Violent crime is down in Philly, but residents are still concerned with summer approaching
Data shows increases in officers in some of the more traditionally violent parts of the city have seen decreases in crime.
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Data shows increases in officers in some of the more traditionally violent parts of the city have seen decreases in crime.
Joe Holden reports.
Joe Holden reports.
How police say a man charged in a deadly beating outside Pat's Steaks two years allegedly helped two fellow inmates make their escape.
An Africa family member bought his aunt's home that was bombed in 1985 by the Philadelphia Police Department.
145 public school students have been shot since August according to the Philadelphia School District
Police say Nasir Grant was dressed in woman's clothing when officers spotted him last night.
One of the two inmates who escaped from a Philadelphia prison was recaptured Thursday night while dressed in "full female Muslim garb" with a head covering, according to authorities.
A 21-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with helping two prisoners escape from a Philadelphia prison, court documents show.
Van der Sloot, a Dutch national from Aruba, is currently serving a 28-year sentence in Peru for the murder of a different woman.
Pennsylvania State Police announced Thursday they made an arrest in connection to last week's I-95 road rage shooting near Platt Bridge.
His Apple Watch not only called 911, but also texted his wife and kids, telling them what happened.
Security cameras show a man with a plastic gas container just before midnight on April 30 in the 6600 block of Frankford Avenue.
A man was killed on Gratz Street in North Philadelphia while another was injured in Rhawnhurst.
The crash happened shortly after 10 p.m. on Arch Street.
Alicia Roberts reports.
Two inmates, including an accused murderer, are still on the loose after escaping from Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center Sunday.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia discovered 12 pounds of cocaine on a flight arriving from Jamaica.
Police claim a teacher reported a minor had a gun on school property.
Two prisoners, including a man accused of being involved in four deaths, escaped from a Philadelphia correctional facility Sunday night.
Police are investigating after a large brawl ended with two women shot in North Philadelphia.
Authorities are investigating to determine whether the deadly incident was intentional.
The reward for information leading to the arrest of the last suspect in September's deadly shooting outside Roxborough High School is now up to $50,000.
The trial of former Philadelphia SWAT Officer Richard Nicoletti has ending in a mistrial Monday after jurors could not come to a verdict.
Devon Arthurs and his three roommates, once part of a small online neo-Nazi group called the Atomwaffen Division, were sharing a Tampa apartment when Arthurs shot two of them to death.
A man is in custody in connection with a fatal stabbing and arson in South Jersey Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Tuesday is another pleasant day in the Philadelphia region with increasing clouds and highs in the upper 60s with the chance of a spotty shower.
Some Quakertown residents said they're frustrated and angry after a report cleared Police Chief Scott McElree of any wrongdoing.
The Penguins defeated the Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday at PPG Paints Arena.
A 35-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in North Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
A man is in custody in connection with a fatal stabbing and arson in South Jersey Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Tuesday is another pleasant day in the Philadelphia region with increasing clouds and highs in the upper 60s with the chance of a spotty shower.
Some Quakertown residents said they're frustrated and angry after a report cleared Police Chief Scott McElree of any wrongdoing.
Philadelphia police say six men forced their way into a Chinatown business and robbed and raped the victims at gunpoint.
The Penguins defeated the Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday at PPG Paints Arena.
Some Quakertown residents said they're frustrated and angry after a report cleared Police Chief Scott McElree of any wrongdoing.
A 35-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in North Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
Attorneys for the teens who were arrested after getting into a physical confrontation with the Quakertown police chief are calling the report clearing him biased.
After a gunman was stopped near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pennsylvania Rep. Fitzpatrick discusses security.
A man is in custody in connection with a fatal stabbing and arson in South Jersey Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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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.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
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 Penguins defeated the Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday at PPG Paints Arena.
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith on Monday, the team announced.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Police are urging residents in West Vincent Township, Pennsylvania, to secure their garbage cans and avoid leaving food outside after a bear was spotted roaming around the area and rifling through trash.
A man is in custody after a fatal stabbing and arson in South Jersey Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said. Officials said a woman in her 50s was killed in a home on the 100 block of Freedom Way in Erial. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has the latest from Gloucester Township.
Philadoptables is looking for "animal loving men" to pose for the group's annual "Hunks for Hounds" calendar, which raises money for veterinary care for pets in need.
It'll be mostly cloudy around the Delaware Valley Tuesday, though a few peaks of sun are possible. A stray shower could also pop up, but the NEXT Weather team says more widespread – and much needed rain – returns tomorrow afternoon.
The 21-year-old man accused of plotting an attack on Taylor Swift's Era's Tour show in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty Tuesday as his trial began in Austria.