Former Union Boss Arrested For Embezzlement In Montco
Thomas Wicker headed up AFSCME Local 2348, which represents workers at Norristown State Hospital.
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Thomas Wicker headed up AFSCME Local 2348, which represents workers at Norristown State Hospital.
On the same day America's second-most dangerous city was preparing to be stripped of nearly half of the police force, stripping of another sort was caught on tape outside the police station.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a toddler in the city's Roxborough section.
A man was shot after an apparent argument over fast food in the city's Northern Liberties section Monday morning.
Philadelphia Police accident investigators say they are looking for not one, but two hit and run drivers involved in a pre-dawn pedestrian fatality in the city's Torresdale section.
The school district's zero tolerance discipline policy is doing more harm than good, according to a report being released today.
A career criminal faces sentencing after being convicted of a 2007 shooting. He was charged with a murder in 2009 while on house arrest for the first shooting.
Nicholas Wilson, also known as CZW hardcore wrestler Nick Gage, is wanted on charges of robbing a Collingswood bank last week.
The district attorney and the police department issued their annual warning Thursday about the dangers of firing guns into the air to celebrate the New Year, and they spoke of the consequences for all concerned.
Montgomery County authorities say a cell phone placed behind the walls of the county prison led them to a convicted felon who is now charged in connection with a Norristown murder in October.
A Philadelphia police officer is now home recovering with his wife and two small children after being shot in the shoulder early Friday morning
A Philadelphia couple who relied on prayer, not medicine, to cure their dying child have been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment.
A device constructed to look like a pipe bomb was left at a bank in Bucks County, Pennsylvania Thursday morning as part of a robbery attempt.
Police are investigating a double homicide in the Brewerytown section of the city Wednesday afternoon.
Philadelphia police are investigating the latest death of a woman in the city's Kensington section.
The Philadelphia police department is investigating another sexual assault and attack in the city's Kensington section. Investigators are studying details and clues and may have more comment later in the day.
The good news is that Camden is no longer #1 on the list. The bad news is that it is now #2.
No students were injured, but an investigation is underway into a fatal shooting involving a University of Pennsylvania police officer on Penn's campus early Sunday morning.
What was supposed to be a night of fun became a nightmare. A trip to a Philadelphia casino turned into a trip to the hospital after two robbers attacked a woman and her friends.
Jury deliberations resume this morning in the case of a 63-year-old health club member charged with assaulting police after she refused to give up a spin cycle seat in South Philadelphia early this year.
A couple is locked up in North Jersey awaiting extradition to Philadelphia for allegedly scamming an 86-year-old South Philadelphia man during a 14 month period.
The ACLU is taking Mayor Nutter to court over the controversial police policy of "stop and frisk" -- a tactic that the civil rights group says is being used to target minorities.
A group of state lawmakers and a civic organization in Philadelphia plans to offer a reward today, hoping to spark leads for police investigating the beating of a southwest Philadelphia community activist a week ago.
Authorities in Delaware County have arrested a Marcus Hook man and charged him with setting nine arson fires within a block and a half of his home over the last eight months.
Philadelphia police are investigating a reported assault and rape in the city's Cobbs Creek section.
The Philadelphia-based KB Foundation is sending eight girls to South Africa on a leadership trip.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
Following tax tips from social media could land you in trouble — remember to be skeptical of what you see online.
The 36-year-old man is accused of groping a woman wearing an Easter Bunny costume at the South Hills Village Mall.
The Philadelphia-based KB Foundation is sending eight girls to South Africa on a leadership trip.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
Following tax tips from social media could land you in trouble — remember to be skeptical of what you see online.
The Philadelphia-based KB Foundation is sending eight girls to South Africa on a leadership trip.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
Last call at bars and restaurants could get even later this summer as Philadelphia hosts America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star festivities.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
Ashley A. Fisler, a former teacher at a Washington Township middle school, was charged with sexually assaulting a student, officials said.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Starting on Saturday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center.
A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday morning, according to police. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
It's a sign of spring: the annual Cherry Blossom Festival will get underway in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. Josh Sanders visits the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center and chats with Kazumi Teune, executive director of the Japan American Society of Greater Philadelphia.
On platforms like TikTok or YouTube, you might run across tax tips or "hacks" that could land you in hot water and should be avoided. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips from experts.
NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie will make a return to the program on April 6. The investigation into the disappearance of Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is still continuing. In an interview on "Today," Savannah Guthrie made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" and share information to help solve the case.