Body found behind PHA property confirmed to be 12-year-old: police
Police sources say the body of a child found behind a Philadelphia Housing Authority property last week was a 12-year-old.
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Man's body found in dumpster on West Philly PHA property
Philadelphia police is investigating after a man's body was found on a Philadelphia Housing Authority property on the 5600 block of Arch Street.
Person found lying face down in grass of cemetery in Feltonville: police
There is an investigation underway after police say a male was found in the grass of a cemetery in Feltonville Saturday night.
Officials "Strongly believe" body of 2-year-old recovered from Delaware River is Mattie Sheils
Upper Makefield Police believe the body of a two-year-old girl recovered in the Delaware River Friday was missing Mattie Sheils.
BREAKING: Body of young child pulled from Delaware River
The Coast Guard tells CBS News Philadelphia first responders have pulled the body of a young child from the Delaware River. We're working to learn more information about the age and gender of the child. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3OnPxh8
Body found in Schuylkill River after 911 call: Philadelphia police
Police say the body of a "Jane Doe" was recovered and she was pronounced dead a little after 8:30 p.m.
Man dies after pulled from Wissahickon Creek near Roxborough: police
Philadelphia police and medics pulled a 21-year-old man from the creek but they could not save him.
Lindenwold woman reported missing on Mother's Day found dead: police
Police say 32-year-old Norelis Mendoza, of Lindenwold, was pronounced dead at the scene after her body was found off Route 440 near the Jersey City border in Bayonne.
Woman's body found at fire scene in Southwest Philadelphia
A disturbing discovery under the rubble of a burned-out building in Southwest Philadelphia.
Woman's body found under rubble of burned out building in Southwest Philadelphia: police
A woman's body was found Saturday morning on the 7600 block of Este Avenue under the rubble of a building that caught fire Thursday.
Man's body found in burning SUV in Oxford Circle: sources
The man was shot and killed in the SUV before someone lit it on fire, police sources say.
Looking for 2 suspects in connection to body found in burning SUV in Oxford Circle
Matt Petrillo reports.
Authorities may have found body of missing Montgomery County mother
Jennifer Brown was last seen at her Limerick home on Jan. 3.
N.J. man faces multiple charges in connection to body found in trash bag
The victim's identity is unknown at this time with a pending DNA confirmation.
Philadelphia Police Investigating After Woman's Partially Decomposed Body Found Inside Residence
The discovery was made along the 5000 block of Woodland Avenue around 12:12 p.m. Friday, according to officials.
Police: Woman's Body Discovered In Atlantic City
She was pronounced dead at the scene and had suffered significant blunt force head trauma.
Body Is Found Inside Vehicle Pulled From Christina River In Delaware
Wilmington firefighters say they responded to a call that an occupied vehicle had entered the water behind the Joe's Crab Shack along the 600 block of Justison street.
Police Investigate Discovery Of Burning Body In Bridesburg
Police say they were called to Quickway Transfer Station in the 2900 block of East Orthodox Street shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday after a worker found the burning body.
Atlantic City Man Arrested After Body Found In Trashcan
Police responded to the 1200 block of Adriatic Avenue shortly before 9 a.m. Saturday where the body of 52-year-old Ricky Ward was discovered.
Police Develop Facial Reconstruction to Help ID Body Found In Pa. Woods
The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman whose remains were found in a wooded area back in January.
Pokemon Go Leads Teen To Dead Body
"Pokemon Go" is a wildly popular new smartphone game that has players exploring their real-life neighborhoods. And in rural Wyoming, it led a teenager to discover a dead man's body in a river.
Man Dies While Trying To Rescue Dog From Pennypack Creek
It happened around 9:30 a.m. Monday near the 8500 block of Verree Road in Northeast Philadelphia.
Body Of Woman Found In Society Hill
Police say a woman, believed to be approximately 50 years old, was found unresponsive around 10:30 a.m. Saturday along 500 block of South 5th Street. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man Charged With Abusing Philadelphia Woman's Corpse Left Along Road
A man has been charged with abusing the corpse of a Philadelphia woman found dead on the side of a central Pennsylvania road on Valentine's Day.
