Raymond Strickland

2 days ago | local21news.com | Joe Brandt |Raymond Strickland |Rory Hardenstine |Jan Carabeo

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (KYW) — A three-alarm fire that engulfed multiple SEPTA buses at a yard in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia on Thursday is now under control, but lingering smoke could impact air quality. The decommissioned buses caught fire at the agency's Midvale depot located off Roberts Avenue, around 6:15 a.m., a SEPTA spokesperson said. Smoke from the fire was visible across the city and residents nearby were urged to stay in their homes and avoid the smoke as much as possible.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Raymond Strickland |Will Kenworthy

Real ID deadline is here. Travelers are mostly smooth sailing at Philadelphia International Airport TSA was checking for Real IDs on Wednesday as travelers moved through the security checkpoint at Philadelphia International Airport. "I do a lot of traveling," said Mark Reahk. Reahk said he made sure to get his Real ID as soon as possible. "Just to avoid the hassle. We started seeing the signs a couple of years ago about the Real ID.

Mar 7, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Raymond Strickland |Grant Gilmore

It's been an unusually windy start to the year! Since the start of 2025, the Philadelphia region has had 30 days with wind gusts at 30 mph or greater. This is the second most ever recorded. "It has not been very fun for me," said Alexandria Wentz. As a sales representative who works outside, it's no surprise the past week for Wentz hasn't exactly been a breeze. "We got to walk building to building," Wentz said.

Mar 6, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Raymond Strickland |Will Kenworthy

Family sues City of Philadelphia, senior living apartment complex after loved one died A local family is suing the city of Philadelphia and a senior living apartment complex after their loved one died two days before Christmas in 2023. The lawsuit alleges Philadelphia EMS didn't do enough to save 74-year-old Geneva Mackrides, who died after experiencing a medical episode inside her apartment.

Feb 6, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Joe Brandt |Alan Wheeler |Raymond Strickland

Days before the Eagles play in Super Bowl LIX, Philadelphia officials are ready to discuss how the city will prepare for the impacts of the game. City leaders will lay out plans for Super Bowl Sunday in a news conference at 2:30 p.m. You can watch live in the player above or wherever CBS News Philadelphia is streaming.