PPD names suspect in Center City robberies involving AR-15-style rifle
Police say Shakur Nichols is one of the suspects wanted in Center City Philadelphia robberies involving an AR-15-style rifle.
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Police say Shakur Nichols is one of the suspects wanted in Center City Philadelphia robberies involving an AR-15-style rifle.
Actors with Historic Philadelphia turn sightseeing in the city into storytelling - bringing historical figures like Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross to life. Janelle Burrell shows how they're celebrating 250 years of America.
CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich and Pat Gallen went around the city on Monday to check in with residents on how they're handling the cleanup after Sunday's snow dumped over 9 inches in the city.
The city of Philadelphia has agreed to return the Frank Rizzo statue to the Frank Rizzo Monument Committee. The statue of the former mayor and police commissioner was removed from public view at the municipal services building after protesters vandalized it during the unrest over police brutality in 2020. It has been in storage since.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is calling a tentative contract agreement with District Council 47 a fiscally responsible deal for the city. The union represents more than 6,000 city workers, including those at the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Union members still need to ratify the agreement.
Across the City of Philadelphia, more than 60 outdoor public pools will open throughout the summer season.
Just in time for summer, the city of Philadelphia will begin to open its outdoor public pools. The openings will start on a rolling basis, starting June 13 with the Hunting Park Pool.
A legal battle is brewing in Center City over bike lanes. Some people who live near Pine and Spruce streets are now suing the city of Philadelphia over its push to upgrade them. Josh Sanders reports more on why those suing say the city’s plan goes too far.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
The largest city workers' union in Philadelphia reached a deal preventing a possible strike, which could have halted trash pick-up along with other key services. The agreement was announced at a press conference held at City Hall Friday before 8 p.m. Kerri Corrado explains what's in the deal for members of District Council 33.
The president of the Municipal Union Workers of District Council 33 has signed off on a 1-year extension with the city. This includes city sanitation workers. A strike was previously authorized on Nov.14. For now, the union and its members continue to seek a long-term deal that includes pay raises.
City leaders in Philadelphia say they have 240 million reasons to be concerned about SEPTA's future.
City leaders in Philadelphia say they have 240 million reasons to be concerned about SEPTA’s future. The agency said if the state doesn't provide more money, service could be cut back. Ray Strickland reports from city hall where leaders have urged the state to act.
Drivers should expect traffic and lane closures near the National Constitution Center after the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Multiple road closures are in place around Philadelphia for the 2024 Philly 10K on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.
The City of Philadelphia's Hiring Bus is a mobile recruitment center where people can learn about open Civil Service positions and the application process, and even apply for jobs on the spot.
Significant road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect May 19, for the SEIU 'Unions for All' March. So here is an in-depth guide on what to know.
Two $25 million grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation will go toward SEPTA's trolley modernization project and the North Philadelphia School Zone Traffic Safety Project.
Aziza Shuler reports.
Madeleine Wright reports.
Aziza Shuler reports.
An Africa family member bought his aunt's home that was bombed in 1985 by the Philadelphia Police Department.
The district has more than 400 schools and 50 of them will get traffic calming improvements by the start of the new school year.
Now, these two tenacious women are being honored by the City of Philadelphia during Women's History Month. City councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson says she hopes by recognizing their work, others will be inspired to join the trades.
Marcella Baietto reports.
