Online Reputation Often Outlasts Criminal Record
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Lawmakers in Alaska are currently considering a bill that would close off public access to records in which charges were dismissed or the defendant was found not guilty.
Only Eyewitness News reporter Natasha Brown was invited along as Philadelphia police officers set out on foot in one of the busiest districts in the city.
Lower Merion Community Watch partnered with the Lower Merion Police Department for training classes to increase the eyes looking for crime.
Authorities in central Pennsylvania say a man has been arrested in a shooting death that authorities said was over a plate of food.
A new report is reinforcing what Philadelphians have known all along: we're pretty smart.
The police social media department is expanding its outreach on Twitter, now allowing potential witnesses to tweet tips.
Even by the pro athlete's subterranean standards, the Ray Rice video was shocking. He made no effort to heal or cradle or care for his unconscious fiancee.
There's a new top dog in New Jersey, at least in the crime fighting world and this canine, who patrols the city of Camden, is a record setter.
When does someone get sentenced to house arrest?
The crime-ridden metropolis came in number one on the list, which was compiled using FBI data from 2012.
Prosecutor Jason Bologna says actions by law enforcement led to money seizures of over a half million dollars from the trunk of the car and over a million dollars buried in the yard of ringleader Joseph Vito Mastronardo.
A new study suggests people who have access to a gun are three times more likely to commit suicide and nearly twice as likely to be murdered.
The decision on whether to pursue criminal charges isn't necessarily up to the victim of an alleged crime.
In a city where worn down buildings, empty businesses and crime no longer phase residents, there is change on the horizon and some credit Mayor Dana Redd.
New Jersey has released crime statistics for 2012 and while the overall trend is good, a couple trends have given officials pause.
Twenty years ago Congress signed a bill ending the opportunity for prisoners to be eligible for Pell grants. There's a move on to change that.
Philadelphia homicide detectives say they still have no suspects in the stabbing death of a 69-year-old Germantown woman.
An All-City Cab driver who was refueling at a Hess gas station in the 600 block of Broad Street in South Philadelphia was pushed out of the way by a carjacker Wednesday morning and the thief fled with the cab.
Police are investigating the beating death of a man whose body was found in the basement of a Philadelphia home Sunday.
Medical researchers have identified a very small population being subject to most gun violence, which may help tackle the issue.
Police in Lower Merion along with the FBI are asking for the public's help identifying the suspects of an armed bank robbery in Bala Cynwyd earlier this week. A reward of up to $10,000 is also being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bandits.
Police are investigating an early morning stabbing inside a Southwest Philadelphia bar.
Police say a 60-Year-old 7-Eleven clerk was attacked during a robbery inside the Welsh Road convenience store.
Philadelphia police have no suspects in the early morning Holmesburg shooting death of a bicyclist.
The law on background checks is confusing to many. When can your employer hold your past criminal record against you?
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
A bomb squad was called out to a Philadelphia home after a grenade was thrown inside. The explosive was found to be inert.
Darby Borough's official social media pages said Mayor Joar Dahn was injured in a hit-and-run that occurred Tuesday.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Thursday will be a fairly decent day to spend time outside in the Philadelphia region.
Cheltenham High School canceled the 2026 football season due to the hazing investigation involving multiple students and coaches.
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
A bomb squad was called out to a Philadelphia home after a grenade was thrown inside. The explosive was found to be inert.
Darby Borough's official social media pages said Mayor Joar Dahn was injured in a hit-and-run that occurred Tuesday.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
A bomb squad was called out to a Philadelphia home after a grenade was thrown inside. The explosive was found to be inert.
Darby Borough's official social media pages said Mayor Joar Dahn was injured in a hit-and-run that occurred Tuesday.
As restoration work continues at Lemon Hill Park following FIFA Fan Fest, some neighbors said they're concerned about debris and the condition of the park.
Honesty Hood died in a crash on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia last weekend. The crash also injured five others.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Norma Yates, who lived on a Winslow Township farm, vanished in 2023. Her family is still searching for answers.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in Winslow Township Wednesday afternoon, Camden County officials said.
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.
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.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James.
Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth, Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernández and Xavier Edwards each had two RBIs, and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6.
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.
Fanatics said Wednesday that 76ers' LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani when he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023.
Actor and recording artist Jared Leto is facing more accusations of sexual misconduct from four women in a BBC documentary.
Thursday is a milder day with highs in the low 80s, a breeze and a chance of some scattered showers in the afternoon. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
A new AP/NORC poll on President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict shows about two-thirds of Americans now say the war has not been worth fighting. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
SEPTA says serious crimes have dropped over 20% compared to this time last year, and fare evasion enforcement is up.