Another angle of the fast-flowing water of the Schuylkill River this morning. Unanimously deemed unsafe by race officials. Winners will be crowned according to times recorded in yesterday’s races. Continuing coverage this morning on @CBSPhiladelphia
#BREAKING Day 2 of racing action at the 98th Stotesbury Cup Regatta has been CANCELLED because conditions on the Schuylkill River have been deemed unsafe by race officials. Yesterday’s rain has resulted in high water levels and a very strong current. Heartbreaking for rowers…
This is what’s left of a home on Tranquility Court in Washington Township after it exploded and caught fire in the middle of the night, killing two people. Prosecutors do not believe this was an accident. I’ve got the latest on the investigation all morning on @CBSPhiladelphia
PORT RICHMOND SINKHOLE: a couple of cars have been removed, but the large sinkhole remains. Birch street is still closed between Salmon and Edgemont Streets because of safety concerns. Live reports all morning on @CBSPhiladelphia
“Who are we? ILA!” “No contract? No work!” Dozens of dockworkers take to the picket line in Philadelphia to demand better wages and job protection against automation
#BREAKING dockworkers in Philadelphia are among thousands on strike across the country this morning. I’ve got more on their demands and how the strike could impact the economy all morning on @CBSPhiladelphia
BIRDS GAMEDAY: first @Eagles fans started lining up to tailgate at 5am, 15+ hours before kickoff! I think they’re ready for tonight’s home opener. Are you? Live reports all morning on @CBSPhiladelphia
#BreakingNews a tractor trailer jackknifed right off the road overnight in Cinnaminson, NJ! I’ll have live reports all morning on @CBSPhiladelphia on the overnight rain and flooding, plus how first responders rescued two elderly people in Bristol, PA
#BREAKING overnight: City Ave is back open at Cardinal Ave after being shutdown for hours for a shooting investigation just feet away from the St. Joe’s University sign. Waiting on info from @lowermerionpol1 live updates all morning on @CBSPhiladelphia
Police have Headley Drive blocked off at Newtown-Yardley Rd in Newtown Township for a “domestic situation.” There’s a shelter in place for the surrounding community. Still working to get details on exactly what’s going on @CBSPhiladelphia
SNOW DAY: the first flakes are falling in the Lehigh Valley! It started snowing shortly before 4am and it doesn’t look like it will let up anytime soon. I’ll have live reports from MacArthur Road in Whitehall all morning on @CBSPhiladelphia
HOAGIE SALE: the 30th annual Helping Hands Super Bowl Hoagie Sale is underway in Washington Township, NJ! 12” hoagies are $10 and 35 piece platters are $60. All proceeds benefit local families dealing with a medical setback. Live updates all morning on @CBSPhiladelphia
I-95 CLOSURE: NB lanes remain closed from exit 20 (Columbus Blvd) to exit 22 (Vine St. Expressway) while demolition crews dismantle the concrete covering over the highway. I-95 won’t reopen until Monday at 5am. I’ll have live updates this morning on @CBSPhiladelphia