False Tsunami Warning Prompts Concern Along Atlantic And Gulf Coasts
Officials said it appeared to be an issue with a popular weather app.
Officials said it appeared to be an issue with a popular weather app.
About 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the U.S. if they just walk a little faster to higher ground after roads are knocked out, a new study shows.
To mark the one year anniversary of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, a Temple University professor collaborated to create a song and animated video to encourage those who are still dealing with its aftermath.
Devastating images of towns in ruins are still reminders of last years earthquake and tsunami that hit the Northeast coast of Japan. Sunday marks the one year anniversary.
Toyota says its manufacturing operations won't be back to normal until the end of this year, because of last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
The Philadelphia Water Department is attempting to track down the source of radioactive iodine found by federal authorities in the drinking water supply drawn from the Schuylkill River.
Dr. Uli Rodeck, professor of dermatology and radiation oncology at Thomas Jefferson Univeristy Hospital, has received a federal grant to test several drugs that would treat radiation exposure.
Linda Hasunuma, an assistant professor of government at Franklin and Marshall College, says it could take take a long time for life in Japan to return to normal.
There is high anxiety in Japan over the safety of their water and food supplies, amid the prolonged nuclear power plant crisis.
Radiation protection expert compares radiation on cars to dust on a desk.
One of the most devastated areas of Japan will get rebuilding help from the State of Delaware. The "First State" is reaching out to its Japanese sister state.
Temple University is making plans to evacuate all of its American students in Japan who would like to leave.
The nuclear disaster unfolding in Japan is bringing back bad memories for some of the people involved in a similar accident 32 years ago, at Three Mile Island, in central Pennsylvania.
Temple University is taking steps to evacuate students from its Temple University Japan location. The main campus is working with International SOS to arrange a chartered flight to Hong Kong for some time on Saturday.
"Just in the last three days we've had two very generous corporate donations," a local Red Cross spokesman told KYW Newsradio on Tuesday.
What does the nuclear power plant crisis in Japan mean for Hawaii, the west coast of the US mainland, and the rest of us in the United States?
The nuclear power plant crisis in Japan has raised concerns about an envisioned new nuclear plant on the Salem County site where three nuclear plant already operate.
Those who want to help can donate online, by phone, or by mail.
The good news is her son is alive, but trying to bring him home to the US is a significant challenge.
The Limerick nuclear power plant in Montgomery County will get a closer look from government regulators to see whether it's at risk from seismic activity.
Government regulators in the United States will be taking a closer look at a nuclear power plant in Limerick Township, to see if it's at risk from seismic activity.
A professor at Temple University's campus in Japan says he wasn't injured in today's earthquake there, nor were any Temple students.
The local chapter of the American Red Cross is collecting funds to assist with disaster relief for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan and the Pacific Rim.
So what makes a tsunami so powerful and deadly? Some local experts explain.
For Philadelphia area residents with family in Japan, now is a time of waiting and worrying.
The self-proclaimed jewel of Philadelphia, Sapphira Cristál still found a way to make history on the season finale despite falling short of the top spot.
Alec Bohm hit a pair of three-run homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 to extend their winning streak to four.
Starting Friday and throughout the weekend, the Military Basketball Association is holding its regional playoffs at Temple University.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
Philadelphia Flyers general manger Danny Briere and coach John Tortorella are prepared for a rebuilding process.
The self-proclaimed jewel of Philadelphia, Sapphira Cristál still found a way to make history on the season finale despite falling short of the top spot.
Alec Bohm hit a pair of three-run homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 to extend their winning streak to four.
Starting Friday and throughout the weekend, the Military Basketball Association is holding its regional playoffs at Temple University.
Whether you're celebrating Taylor Swift's latest album release or heading to South Philly for a Phillies game or Bad Bunny's concert, the Philadelphia area is buzzing with fun this weekend.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
The self-proclaimed jewel of Philadelphia, Sapphira Cristál still found a way to make history on the season finale despite falling short of the top spot.
Alec Bohm hit a pair of three-run homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 to extend their winning streak to four.
Starting Friday and throughout the weekend, the Military Basketball Association is holding its regional playoffs at Temple University.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
Philadelphia Flyers general manger Danny Briere and coach John Tortorella are prepared for a rebuilding process.
Voorhees Township Fire Department responded to the Voorhees Town Center for a report of a fire burning near the mall's food court Friday evening. The blaze was later contained, officials said.
A judge granted a one week delay in the corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez Friday, but the senator was not physically in court. He joined the proceedings by phone.
Whether you're celebrating Taylor Swift's latest album release or heading to South Philly for a Phillies game or Bad Bunny's concert, the Philadelphia area is buzzing with fun this weekend.
Friday is a mostly cloudy day, but some showers could pop up in the evening right around the first pitch of the Phillies home game against the Chicago White Sox.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Friday is a mostly cloudy day, but some showers could pop up in the evening right around the first pitch of the Phillies home game against the Chicago White Sox.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department" is finally here. Here are some events in the Philadelphia area to celebrate the Berks County native's latest record.
It won't rain much Thursday but there could be chances of a light drizzle, especially early. Temperatures are cooler than usual with a high of only 57 degrees in Philadelphia.
Temperatures stay relatively mild Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s, but clouds and rain move into the Delaware Valley by the afternoon.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
Psychologists say listening to Taylor Swift's new 31-track album can be good for your mental health and emotional healing.
A social worker from Fox Chase will be riding 100 miles to help people with lung cancer in a special Peloton distance event on Sunday.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
After a taste of summer on Monday, many Jersey Shore business owners and managers are still looking for summer workers.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
A 21-year-old woman was killed after her car was struck by a drunken driver on I-95 northbound in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police said Sunday.
Flooding closed multiple roads around the Philadelphia region for the morning commute on Friday, but they began reopening after around 8 a.m.
Alec Bohm hit a pair of three-run homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 to extend their winning streak to four.
Philadelphia Flyers general manger Danny Briere and coach John Tortorella are prepared for a rebuilding process.
Whether you're celebrating Taylor Swift's latest album release or heading to South Philly for a Phillies game or Bad Bunny's concert, the Philadelphia area is buzzing with fun this weekend.
Jalen Hurts announced he will donate $200,000 to the School District of Philadelphia to purchase air conditioning units for 10 schools.
Caitlin Clark's WNBA contract went viral on social media after the numbers were revealed, but Philadelphia native Dawn Staley urged patience and said the league's stars will continue to grow the game.
The self-proclaimed jewel of Philadelphia, Sapphira Cristál still found a way to make history on the season finale despite falling short of the top spot.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department" is finally here. Here are some events in the Philadelphia area to celebrate the Berks County native's latest record.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
A Berks County-born cyclist is biking across the country this year to help raise money for military families. Ryan Lee Gehris is honoring veterans and fallen soldiers by peddling his 8-speed Beach Cruiser throughout the continental United States. Gehris was in Philadelphia Friday morning and headed to Washington, D.C. next.
The Military Basketball Association (MBA) is holding its Atlantic Coastal Regional Conference Playoffs at Temple University's McGonigle Gym this weekend.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is committed to bringing another Super Bowl to Philadelphia but his biggest achievement may be what he does off the field. He is helping thousands of students stay cool while in school. Ray Strickland reports in Brewerytown.
Plans for a water park on the Schuylkill River has everybody talking Friday. The University City District wants to build a two-story park adjacent to 30th Street Station and over the water. Dan Snyder reports what it will take to make this dream a reality.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at the Friday's Phillies game. And one of them will have the honor to throw the first pitch. Stephanie Stahl reports.