Army Corps Retires Historic Dredge McFarland in Philly
The vessel officially entered standby status at Fort Mifflin following a farewell ceremony marking its six decades of service.
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October 28, 2026
FEMA Awards $1.4M for Philadelphia Rail RepairsThe federal funds will support infrastructure restoration following damage caused by Hurricane Ida in 2021.
October 22, 2026
Firefighters Respond to House Fire in North PhiladelphiaEmergency crews are working to extinguish a blaze at a two-story home in North Philadelphia.
October 14, 2026
Water Line Break Flooded North Philadelphia StreetsA massive water main rupture on Clifford Street left local residents without water service on Tuesday.
October 11, 2026
Fire Ripped Through North Philadelphia RowhomeFirefighters responded to a blaze at a two-story residence in the Fairhill neighborhood early Friday morning.
October 5, 2026
Philadelphia Fire Department Received Federal Grant FundingThe department secured nearly $3 million in federal aid through a regional FEMA grant program.
September 30, 2026
Firefighters Extinguished Southwest Philadelphia BlazeCrews successfully brought a structure fire on Essington Avenue under control Monday afternoon.
September 29, 2026
Mayfair Sinkhole Appeared in March 2026A private sewer line issue caused a sinkhole in Philadelphia, leading to ongoing repairs and site barricades.
September 23, 2026
Nursing Home Fire Extinguished in PhiladelphiaStaff evacuated all residents to safety after a blaze broke out at a facility in Philadelphia, Mississippi.