Police Investigate After Man's Body Is Discovered In Galloway Township
Galloway Township Police are investigating the death of a man found on the side of the highway on Sunday morning.
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Michael Lorenzen, of no-hit fame, left off Phillies' NL Wild Card Series roster
In are rookies Orion Kerkering and Weston Wilson and out is Michael Lorenzen. Here is the Phillies' full NL Wild Card Series roster.
SEPTA offering free Broad Street Line rides home from Phillies-Marlins
SEPTA is offering free Broad Street Line rides home and extra service for the Phillies-Marlins playoff series in Philadelphia.
Longtime Phillies fans celebrate "glorious ride" from Veterans Stadium to Citizens Bank Park
Veterans Stadium closed its doors for good on Sept. 28, 2003. Recently, longtime Phillies employees have marked the special anniversary.
Mother confronts biker after he shatters her back windshield in Center City traffic
A video showing a mother grabbing her children from the car after a biker shattered her back windshield is now going viral.
Philadelphia journalist shot, killed inside Point Breeze home
Josh Kruger, a local journalist who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve five years in city government, was shot and killed inside his Point Breeze home early Monday morning.
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Michael Lorenzen, of no-hit fame, left off Phillies' NL Wild Card Series roster
In are rookies Orion Kerkering and Weston Wilson and out is Michael Lorenzen. Here is the Phillies' full NL Wild Card Series roster.
SEPTA offering free Broad Street Line rides home from Phillies-Marlins
SEPTA is offering free Broad Street Line rides home and extra service for the Phillies-Marlins playoff series in Philadelphia.
Longtime Phillies fans celebrate "glorious ride" from Veterans Stadium to Citizens Bank Park
Veterans Stadium closed its doors for good on Sept. 28, 2003. Recently, longtime Phillies employees have marked the special anniversary.
Mother confronts biker after he shatters her back windshield in Center City traffic
A video showing a mother grabbing her children from the car after a biker shattered her back windshield is now going viral.
Philadelphia journalist shot, killed inside Point Breeze home
Josh Kruger, a local journalist who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve five years in city government, was shot and killed inside his Point Breeze home early Monday morning.
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Longtime Phillies fans celebrate "glorious ride" from Veterans Stadium to Citizens Bank Park
Veterans Stadium closed its doors for good on Sept. 28, 2003. Recently, longtime Phillies employees have marked the special anniversary.
Philadelphia journalist shot, killed inside Point Breeze home
Josh Kruger, a local journalist who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve five years in city government, was shot and killed inside his Point Breeze home early Monday morning.
Police ID victims, alleged shooter killed by authorities in Lawncrest quadruple shooting
Jahad Snead, 41, was shot and killed by police after authorities say he shot four people, including three fatally, in Philadelphia's Lawrncrest neighborhood.
2 arrested in Warrington Township for creating numerous illegal explosive devices
Two men were arrested in Warrington Township for creating numerous illegal explosive devices, police said on Monday.
$1M Powerball winning ticket sold in Schuylkill County
The winning Powerball ticket -- from the Saturday, Sept. 30 drawing -- matched all five of the lottery numbers drawn: 19-30-37-44-46.
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South Jersey-based dog named "Dog of the Year" by the ASPCA
Cole the Deaf Dog, a Pitbull mix therapy dog, also provides a calming presence to students at the Dr. William Mennies School in Vineland.
NEXT Weather: Mild Monday sets up mostly sunny, warm week ahead
Get ready for a mostly sunny and warm week ahead, setting up perfect weather for the Phillies' playoff series beginning Tuesday.
Video shows man deliberately crashing car into Jersey police station
Prosecutors said the driver had also crashed his car into a home earlier that day.
New Jersey's gas tax increases by roughly a penny
The roughly 2% New Jersey gas tax increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.
Neighbors rock out from the comfort of their front lawns at Collingswood Porchfest
Porchfest is a Collingswood classic. It's an open air music festival designed to bring the community together.
