Jeffrey Thompson appointed Philadelphia fire commissioner
Jeffrey Thompson, who was raised in Germantown, first joined the Philadelphia Fire Department as a member of Cadet Class 162 in 1989.
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Jeffrey Thompson, who was raised in Germantown, first joined the Philadelphia Fire Department as a member of Cadet Class 162 in 1989.
The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, celebrating unity and culture, was led by Mayor Cherelle Parker Sunday down South 52nd Street.
Mayor Cherelle Parker led the Juneteenth parade in West Philadelphia. Neighbors said the celebration represents solidarity, freedom and hope.
Mayor Parker signed her first Philadelphia budget Friday afternoon. The budget is $6.37 billion. She said it focuses on top priorities such as public safety, cleaning and greening and economic opportunity. She thanked the council for its support saying it passed, “without a whole lot of drama.”
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said city schools have been long underfunded. Now, she's calling on the state to do better.
The House plan, which passed 107-94 on Monday evening, was born out of a 2023 ruling by the Commonwealth Court that deemed the state's education funding system to be unconstitutional.
Aside from the highly-publicized open drug use and drug sales that have long plagued the neighborhood, police note it as one of the most violent in the city. Deputy Commissioner Pedro Rosario, who heads the department's Kensington Initiative, said "Consistently this area has been number one in the city of Philadelphia with shooting victims and homicides."
Philadelphia Police Department's newest graduating class of officers will be deployed to the city's Kensington neighborhood.
The owners of a restaurant in the Kensington section of Philadelphia say they need more details about Mayor Cherelle Parker's plan for the area.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's One Philly Budget includes billions for Parker's key priorities: Safety, clean and green initiatives, economic opportunity, housing and education.
Councilmembers said barring any setbacks, they plan to approve the city budget next Thursday at Philadelphia City Hall.
In her budget address earlier in 2024, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker put cleaning and greening the city right up there with public safety as one of her top priorities.
One resident in Philadelphia's Juniata Park section said it was the "first time" she saw city workers collaborating to clear garbage out of her neighborhood.
A initiative to clean up Philadelphia streets starts Monday, June 3, part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's goal of making Philly the "cleanest, greenest, safest" city in America.
The city of Philadelphia is set to begin a cleanup program to fulfill Mayor Cherelle Parker's promise of a "clean and green" city.
Philadelphia has set an ambitious goal as it tries to become the cleanest big city in the country.
Entrepreneurs, elected officials, and other civic and community leaders gathered Wednesday to discuss ways to expand opportunities in Philadelphia. The one-day OpportUNITY Summit kicked off this morning at Vie on North Broad Street. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker was one of the first speakers.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Monday that city workers will return full-time to the office beginning July 15.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Monday that starting July 15, 2024, all city employees are expected to work from the office five days a week. Parker said she believes the policy will benefit the city and government.
Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration announced Friday during a news conference that it plans to clean every block in the city over 13 weeks this summer.
Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration announced plans to clean every block in the city over a 13-week period this summer.
A CBS News investigation found thousands of guns once used by officers have been discovered at crime scenes. A Philly resident who lost her son to gun violence said there needs to be "more awareness" about this issue.
Councilmember Jim Harrity says the city is "making positive strides," but more needs to be done after Philadelphia cleared out homeless encampments that lined two blocks of Kensington.
Patrice Rogers, who runs Stop the Risk in the zone that was cleared out, has noticed more Philadelphia police in Kensington since the city cleared out homeless encampments.
From how Philadelphia and Penn police conducted their intervention Friday morning to how the college community is reacting, here's everything we know about the dismantling of the encampment on Penn's campus.
Inside the Bok Building in South Philadelphia, students and alumni of the University of the Arts gathered for a meaningful reunion.
Tuesday will be the 19th consecutive day of below-average temperatures in the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia police gathered outside Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church for a solemn procession to honor Officer Andy Chan.
Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion — the sixth-largest in its history — after no tickets came up winners of Monday night's grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
The Philadelphia community celebrated the return of 10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, who was badly burned in the Northeast Philly plane crash.
Tuesday will be the 19th consecutive day of below-average temperatures in the Philadelphia region.
Police say Joseph Cini caused a deadly crash that killed an Uber passenger at North 9th Street and West Girard Avenue Monday.
Inside the Bok Building in South Philadelphia, students and alumni of the University of the Arts gathered for a meaningful reunion.
Philadelphia police gathered outside Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church for a solemn procession to honor Officer Andy Chan.
Inside the Bok Building in South Philadelphia, students and alumni of the University of the Arts gathered for a meaningful reunion.
Philadelphia police gathered outside Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church for a solemn procession to honor Officer Andy Chan.
William Michael Ingram, 51, pleaded guilty to killing his mother, Dolores Ingram, last year.
The Philadelphia community celebrated the return of 10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, who was badly burned in the Northeast Philly plane crash.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
Jayden Daniels won't face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 as the Washington Commanders are shutting down their quarterback for the rest of the season.
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
Dyson Daniels had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and 15 rebounds and the Hawks held off the 76ers 120-117 on Sunday night.
Andrei Svechnikov scored in the shootout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
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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 has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of another very cold but not as bitter Tuesday.
Former faculty, students and alumni of the University of the Arts came together for a holiday party hosted by the University of the Arts Alumni Council — a chance to reconnect after the school’s sudden closure in June 2024 scattered its tight-knit artistic community.
Philadelphia Police Officer Andy Chan died earlier this month after being critically injured on the job in 2019.
Vice President JD Vance will give remarks at Uline Shipping Supplies in Alburtis, which is just south of Allentown.
The Trump administration canceled $160 million in federal funding for the Chinatown Stitch when the Big, Beautiful bill passed.