Party Balloon Causes Power Outages
A stray party balloon knocks out power to hundreds of customers in West Reading on Tuesday. "The wind whips it out of some little kids' hand and up it goes," said Karen Baxter, spokeswoman for Met-Ed....
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Severe Storms to Strike Tomorrow
A powerful storm system out West is moving its way into our area, bringing a threat of severe and potentially dangerous storms for tomorrow. "We're looking at a real potential for severe weather in our...
View ArticleJudge McCaffery Challenged After Reports of FBI Investigation
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ron Castille says fellow Justice Seamus McCaffery should reconsider his position on the court after reports surfaced that the FBI is investigating McCaffery's...
View ArticleFriday Is Day of Remembrance in Newtown
Many will gather in Newtown on Friday for a day of remembrance to mark the six-month anniversary of the tragic December school shootings at Sandy Hook School, where 20 students and six educators, were...
View Article2 Workers Rescued from Dangling Scaffold
Two window washers trapped on a broken scaffold dangling outside the top of the 46-story Hearst Tower were pulled to safety in dramatic fashion Wednesday afternoon. Â The middle motor on the...
View ArticleUrn Found Floating Off North Miami Beach
A South Florida crematorium owner is hoping someone will come forward to claim remains found in an urn floating in the Intracoastal Waterway in North Miami. "I am expected and hopeful any family will...
View ArticleGreat White Shark Sighting Off N.J.
A group of Jersey Shore fishermen had an up-close and personal encounter with a great white shark. Rob Pompilio, Mike Long and another friend left from Little Egg Harbor Township on Sunday afternoon...
View ArticleFacebook Finally Gets Clickable Hashtag
Social media's beloved hashtag is finally coming to Facebook. While many users are already using hashtags on the site, they served no purpose until Wednesday, when Facebook announced in a blog post...
View ArticleOne Week Later, Pain Lingers at Collapse Site
One week after brick, mortar and wood fell from the sky in Center City, Philadelphia, sadness and anger still grips the neighborhood. “It’s just sad to see that someone had to lose their life because...
View ArticleGreat White Shark Sighting Off N.J.
A great white shark was spotted by several New Jersey fishermen off the coast of Atlantic City. Find out why great white sightings have become more common in N.J.
View ArticleRowan University Fire
Emergency crews are gathering at Rowan University after a fire broke out at the school’s campus in Glassboro, New Jersey. Officials say there was an explosion involving chemicals inside a science...
View ArticleWhat to Expect From Thursday's Storm
A powerful storm system out West is moving its way into our area, bringing a threat of severe and potentially dangerous storms for tomorrow. Check out our gallery to see what to expect from the storm....
View ArticleFinal Words of Building Inspector Who Committed Suicide
The lead inspector of a Center City building that collapsed last week is dead after committing suicide, Philadelphia city officials confirmed Thursday. "I was just astounded to find this out," Mayor...
View ArticleHorses Rescued After Barn Collapses In Storm
As severe storms downed trees and cut power to thousands of Chicago-area homes Wednesday night, firefighters tunneled into a collapsed barn in south suburban Manteno to rescue a group of trapped...
View ArticleFourth Day of Jury Selection in Zimmerman Trial
The jury that will eventually be selected to hear the George Zimmerman case will be sequestered for the duration of the trial, the judge said Thursday. The announcement from Circuit Judge Debra Nelson...
View ArticleHillary Clinton to Focus on Opportunities for Women, Economic Issues
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday that she is excited to call the Clinton Global Initiative America, which was founded by her husband, "my home" for a number of new initiatives....
View ArticleLocal Man Charged in National "Secret Shopper" Scheme
Authorities charge Philadelphia man in "secret shopper" fake job scam. David Brister, 56, has been charged with wire fraud and other crimes after scamming dozens of people around the country out of...
View ArticleVoters Disagree With Christie on Senate Election Date
A majority of New Jersey voters don't agree with Gov. Chris Christie's decision to hold a separate special election to fill the U.S Senate seat of the late Frank Lautenberg. A Monmouth University poll...
View ArticleAre Plans to Raise Money for Schools Unraveling?
Philadelphia City Council declined to vote on a bill Wednesday that would generate $22 million for the school district by increasing the liquor-by-the-drink tax to 15 percent from 10 percent. For now,...
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