Family leans on prayer after 9-year-old severely burned in plane crash aftermath
Virgen Viera says her grandson's body was engulfed in flames when his father's car caught fire after the medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Jan. 31.
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Virgen Viera says her grandson's body was engulfed in flames when his father's car caught fire after the medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Jan. 31.
The number of people injured has increased from 22 to 24 after a medical jet crashed into the ground in Northeast Philadelphia last Friday, officials said. The death toll remains at seven.
Shriners Children's Philadelphia Chief of Staff Dr. Amer Samdani said staff members at the hospital are devastated but leaning on one another after one of their young patients died in a plane crash in Northeast Philly.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said Monday that four of the 24 people injured are still in the hospital, and two are in critical condition.
The plane's black box was recovered Sunday in an 8-foot deep crater made by the impact at the crash site on Cottman Avenue.
Two days after the small plane crash in a highly populated area of Northeast Philadelphia, federal investigators found a key piece of evidence as they try to figure out what went wrong.
A plane crashed into a residential neighborhood near the Roosevelt Mall Friday evening causing an explosion, setting many homes ablaze and sending debris flying.
As recovery continues after a plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, leaders say they will help residents and businesses.
Officials and law enforcement officers continue to investigate and clean up after the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday.
Seven people died and at least 22 people were injured after a medical jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday near the Roosevelt Mall.
An American Airlines plane with 64 people on board collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and other Philadelphia officials shared the latest details on the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia that killed at least seven people.
Six passengers aboard and one person on the ground were killed, and local hospitals reported at least 20 people had been treated for injuries from the crash.
Witnesses of the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash are reeling from what they saw Friday night after a small medical jet crashed killing seven people and injuring at least 20 victims.
Several streets remain closed near the Roosevelt Mall as well as many businesses while the investigation of the deadly jet crash continues. Ray Strickland went to a diner that did open on Saturday even after it got damaged last night.
Less than 10% of the nation's airport terminal towers have enough air traffic controllers to meet a set of standards set by a working group that included the FAA and the controllers' union.
Vitali Kay lost his wife, Julia, and their 11-year-old son Sean in the plane crash near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night.
The president's comments upset some disability advocates, including the Philadelphia advocacy group Vision For Equality.
Experienced pilot and aviation attorney Arthur Wolk talked about the tragic, deadly midair crash near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.
Olivia Tennant said some of the victims of the plane crash near D.C. belonged to the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club. "It was very shocking, very heartbreaking," she said.
Officials at Philadelphia International Airport say their thoughts are with everyone impacted by the tragic crash near Washington D.C.
Top figure skaters from the United States and Russia were on board the plane that crashed in Washington, D.C., after colliding with a military helicopter.
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
A small plane crashed into an unoccupied plane while taking off at the Doylestown Airport on Monday afternoon.
Local airline Voepass' plane was headed for Sao Paulo's international airport in Guarulhos with 58 passengers and 4 crew members when it went down.
For Phillies fans, Monday's NLDS Game 2 loss to the Dodgers was more of the same: disappointment and letdown from the big guns.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
A crane attached to a truck toppled over onto a home in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
On the 15th anniversary of Roy Halladay's postseason no-hitter, his sons threw out the first pitch Monday. Here's how they want to honor his legacy.
A Philadelphia man was charged with possessing hundreds of forms of child sexual abuse material, many involving babies and toddlers.
For Phillies fans, Monday's NLDS Game 2 loss to the Dodgers was more of the same: disappointment and letdown from the big guns.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
A crane attached to a truck toppled over onto a home in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Tuesday should be mostly dry and comfortable in the Philadelphia region, but rain is on the way.
On the 15th anniversary of Roy Halladay's postseason no-hitter, his sons threw out the first pitch Monday. Here's how they want to honor his legacy.
A Philadelphia man was charged with possessing hundreds of forms of child sexual abuse material, many involving babies and toddlers.
All lanes of Route 422 in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, were closed Tuesday morning due to a tractor-trailer fire.
As we continue Hispanic Heritage Month, a delicious event is about to get underway starting this Sunday: Dine Latino Restaurant Week.
Temple University's College of Public Health is now headquartered in the building that once served as the university's library.
People who work at the naval installation in Northeast Philadelphia are proud to keep America safe.
A crane attached to a truck toppled over onto a home in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The New Jersey State Fire Marshal is investigating a blaze that destroyed the main clubhouse at the Frog Rock Golf and Country Club in Hammonton, Atlantic County.
Over 1,000 synagogues and churches are honoring victims from Oct. 7 through a project that a South Jersey group helped coordinate.
The Camden Center for Law and Social Justice said that the letters might contain financial offers or strong and threatening language.
Two people helped save a woman caught in a dangerous rip current in Ocean City, New Jersey, over the weekend.
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
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.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
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.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
Philadelphia Phillies fans are supporting small businesses as Red October excitement heats up.
Nike Inc.'s first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia has an opening date: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
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.
SEPTA says Regional Rail riders could face possible cancellations, delays and crowded trains after last week's federal emergency order.
A fire on the train tracks stopped multiple trains on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line on Friday.
Regulators say warning lights are important and cannot be ignored as SEPTA and federal investigators work to pinpoint the cause of the railcar fires.
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.
For Phillies fans, Monday's NLDS Game 2 loss to the Dodgers was more of the same: disappointment and letdown from the big guns.
On the 15th anniversary of Roy Halladay's postseason no-hitter, his sons threw out the first pitch Monday. Here's how they want to honor his legacy.
The Phillies were one hit away from turning the NLDS around, but instead, Bryson Stott's bunt in the ninth led to a loss that has put Philadelphia in a 2-0 hole.
The Phillies rallied in the ninth inning, but fell short in Game 2 of the NLDS vs. the Dodgers. Now, the Phils are on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs.
Saquon Barkley and Landon Dickerson each landed on the injury report before the Philadelphia Eagles' Thursday night game vs. the New York Giants.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Red October baseball is back in Philadelphia, Taylor Swift just dropped her 12th studio album and the Eagles are 4-0; can we really ask for anything more?
A sugar artist is putting her love for Taylor Swift into each and every cookie she makes
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
USA Today is out with its list of 10 best theme park Halloween events, and Pennsylvania is well represented.
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.
A crane attached to a truck toppled over onto a home in Mercer County, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon, Hamilton Township police said.
The fire broke out around 8 a.m., the Upper Providence Township Department of Fire and Emergency Services said on Facebook. The closure is near where Route 422 crosses Route 29 in Montgomery County.
The Federal Railroad Administration is requiring SEPTA to inspect every Silverliner IV car after a series of electrical fires. That means some trains will have fewer cars than usual during the inspection period, which is expected to last about 30 days. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.
Hammonton fire crews were called out to the country club just after 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, after receiving reports of an explosion and a fire.
Evesham Township police are investigating a school bus crash that involved at least three cars.