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Law enforcement took more than an hour to get inside the classroom and kill the gunman, even as children inside the classrooms called 911, begging police to rescue them.
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Law enforcement took more than an hour to get inside the classroom and kill the gunman, even as children inside the classrooms called 911, begging police to rescue them.
SEPTA Transit Police Chief Charles Lawson discussed safety at a press conference Wednesday. Hours later, eight teens were shot near a bus stop in Northeast Philadelphia.
The getaway car being sought in connection with the shooting in Northeast Philadelphia was found Wednesday night, police said.
SEPTA police use more than 30,000 cameras to monitor Philadelphia's public transportation system.
The shooting in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday wounded eight high school students. Police said they're searching for three shooters and one getaway driver.
Four separate shootings in Philadelphia this week have happened on or near SEPTA buses.
Two men were arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting at a SEPTA station on Broad Street and Hunting Park Avenue on Feb. 24.
Witnesses and community leaders described frustration and sadness after 8 Northeast High School students were shot in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday.
For the fourth time this week, a shooting happened in Philadelphia near or on a SEPTA bus. This time, eight Northeast High School students were wounded by gunfire.
Philadelphia City Councilmember Anthony Phillips spoke to CBS News Philadelphia's Jessica Kartalija after 8 students were shot near a SEPTA bus stop in his district Wednesday.
Eight Northeast High School students were shot near a SEPTA station in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday. Jessica Kartalija has the latest details.
A 37-year-old man was shot and killed on a SEPTA bus in South Philadelphia on Tuesday night, police said.
SEPTA said the shooter fled the bus and went into Snyder Station on the Broad Street Line.
Relatives are mourning after 88-year-old Richard Butler was shot and killed in his car in West Philadelphia. He was "a fixture in the community," his son Orlando Butler said.
The store was forced to throw out the entire barrel of pickles following the incident, police said.
Police identified the teen killed in Monday's shooting as Dayemen Taylor, of the city's Fern Rock section, and claimed he was targeted. He was a student at Imhotep Institute Charter High School.
"This is an absolute outrage, it will be solved," Krasner said of a shooting that happened near Imhotep Institute Charter High School on Monday in Philadelphia.
A suspect wanted in connection with fatally shooting two people in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park "execution style" was taken into custody on Monday night, police said.
Last week, 49-year-old Thurston Cooper and 38-year-old Krystina Chambers were found dead with gunshot wounds to the head in Fairmount Park.
A 17-year-old boy is dead and four other people, including two other teens, were injured in a shooting in Philadelphia's Ogontz neighborhood Monday afternoon, according to police.
Police said two gunmen opened fire while a SEPTA bus was stopped on Monday, fatally striking a 17-year-old and wounding four others.
The Philadelphia Police Department recently announced they are increasing its manpower on the weekends to crack down on the illegal use of ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets.
With the warm weather on Sunday, plenty of people were riding ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets in Philadelphia.
A Pennsylvania woman faces a life term after being convicted in the shooting and stabbing deaths of her father and his longtime girlfriend 2 1/2 years ago in New Jersey.
A man in his late 20s died after being stabbed in West Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Day 3 of the heat wave in the Philadelphia region continues Thursday as temperatures are set to hit the low 100s.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in signing LeBron James, according to a report from The Athletic Wednesday night.
A dangerous heat wave is underway in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
The other suspect in the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia remains on the run.
The Sixers made a blockbuster trade with the Celtics and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, league sources said.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
The other suspect in the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia remains on the run.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
The Welcoming Center has opened a pop-up storefront for immigrant small business owners.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed Tyson Foerster and Dan Vladar to contract extensions and forward Noel Acciari in NHL free agency.
The Philadelphia Flyers on July 1 signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in signing LeBron James, according to a report from The Athletic Wednesday night.
The Sixers made a blockbuster trade with the Celtics and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, league sources said.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
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.
Bill Kelly says temps are set to be as high as the low 100s Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Two people climbed to the very top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
CBS News Philadelphia was there on Wednesday as the group left for New York to see Bonner-Prendie alum Kevin McGonigle and the Detroit Tigers take on the Yankees.
The fire on Wednesday is the second one at the Feltonville recycling facility in less than a month.
Fans at Lemon Hill say Philadelphia has provided a great space for them to enjoy the 2026 World Cup.