1 killed, 2 missing after parking garage under-construction in philly partially collapses. A partial collapse at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia has left one person dead and two others still missing, as emergency crews continue a difficult and time-sensitive search operation. The incident unfolded around 2:17 p.m. on April 8 at a job site in the Grays Ferry neighborhood near 30th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue. The structure, a seven-story garage being built for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, suffered a major failure during construction work. According to city officials, the collapse began when a precast concrete roof section gave way while being installed. "After placement, a precast roof segment failed and fell to the level below, literally triggering a progressive collapse of connected sections across all seven levels," said Mayor Cherelle Parker. The failure caused a chain reaction, bringing down large portions of the structure, particularly along the stairwell on the 30th Street side. Emergency responders quickly arrived and rescued three individuals from the debris. All were taken to a hospital, where one later died from critical injuries. The other two were treated and released. Officials say two additional workers remain unaccounted for. Rescue operations have proven especially challenging due to the building's instability. Crews have had to pause at times to allow engineers to assess and stabilize the structure before continuing. Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson emphasized that the process will be slow and deliberate to protect both victims and first responders. "We will not rest until everyone is accounted for from this tragedy," Parker said, underscoring the city's commitment to the ongoing effort. Authorities confirmed that all required permits for the project had been issued and inspections were current. However, some components - like the precast concrete sections - were manufactured and installed off-site, falling under specialized inspection protocols rather than standard city oversight. The collapse has led to widespread disruptions in the surrounding area. A stretch of Grays Ferry Avenue between 29th and 33rd streets remains closed, and residents and businesses nearby have been advised to expect ongoing interruptions with no clear timeline for reopening. In a statement, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia said, "We are prioritizing the safety of the construction workers at this time and working closely with the City of Philadelphia and our construction partners." Investigations into the cause of the collapse are underway, with city agencies and federal safety officials working to determine what went wrong. For now, the focus remains on carefully securing the site and continuing the search for the missing workers in what officials describe as a complex and ongoing operation.

CHOP Cardiac Center to open pediatric cardiology site in Somerset. The Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will open a new outpatient location in Somerset in April. According to a March 23 announcement from Philadelphia-based CHOP, the new center will offer: * Cardiology clinic visits for new and existing patients * Non-invasive testing such as EKG, IAC accredited pediatric echocardiograms (ECHO) and Holter tests * Fetal echocardiography * Access to expert fetal cardiology services and consultation in partnership with CHOP's Fetal Heart Program Located at 61 Veronica Ave., CHOP Cardiac Center, Somerset, will be staffed by clinicians and staff who have served the community for more than 20 years. Patients will also have access to free parking at the site. Meet the Somerset cardiology team: * Dr. Michele Cohen Cohen is a board-certified attending cardiologist. She's also an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, according to her CHOP bio. * Dr. Sumekala Nadaraj Nadaraj also is an attending cardiologist with special interests in fetal echocardiography and pediatric cardiology. Her areas of expertise are epidemiology, fetal echocardiography and pediatric cardiology. * Dr. Chandni Patel Patel also is an attending cardiologist as well as a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Penn. * Dr. Ezequiel Sagray Fluent in Spanish, Sagray is a pediatric cardiologist. "We are excited to continue providing CHOP's world-class pediatric cardiac services in a convenient location for families in central New Jersey," said Dr. Vivek Allada, medical director of Outpatient and Community Cardiology at CHOP. "As the top-ranked pediatric cardiology program in the region, we remain committed to delivering the highest quality care closer to home for our New Jersey patients and families." CHOP's additional Garden State Cardiac Centers are located in Voorhees, Plainsboro and Mays Landing. Last year, CHOP acquired a vacant AMC Theatres in Hamilton with plans to redevelop the site as a pediatric medical center.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will open a new outpatient cardiac centre in Somerset, New Jersey, in April 2026. Located at 61 Veronica Avenue, the facility will provide cardiology clinic visits, non-invasive testing including EKG and paediatric echocardiograms, and foetal echocardiography services. The centre will be staffed by CHOP clinicians who have served the New Jersey community for over 20 years. This expansion is part of CHOP's broader network of 16 outpatient locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including existing facilities in Voorhees, Plainsboro and Mays Landing. CHOP operates one of the largest outpatient cardiology services in the United States and partners with more than 30 community hospitals in the region.