Community reeling after shooting outside West Philadelphia rec center
The West Philadelphia community is reeling after a shooting outside Christy Rec Center injured two children, two teens and a city worker on Wednesday.
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The West Philadelphia community is reeling after a shooting outside Christy Rec Center injured two children, two teens and a city worker on Wednesday.
Police are searching for suspects after two children and two teenagers were injured after a shooting at a West Philadelphia pool and rec center. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The shooting outside the Christy Rec Center in West Philadelphia happened days after a violent weekend in the city.
A city employee was also among the four people shot outside the rec center, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
Police said four people were struck by gunfire outside Christy Rec Center in West Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon.
Home security video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia showed a thief in the act trying to break into a car in Ewing Township, New Jersey.
Families are on high alert after a rash of burglaries in Ewing Township, Mercer County. Many of the victims were sleeping when their homes were broken into in the middle of the night. Police say at least two cars were stolen. Ryan Hughes talked with one of the victims and has tips from police to help protect your property.
Philadelphia police said the incident is under investigation. It's unclear what led up to the altercation.
The stabbing happened on the 7100 block of Brant Place in Southwest Philly, according to police.
Though Shane Tamura never played in the NFL, investigators believe that the shooter may have been targeting the NFL offices inside the office building where he killed four people.
While details continue to emerge about a motive for the shooting, CBS News Philadelphia is looking into building security in the city.
A New York City police officer and three other people were shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan office building on Monday evening, police confirmed. The suspect, identified as Shane D. Tamura, 27, of Las Vegas, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
During a press conference on Monday, District Attorney Larry Krasner described the weekend's crimes as disturbing, yet noted that crime rates are still falling in Philadelphia.
A mother and her two children remain in critical condition after they were injured in a quadruple shooting during a graduation party in North Philadelphia. Witnesses say the family and another victim were innocent bystanders when a gunman opened fire. Ray Strickland talked to the mom, who was the host of what was supposed to be a celebratory night.
Two men accused of shooting and killing a man in a home invasion last year in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, have been found guilty on murder charges, a jury ruled on Thursday.
A mother, her two children and another man were critically injured in a shooting in North Philadelphia on Thursday night, police said.
Investigators say Charles Fulforth and Kelvin Roberts targeted the wrong house and shot and killed shot and killed Andrew Gaudio and left his mother, Bernadette Gaudio, paralyzed.
The families of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves read victim impact statements before Bryan Kohberger was sentenced.
A Pennsylvania councilman has been charged in connection with vandalism at a hunting cabin that he was banned from in Susquehanna County. Surveillance footage captured in April shows the man smashing out a window with a hammer. Police and members of Rosehill Sportsman’s Club in Apolacon Township identified the man as Adam Christian of Swoyersville.
According to police, 27-year-old Naeem Morgan was caught on video yelling and assaulting six unhoused people on a Philadelphia street on July 4.
Prosecutors said the video shows 27-year-old Naeem Morgan hitting, kicking and throwing objects at several sleeping unhoused people in Philadelphia.
A man's charges were upgraded to murder after a 78-year-old man later died of his injuries in December 2024.
Michael Vahey, 69, pleaded guilty to charges of vehicular homicide, third-degree murder, driving under the influence and involuntary manslaughter, among other charges, his court docket shows.
Philadelphia police are also investigating a shooting in Oxford Circle in Northeast Philadelphia. It happened in the 6000 block of Frontenac Street. A 44-year-old man was shot in the head and stomach and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. No word yet on any arrests.
Police arrested a mother after a 2-year-old was shot inside a North Philadelphia home. The shooting occurred on the 2000 block of North 21st Street. The child is in stable condition. Police say their investigation found that the toddler was shot by another child. The child's mother has been arrested and faces charges including endangering the welfare of a child.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
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Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to decades behind bars for a 2024 shooting near the Dominican festival in Allentown.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
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Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to decades behind bars for a 2024 shooting near the Dominican festival in Allentown.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
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.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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 Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Philadelphia Eagles and veteran running back Dameon Pierce, 26, agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced more details about the FIFA Fan Festival tied to the city's World Cup matches.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
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.
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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.
A homicide investigation is underway after a 23-year-old woman was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, Bucks County officials announced Thursday.
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Larry Cottrell is taking over crossing guard duties at an intersection in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania, after the previous guard was assaulted on the job and then resigned. "If he comes at me like that, I'm going to defend myself," Cottrell said about the suspect.
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