffered a "significant" injury after the officer was attacked by a pit bull in the city's Olney neighborhood on Saturday night.
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.
Sunday starts cold in the Philadelphia area and turns damp by midday as light rain spreads in.
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.
Sunday starts cold in the Philadelphia area and turns damp by midday as light rain spreads in.
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.
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.
Sunday's weather starts cold and quiet across the Philadelphia area, but plan for light rain by midday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has more on when we can expect snow in the region.
The Philadelphia Streets Department said construction will begin Monday to improve sidewalks and ADA ramps in Logan Square Park.
Across the New Jersey area, shoppers turned out for Small Business Saturday. It was a chance to give small shops a boost during the holiday season. Ryan Hughes is on your corner in Haddonfield with more.
Philadelphia police said the pit bull bit the officer's upper arm and didn't let go. The officer's partner shot the dog, and it died.
A woman was seriously injured after she was struck in a hit-and-run in Chester on Saturday night.