Violent crime numbers dropping in Philadelphia, but city leaders acknowledge more work is needed
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges against eight members of criminal groups working out of North Philly.
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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges against eight members of criminal groups working out of North Philly.
Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins emphasized to CBS News Philadelphia this is an active investigation and they're looking to make more arrests. Anyone with cell phone video from Saturday night is asked to share it with investigators.
Philadelphia police numbers show violent crime is declining, but leaders acknowledge more work needs to be done. Dan Snyder reports.
Police in Montgomery County have arrested a former substitute teacher and baseball coach for allegedly sexually abusing children, trafficking in minors and other charges.
Police in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, have arrested a former substitute teacher and baseball coach for allegedly sexually abusing children, trafficking in minors and other charges.
A 50-year-old man died after being shot multiple times throughout his body in South Philadelphia Wednesday evening, police said.
A 17-year-old is facing murder charges after he was driving the stolen vehicle that struck and killed a motorcyclist Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
A 17-year-old is charged with several felonies after he struck and killed Wilberto Casillas, 55, while he was riding a motorcycle in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section Tuesday.
Multiple bullet markers were scattered on 26th and Jackson streets in Grays Ferry following the shooting.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and Assistant District Attorney Anthony Voci shared an update about a crash in Feltonville that killed a man riding a motorcycle. They detailed the charges against the driver of the car that struck and killed 55-year-old Wilberto Casillas.
Five teenagers riding in a stolen car were arrested after their vehicle crashed into a motorcycle rider in Philadelphia's Feltonville neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
Police say a group of four people got out of a Mercedes and opened fire on a 22-year-old man on the 5400 block of Baltimore Avenue in May 2024.
A Philadelphia man is wanted for shooting a 26-year-old man at Spencer Reid American Legion Post in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on Monday, Lower Merion police said.
Police say a stolen car struck and killed a motorcyclist in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia Tuesday night. Five people inside the car were taken into custody, according to Philadelphia police.
The U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested 38-year-old Arthur Jones, who allegedly assaulted and robbed an off-duty Philadelphia officer of his gun on May 12.
A man and a teenage girl were injured in a shooting on a front lawn in Philadelphia's Oxford Circle section.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed when a fight broke out on the boardwalk Saturday night in Ocean City, New Jersey, police said Sunday. "If you don't want to behave, don't come," Mayor Jay A. Gillian said in a statement.
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect after three people were shot, including an 8-year-old girl and a teacher, in Kensington Thursday afternoon.
An investigation is underway after an 18-year-old man died after being shot in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood Tuesday night following an argument.
Three people, including an 8-year-old girl, were shot Thursday afternoon in Kensington. All of the victims are said to be in stable condition. The shooting happened along Allegheny Avenue at Rosehill Street. Brandon Goldner reports with the breaking details.
Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden that multiple people were shot in a business in Chester, Pennsylvania.
A mother and daughter were found stabbed to death in the basement of a home in Philadelphia's Crescentville section Tuesday afternoon, police said. Neighbors told CBS News Philadelphia they were in shock.
Washington Township Police need help finding a man wanted for trying to break into two homes in the Plumtree Estates neighborhood early Monday morning. Police said he even threw a landscaping paver through a sliding glass door at one of the homes. It woke up the homeowner who scared him away.
Daniel Pierson, 41, was arrested for trying to rape and kidnap a woman outside a Redner's grocery store in Middletown Township, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
There were two more additional arrests in connection with the assault and robbery of an off-duty officer in North Philadelphia last Sunday. One man considered armed and dangerous is still on the run.
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
Police have identified the suspect wanted for terrorizing people near Philadelphia City Hall last week while wearing a "Chucky-style" mask.
Police are looking for three men wanted in connection with the theft of a Lamborghini and Porsche from a parking facility in Old City, police say.
Philadelphia made the short list to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.
Educators at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy say artificial intelligence is helping students build confidence, communication skills and digital literacy.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
Police have identified the suspect wanted for terrorizing people near Philadelphia City Hall last week while wearing a "Chucky-style" mask.
Police are looking for three men wanted in connection with the theft of a Lamborghini and Porsche from a parking facility in Old City, police say.
Philadelphia made the short list to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.
Police have identified the suspect wanted for terrorizing people near Philadelphia City Hall last week while wearing a "Chucky-style" mask.
Police are looking for three men wanted in connection with the theft of a Lamborghini and Porsche from a parking facility in Old City, police say.
Philadelphia made the short list to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.
Educators at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy say artificial intelligence is helping students build confidence, communication skills and digital literacy.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
Families and small business owners say a beach replenishment project in Ocean City, New Jersey, has affected their routines this summer.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Camden educators visited families at home Wednesday to share resources ahead of the new school year.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
Art DeRamus' girlfriend was hurt in the shooting while she was sleeping in the front bedroom of the home in New Castle County, Delaware.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Lionel Messi's first game at Subaru Park since 2023 drew another large crowd and offered fans a chance to see one of the greats.
The Phillies won a season-best sixth straight game and closed within 4 1/2 games of the first-place Braves in the NL East.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Bryston Stott's two-run single in the sixth inning helped the Phillies rally to beat the Marlins, 6-4, for their fifth straight win.
The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Za'Darius Smith, the team said Tuesday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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."
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
The accident happened at the Carlisle Regional Airport as state troopers were conducting a training exercise.
6-year-old Lucy Morgan was killed in 2023 when the head of a badminton racket dislodged from the handle and pierced her skull and brain.
The policy will require first year undergrad students to live on campu for the first two semesters.
Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of the classroom at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia. Wakisha Bailey reports.
As the summer rapidly comes to a close, some Ocean City business owners fear this season may be a wash because of this massive beach replenishment project. Brandon Goldner reports.