Large scrapyard fire in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood
Thick black smoke poured from the 2900 block of Tioga Street in Port Richmond Saturday evening. According to officials, a large fire broke out in a scrapyard around 6:30 p.m.
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Thick black smoke poured from the 2900 block of Tioga Street in Port Richmond Saturday evening. According to officials, a large fire broke out in a scrapyard around 6:30 p.m.
President Joe Biden is visiting Philadelphia on Thursday and it's a dreary, drab day with chances of drizzle and heavy cloud cover for most of the region. Janelle Burrell has your latest Philadelphia news stories with weather from Kate Bilo.
Contractors are making progress fixing a contrail bridge over Port Richmond in Philadelphia. Janelle Burrell has your morning headlines with Andrew Kozak on the weather.
Pennsylvania State Patrol said two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the northbound lanes of I-95 in Port Richmond early Sunday morning.
All northbound and southbound lanes on Interstate 95 in Port Richmond reopened Sunday after being closed to traffic for nearly seven hours as police investigated a fatal multi-vehicle crash.
A death investigation is underway after police said they found a 62-year-old man dead in a bathroom at a home in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
There was an alert Wednesday afternoon from the Philadelphia Health Department. A letter was sent to parents telling them to monitor their children for symptoms of the virus. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3ONb3Mo
The School District of Philadelphia said it was a "low-level exposure" and that it's "very unlikely that people with low-level exposure will develop mpox."
The mother demanded the school take action and said she was unaware of what had happened to her daughter until a video surfaced on social media.
CBS News Philadelphia went back to Port Richmond to follow up and see if any progress has been made after a large sinkhole opened last Saturday.
CBS News Philadelphia is in your corner. We're working to get answers after a sinkhole opened up on a Port Richmond street last Saturday. Ryan Hughes went back to the neighborhood to follow up and see if any progress has been made.
CBS News Philadelphia reached out to the Streets Department for answers and we were told the sinkhole was not listed in the system but someone would be looking into this
CBS News Philadelphia is looking for answers as frustration grows in Port Richmond over a large sinkhole in a street.
CBS News Philadelphia is looking for answers Saturday as frustration grows in Port Richmond over a large sinkhole in a street. Ryan Hughes reports.
Police officers in Port Richmond shot a dog that charged at them after another dog was attacked Wednesday night.
The incident happened on Sepviva Street around 10 p.m. Wednesday night.
New Year's Day in 2024 is hitting differently for residents in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section after a house explosion rocked the neighborhood in 2023.
While many are celebrating the turn of a new year, a close-knit community in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood is still searching for answers after last year's New Year's Day rowhome explosion.
Police officers and the Police Athletic League took kids shopping in Port Richmond Monday as part of an event called "Heroes and Helpers." Ninety kids got gift cards to spend at Target, and carts filled up quickly.
One person was taken into custody after two women, including a 75-year-old, were shot in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section Tuesday afternoon.
Philadelphia police had Salmon Street in Port Richmond blocked off on Sunday night after they said a 64-year-old pizza delivery man was shot three times and carjacked.
A carjacking led to a shooting in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section on Sunday and left a pizza delivery driver badly hurt.
A pizza delivery driver was shot multiple times on the job in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section on Sunday night, police said. Police are now looking for two suspects.
The shooting happened on the 2800 block of Salmon Street at around 6 p.m. in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section.
A pizza delivery driver was shot multiple times on the job in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section on Sunday night, police said.
"Eagles Shirley" Ann Dash has a new book out to help women understand football basics and fan etiquette.
Bucks County native James LeGette never planned on becoming a cheerleader. What began as a dare in middle school landed him on the NFL sidelines.
The Eagles and Cowboys begin the NFL season tonight in a Week 1 NFC East clash. Here are five storylines to watch.
For fans driving to Philadelphia Eagles games, here's what to know about parking at Lincoln Financial Field in 2025.
The Eagles face the Cowboys in the NFL season opener tonight at Lincoln Financial Field. Here's how to watch and everything else you need to know.
SEPTA has partnered with FanDuel to bring back sports express trains for the NFL season opener between the Eagles and Cowboys.
"Eagles Shirley" Ann Dash has a new book out to help women understand football basics and fan etiquette.
For fans driving to Philadelphia Eagles games, here's what to know about parking at Lincoln Financial Field in 2025.
