Violent Crime In Philadelphia Leveling Off, Arrests On Rise, City Leaders Say
The Wednesday update on anti-violence efforts came as the city's number of homicides sits at 374, a 17% increase from this time in 2020
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The Wednesday update on anti-violence efforts came as the city's number of homicides sits at 374, a 17% increase from this time in 2020
Funding for the program comes from a $2 million state grant.
The vaccines are working. It's an echo being heard around the medical community, and Philly now has almost 68% of adults fully vaccinated.
Parents are reacting over a botched bus ride to school in Delaware County on Tuesday that ended with some minor injuries to students.
Amtrak has reached a lease and development agreement with Plenary Infrastructure Philadelphia.
North Penn Volunteer Fire Company Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames at the scene.
High temperatures and elevated humidity will peak on Wednesday and by Wednesday night a cold front will work its way through the region, bringing an increased chance of scattered storms.
The briefing will take place at 11:30 a.m. and will be streamed on CBSN Philly.
Police say a Jeep collided with a taxi 19th and Market Streets, just before 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Thousands of jobs are up for grabs in our area at two big job fairs.
Police also found bullet casings near Stearne Elementary School.
Many of the jobs Amazon is looking to fill will be at the two facilities being built in Southwest Philadelphia.
The Delco Group Charities Fund surprised the family to lift their spirits after an extremely tough year.
Republicans in Pennsylvania's Senate pursuing what they call a "forensic investigation" of last year's presidential election said Tuesday they plan to subpoena records that detail who voted, including their driver's license number and the last four digits of their Social Security number, and whether they voted by mail or in-person.
Councilmember Mark Squilla says he hopes to have those regulations in place by the end of the year.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
With its family atmosphere, famous snapper soup and cozy dining room, Kelly's became a beloved neighborhood gathering place in Northeast Philadelphia.
Kadafi Fleming, the brother of the suspect charged in the killing of a Penn State student who was wanted in an attempted carjacking of an off-duty Philadelphia police officer, turned himself in to police.
With its family atmosphere, famous snapper soup and cozy dining room, Kelly's became a beloved neighborhood gathering place in Northeast Philadelphia.
Kadafi Fleming, the brother of the suspect charged in the killing of a Penn State student who was wanted in an attempted carjacking of an off-duty Philadelphia police officer, turned himself in to police.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
Two teenagers were injured during an assault at Uptown Beer Garden in Center City Monday night, Philadelphia police said.
Dante Shackleford is the second person sentenced to prison for his role in several Brinks truck robberies in 2025.
A former South Jersey mayor who pleaded guilty to DUI and child endangerment charges is accused of using fake signatures to get her name on the Democratic primary ballot.
New Jersey State Police troopers were called to Trenton City Hall on Tuesday morning to collect evidence for an investigation.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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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.
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are set to make their Sixers debuts against the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night.
Wonderland Pier closed in late 2024 after 94 years in operation.
At Preet Food Mart in Lindenwold, people are hoping to get lucky and win the Powerball as it rolls over to an estimated $1 billion.
South Jersey native Joe Pyfer was supposed to fight this weekend at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, but his opponent withdrew for health reasons. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.