NY Grand Jury Decision on Chokehold Death Ignites Social Media Criticisms
Conversation about Eric Garner dominated social media Wednesday night following a grand jury's decision not to indict an NYPD officer in the man's chokehold death.
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Conversation about Eric Garner dominated social media Wednesday night following a grand jury's decision not to indict an NYPD officer in the man's chokehold death.
Organizers say Philadelphia is one of 150 cities taking part in these demonstrations.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And many home owners spare no expense when it comes to decorations.
Exley's has been selling holiday trees for over 30 of its more than 50 year history in Sewell.
You'll have a great chance to get some holiday shopping done as 70 vendors will be on hand for this year's Nutcracker Market in Center City.
If you're looking for some fun this holiday season, there's about two-million gallons of it at Camden's Adventure Aquarium.
Fashion and philanthropy came together at Philadelphia University today for the school's annual pop up boutique to benefit families battling cancer.
If you're going to get presents overseas by Christmas, you have to start early! So a couple hundred of Lower Merion School District students, military members, and volunteers hurried to Kelly's Taproom in Bryn Mawr to pack presents for Pennsylvania and New Jersey soldiers in Afghanistan and east Africa.
Seven-year-old Fuquan loves sports and wants to be adopted with his sister, Adrianna.
A veteran community leader says a decision by Philadelphia Police to equip 31 22nd Police District officers with body cameras is a "win-win" opportunity for the department and the residents it protects.
Septa Transit Police chief Thomas Nestel says the six cameras that were deployed back in July have been netting good results.
The partnership between web site Kiva.org and the city's Department of Commerce brings "crowdfunded microloans," most of which are about $5,000 and are offered at zero-percent interest.
Fifth- and sixth-graders at the Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, at 17th and Vine, got a visit from musician Paul Jost to teach them the art of "scat" and body percussion.
Glaxo Smith Kline gave nine $40,000 "Impact Award" grants to nonprofit groups that work to create healthier communities through education, food resources, shared spaces, and more.
The developer is proposing a new building constructed behind the original façade, with 45 apartments and 7,600 square feet of retail space. But not all neighbors are thrilled.
The Pop Warner Pee Wee champion Blackhawks dedicated their new football field in North Philadelphia Monday afternoon.
The work on the historic "Wilson Building" will be a major milestone in the revitalization of the Cooper Street area.
Called "Women as Founders," it's taking place at Mount St. Joseph Academy. The weeklong event includes presentations from students and alumnae.
It's World AIDS Day, and a West Philadelphia HIV activist is sharing the story of keeping his HIV-positive status secret for 25 years.
With another day in the books and still no sign of 21-year old Shane Montgomery, the FBI says they're going to get involved with the search.
They celebrated the arrival of Santa Claus with a parade in one Delaware County town Sunday.
Mega producer Kenny Gamble and his wife, Faatimah, are holding a swanky fundraiser.
More than 100 people stopped by a candlelit vigil in Manayunk Saturday evening, as friends and family continue to hope for the safe return of 21-year-old Shane Montgomery.
A Delaware County non-profit organization is hosting a themed party to help raise funds for its programming.
Reading Terminal Market's annual train display has been assembled for the holiday season.
Clouds will thicken overnight ahead of our next front that has very cold air behind it.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon in Frankford after a vehicle detached from a tow truck and struck him.
Clouds will thicken overnight ahead of our next front that has very cold air behind it.
Protesters gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall on Saturday calling for no war with Iran as religious leaders and law enforcement react to the U.S.-Israel strikes.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon in Frankford after a vehicle detached from a tow truck and struck him.
Protesters gathered outside City Hall calling for no war with Iran as religious leaders and law enforcement react to the U.S.-Israel strikes.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
The Philadelphia 76ers say that Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson's 76ers franchise record for 3-pointers, finishing with five 3s and 28 points in Philadelphia's 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
Sunday begins with scattered rain showers and even a wintry mix north and west of the city. Andrew Kozak reports.
Sunday begins with scattered rain showers and even a wintry mix north and west of the city. Andrew Kozak reports.
The U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran sparked swift reactions from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey lawmakers. Joe Holden reports.
Standing outside Philadelphia City Hall waving flags and holding signs, a group of demonstrators mobilized Saturday calling for "No War With Iran" after waking up to the news the U.S. and Israel had launched airstrikes targeting the Iranian regime. Ryan Hughes reports.
The United States and Israel launched military strikes across Iran on Saturday morning, and Iran followed with retaliatory strikes targeting American bases across the Middle East. Ray Strickland reports.