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The mass at St. John the Evangelist Church was held to honor the firemen and women men who died in the line of duty and the firefighters who continue to serve the community.
The child was transported to Torresdale Hospital.
Laster said salaries start around $50,000, and offer good benefits.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is spreading some holiday cheer this weekend.
Craig, who died in December 2014, was the first female firefighter to die in the line of duty in Philadelphia.
Flames broke out around 3:30 a.m. Saturday a home along the 5500 block of Walnut Street in the Cobbs Creek section of the city.
Flames broke out around 1:45 a.m. Saturday at a home along the 6000 block of North Philip Street.
The six-year-old boy remains in critical condition.
Call him the reluctant hero.
The Philadelphia Fire Department announced the passing of former Commissioner Harold B. Hairston on Tuesday night.
Flames broke out around 4:30 a.m. Sunday at a home along the 3100 block of Memphis Street near Allegheny Avenue -- and now neighbors are crediting the homeowner's dog for saving lives.
Flames broke out around 10 a.m. Saturday at a home along the 4900 block of Girard Avenue.
Some firefighters showed up late for a briefing free smoke detectors during Fire Prevention Week, but they had good reason.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is observing Fire Prevention Week with a unique fire drill.
Wednesday marked the inaugural First Responder Appreciation Day -- where community groups said thank you to police, firefighters and medics across Philadelphia. Dozens of businesses participated in the grassroots effort.
Fire officials say Firefighter Gabriel Lee of Ladder Company 12 died Saturday while working his night shift.
The Fire Commissioner is looking for a few good men and women and has started an aggressive recruitment campaign to find them.
The Philadelphia Fire Department will soon begin accepting applications to fill a new training class.
A forgotten tradition is resurrected today as the Philadelphia fire department christens a new fire truck.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is on a campaign to encourage folks to hold off making Emergency Medical Services 9-1-1 calls, when they have non-medical issues.
Five-year-old Sophia Olsen has died days after she was rescued from a burning home in the 3700 block of Hereford Lane.
Philadelphia firefighters practiced their skills in a Center City high-rise Saturday morning.
Officials kicked off National Emergency Services week on Tuesday by also kicking off a campaign to end ambulance calls for non-emergencies.
Flames broke out around 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the 4700 block of Hazel Avenue.
The fire broke out shortly before 11:30 p.m. Friday at a home along the 1700 block of Moore Street.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said a 17-year-old was charged with murder after his mother was found stabbed multiple times in a Mays Landing
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.
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.
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.
Saturday is dry but chilly, and then the Philadelphia region will see wet weather on Sunday with on-and-off rain showers. NEXT Weather Meteorologist has your forecast with the latest on those conditions, plus the tracks for Tuesday's potential snowmaker.