Chester County Prison officials announce major changes at town hall meeting
Dozens of people were packed into a room, eager to hear how officials plan to secure the Chester County prison.
Dozens of people were packed into a room, eager to hear how officials plan to secure the Chester County prison.
Major upgrades are coming to the Chester County Prison after two inmates escaped during a three-month time span. Madeleine Wright reports.
Residents at the first town hall meeting on Monday night heard about the planned security upgrades that leaders say will prevent escapes like Cavalcante's from happening again.
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A community is still looking for answers in the wake of a two-week manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted killer who escaped Chester County Prison.
Chester County residents came prepared with their questions. They showed strength in numbers with one goal in mind: to keep their community safe and make sure this doesn't happen again.
Officials will also be providing information about increased security measures, emergency communication and counseling support for residents.
Chester County officials will hold the first of two town hall meetings Monday night to discuss Danelo Cavalcante's prison escape.
Officials will be giving information about increased security measures, emergency communication, and counseling support for residents.
The Drug Enforcement Administration released video from thermal cameras showing when Danelo Cavalcante was spotted the morning he was caught.
CBS News Philadelphia Meteorologist Tammie Souza explains how thermal imaging detects heat signals and what can cause interference.
The Drug Enforcement Administration released video from thermal cameras showing when Danelo Cavalcante was spotted the morning he was caught.
A restaurant in South Coventry Township is feeding first responders as a thank you for capturing escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante.
Neighbors in North Coventry Township are grateful for the officers and first responders who worked around the clock to find and capture the escaped inmate. They wanted to figure out a way to say thank you. Kim Hudson reports they're doing it through food.
Chester County Prison is enhancing security following the escape of Danelo Cavalcante. There will be a meeting on Monday for residents to speak with county commissioners about their concerns following Cavalcante's escape and capture.
After Danelo Cavalcante was caught, students at West Vincent Elementary School lined the hallways with signs and cheers for 3 local police officers.
This week, law enforcement captured Danelo Cavalcante and took him into custody after a 14-day manhunt.
Chester County homeowners try to return to a sense of normalcy following the 14-day manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante.
This week, law enforcement captured Danleo Cavalcante and took him into custody after a 14-day manhunt. Dozens of neighbors from around Chester County joined us at the state police barracks.
Police encouraging people to install cameras as they've helped law enforcement catch criminals besides Danelo Cavalcante.
Four-time convicted murderer Norman Johnston managed to elude Pennsylvania State Police in three different states — Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware – and stayed on the lam for 19 days.
Danelo Cavalcante, the escaped prisoner who was captured on day 14 of the manhunt in Chester County, planned to carjack someone and travel to Canada, authorities said.
Chopper 3 pilot Chris Chambers and aerial photojournalist Jason Macukewicz gave us the first visuals of Cavalcante after he was captured.
While the nation has been transfixed by the two-week manhunt in Pennsylvania, another fugitive drama has been playing out in the nation's capital with comparatively minimal attention.
While outback at work Wednesday morning, Jim Martin, a tractor dealer store manager witnessed Cavalcante emerge from the woods with police.
Thursday's weather should be mostly clear with a small chance of a rain shower around the Philadelphia region.
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Thursday's weather should be mostly clear with a small chance of a rain shower around the Philadelphia region.
Nonprofit Forever Young Veterans is sending four Delaware Valley veterans, including 102-year-old Andrew Kiniry, to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made a campaign stop at Girard College in Fairmount to launch their "Black Voters for Biden-Harris" initiative on Wednesday.
After a 15-year-old was stabbed in Ocean City and a state of emergency was issued in Wildwood over the weekend, New Jersey police union president Peter Andreyev said "more needs to be done to allow police to protect our communities."
Thursday's weather should be mostly clear with a small chance of a rain shower around the Philadelphia region.
Nonprofit Forever Young Veterans is sending four Delaware Valley veterans, including 102-year-old Andrew Kiniry, to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
For the Barbz who missed her first show in March, there is another chance to see Nicki Minaj at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 4 for the Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
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Thursday's weather should be mostly clear with a small chance of a rain shower around the Philadelphia region.
Nonprofit Forever Young Veterans is sending four Delaware Valley veterans, including 102-year-old Andrew Kiniry, to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
After a 15-year-old was stabbed in Ocean City and a state of emergency was issued in Wildwood over the weekend, New Jersey police union president Peter Andreyev said "more needs to be done to allow police to protect our communities."
Classic Cake Bakery in Cherry Hill is back Wednesday with a grand opening four years after an electrical fire destroyed the business.
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Thursday's weather should be mostly clear with a small chance of a rain shower around the Philadelphia region.
Goodwill of Delaware unveiled a new pulverizer machine that will help turn glass back into sand, which is in short supply and high demand.
A few passing showers are possible later in the day, and while severe weather isn't expected in Philadelphia with these storms, a few rumbles of thunder and brief downpours are possible.
New Castle County police are searching for multiple burglars who allegedly used a stolen flatbed truck to break into Miller's Gun Center and steal an unknown amount of firearms.
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In Camden, 14% of kids have elevated levels of lead. Efforts are underway to make testing quick and easy.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Pennsylvania health officials are warning of three locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties where measles exposures could have happened.
Classic Cake Bakery in Cherry Hill is back Wednesday with a grand opening four years after an electrical fire destroyed the business.
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So far, it's been very summer-like for the weekend. This is an important weekend for businesses in town but also for families making priceless memories.
The Phillies unveiled a new "Philly" Nike Dunk Low designed in collaboration with Philadelphia stores Lapstone and Hammer and Creme.
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Downingtown neighbors are counting down the days until Boot Road is fully reopened as their neighborhood has become a detour route for drivers.
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A person accidentally fell on the tracks and was struck and killed by a train at around 3:30 p.m. at the Lombard-South Station Friday afternoon, SEPTA said.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
Nick Castellanos had a two-run homer among his three hits, Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in six scoreless innings and the MLB-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 to snap a three-game losing streak.
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Ukee Washington reports.
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Andrew Kiniry, a 102-year-old World War II veteran living in Vineland, New Jersey, is traveling back to Normandy, France with several other local veterans to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
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Wednesday's storms are moving off the coast, and we'll have a mostly sunny day with a high of just 75, slightly cooler than normal - with a low of 55 degrees overnight. Kate Bilo has your forecast.