Vacant house collapses in Philly; no one hurt
A vacant house partially collapsed shortly before it was to be demolished in Philadelphia.
KYW-AM says it happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the city’s Mantua neighborhood.
No injuries were reported.
Some people who live near the collapse have been evacuated as a precaution. The Red Cross is responding to assist those people.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Republicans urge U.S. universities to cut ties with Chinese-backed scholarship program
Leaders of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party said Wednesday they'd sent letters Temple University and other colleges and universities.
12 hours ago
Here’s how Jefferson Health will spend a new $28M donation from the Kimmel family in Philly
The hospital’s emergency department will undergo $19 million in renovations, including a new 30-bed medical-surgical unit.
14 hours ago
A marathon negotiation session between the city of Philadelphia and its blue collar workers' union Tuesday has resulted in a tentative contract agreement.
21 hours ago
Listen 1:05