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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A major water main break happened in North Philadelphia on Thursday. It occurred at the intersection of North 4th and West Hewson Streets near Berks Street just before 7 a.m. The street was flooded earlier, but the water level has come down. READ MORE: Supreme Court Strikes Down Restrictive New York Gun … Read More “Major Water Main Break In North Philadelphia Floods At Least 6 Basements, Damages Several Cars – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Two suspects are in custody in connection to the shooting death of 15-year-old Sean Toomey in Northeast Philadelphia. Police have identified one of the 17-year-old suspects as Daniel Gardee. The teen was shot on the 6200 block of Mulberry Street in Wissinoming on the night of Thursday, March 24. READ MORE: Tesla Wanted … Read More “2 Suspects Arrested In Connection To Murder Of Philadelphia Teen Sean Toomey, Police Say – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A portion of the Schuylkill Expressway is shut down Wednesday evening as police investigate a potential road rage shooting. I-76 eastbound is currently closed between City Line Avenue and Montgomery Drive. Police responded to a report of shots fired on I-76 eastbound around 6:30 p.m. READ MORE: President Joe Biden Calling On … Read More “Portion Of Schuylkill Expressway Shut Down As Police Investigate Potential Road Rage Shooting – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Multiple buildings caught fire in Hunting Park Wednesday afternoon. Philadelphia firefighters were called to a fire at a three-story apartment building in the 4400 block of North Broad Street just before 3 p.m. The fire spread to three homes on Cayuga Street before being placed under control. READ MORE: Third-Degree Murder Charge … Read More “Approximately 25 People Displaced After Apartment Building Fire Spreads To Homes In Hunting Park – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — An 18-year-old man was shot and killed in South Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Police say the victim was found in a rental SUV at the intersection of 4th Street and Oregon Avenue just before midnight. Police say he had been shot in the head. READ MORE: Philadelphia Police Identify Elderly Man Shot, … Read More “18-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Found Shot In Rental SUV In South Philadelphia, Police Say – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Just in time for the start of summer, Philadelphia has opened up its first round of city pools. At the Fishtown neighborhood pool off of Girard Avenue, it’s the first time in six years that this pool has opened. It underwent a multi-year, $4 million renovation leading up to Tuesday’s opening. The … Read More “Philadelphia Opens First Round Of City Pools Just In Time For Start Of Summer – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia firefighters are battling a 2-alarm fire in the city’s Chinatown section. The fire broke out in the area of 10th and Race Streets just before 2 a.m. Tuesday, forcing several residents to quickly evacuate. Heavy flames and smoke could be seen spilling from the building. Fire crews spent hours battling the … Read More “Several Residents Evacuated As Hours-Long 2-Alarm Fire Spills Heavy Flames, Smoke Through Chinatown – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Federal officials have joined investigators from the Philadelphia Fire Department at the scene of this weekend’s building collapse. They are trying to figure out what started the fire that caused the building to fall, claiming the life of Philadelphia veteran firefighter Sean Williamson. “I didn’t think it would collapse like that,” a … Read More “Federal Officials Join Investigation Into Building Collapse That Killed Philadelphia Firefighter – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police say the shooting death of a Filipino government lawyer was a case of mistaken identity. John Albert Laylo was riding in an Uber with his mother early Saturday when he was shot and killed. BREAKING: Philadelphia Police tell me they now believe the gunman who shot into a Nissan killing … Read More “Killing Of Filipino Government Attorney In Philadelphia Was Case Of Mistaken Identity, Police Say – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A building collapse following a fire on Saturday morning in North Philadelphia trapped six people, including five firefighters. One of those firefighters, Lt. Sean Williamson, was tragically killed. The four other firefighters and inspector from Philly’s License and Inspections Department were rescued from the rumble. READ MORE: ATF’s National Response Team Joins … Read More “Archbishop From Philadelphia Fire Department Chaplain Groups Helps Firefighters Mourn Loss Of Lt. Sean Williamson – CBS Philly” »
