Pennsylvania leaders tout wins in fight against gun violence in Chester
Pennsylvania leaders, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, say communities in the commonwealth can look to Chester in combating gun violence.
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Pennsylvania leaders, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, say communities in the commonwealth can look to Chester in combating gun violence.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Delaware County leaders provided new data on violent crime in Chester, showing significant decreases in gun-related homicides and shootings.
Siblings in Delaware County opened letters their father sent home during World War II, thanks to a dedicated postage collector.
A man and woman in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, received and opened letters that their father, Jimmy Morris, sent to his parents during World War II. The letters were never delivered, but a postage collector found them and shared them with Morris' family.
Valley Forge Military Academy will close in May due to rising tuition, declining enrollment and soaring liability premiums.
Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania, will close in May 2026 after a review found the prep boarding school to be "no longer viable" due to rising costs and declining enrollment, the school announced Monday.
When a Delaware County woman said her health insurance suddenly cut off coverage for critical medication, she turned to an unlikely source for help.
Left fielder Brandon Marsh and relief pitcher Matt Strahm met with Lincoln Hanson, a Delco boy battling cancer, on Friday.
A Delaware County volunteer firefighter is warning others to take mosquito bites seriously after her bout with West Nile virus.
A Delaware County volunteer firefighter is warning others to take mosquito bites seriously after her bout with West Nile virus. Madeleine Wright reports.
The warning comes days after a Delco township passed an ordinance requiring children to wear helmets on e-scooters and e-bikes.
A simple act of kindness from Delaware County is changing lives around the globe.
Masked teens ambushed a student right outside of Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Delaware County. Police said this video, shared on social media, shows a group of students from another school attacking that O'Hara student just after dismissal in a total melee. The unknown group left in a blue Nissan Altima.
A simple act of kindness from Delaware County is changing lives around the globe. Madeleine Wright reports.
Teachers in Delaware County talked to students about Sept. 11, 2001, and the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on Thursday.
For Pennsylvania educators, teaching on Sept. 11 brought new challenges this year, coming just 24 hours after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A fire devastated St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield Township nearly a year ago. Help in the multi-million dollar reconstruction brought the community together.
It’s been nearly a year since a fire devastated a catholic school in Springfield Township. There’s an update on the effort to help in the multi-million dollar reconstruction. Madeleine Wright shows how it brought a community together.
Months after Abby Gillon was killed in a crash on an e-scooter, a nearby town is passing a new law to make those vehicles safer.
Haverford Township Police Chief John Viola says between now and January, the department's focus is to make children and their parents aware of the helmet requirement.
The group plans to offer medical services and ideally, an emergency room for Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The Board of Commissioners in Haverford Township is expected to vote on a new ordinance Monday night that would force anyone under the age of 16 to wear a helmet while riding an e-scooter or bike.
Police in Delaware County arrested a man who shot another man multiple times after getting into a fight Saturday night in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.
A rally will be held outside the former Crozer-Chester Medical Center building on Monday, demanding that it be reopened as part of the National Day of Action for Medicaid demonstrations being held in a dozen states.
There’s relief in the case of a missing two-year-old from Delaware County. The boy had not been seen since May and police said his mother was not cooperating. But Chester police say they found the child, and he is now in the custody of county workers.
Villanova is closing for the day due to an unspecified "threat of violence" that targeted an academic building.
Milder Thursday in Philadelphia region before snowstorm this weekend. Here's the weather forecast.
A town hall hosted by DataOne, the company behind a proposed data center, sought to reassure the community about the project's potential impact on Vineland.
A Mansfield Township landlord allegedly used chloroform when he molested two of his tenants, officials said.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
Villanova is closing for the day due to an unspecified "threat of violence" that targeted an academic building.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer-Chester Medical Center plan to bring back essential health care services to thousands in Delaware County.
Milder Thursday in Philadelphia region before snowstorm this weekend. Here's the weather forecast.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
A town hall hosted by DataOne, the company behind a proposed data center, sought to reassure the community about the project's potential impact on Vineland.
Villanova is closing for the day due to an unspecified "threat of violence" that targeted an academic building.
The man was electrocuted and died inside the Brith Sholom Apartments in West Philadelphia, officials said.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer-Chester Medical Center plan to bring back essential health care services to thousands in Delaware County.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
The Lower Merion Police Department donated hours to help detective Dan Gilbert after he received news that his wife had cancer.
A town hall hosted by DataOne, the company behind a proposed data center, sought to reassure the community about the project's potential impact on Vineland.
A Mansfield Township landlord allegedly used chloroform when he molested two of his tenants, officials said.
A 42-year-old Millville man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at New Jersey State troopers, state police said.
Ahead of a major weekend winter storm, many airlines are dropping change fees so travelers can rebook their flights.
A Luzerne County man was arrested for vandalizing a Humpty Dumpty statue at a mini golf course in Cape May, police said.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
Phillies legends Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins each fell short of making the Hall of Fame.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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.
A dog was rescued by police in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County after partially falling into an icy, frozen pool. Video of the rescue was captured on the officer's body-worn camera.
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal says a whistleblower has made public a memo that told ICE agents to enter people's homes without a judge's warrant. Blumenthal said the practice ignores the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Now he's demanding answers from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
President Trump and other world leaders gathered for a Board of Peace meeting around 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Trump said the board will start with a focus on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire but then look to other issues. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
One local hardware store owner says he sold a whole pallet of ice melt in a day as residents across the Philadelphia area prepare for a snow storm. For some residents, ice melt has been hard to find. Jan Carabeo reports from Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
At 36 years old, Berks County, Pennsylvania native and 2008 World Series anthem performer Taylor Swift is now the youngest woman to be elected into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.