Mayor Nutter Calls For Long-Range Strategy To Combat Youth Violence in City
Mayor Nutter today told stakeholders involved in youth violence prevention that they should commit to a long-term effort and not go for short-term fixes.
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Mayor Nutter today told stakeholders involved in youth violence prevention that they should commit to a long-term effort and not go for short-term fixes.
Grammy-winning producer Kenny Gamble was joined by "DMC" of the seminal hip-hop group, Run-DMC.
Families at the museum are celebrating the start of the "Year of the Goat" on the Chinese calendar with a variety of themed activities.
The district faces an $80-million deficit next year, but SRC chair Bill Green says adding five charters won't break the budget because four of the schools would open in 2016.
Prosecutors say the video, "Heroin Kills," tells the heartwrenching account of a mother who prays she'll never get the call that her daughter has died of an overdose.
There will be parades, dancing and plenty of food in Chinatown over the next week.
Penn basketball coach Jerome Allen is opening the door to opportunity for young people.
According to a new report released earlier this week, Philadelphia's housing market is holding strong.
This week, Hadas tells us about a onetime Korean barbecue restaurant that's finally found a new Philadelphia home, a new center city spot that's using German subways as its theme, and what's coming at the next Reading Terminal Market fundraiser.
Jarreau conducted the master class -- his first ever -- as part of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts' three-day "Artist N Residency" program.
He says elderly residents suffering from dementia walked away from their homes in Upper Dublin and Lower Merion, and were found dead. A third person, from West Philadelphia, was taken to Lankenau Hospital suffering from hypothermia.
Noted Philadelphia philanthropist Gerry Lenfest, who once served on US Navy destroyers in the Korean War, says it's almost hard to believe, in this city of firsts, that we don't have an official Veterans' Day parade.
One local ice sculptor got creative with all the ice and snow hanging around the Philadelphia area.
Drag queens were first. Now, Native Americans have joined the chorus of complaints about Facebook's "real names" policy enforcement.
The new $500,000 initiative has multiple parts geared towards people looking to work in a variety of trades.
Anthony oozes creativity.
Lenora Thompson formed the "Boys Book Club" to provide reading coaching -- and other forms of support -- to young black men in Philadelphia.
"This is our best way to show love," says Jackie Wleh, founder of Able Bodied Christian Men, Inc.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Tuesday, February 17, 2015, due to the weather.
When Anton Moore, 29, saw a problem in his South Philadelphia neighborhood, he joined up with fellow community activists and decided to seek solutions.
Philadelphia's cathedral of college basketball played host to girls and boys involved in the Police Athletic League's annual President's Day play day.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Monday and Tuesday, February 16th and 17th, due to the weather.
A spokeswoman says Washington's letter restating his now-famous famous words, "to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance," underscored his committment to freedom.
Reggie Shuford has run the ACLU of Pennsylvania since 2011, during which time it challenged both the voter ID law and the same-sex marriage ban in the state.
Sutton thinks that travel to foreign countries can expand one's horizons, and she's helping West Philadelphia teenage girls do just that.
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard suffered a pectoral strain while lifting before training camp, the Eagles announced Wednesday.
The varsity and JV football seasons were canceled in Cheltenham, just outside Philadelphia, amid the investigation.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
City Councilmember Rue Landau wants to curb junk fees in Philadelphia by requiring businesses to disclose fees up front and prove "cost justification" for fees they wish to keep.
Since opening in 1874, the Philadelphia Zoo has become an oasis of conservation, education, and, of course, Philly pride.
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard suffered a pectoral strain while lifting before training camp, the Eagles announced Wednesday.
The varsity and JV football seasons were canceled in Cheltenham, just outside Philadelphia, amid the investigation.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
City Councilmember Rue Landau wants to curb junk fees in Philadelphia by requiring businesses to disclose fees up front and prove "cost justification" for fees they wish to keep.
Since opening in 1874, the Philadelphia Zoo has become an oasis of conservation, education, and, of course, Philly pride.
The varsity and JV football seasons were canceled in Cheltenham, just outside Philadelphia, amid the investigation.
City Councilmember Rue Landau wants to curb junk fees in Philadelphia by requiring businesses to disclose fees up front and prove "cost justification" for fees they wish to keep.
The vehicle sought in a hit-and-run that left a woman dead in Southwest Philadelphia was located in Delco, police say.
Lauren Taylor, who trains at the CrossFit King of Prussia gym, won the Fittest Adaptive Athlete on Earth Award at the CrossFit Games in California.
After 124 days, Philadelphia native Isaiah Thomas, known online as HMBLZAYY, has completed his 3,000 mile odyssey to California.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard suffered a pectoral strain while lifting before training camp, the Eagles announced Wednesday.
The varsity and JV football seasons were canceled in Cheltenham, just outside Philadelphia, amid the investigation.
Sandy Alcantara pitched a four-hit ball over seven sharp innings, Kyle Stowers homered, and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
While much less active than Tuesday's strong storms that included damaging winds and flooding, there could be some shower and storm activity in the Philadelphia region on Wednesday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Whether they're added on to your rent, concert tickets or even parking, junk fees can quickly add up, and they often don't show themselves until the last moment of a transaction. There's now a push to get rid of junk fees. Josh Sidorowicz has more in this preview of the In Your Corner podcast.
The Philadelphia Zoo opened its gates on July 1, 1874. Ever since, it's been an oasis of conservation, education and, of course, Philly pride. Now it's celebrating the nation's 250th with new features, including the Zoo360 trail, a Ferris wheel and more. Nikki DeMentri reports.
An error that resulted in about 6,600 people being improperly registered to vote in New Jersey is now being resolved.
Police in Japan have released new video showing the wreckage inside a mall in Kumamoto Prefecture. Eight people have been pulled from the rubble and four workers remain missing. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.