Chester, Pennsylvania, mayor speaks on "heartbreaking" gun violence after fatal double shooting
Chester Mayor Stefan Roots addressed recent acts of violence in the city after a deadly double shooting in the city on Tuesday night.
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Chester Mayor Stefan Roots addressed recent acts of violence in the city after a deadly double shooting in the city on Tuesday night.
A man suspected of shooting a woman multiple times was shot by police in Chester, Pennsylvania, the Delaware County District Attorney's Office said.
Two people were wounded in a shooting in Chester Wednesday night, police said. A suspect is in custody.
Authorities are actively investigating a deadly incident on a residential block in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
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.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Sevean Brown and Hassan Ameer Nelson were sentenced to prison time for threatening, assaulting and stealing from a man in Northampton Township last year.
The U.S. Department of Justice says Philadelphia police and the city are under investigation for possible Second Amendment rights violations.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
The Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia is getting a whole new look, just in time for America's 250th anniversary and a busy summer in the city. Reporter Eva Andersen got a tour.
A special exhibit for America's 250th anniversary at Christ Church in Philadelphia's Old City includes a letter from George Washington and other artifacts from the Revolutionary War.
The Phillies and South Jersey company Nest partnered to host the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, introducing 23 students from Liguori Academy to careers in the trades. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele reports.
Four high school seniors in New Jersey will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
Christopher M. Henderson, of Exton, was arrested Tuesday for making threats on social media against St. Pius X parish in Marple Township, Pennsylvania, police said.