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CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Pennsylvania counties regrouping after severe storms rocked the region Thursday night
Family unharmed but residence unlivable after tree crashes onto roof in Upper Providence Township Family unharmed but residence unlivable after tree crashes onto roof in Upper Providence Township Family unharmed but residence unlivable after tree crashes onto roof in Upper Providence Township Fallen trees, dangling power lines and some very close calls in several Philadelphia-area communities. Cleanup was well underway on Friday after a night of severe storms rocked the region. Several homes and buildings suffered damage to their roofs due to the storms, which packed wind gusts up to 70 mph. The damaging winds also brought down power lines that crews continue to work to repair. Downed trees, power lines in Bucks County Bucks County continues to clean up after Thursday night's storms. Some roads remained closed Friday, covered by trees, utility poles and wires. The sound of generators filled many neighborhoods, like off of Bustleton Pike and Bristol Road in Churchville. CBS Philadelphia In Trevose on Elmwood Avenue, a tree toppled onto the roof of a home. The homeowner's son told CBS News Philadelphia his parents were inside when it happened, but they are OK. "It was terrible. I was doing dishes at a quarter to 6 p.m. I heard a noise that I had never, ever heard before. I said, 'What the heck was that?!'" said Theresa Fisher, who lives across the street from the home. As of Friday afternoon, the tree was partially being held up by the power lines while the rest of it either leaned on or went all the way through the home's roof. CBS Philadelphia The family told us the home was deemed uninhabitable. Home garage in Glenside flattened by tree trunk Tim McCaffrey, who lives on Wharton Road in Glenside, watched from inside his home as Thursday night's powerful storms uprooted a massive tree behind his house. The tree trunk flattened the family's garage, which McCaffrey said is totaled now. "All of a sudden, I saw it start falling toward the house, through the back window, and I just kind of jumped out of the way with the dog and tried to get out of there as quickly as I could," said McCaffrey, who has lived in the home on Wharton Road for five years. CBS Philadelphia A few houses up the street, Drew Hmiel came home to find pieces of their roof taken out by another fallen tree. "Structurally, inside, everything's hunky dory. So it's looking okay for that," Hmiel said, who has lived in the home for 30 years. Hmiel said that had they been home for the storm, one of their cars likely would've been crushed under the tree. He's taking the damage in stride. "You know, I was thinking of like redoing the deck anyway. Looks like we have to now," he said. But the damage wasn't limited to a single block. In Wyncote, utility crews had part of Greenwood Avenue closed as they worked on lines. Nearby, a fallen tree came within feet of a house, and on Rodman Ave in Jenkintown, tree crews cleared limbs from the top of a home. Despite all this damage, people that CBS News Philadelphia talked with say they're just happy to make it through unharmed. "At least no one was hurt, everyone was safe and sound," McCaffrey said. "No one was hurt, and we'll get this cleaned up," said Hmiel. Cars damaged in Roxborough after tree fell onto Ridge Avenue The storm that brought a heavy downpour and hard blowing winds on Thursday left behind damage throughout the Philadelphia area. The City of Philadelphia said an emergency tree response is underway, and it's working to clean up more than 200 trees that were knocked down during the storm. In Roxborough, a tree was nearly snapped in half before it landed on three cars on Ridge Avenue and Martin Street. As of Friday afternoon, the tree was completely blocking the road, diverting traffic for motorists. John Bennett, who owns Philly Gainz, was inside his business, which is at the intersection, when it happened. "It started pouring out of nowhere. Then, all of a sudden, you hear a crack, a boom. You look outside and there's trees on top of cars," he said. "It was pretty scary." The damage captured the attention of residents who visited the area to take photos of the aftermath. All of them were amazed at how the ferocious winds were able to bring down the large tree. CBS Philadelphia "It was frightening. I live down there. And our neighborhood, if you have large trees, like they're all coming down," said Randi Sargent. Luckily, no one was injured. The storm also pulled a tree out of the sidewalk on Ridge Avenue and Rector Street. At one point, it also blocked the road before it was moved. CBS Philadelphia Deb Stantiz said she's amazed by the power of the storm because she says it didn't last very long. "It lasted for about 20 minutes. It was a little scary," she said. Stantiz and others are just happy it wasn't worse.