Bucks County native James LeGette never planned on becoming a cheerleader. What began as a dare in middle school landed him on the NFL sidelines.
The Eagles and Cowboys begin the NFL season tonight in a Week 1 NFC East clash. Here are five storylines to watch.
The Eagles and Cowboys begin the NFL season tonight in a Week 1 NFC East clash. Here are five storylines to watch.
On Wednesday, the Bensalem Rescue Squad announced a second medic unit will be stationed there full-time.
Most people celebrate turning 100 with cake. Pearl Atwood played nine holes of golf.
A financial advisor shares advice for what to do if you win a big lottery jackpot.
An inmate at the Chester County Prison was quickly apprehended after attempting to escape on Wednesday afternoon.
A 74-year-old woman and two other people were injured when she accidentally crashed into a Tesla dealership in Lawrenceville Township, police said.
As summer winds down, people at the Jersey Shore said they couldn't ask for a better Labor Day weekend.
One person died and another was injured in a crash on Route 206 in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Monday night, police say.
Newark Airport faced more ground stops Monday, as NYC's three major airports reported dozens of delays for the Labor Day travel rush.
Residents were displaced after a home in Gloucester Township's Glendora neighborhood was destroyed in a fire on Sunday, police said.
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
Fifth grader Trey Harrison, who was critically injured in a car crash five months ago, is finally heading home from the hospital.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
The first human case of West Nile virus in Delaware County for 2025 has been identified, the county's health department announced on Tuesday.
A Philadelphia group is collecting plants to bring to CHOP patients.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
Millions of strangers are wrapped up in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. The question is why? Here's the psychology of parasocial relationships.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
A free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is once again bustling with customers after a nearby fire forced it to close weeks ago.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Multiple people were hurt in a crash at Broad and Wallace streets Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, officials said.
SEPTA is looking for outside funding to bring back express trains for Thursday's Eagles game and reduce crowding.
One person died and another was injured in a crash on Route 206 in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA apologized and said any rider who was charged $2.90 instead of $2.50 will receive a refund of 40 cents as soon as possible.
A judge granted a temporary injunction, preventing SEPTA from enacting further planned cuts to the transit system, including Regional Rail cuts and fare hikes set to take effect next week.
"Eagles Shirley" Ann Dash has a new book out to help women understand football basics and fan etiquette.
Bucks County native James LeGette never planned on becoming a cheerleader. What began as a dare in middle school landed him on the NFL sidelines.
The Eagles and Cowboys begin the NFL season tonight in a Week 1 NFC East clash. Here are five storylines to watch.
For fans driving to Philadelphia Eagles games, here's what to know about parking at Lincoln Financial Field in 2025.
The Eagles face the Cowboys in the NFL season opener tonight at Lincoln Financial Field. Here's how to watch and everything else you need to know.
"Saquon," a feature-length documentary five years in the making produced by Martin Scorsese, will premiere on Oct. 9, 2025.
Major Twitch and YouTube streamer IShowSpeed visited Philadelphia as part of his "Speed Does America" tour.
Hayden Richard, a Chester-based painter, began a bold piece long before the Eagles lifted the Lombardi Trophy — envisioning a massive bald eagle bringing the championship home.
Whether you're about to throw something on the grill for a BBQ or simply enjoy the long holiday weekend, here's a list of things to do in the Philadelphia region.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her new album, "Man's Best Friend," her songwriting process and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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 Eagles cheerleaders represent their team on and off the field as brand ambassadors, community leaders and role models — and they're ready for a great start to the 2025 season, Chandler Lutz reports.
The Philadelphia Eagles' first game of the regular season, and first home game, happens tonight at Lincoln Financial Field. Unfortunately, we are tracking a line of storms which will be weakening as they approach the city, but will be poorly timed for Eagles fans. Kate Bilo has the latest on our NEXT Weather Alert for tonight's storms.
If you've been to an Eagles game, there's a good chance you've seen or even met Shirley Ann Dash — better known as "Eagles Shirley." With her unmistakable energy and devotion to the Birds, she's become one of Philadelphia's most recognizable fans, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Amid a cultural firestorm over male cheerleaders on the Minnesota Vikings, the Eagles' James LeGette is preparing for his fifth season with the Birds — after getting involved in cheerleading thanks to a middle school dare. This year, the Eagles' cheer squad features a record number of men, Josh Sanders reports.
An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition at the hospital after a crash on North Broad Street in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, police say. Two adults were also hurt.