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A resident in recovery says Philadelphia's clearing of homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue only scratches the surface of what's truly needed.
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A resident in recovery says Philadelphia's clearing of homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue only scratches the surface of what's truly needed.
Philadelphia's chief public safety director said the Parker administration's clearing of the homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue Wednesday morning was a "successful" resolution, but questions remain.
Philadelphia Chief Public Safety Director Adam Geer said Wednesday's cleaning up of Kensington Avenue was a "successful resolution" with no major incidents, but many questions remain.
The city of Philadelphia is clearing out a homeless encampment in Kensington, with city officials claiming they will work with individuals in the neighborhood to find treatment centers or housing — more on this story in your Digital Brief for Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Kensington Avenue will be shut down from East Orleans Street to Allegheny Avenue on Wednesday as city workers clear an encampment of people in the neighborhood's main corridor.
Kensington has been plagued by an opioid crisis for years and recently drugs like xylazine have been sweeping the city's streets.
Since Parker was inaugurated as mayor, she's made cleaning up Kensington's open-air drug market one of her top priorities to make Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city" in the United States.
Members of the NAACP Philly branch said the proposed arena by the 76ers would benefit members of the Black community in the city, especially when it comes to jobs.
Parker is a 1994 Lincoln graduate.
The city of Philadelphia is offering signing and retention bonuses to preschool teachers. Mayor Parker announced the annual citywide play date in North Philadelphia Saturday.
On Thursday, Mayor Cherelle Parker signed a law bill prohibiting illegally tinted car windows from parking on city streets. When the measure takes place in 60 days, violators will face a $100 fine.
The initiative to get abandoned cars off Philadelphia streets is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's effort to make the city the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city" in America.
Philadelphia police are reclaiming city streets by targeting — and towing — abandoned cars. Josh Sanders reports from North Philadelphia, where neighbors said they welcome the crackdown.
It's primary day in Pennsylvania, and in Philadelphia, the district attorney's office says the election task force will be ready to safeguard voters' rights at the polls. Who and what is on the ballot? Meanwhile, the arrest warrant in Philadelphia for State Rep. Kevin Boyle was withdrawn and the latest on former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
The trip marks Biden's third stop in Pennsylvania this week. He recently visited Scranton and Pittsburgh.
The move to increase police presence and enforcement on North Broad Street began Monday, officials said.
Philadelphia officials say Mayor Cherelle Parker's program aims to streamline the licensing and inspection process, remove unnecessary regulations, and speed up timelines.
Business owners in Philadelphia have long complained about the hassle of trying to start a business in the city. Parker's initiative aims to make it easier to start and grow a business in Philly.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday will sign an executive order that she claims will help clear some of the red tape that business owners often face when dealing with the city.
The walking tour, which commenced at 28th and Woodland Avenue, brought together Mayor Parker and dozens of city officials to evaluate the state of the neighborhood.
The Parker administration unveils its plan to tackle the long-standing problems in Kensington. Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders visited Kensington Thursday where they announced the mayor's 5-step plan to improve the area. Dan Snyder talked to people who live and work in the community. The reaction was mixed. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/4asaWOW
Polymer80 and JSD Supply have agreed to stop selling their products online and in stores in Philadelphia for four years and at gun shows for two years.
Three people were shot at the end of a Ramadan event attended by around 1,000 people in West Philadelphia's Parkside section Wednesday afternoon, police said.
A settlement signed Thursday targets two companies and will help keep ghost guns off Philadelphia streets, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
This week, we had team coverage of the solar eclipse, details about New Jersey's earthquake and a rare one-on-one interview with Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The triple-digit temperatures continue as heat wave in the Philadelphia region enters Day 6.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
The triple-digit temperatures continue as heat wave in the Philadelphia region enters Day 6.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
An order issued Friday gives the Trump administration the final green light to install a new exhibit at the President's House in Old City.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
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.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
The Anaheim Ducks have seven days to match the Flyers' offer sheet or accept four first-round draft picks as compensation.
Philly music icons The Roots will perform before Saturday's World Cup match between France and Paraguay, FIFA says.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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.
With a proud Mayor Parker looking on, Colman Domingo spoke at the National Constitution Center for the city's signature "Celebration of Freedom" event, Ray Strickland reports.
In addition to extreme heat with the high again passing 100 degrees, there is a threat of severe storms in the Philadelphia region Saturday evening and night. These storms will be scattered, and any storm will have torrential downpours and possible flash flooding along with intense lightning and possible damaging winds. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
It was a hot morning as hundreds of families gathered in North Wildwood for the Independence Day Family Parade. Brandon Goldner reports.
An overturned milk truck blocked lanes on Route 202 in Tredyffrin Township on Saturday.
Crews are assessing the damage after a fire broke out at a church in Medford on July 3.