20-year church abuse probe ends with monsignor's quiet plea
The verdict was twice overturned, leaving prosecutors pursuing the thinning case in recent years with a single alleged victim whose appearance in court was in doubt.
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The verdict was twice overturned, leaving prosecutors pursuing the thinning case in recent years with a single alleged victim whose appearance in court was in doubt.
A priest from the church says four religious statues were damaged.
The pastor estimates it'll cost the church $6,000 to repair the three vans.
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect in a burglary at Enon Tabernacle Church. The burglar took cash and checks on Nov. 12.
The burglary occurred at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church on Cheltenham Avenue in Philadelphia.
Police are investigating two church burglaries that occurred in Upper Darby on Wednesday night.
The Lansdale man convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter for a deadly shooting inside a Montgomeryville church last spring will spend at least a decade behind bars.
The church dates back to the 19th century.
Evesham Township Police are on the hunt for a man they say stole from a church in Marlton, New Jersey.
A decision over the future of a historic Fishtown church remains in the hands of the city's Zoning Board of Appeals.
Fire broke out at a South Jersey church building that's been standing for more than a century.
Authorities say a large blaze at a West Philadelphia church is now under control.
A new study suggests that regular attendance may also help increase their lifespan.
Pennsylvania's oldest African Baptist Church has been sold to developers, underscoring major changes in South Philadelphia.
Local columnist JD Mullane believes the rise of heroin usage in Bucks County is linked to millennials rejecting organized religion.
Saint Lawrence Church at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Shrine was vandalized on Wednesday, officials say.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's pro burqa comment, Super Girl's thoughts on Jeb Bush's infatuation, construction inspection guidelines and Matt Klentak named General Manager of the Phillies. He also spoke about Hillary Clinton's take on immigration, Bernie Sanders on The View and Rutgers University - Camden cutting cost for students. National Review contributor Jim Geraghty discussed his book, Heavy Lifting at 8:20am.
An interfaith vigil for the Charleston shooting victims was held Thursday night in Philadelphia.
Patricia Hamm fights back tears after learning her cousin Reverend Clementa Pinckney was killed at the Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina.
Saint Martin de Porres Parish at 2340 West Lehigh Avenue says it will be remembering Officer Wilson's "life and service in prayer" on Sunday, March 8th at 10 a.m.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire at a church in Northeast Philadelphia Friday morning.
Pastor App remembers the wind pounding on the church during service at about 10 a.m. Sunday.
A burglary in a place of worship. Fences, locks, even surveillance cameras aren't enough to deter a brazen burglar from targeting Straight Gate Church in Southwest Philadelphia not once, but twice.
Authorities say a man who sought aid from a southern New Jersey church instead tried to steal about $1,500 in collection money.
Police are searching for a suspect who was caught on surveillance video stealing a baby Jesus statue from a church crèche in Sayreville.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
Garrett Nicholas, a West Chester University student, was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, classmates said.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Enon Music Group is celebrating 10 years of impact by visiting 25 cities, hosting free concerts and donating to local nonprofits.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the morning throwing up.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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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.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
If the sounds of wedding bells are in your future, Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood is giving couples a chance to gather some inspiration and ideas ahead of the big day. Leah Ben, director of marketing with the Old City District, joined CBS News Philadelphia with a preview.
Monday will see highs in the 80s with more clouds than sun, and some gusty winds up to 30 mph are possible this afternoon. It'll continue to feel like summer all week long as temperatures climb into the 90s –and the region could even break heat records!
The Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church choir, known for lifting spirits every Sunday, is taking its powerful sound to more than two dozen cities with a mission bigger than music. Garland Miche Waller, musical director at Enon, spoke with CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey about answering his calling in Philadelphia and beyond.
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are visiting Philadelphia on Monday, April 13, the first stop in their multi-city visit to the United States.