The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Dec. 25-29
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
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This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
The person of interest in a deadly triple shooting in Bensalem was found dead in Ohio, police said Friday.
Sean Hughes, 19, was identified as a person of interest in the Halloween shooting that killed 14-year-old Peter Romano, according to police.
Hundreds came out Thursday to remember 14-year-old Peter Romano, who was killed in a triple shooting on Halloween night in Bensalem.
Family and friends of Peter Romano gathered in the place where he was shot less than 48 hours before.
Peter Romano, 14, was a student at Snyder Middle School in the Bensalem School District. Two other teens injured in the shooting are recovering from their injuries.
Bensalem police said someone opened fire from a vehicle and fatally shot 14-year-old Peter Romano.
Bensalem police say someone opened fire from a vehicle parked by the shopping center and that driver took off, speeding northbound on Bristol Pike.
Families were still out trick-or-treating when a shooter wounded three people including two teenagers near Newark, Del. Tuesday night. Just 60 miles away, another triple shooting in Bensalem, Pa., saw a 14-year-old killed and two others hospitalized.
There was a triple shooting in Bensalem, Pennsylvania and another near Newark, Delaware on Tuesday night, Ross DiMattei reports.
A shooting in Bensalem has left a 14-year-old dead and two others injured on Tuesday night, police said.
Authorities said 12 shots were fired into a crowd from a vehicle parked at Woodbine Avenue and Bristol Pike in Bensalem.
Principal Kelly McGowan spent Thursday night on the roof of the school after students and families raised $25,000 for new playground equipment.
Right before classes ended Thursday afternoon, students packed the front lawn of the school and cheered Principal Kelly McGowan like she was a rock star.
The MLB trade deadline may be over, but Phillies fan April Bremme made a fun swap with reliever José Alvarado.
The fire is happening at a home in a complex along Lighthouse Lane.
Police in Bensalem are trying to find two ATV riders they say were driving illegally. They were on Grove Avenue this past Saturday.
Bensalem police would like to talk with the driver of a dark gray sedan after a 14-year-old was struck and killed Thursday night.
A 14-year-old boy was struck and killed in the westbound lanes of Street Road in Bensalem Thursday night. The young teen and another boy may have been trying to cross the road when the 14-year-old was hit.
Residents in Bensalem say they've had enough after dirt bikes, quads, and ATVs have taken over their streets.
Police in Bucks County are taking a zero-tolerance stance on illegal ATVs and dirt bikes.
From sparklers to Roman candles and everything in between, residents are stocking up the day before the Fourth of July at All American Fireworks in Bensalem.
Bensalem police seized several motorcycles and ATVs last week in the area of Bristol Road and Grove Avenue.
This week, voters made their voices heard during the PA primaries, people from all across the Delaware Valley packed the Linc for Taylor Swift's concert, and a local baker received a once-in-a-lifetime order for Janet Jackson's birthday.
CBS Philadelphia's Natasha Brown will emcee this Sunday's Susan G Komen's More Than Pink Walk at Parx Casino in Bensalem.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Elizabeth Simms was 27 and pregnant when she was struck with a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
Nate Bowling, an American teacher and a veteran, is stuck in Abu Dhabi. Flights have been canceled because of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
Christine Hines explains how companies use contract language to shield themselves from lawsuits, limit damages or collect personal data.
In today's competitive job market, entry-level positions can draw hundreds of applications, and in many cases AI screens resumes before a human hiring manager ever sees them.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a DoorDash customer got their lunch order after their delivery driver was arrested.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
At the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice in Mount Laurel, advocates kick off Women's History Month with an ERA tour through 25 states.
Mayor Gina LaPlaca of Lumberton, New Jersey, admitted to being intoxicated behind the wheel in March 2025, authorities said.
Officers responding to reports of gunshots found a man barricaded inside a home in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday night.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic will begin later this week, and the Philadelphia Phillies will be well represented in the tournament.
Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama needed only 10 to help the San Antonio Spurs bounce back from the first loss in 12 games and rout the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday night.
Sixers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe was ruled out of Tuesday night's game vs. the San Antonio Spurs after he suffered a back injury.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, local leaders and staff at Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School rallied on Wednesday after the school was identified as one of 18 set to close under the district's proposed facilities master plan. Ross DiMattei reports.
On a damp and dreary day, a warm cup of coffee can be the ultimate pick-me-up! Wawa joined CBS News Philadelphia's Andrew Kozak in Center City to give out free coffee and get a check on the weather.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a DoorDash customer got their lunch order after their delivery driver was arrested.
A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, bus driver was charged with child endangerment after allegedly driving under the influence with dozens of elementary students onboard.
Police say Nasir Brooks turned himself in on Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting near Chickie's & Pete's in South Philadelphia in October 2025.