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NEXT Weather: Mild Monday sets up mostly sunny, warm week ahead
Get ready for a mostly sunny and warm week ahead, setting up perfect weather for the Phillies' playoff series beginning Tuesday.
Mothers outraged after Delaware State Trooper accused of beating teens over prank indicted
A news conference was held Thursday afternoon after a Delaware State Trooper was indicted by a grand jury.
Delaware trooper accused of beating teens over ding dong ditch prank indicted by grand jury
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
3-year-old boy dead after hit by off-duty firefighter parking his car
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
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Meet the 2 UPenn scientists who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine
These two hometown heroes are credited with helping to end the pandemic with the vaccine that came from their work.
Penn's Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó win Nobel Prize
Two scientists part of the University of Pennsylvania's historic mRNA vaccine research team won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
Pa. child care providers fear loss of funding that "kept the lights on"
The American Rescue Plan Act gave nearly $730 million to 6,800 child care programs in Pennsylvania. Advocates hope future funding is on the horizon.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
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National Coffee Day 2023 deals: Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Circle K
We've got all you need to know about where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day.
Famous Philly streetwear store looks to rebuild after being looted
One of Philadelphia's most recognizable streetwear businesses was looted Tuesday night as trouble took over streets in the city's northeast section.
Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
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TWU Local 234 members vote to authorize strike against SEPTA
Members of the Transport Workers Union Local 234 have voted to authorize a strike against SEPTA if necessary. The union's contract with SEPTA expires at the end of the month.
SEPTA contactless "tap to pay" payments start Friday; riders split
SEPTA riders will be able to use contactless "tap to pay" payment on all city and suburban buses and most trains starting Friday.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
SEPTA bus driver discovers man shot in his car
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
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Michael Lorenzen, of no-hit fame, left off Phillies' NL Wild Card Series roster
In are rookies Orion Kerkering and Weston Wilson and out is Michael Lorenzen. Here is the Phillies' full NL Wild Card Series roster.
SEPTA offering free Broad Street Line rides home from Phillies-Marlins
SEPTA is offering free Broad Street Line rides home and extra service for the Phillies-Marlins playoff series in Philadelphia.
Longtime Phillies fans celebrate "glorious ride" from Veterans Stadium to Citizens Bank Park
Veterans Stadium closed its doors for good on Sept. 28, 2003. Recently, longtime Phillies employees have marked the special anniversary.
Phantastic weather set for Phillies-Marlins. What to wear if you're going to Game 1
Postseason baseball returns to Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night for the NL Wild Card Series with an ideal weather forecast.
Phillies to play Marlins in 2023 NLWS. Here's everything you need to know
The Phillies will play the Miami Marlins in the 2023 NLWS. Here's everything you need to know.
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A Beyoncé "Renaissance" film is hitting theaters, and tickets are on sale
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Taylor Swift at MetLife Stadium to watch Travis Kelce's Chiefs take on the Jets
Taylor Swift couldn't just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Jester Castle offers community opportunity to exhibit talent in various forms of spoken art
In this week's The Heartbeat, host Ashley Harder plants her feet on Jester Castle's stage. Learning the concept behind this new Center City venue and what sets it apart.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Philadelphia Police Athletic League working to keep kids active and off the streets
The Ford PAL Center in Southwest Philadelphia is one of over a dozen centers in the city helping kids stay active and off the streets.
Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
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Amtrak partners with local artist Adam Crawford for "Art at Amtrak" installation
30th Street Station now has a touch of beauty thanks to some artwork unveiled Tuesday morning.
Volunteers clean up community garden in Strawberry Mansion
Volunteers spent Tuesday morning cleaning up a community garden in a Strawberry Mansion.
NEXT Weather: Rain ends the week
Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to 3 federal gun charges
Ryan Hughes has the latest on Hunter Biden's arraignment in Delaware on Tuesday.
Phillies to take on Miami Marlins in first playoff game
Reporter Josh Sanders was at the New Era Phillies Team Store where fans are gearing up for Tuesday's game.