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CBS News
22-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Water main break closes major Cottman Avenue intersection in Northeast Philadelphia
A water main break shut down a Northeast Philadelphia intersection early Tuesday as crews worked to stem the flow of water bubbling up from the street. Just before 2 a.m., the six-inch main broke at the corner of Cottman and Oxford avenues in the Burholme section of Northeast Philadelphia. Police cordoned off the intersection and diverted traffic. Crews were working on the scene through the 6 a.m. hour. This is at least the fifth water main break we've had in just over a week in the city of Philadelphia. Another water main break occurred Monday afternoon, nearly four miles down Cottman Avenue at James Street, near State Road. Water was shut off Monday night and repair work was underway, the Philadelphia Water Department said. We're waiting to hear back from PWD on Tuesday's water main break.
CBS News
18-07-2025
- Health
- CBS News
West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Northeast Philadelphia, health officials say
Philadelphia health officials are warning residents after West Nile virus was found in mosquitoes in Northeast Philadelphia earlier this month. Officials said the disease was detected in mosquitoes near Pennypack Park during a routine surveillance for the virus. The Department of Health has alerted area doctors and medical offices to look out for patients with symptoms of the virus and for residents to take precautions against the virus. Those precautions include wearing long sleeves, using bug spray with DEET, and making sure you discard any standing water. West Nile virus is a single-stranded RNA virus that causes West Nile fever. It is a member of the family Flaviviridae, from the genus Flavivirus, which also contains the Zika virus, dengue virus, and yellow fever virus. The virus is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes. West Nile virus season in the United States generally runs from summer through fall, with the peak activity typically occurring in now through early September. This is when mosquito populations are at their highest and most active, especially during dusk and dawn. The average number of West Nile virus cases in the U.S. varies annually, but the CDC reports that in 2022, 1,132 cases were reported. The disease is most common during the summer and early fall months. The CDC tracks West Nile virus cases through various surveillance systems, including human, animal, and mosquito surveillance. All suspected and confirmed cases of West Nile virus should be reported to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health at 215-685-6741.
CBS News
03-07-2025
- CBS News
Brinks truck robbed in Philadelphia; police investigate if other thefts from armored trucks are connected
An armored truck carrying cash was robbed Wednesday outside of a store in Northeast Philadelphia, police said. This is at least the third armored car robbery in the city in as many weeks, a review of recent reports from police show. And police said they are investigating whether the incidents may be connected. The most recent incident occurred July 2 at the Holmesburg Shopping Center on the 8400 block of Frankford Avenue near Ashburner Street in Northeast Philadelphia. Chopper 3/CBS News Philadelphia Images from Chopper 3 showed the truck cordoned off with police tape in front of the Dollar General store in the shopping center. Police said a Brinks security officer had just picked up cash from a store and was walking outside when an armed person confronted him and told him not to move. The Brinks guard attempted to reach for his gun when two other people came out of a silver 2022 Honda Accord that was parked behind the armored truck. One of the suspects held a black AR-style rifle and pointed it at the Brinks officer, according to police. "During the confrontation, one suspect took the money bag, while another removed his Brinks-issued handgun from its holster," a police news release reads. The three suspects also ordered the driver to open the truck, but they couldn't get full access due to the security locking system. They then got in the Honda and fled north on Frankford Avenue. Police didn't say how much money was taken. "The investigation remains active and ongoing, including efforts to determine whether this incident is connected to previous similar robberies involving armored transport services," the news release said. Recent armored truck robberies in Philadelphia There is a common detail in each account of the recent armored truck robberies in the city. In each incident, the driver's service weapon was taken. Police said one Brinks armored truck was robbed on Saturday, June 21, outside the Home Depot on the 2500 block of Castor Avenue. Two men in black clothing and ski masks took a firearm and money from the truck, according to police. The men fled in a black Hyundai headed southbound on the 3700 block of Thompson Street. Another robbery occurred on June 26, at the Aldi store on the 5200 block of Whitaker Avenue. Police said a group of thieves escaped with $1,000 and a gun after robbing a Loomis armored truck making a delivery to the store. The gun stolen in the incident belonged to the Loomis truck driver, per police. After the holdup, the suspects then got into a brown Nissan driven by a getaway driver. Map shows where recent armored car robberies occurred in Philadelphia The three most recent robberies all took place in or near Northeast Philadelphia. Two were close to Interstate 95, a major highway, and the other was not far from Roosevelt Boulevard. The map below shows the locations of recent armored truck incidents in the city of Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia/Mapcreator
CBS News
26-06-2025
- CBS News
Philadelphia SWAT units surround home after suspect shoots man outside Tacony 7-Eleven
SWAT units surrounded a home in the Tacony section of Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting at a nearby 7-Eleven. Before 9 a.m., images from Chopper 3 showed an armored vehicle and multiple SWAT officers in body armor in the area of Keystone Street and Longshore Avenue. Hours earlier around 7:07 a.m., officers responded to the 7-Eleven store on the 6900 block of Torresdale Avenue. A man had been shot in the head there and was pronounced dead on the scene by medics at 7:15 a.m., police said. Chopper 3/CBS News Philadelphia Around 7:44 a.m., officers were called to the 7000 block of Tulip Street, a few blocks away, investigating the presence of a man who may be the shooter wanted in the 7-Eleven shooting. Several police vehicles were at the store Thursday morning and the parking lot was cordoned off with yellow police tape. A witness, Chris Mullins, said the shooting stemmed from a fight inside the store. "The guy opened the door coming out, and they started yelling and screaming. Then they turned around and went back in, and started fighting. One thing led to another... he shot him towards the back of the store," Mullins said. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CBS News
26-06-2025
- CBS News
2 dead, another injured in Northeast Philadelphia crash on Roosevelt Boulevard, police say
Two people who were riding a motorcycle are dead after crashing into a minivan in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday night, police said. The crash happened on Roosevelt Boulevard near Comly Road just before 9 p.m., according to police. The driver of the minivan suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
