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The then 13-year-old daughter wrote a five-page letter in which she detailed the abuse. The mother eventually found the letter and involved law enforcement, the DA's Office said.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society released a new video showcasing this year's theme, "The Garden Electric."
"Certainly the news is better than if it were going up," he said, "and it should make us hopeful. But on the other hand, there is nothing to celebrate about having a homicide every day in the city of Philadelphia."
The anchors from CBS New York joined our morning show to redeem their bet after the Eagles-Giants matchup.
The team was the first Philadelphia public school to compete in the National Cheerleaders Association tournament in Dallas.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire.
As colder air arrives in the morning a few wet flakes or sleet may cross the entire area.
The WNBA players' union said it will review Dearica Hamby's complaints after the Aces traded the two-time All-Star to Los Angeles.
The Owls (12-9, 6-2 American Athletic Conference) earned their first win over a No. 1 ranked team since a 77-69 win at No. 1 Cincinnati on Feb. 20, 2000.
The incident happened just after 5:30 p.m. on the 600 block of Oregon Avenue.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Mayor Kenney will hold a press conference Monday at 10 a.m.
Just like Eagles fans all across the Delaware Valley, Jason Kelce's daughter is still celebrating the team's dominant win over the Giants.
In the City of Brotherly Love, everyone is talking about the Birds preparing to take on the 49ers this Sunday at the Linc, the top two seeds in the NFC.
The winner of the NFC title game will play either the Kansas City Chiefs or Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl.
Philly's music scene was celebrated in City Council. A new declaration names Philadelphia as America's Original Music City. There were cheers as speakers urged councilmembers to vote yes. The unofficial designation not only highlights the city's important music history, such as the “Philly Soul” sound.
CBS News Philadelphia rode along a SEPTA bus to get a behind-the-scenes look at its fare evasion task force.
Penn Medicine said it will no longer provide gender-affirming surgery to patients under the age of 19. This is the result of an executive order from President Trump that bars federal funding for gender-affirming care. The therapy helps patients have a body that matches their gender identity and has wide acceptance within the medical community.
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a federal trade court’s decision blocking most of President Trump’s tariffs, reinstating the levies imposed by the president under an emergency powers law for now.
Police believe five guns were fired in the incident late Monday night at Lemon Hill in the city's Fairmount Park, Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore told CBS News Philadelphia on Thursday.
Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32. The deal also contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
Lucas Bibro underwent open-heart surgery at Nemours for a congenital heart defect in 2020. Now, he'll throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' season opener vs. the Texas Rangers.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cesar Chavez's face will soon be replaced with Dolores Huerta's in the mural on North 5th Street in Fairhill.
ICE agents were seen helping with TSA operations at Philadelphia International Airport, and their presence created a mixed reaction.
Firefighters got a fire on Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia under control Tuesday.
To celebrate National Cheesesteak Day, the Philadelphia International Airport and its vendors set a Guinness World Record for the "Longest Line of Cheesesteaks."
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32. The deal also contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
Lucas Bibro underwent open-heart surgery at Nemours for a congenital heart defect in 2020. Now, he'll throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' season opener vs. the Texas Rangers.
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
Sixers forward Paul George is set to return Wednesday after a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies will begin their quest for a World Series title that has eluded them for nearly two decades. But on Opening Day, the Phils will get a boost from a local kid who made an impressive comeback.
Mural Arts Philadelphia will replace an image of Cesar Chavez with one of Dolores Huerta on a mural in the city's Fairhill section. The move follows sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
Two men were killed and two people were critically injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
A fire at a vacant building in Philadelphia's Harrowgate section is under control Tuesday evening, officials said.
To celebrate National Cheesesteak Day, the Philadelphia International Airport and its vendors set a Guinness World Record for the "Longest Line of Cheesesteaks."
