Fugitive wanted for arson arrested in NYC with truck full of laughing gas, sources say
A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
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A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
A Michigan man was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison after he set a Bensalem home on fire with several people inside in 2025, officials said.
A deadly fire at a rowhome in Southwest Philadelphia early Wednesday morning was intentionally set, fire officials said.
A man who scaled a security fence in the middle of the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke publicly after Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to setting a fire at the governor's mansion in Harrisburg. The videos of the attack have been haunting him, he said.
Three men were charged in connection with an arson and conspiracy investigation in Bucks County that led to a home going up in flames.
The arson happened in the Croydon section of Bucks County in August and led to a house of five people being evacuated.
Authorities say someone intentionally set fire to a vehicle outside a home on Cedar Avenue in Croydon and the blaze then spread to the home. Brandon Goldner reports.
A Delaware County man is charged with arson in connection with an apartment fire in West Chester this week. The fire broke out in an apartment above Jake's Bar on South Matlack Street. West Chester Borough police say 22-year-old Michael Thompson was charged with arson, attempted criminal homicide and other related offenses.
Philadelphia police say they are looking for a woman they believe started a house fire on South Ruby Street in West Philadelphia Tuesday evening.
The man accused of trying to burn down the official Pennsylvania governor's mansion is due in court this week, but his public defender is asking to postpone the hearing because the suspect, Cody Balmer, is receiving mental health treatment.
Police are working to identify the person responsible for purposely starting a fire that killed a person inside their West Philadelphia home in November 2024. The arson was recorded on surveillance video around 4 a.m. on the 1400 block of North 61st Street. The suspect can be seen setting fire to a front porch, which later led to the death of a 67-year-old who was bedridden.
A barrier described as an "anti-climb fence" to bolster security is in the works for the Pennsylvania governor's official residence.
A consultant paid to review security at the official residence of the Pennsylvania governor after it was firebombed by a late-night intruder last month says his team's findings won't be made public.
A 19-year-old man from Waretown, New Jersey is facing aggravated arson charges as the Jones Road Wildfire continues to scorch over 15,000 acres with 50% containment. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest updates.
A 911 call from an arson suspect. Investigators release the phone call made by Cody Balmer. The man who admits to setting Gov. Josh Shapiro's Harrisburg home on fire. This phone call is critical because authorities say it indicates that Balmer was in part targeting the Shapiros because of their faith. Kerri Corrado reports.
Dauphin County officials released the 911 call placed by Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence over the weekend.
Cody Balmer, accused of burning the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, had "political motivation" connected to the conflict in Gaza, documents say.
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke to reporters Thursday after serving a catered lunch to Harrisburg firefighters in thanks for their role in responding to the blaze.
There’s new information about the suspect in the arson attack on the governor's mansion in Harrisburg over the weekend. The fire happened Sunday morning after Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family celebrated the first night of Passover. Authorities said Cody Balmer called 911 and told them that Shapiro needs to know that he "will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people."
The news about possible evidence of a hate crime is hitting home especially to Pennsylvanians in the Jewish community, who say the timing of the arson feels personal.
The news about possible evidence of a hate crime is hitting home especially to Pennsylvanians in the Jewish community, who say the timing of the arson feels personal. Eva Andersen reports.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis condemned the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence on Sunday morning.
Cody Balmer was charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other counts after officials said he intentionally set a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.
Cody Balmer, the man accused of breaking into the Pennsylvania governor's mansion and starting a fire, was denied bail Monday. Balmer told police he was "harboring hatred" toward Gov. Josh Shapiro, according to court documents.
More than 1,000 PECO workers won't be walking off the job Wednesday after their contract expired. It marks the first time IBEW Local 614 will be without a contract.
Wednesday will feature likely record-breaking high temperatures in the Philadelphia region. The NEXT Weather team is also tracking the potential for thunderstorms.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Protesters gathered outside Terminal B at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday and demanded that ICE agents leave the city.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Protesters gathered outside Terminal B at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday and demanded that ICE agents leave the city.
More than 1,000 PECO workers won't be walking off the job Wednesday after their contract expired. It marks the first time IBEW Local 614 will be without a contract.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday night has left two people dead and three others injured, police said.
Wednesday will feature likely record-breaking high temperatures in the Philadelphia region. The NEXT Weather team is also tracking the potential for thunderstorms.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Protesters gathered outside Terminal B at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday and demanded that ICE agents leave the city.
Mustang Expediting in Aston says profitability is practically running on empty with rising gas prices.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
Cindy Dresser is accused of abusing at least two children while working as a home health nurse in Bucks and Delaware counties.
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.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
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.
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.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Andrew Painter dominated in his major league debut as the Phillies beat the Nationals 3-2.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
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.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
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.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region could get hit with thunderstorms Wednesday night. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
As Jazz Appreciation Month begins, Chris' Jazz Cafe is marking more than 36 years as Philadelphia's longest continuously-running jazz club.
Over the past week, ICE agents were deployed to airports across the country to help with staffing shortages and long security lines during the partial government shutdown.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders held a ceremonial flag raising to honor the contributions of transgender people in Philadelphia and across the nation.
A university spokesperson said in an emailed response that the school is committed to confronting antisemitism and all forms of discrimination and has "taken multiple steps to prevent and address these despicable events." Penn plans to appeal.