13-year-old threatens man with flare gun, tries to steal van in New Castle, police say
A 13-year-old boy was arrested after trying to steal a Ford Transit van from an elementary school in New Castle, Delaware, on Tuesday.
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A 13-year-old boy was arrested after trying to steal a Ford Transit van from an elementary school in New Castle, Delaware, on Tuesday.
Delaware State Police are investigating an early-morning robbery at a New Castle motel that ended with a man in the hospital.
Two 13-year-old students were arrested after they allegedly beat their classmate with a Stanley cup last month, according to police.
Diante Simmons of New Castle, Delaware, balances scents and service through her small business, Cabernet Candles, and her job as a police officer.
New Castle County police are searching for multiple burglars who allegedly used a stolen flatbed truck to break into Miller's Gun Center and steal an unknown amount of firearms.
Wilmington police are asking for the public's help identifying an unknown man they found in a Delaware landfill in 1978.
Tremaine Jackson was fatally shot by two Delaware State Police troopers last Thursday after he was accused of shoplifting and allegedly attempted to flee.
Two state troopers shot and killed an alleged shoplifter at a Lowe's after the man allegedly put the troopers in "imminent danger" while fleeing in a car.
Meet Monet Tillman Horsey, an entrepreneur who opened a gymnastics studio to make the sport more accessible to the Black community.
Approximately 10 cars derailed and there is no threat to the public or hazardous material danger.
Down 20 teachers, the school district is contracting math instruction and other subjects to outside companies.
One person was arrested after allegedly stabbing a victim at the Willow Grove Park Mall in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, police say.
Philly's Rittenhouse Square will soon have a bench honoring former 93.3 WMMR radio host Pierre Robert.
A new mural will soon pay tribute to the historic Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues baseball team.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle.
Other FIFA World Cup host cities say tailgating will be prohibited, but it will be allowed when Philadelphia hosts six matches at Lincoln Financial Field.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiance in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
One person was arrested after allegedly stabbing a victim at the Willow Grove Park Mall in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, police say.
Philly's Rittenhouse Square will soon have a bench honoring former 93.3 WMMR radio host Pierre Robert.
A new mural will soon pay tribute to the historic Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues baseball team.
Other FIFA World Cup host cities say tailgating will be prohibited, but it will be allowed when Philadelphia hosts six matches at Lincoln Financial Field.
One person was arrested after allegedly stabbing a victim at the Willow Grove Park Mall in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, police say.
Philly's Rittenhouse Square will soon have a bench honoring former 93.3 WMMR radio host Pierre Robert.
A new mural will soon pay tribute to the historic Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues baseball team.
Other FIFA World Cup host cities say tailgating will be prohibited, but it will be allowed when Philadelphia hosts six matches at Lincoln Financial Field.
Police sources said the victim was an MLB umpire in town to work the Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks series last weekend.
Lower Township is also now considering a second ordinance, which will offer a $250 seasonal parking permit for residents.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
Veterinarians who saved the life of a dog that ingested several socks are urging pet owners to keep an eye on what their pets eat.
Two men were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Monday afternoon, police said.
A man and his estranged wife are dead after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
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.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
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.
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.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
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.
A new mural will soon pay tribute to the historic Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues baseball team.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle.
Other FIFA World Cup host cities say tailgating will be prohibited, but it will be allowed when Philadelphia hosts six matches at Lincoln Financial Field.
Police sources said the victim was an MLB umpire in town to work the Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks series last weekend.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
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.
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.
Philadanco! is putting on "Explosive," a tradition meeting a bold new generation. University of the Arts alum and Junior Dancer Nathan McNatt joins CBS News Philadelphia to share more about the show.
A Pittsgrove, New Jersey, resident shared video of a SpaceX rocket flying over our area on Tuesday night. The Falcon 9 rocket launched overnight and sent Starlink satellites into orbit.
Pope Leo XIV is on a trip across Africa focused on strengthening his ties across the continent. He took part in a farewell ceremony in Algeria on Wednesday morning and now heads to Cameroon.
Pamela McCauley, dean of Widener University's school of engineering, will be part of a national panel in Washington on Wednesday focused on getting more women into STEM careers. Wakisha Bailey reports.
If you like hot weather, Wednesday is the day for you. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is looking at record-breaking warm temperatures across the Philadelphia area, and the trend could continue Thursday. Plus, she's tracking when temperatures will return to normal.