Authorities investigated an explosion tonight that they are describing as a "thermal explosion" that delayed transit commuters tonight.
Initial reports were that the incident was a transformer that exploded near 31st Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue near railroad tracks that service Amtrak and SEPTA regional rail lines.
Commuter rail service was temporarily delayed this evening to check the structural integrity of the bridge, service has since resumed shortly after.
The thermal explosion was caused by ice accumulating on the wires above the train tracks, which caused something similar to a massive spark.
Chunks of concrete were thrown from the bridge and initially seemed suspicious at the time. Multiple agencies, including the FBI and Philadelphia Police.
Four people were transported to local hospitals for evaluation, one of which had minor injuries.
Thursday, June 20 2013 8:23 AM EDT2013-06-20 12:23:37 GMT
The news of James Gandolfini's death shocked fans and fellow actors. Many are questioning if he had been suffering from health problems that lead to his fatal heart attack. Dr. Mike talked to Mike Jerrick
Dr. Mike talked to Mike Jerrick and Sheinelle Jones about his death, the warning signs of a heart attack, and gave an update on Sarah Murnaghan on "Good Day Philadelphia" Thursday.
Thursday, June 20 2013 8:22 AM EDT2013-06-20 12:22:09 GMT
In the next few days, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. This law would prevent the federal government from giving same-sex couples the same
In the next few days, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. This law would prevent the federal government from giving same-sex couples the same
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:46 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:46:20 GMT
Another spectacular weather day with mostly sunny skies and low humidity. Temperatures top off in the lower 80s. About ten degrees cooler at the shore, with a sea breeze.
The stickies will come back just in time for summer.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:14:32 GMT
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:19:58 GMT
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
