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Power outage reported in Wissahickon
Wissahickon resident Keith Simon reported via facebook that the power is out near Cook Wissahickon School on East Salaignac Street. ...
14 years ago
NW Philly and burbs make last minute preparations for Irene
As Hurricane Irene makes her way up the eastern seaboard residents in the Northwest section of Philadelphia prepare for the storm. ...
14 years ago
Cops shut down wedding at Bartram’s Garden
On Friday, NewsWorks’ Elizabeth Fiedler did the story below on wedding plans that had been scrambled by Hurricane Irene. ...
14 years ago
Oyster Creek nuclear plant reduces power to reactor in case shutdown is necessary
Oyster Creek officials say they’re not worried about the overly hurricane but have began making preparations for a shutdown, just i ...
14 years ago
Delaware bans driving; closes major bridges
NEW at 4:45pm: Delaware will put a driving ban in effect for Sussex County at 6pm, Kent County at 8pm, and New Castle Co ...
14 years ago
NJ State Police sent to Atlantic City to urge residents to evacuate
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says State Police troopers and New Jersey Transit officials have been sent to Atlantic City to urge re ...
14 years ago
Phillies announce date of makeup game against Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the date of the Saturday game that was postponed due to rain from Hurricane Irene. Accord ...
14 years ago
Chester County to open two emergency shelters at 7 p.m.
Two emergency shelters are scheduled to open tonight in Chester County. ...
14 years ago
Three up, three down – superintendent-saviors falter in Philly
First, there was the finger-wagging professor from Kentucky. And we ran him out of town. Then came the hyperactive wheeler- ...
14 years ago
Bridge closure set in Delaware, Gov. warns of heavy flooding
NewsWorks’ John Mussoni reports the Indian River inlet bridge in Delaware is scheduled to close at 4 p.m. as Hurricane Irene makes ...
14 years ago
Some area malls to close doors early Saturday
Several malls in Pennsylvania and New Jersey will close down early Saturday before Hurricane Irene arrives. Philly.com reports Voo ...
14 years ago
Update: Marlins-Phillies postponed due to Hurricane Irene
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced Saturday’s game against the visiting Florida Marlins has been postponed. The team s ...
14 years ago
#HurricaneIrene floods Twitterverse
“Hurricane Irene has an amazing publicist,” tweeted comedian Andy Borowitz (@BorowitzReport) on Friday. At a speed of roughly 100 new ...
14 years ago
Delaware Governor coordinates Irene plan with President
Delaware Governor Jack Markell says his biggest concern as Irene approaches are the people who did not heed his warning Friday to evacuat ...
14 years ago
Officials consider possible shutdown at The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
Crews have begun to reduce power at The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey Township, New Jersey. ...
14 years ago