The explosion, which occurred Sunday morning on the 1900 block of West Bristol Street, killed one woman and left two others hospitalized, including a longtime employee of the Philadelphia City Council. The blast partially collapsed three rowhomes and forced dozens of nearby residents to evacuate.

Daniel McCarty, the Philadelphia Fire Department's executive officer, said there was extensive damage to about five homes, including collapsed structures.

The top women's league is coming to the city of Brotherly Love. Find out when the expansion team will start playing and more.

The WNBA has granted expansion teams to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia, growing to a league-record 18 franchises. Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has expressed for more than a year a desire to expand the league to at least 16 teams,

Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia are set to join the WNBA as expansion franchises starting in 2028 NEW YORK — A look at the three expansion teams that the WNBA is adding over the next few years: First year of play: 2028.