Pennsylvania leaders tout Chester's success in fighting gun violence
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Delaware County leaders provided new data on violent crime in Chester, showing significant decreases in gun-related homicides and shootings.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Delaware County leaders provided new data on violent crime in Chester, showing significant decreases in gun-related homicides and shootings.
The shooting is under investigation by the Delaware County District Attorney's Office.
Chester police are investigating after a shooting left a 16-year-old dead and four others injured. It happened at a home in the 200 block of East 10th Street. Ray Strickland explains that this all started during a party at an Airbnb.
A Ring camera captured the sound of multiple gunshots in Chester, Pennsylvania on Friday night. The shooting sent three victims to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, but we're waiting to hear from authorities on their conditions. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
Chuck Doyle was shot multiple times after a disgruntled employee walked inside and began firing shots at Delaware County Linen in May.
Police are investigating a quadruple shooting in Chester that left one man dead, changes to SEPTA bus and subway schedules go into effect Sunday, and sunny and warm today before a chance for storms on Monday. These stories and more in your Digital Brief for Sunday, Aug. 25.
Police in Chester, Delaware County are investigating a quadruple shooting that left one man dead late Saturday night. Two other victims are in stable condition, and police said one man is considered critical after being shot in the head.
Police identified the Chester High School football player as 17-year-old Zaheem Sabree. The Chester Upland School District said he was a "dedicated and loved" member of the team.
Police identified the accused shooter as 61-year-old Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz, a disgruntled employee at Delaware County Linen. He's now facing homicide charges.
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollesteimer said the shooting allegedly committed by 61-year-old Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz was "cold-blooded."
Residents and witnesses around the shooting at Delaware County Linen in Chester, Pennsylvania, were in disbelief and shock after learning five people were struck by gunfire.
District Attorney Jack Stollesteimer said a disgruntled former employee showed up at Delaware County Linen on Wednesday and shot five people, killing two of them.
Five people were shot and two were killed after a workplace shooting Wednesday at Delaware County Linen in Chester, Pennsylvania, according to the district attorney.
Chester Mayor Stefan Roots called for an end to gun violence after five people were shot and two were killed at Delaware County Linen Wednesday. District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said a disgruntled employee walked into the linen shop and shot five coworkers. Two of the victims were killed and three people were rushed to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in serious condition.
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said a "disgruntled employee" is suspected of walking into Delaware County Linen in Chester, Pennsylvania Wednesday and opening fire on his coworkers. Five people were shot, two of whom were killed.
Police say 23-year-old Yazmyn Stewart led authorities on a chase that ended in Chester and fired a gun at officers on Tuesday.
New Castle County police held a press conference Thursday after a man allegedly stole a police car and was shot by an officer after a domestic incident at an apartment complex in Wilmington. The man then led police on a chase on I-95 north into Chester, Pennsylvania, and crashed.
U.S. Marshals captured the alleged gunman wanted for ambushing a tow truck driver while on the job. It was a crime that shook the city of Chester.
Officers were called to the scene around 11:30 p.m. Sunday for reports of a person shot and multiple others injured.
It's been nine months since a repo driver was shot in the head on the job in Delaware County.
Chopper 3 was over the scene of a shooting in Chester on the 700 block of Pennell Street.
Witnesses told police that the victim was seen running away from the shooters on foot, jumping fences and running through yards in the area before falling to the ground.
The incident happened just after 6 p.m. Saturday at West 7th and Lamokin Streets.
The incident happened shortly around 1:40 p.m. Sunday in the area of West 9th and Edwards Streets.
Police said a 13-year-old boy from Brookhaven was shot in the abdomen and an 11-year-old Chester girl was shot in the left thigh just after 7:30 p.m. Friday.
After a cold start to the morning in the Philadelphia region on Thursday, we will finally get back to normal highs in the low 50s.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
After a cold start to the morning in the Philadelphia region on Thursday, we will finally get back to normal highs in the low 50s.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Philadelphia is preparing for a surge of major events expected to draw millions of visitors in the coming months.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple pipeline safety violations in connection with the fatal R.M. Palmer Company explosion in 2023.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
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.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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 Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring veteran QB Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly says we'll be back in the low 50s on Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Strike it Strong, a nonprofit, hosts events about every other month in Willingboro.
State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, who represents Darby Borough, condemned the attack and said he is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person who assaulted the guard.
Katie's Komets, a Philadelphia youth co-ed wheelchair basketball team, will compete for a national championship for the third straight year. Krystle Rich reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Wednesday night.