The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Sept. 4-8
This week, law enforcement continues to search for an escaped killer, record-breaking heat prompted schools to close early in the Philly region and more.
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This week, law enforcement continues to search for an escaped killer, record-breaking heat prompted schools to close early in the Philly region and more.
The community in Chester County is coming together Thursday in support of the hundreds of officers now on day eight of the manhunt.
As we've reported, Danelo Cavalcante is not the first inmate to escape from the Chester County Prison. A couple who lives near the facility is voicing their concerns and need for change. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Police are searching an area close to Longwood Gardens after the reported sighting of Cavalcante. State Police say they diverted a number of troopers to that location.
One day after Cavalcante escaped from prison, his public defender filed a motion seeking a new trial or a new sentence. A judge quickly denied the requests.
The community is coming together in support of the hundreds of officers now on day eight of the manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante. Nikki DeMentri reports in Chadds Ford after seeing that support firsthand.
Joe Holden has the latest on law enforcement's search for Cavalcante, who escaped from the prison last week.
Danelo Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison by using his legs and arms to push himself up a prison yard wall, a new video released on Wednesday by officials shows.
Authorities announced a doubled reward for the Chester County Prison escapee and released video of the escape. Brandon Goldner reports.
As the search area expands – the Chester County community is on edge with police still searching for convicted murder, Danelo Cavalcante.
Danelo Cavalcante has been on the run for just about a week. He was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and wanted for another murder in Brazil.
Officials released the video of convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante escaping from Chester County Prison on Wednesday.
The announcement comes just two days after Danelo Cavalcante was spotted on surveillance cameras at Longwood Gardens, not once, but twice.
Several schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and Kennett Consolidated School District are expected to reopen as police move their search perimeter for Danelo Cavalcante.
Danelo Cavalcante has been on the run for seven days since slipping out of Chester County Prison. We're now getting a better idea of the timeline of his escape. Retired FBI special agent and supervisor J.J. Klaver joins Ukee Washington and Jessica Kartalija after officials released video of the escape. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3r76cgf
Many residents and business owners living in and around Kennett Square are glued to their phones and TVs waiting for the next update and hoping to learn Danelo Cavalcante is back in custody.
Families spoke to CBS Philadelphia Wednesday saying they're trying to stay flexible but hoping an end comes sooner rather than later.
CBS News Philadelphia saw investigators searching an area east of Longwood Gardens on Wednesday morning for escaped Chester County Prison inmate Danelo Cavalcante
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News Philadelphia Joe Holden that investigators have pushed the perimeter in the search for Cavalcante in an eastern direction to the edge of the Brandywine Creek.
Brandon Goldner brings you the latest on the search for the escaped Chester County Prison inmate.
Sources say Danelo Cavalcante escaped similar to how another inmate got out a few months ago at the Chester County Prison.
The search for escaped Chester County Prison inmate Danelo Cavalcante has led to the closure of two school districts in the county.
The perimeter for the search has now shifted south after officials said Danelo Cavalcante likely slipped through the original perimeter.
Kennett Consolidated School District will be closed for the second straight day on Wednesday as law enforcement continues to search for convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante.
Neighbors say they're confident Danelo Cavalcante will be captured after he escaped from Chester County Prison last week.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Cynthia Robinson and Frank Walton Sr. were charged with the murder of their son in November 2025 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Accused grave robber Jonathan Gerlach of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, is now charged with robbing graves in Lancaster and Luzerne counties.
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.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Cynthia Robinson and Frank Walton Sr. were charged with the murder of their son in November 2025 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Cynthia Robinson and Frank Walton Sr. were charged with the murder of their son in November 2025 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Accused grave robber Jonathan Gerlach of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, is now charged with robbing graves in Lancaster and Luzerne counties.
Alumnus Nick Howley donated $74 million to St. Joseph's Prep, which will be used for scholarships, campus upgrades and more.
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.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
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.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
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.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger has a new memoir out and offered some insights on the current playoff team.
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.
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.
Alumnus Nick Howley donated $74 million to St. Joseph's Prep, which will be used for scholarships, campus upgrades and more. Siafa Lewis reports.
Central High School graduate Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate rowing career at the University of Pennsylvania. Krystle Rich reports.
Two parents are facing murder charges in a horrific case of child abuse and the death of their 20-month-old son in Chester, Pennsylvania. Police say the mother killed her own son and tried blaming his siblings, and the father prevented him from getting medical care. Madeleine Wright reports.
Jonathan Gerlach is now charged with burglarizing graves in Lancaster and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania. Joe Holden reports.
Surveillance video shows the moment of impact in a fatal West Philadelphia crash that killed a driver and a dog Friday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder has the latest.