CBS News
4 days ago
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- CBS News
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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Joe Biden crashes Amazon's ‘Reacher' set in Philadelphia during police chase scene
Former President Joe Biden and his family crashed the set of the action series 'Reacher' on Monday morning. CBS Philadelphia reported that Biden, his wife Jill and his son Hunter surprised the cast and crew of the Amazon Prime series in Philadelphia as they shot a police chase. HughE Dillon, a local photographer who was watching the filming nearby, told CBS Philadelphia about suddenly seeing black SUVs pulling up onto the scene. 'Out walked these men, that I thought they were actors, but then the entire cast and crew started clapping and cheering,'Dillon said. 'Then someone said, 'We love you, Joe, we love you!'' According to the report, the former president was visiting the area to get breakfast at the nearby restaurant Parc. He later met and took photos with several cast and crew members, including the show's lead actor, Alan Ritchson. Dillon said the cast and crew seemed surprised to see the Bidens. 'It was just something very bizarre that I never could have imagined, both things were happening at the same time,' he said. 4 Joe and Hunter Biden on set of Reacher. Alan Ritchson/Instagram 4 According to the report, the former president was visiting the area to get breakfast at the nearby restaurant Parc. Alan Ritchson/Instagram It was unclear if the Bidens knew the show was filming outside the restaurant ahead of their visit. Fox News Digital reached out to Biden's office for comment. Ritchson later wrote about the meeting on his Instagram account on Tuesday. 'So our Reacher set got in the way of these legends,' Ritchson wrote. 'Was a privilege and honor to meet the Biden family. They couldn't have been more lovely. Kind, joyful, gracious and present. We chatted briefly about simple stuff, like string theory and quantum entanglement. Then Joe beat me at arm wrestling. All in a day's work.' 4 It was unclear if the Bidens knew the show was filming outside the restaurant ahead of their visit. Alan Ritchson/Instagram He also posted photos and videos of himself interacting with the former president and his son, Hunter Biden. Ritchson has made political comments against conservatives in the past. In a Hollywood Reporter interview from April 2024, Ritchson criticized Christian supporters of President Donald Trump. 'Trump is a rapist and a con man, and yet the entire Christian church seems to treat him like he's their poster child and it's unreal. I don't understand it,' Ritchson said. 4 Dillon said the cast and crew seemed surprised to see the Bidens. Alan Ritchson/Instagram One month later, he claimed he was 'met with violence' for sharing these and other views. 'If you want to see violence flee the world, be more generous to everybody! That is the Christian ethic! That is what I don't see happening. And when I speak up about it in my own ways, I'm met with violence,' Ritchson said.
The Hill
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hill
‘Reacher' star details chance meeting with Biden on show's set
'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson says he had an unexpected encounter with former President Biden while on the set of his Amazon Prime series. 'So our 'Reacher' set got in the way of these legends,' the 42-year-old actor wrote in a Tuesday Instagram post. 'Was a privilege and honor to meet the Biden family,' said Ritchson, who stars as title character Jack Reacher on the action thriller. Ritchson shared snapshots and a video of the ex-commander in chief and his son, Hunter Biden, smiling while engaging in a conversation with him. 'They couldn't have been more lovely. Kind, joyful, gracious and present,' Ritchson said to his more than 4 million followers. 'We chatted briefly about simple stuff, like string theory and quantum entanglement. Then Joe beat me at arm wrestling. All in a day's work,' Ritchson said of the 82-year-old former president, whose alleged cognitive decline during his last years in office has been the subject of several books published in recent months. The face-to-face between Ritchson and Biden on Monday appeared to be a chance meeting, according to CBS Philadelphia. The Bidens just happened to be eating breakfast at a restaurant in the City of Brotherly Love where 'Reacher' was filming.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Alan Ritchson praises ‘legend' Joe Biden as ex-prez visits Reacher Season 4 set with son Hunter
While shooting an intense sequence for Season 4 of Reacher, the cast and crew were caught off guard by two unexpected guests. Former US president Joe Biden and his son Hunter happened to stroll into the middle of filming in Philadelphia, turning an ordinary Monday into something far more memorable. Alan Ritchson, who plays the titular role in the popular Prime Video series, was just wrapping up a scene when black SUVs pulled up near Rittenhouse Square. To everyone's surprise, out stepped the Bidens, prompting cheers and applause from the cast and crew. The moment, which could've easily passed for a movie twist, quickly went viral. Taking to Instagram the next morning, Ritchson posted several photos with Joe and Hunter Biden. The caption was as endearing as it was humorous. 'So our 'Reacher' set got in the way of these legends,' he wrote. 'Was a privilege and honour to meet the Biden family. They couldn't have been more lovely. Kind, joyful, gracious and present. We chatted briefly about simple stuff, like string theory and quantum entanglement,' he went on. 'Then Joe beat me at arm wrestling. All in a day's work,' Ritchson added. Fans quickly flooded the post with comments, reacting to what many called an 'only in Philly' kind of moment. A post shared by Alan Ritchson (@alanritchson) As per a report by CBS Philadelphia, Joe and Hunter Biden were seen having breakfast at the popular restaurant Parc, just a short walk from the filming location. The pair were in the area when they stumbled upon the 'Reacher' shoot. One onlooker shared with the outlet, 'Out walked these men, that I thought they were actors, but then the entire cast and crew started clapping and cheering. Another person said, 'We love you, Joe, we love you!' I thought it was the end of the scene-that they were wrapping for the day. And no, it was, you know, Joe Biden decided he needed some breakfast at Parc Rittenhouse.' The encounter lasted about an hour, with the Bidens interacting warmly with both crew members and fans, sharing laughs and posing for photos. While Prime Video has yet to announce a release date for Reacher Season 4, filming officially kicked off earlier this month. The show, known for its gritty action and compelling storytelling, has built a massive fanbase. Joe Biden's impromptu public appearance also comes shortly after he revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis last month. His cheerful demeanour during this recent outing was noted by many, including crew members who described the former president as 'present and upbeat.' They were in the Rittenhouse Square area for breakfast at Parc and came to the filming location by chance. He called them 'kind, joyful, gracious and present,' and joked that Joe beat him at arm wrestling. There is no official release date yet, but filming for Season 4 began earlier this month.
