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The crash in the city's Summerdale section critically injured a pedestrian.
The building that houses the two schools has been closed almost two weeks ago after asbestos was found inside, impacting 1,000 students.
This comes two months after the issue surfaced in Newark with positive tests for lead in drinking water.
Owner, Alex Martinez was born and raised on the border of the U.S. and Mexico, in Brownsville, Texas.
The Gabe Kapler era has officially come to an end.
Ethan Lindsey was in an SUV that plunged into the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in Middletown on Sunday.
PennDOT, along with other agencies, held a press conference on Thursday in Harrisburg outlining the state's plans for winter services.
Two families, one from Jersey, one from Boston, joined forces to find a cure for the rare disease their daughters have, and the families met by chance.
Doctors say a new vaccine undergoing clinical trials at the Mayo Clinic has effectively removed cancer cells, providing new hope for cancer survivors.
Yesterday, the jury found Frank Nucera guilty of lying to the FBI in connection to a 2016 incident.
The animals included 85 cats, one dog and the remains of a cat.
Police say the man, who is believed to be in his 30s, was struck while walking westbound on the 900 block of Pratt Street crossing the Roosevelt Boulevard just before 8 p.m.
The accident happened on Evesham Road near Springdale Road just after 8 a.m. on Thursday.
The crash happened on Route 70, near Hampton Road, around 8 a.m. Thursday.
It's not clear what prompted the original chase.
Rain is rolling in Wednesday afternoon around the Philadelphia region and showers will be in the area as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. Most of the widespread rain starts to taper off as we head into the evening, Meteorologist Grant Gilmore reports.
"The Holdovers" actor Da'Vine Joy Randolph is one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2024, according to Time.com. Randolph, a Temple University alumna, won an Oscar for her portrayal of Mary Lamb and is now featured in an article published by "Orange is the New Black" actor Uzo Aduba.
It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and city leaders are recognizing dispatchers, call takers, and supervisors for their tireless work to keep residents safe.
The Sixers have been rolling since Joel Embiid came back from meniscus surgery and now face Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament. The winner will secure the 7th seed in the NBA Playoffs and face the New York Knicks. Ross DiMattei reports and explains what you need to know about the tournament, plus how Tyrese Maxey and Nicolas Batum are feeling ahead of the big game.
Six kids were taken into custody Wednesday after police said they stole two cars and crashed one, a former Girard College teacher and Boy Scout troop leader was charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a student, and Parks on Tap returns to Philadelphia for another season. These top stories from CBS News Philadelphia.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday night has left two people dead and three others injured, police said.
The Parkside Council president allegedly spent more than $2,000 of taxpayers' money to fill his personal vehicles with gas with a borough-issued card.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
PECO utility filed requests with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeking approval to boost rates as part of a long-term plan to upgrade infrastructure and improve reliability.
Monika Williams Shealey is making history at Temple University as the first female dean of the College of Education and Human Development.
The Parkside Council president allegedly spent more than $2,000 of taxpayers' money to fill his personal vehicles with gas with a borough-issued card.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
PECO utility filed requests with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeking approval to boost rates as part of a long-term plan to upgrade infrastructure and improve reliability.
Monika Williams Shealey is making history at Temple University as the first female dean of the College of Education and Human Development.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
An 18-year-old man was charged in a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist in Deptford dead Monday night.
A video from Saturday morning shows masked individuals breaking the window of Saifo Auto Group before stealing three high-end used cars.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others 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.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
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.
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.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
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.
Phillies prized prospect Andrew Painter is set to make his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals.
An international student-athlete at Thomas Jefferson University completed a four-year-long mission of seeing all 50 states' license plates.
Joey Wiemer tied a Major League record by reaching base in his first 10 plate appearances of the season as the Nationals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-2 win over the Phillies.
Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final moments to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
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.
Higher energy bills could be on the way for hundreds of thousands of PECO customers. Ross DiMattei has the latest on the proposed rate hike.
An international student-athlete at Thomas Jefferson University completed a four-year-long mission of seeing all 50 states' license plates.
Three bars and restaurants are up for Outstanding Restaurant, Best New Restaurant and Outstanding Bar, respectively, and three Philadelphia chefs are competing in the Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic category.
Monika Williams Shealey is no stranger to the field of education, bringing decades of experience to her new role as dean of the College of Education and Human Development at Temple University.
Philadelphia police say two men were killed and three others were injured in a drive-by shooting in Cobbs Creek on Monday night. Joe Holden has the latest on the investigation.
