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.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Police at West Chester University in Pennsylvania are investigating a reported sexual assault on campus.
James R. Ludlow School was removed from the School District of Philadelphia's list of schools to close under its proposed master plan.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Police at West Chester University in Pennsylvania are investigating a reported sexual assault on campus.
James R. Ludlow School was removed from the School District of Philadelphia's list of schools to close under its proposed master plan.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
Police at West Chester University in Pennsylvania are investigating a reported sexual assault on campus.
James R. Ludlow School was removed from the School District of Philadelphia's list of schools to close under its proposed master plan.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
A splurge or shopping spree may sound tempting, but financial experts say treating your tax refund as a tool rather than a bonus can pay off long after the money is spent.
Montgomery County's Emergency Hotel Program provides people experiencing homelessness with free shelter in a safe, clean hotel.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
The Flyers lead the series 1-0 after winning Game 1 on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with eight selections, including four in the top 100 picks.
Michael Harris II homered and had three hits as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rivals.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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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.
Dani Hogan, the director of mission integration at the Philadelphia Zoo, joined CBS News Philadelphia on Monday morning to preview this year's ZOOtopiaries: Nature's Sculptures.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement program comes to an end Monday, and drivers caught speeding in several city school zones will now be hit with fines of $100 or more.
The Emergency Hotel Program in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, which launched in April 2025, provides people experiencing homelessness free shelter in a safe clean hotel.
With the average tax refund topping more than $3,300 this filing season, many Americans are facing the same question: What's the smartest way to spend it? A big splurge or shopping spree may sound tempting, but financial experts say treating that check as a tool rather than a bonus can pay off long after the money is spent.
High temperatures won't make it out of the mid-50s Monday in the Philadelphia area, and a freeze warning in effect overnight could impact any early spring planting. Luckily temps will start warming up mid-week with highs heading back into the 70s by Thursday.