City of Philadelphia Hoping To Find More Summer Work For More Young People
"We had 8,200-plus people get jobs last year, but we had 18,000 who applied," Mayor Nutter noted.
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"We had 8,200-plus people get jobs last year, but we had 18,000 who applied," Mayor Nutter noted.
Aisha Abdur-Rhaman, 15, was on the sidewalk in the area walking home from school at Delaware Valley Charter. She was shot in the back and died. The defense declined comment after the hearing.
The 15-year-old suspect, although not the shooter, is said to have had a "significant role" in the case.
The surrender came less than five hours after homicide detectives and SWAT teams began scouring the city for the suspect, searching his Nicetown home and other locations.
Delaware Valley Charter High School sits just blocks away from where Aisha Abdur Rhaman was killed, at Broad and Olney. Her locker is now a memorial.
Relatives cheered wildly, smart phones aloft to snap pictures, as Delaware Valley Charter graduated the class of 2014.
In an Eyewitness News Exclusive, one of two students shot at Delaware Valley Charter High School gives CBS 3 the firsthand account of what sent him to the hospital.
"The fact that we have young people being able to put their hands on these guns is amazing in itself," says Lt. John Stanford, with the Philadelphia Police Department.
The 17-year-old student who was struck in the shoulder during a shooting at Delaware Valley Charter High School has been sent home from the hospital.
A second suspect in the shooting inside of a Philadelphia high school gymnasium that left two students injured has been identified, charged.
Some parents were left in a panic as they tried to figure out exactly what was going on at Delaware Valley Charter High School, and more importantly where was their child?
The incident was reported at the Delaware Valley Charter High School located at the 5200 block of Old York Road.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
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.
About 50 people from the Bonner-Prendie community is heading to the Tigers-Yankees game Wednesday to see alum Kevin McGonigle.
Wawa's annual Hoagie Day returned Wednesday, with the company serving 30,000 hoagies outside the National Constitution Center.
A dangerous heat wave is underway in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
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.
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.
Wawa's annual Hoagie Day returned Wednesday, with the company serving 30,000 hoagies outside the National Constitution Center.
On the In Your Corner podcast, All the Wealth podcast host Mical Jeanlys-White said you do not need hours to get back on track.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
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.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
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.
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.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
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.
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.
About 50 people from the Bonner-Prendie community is heading to the Tigers-Yankees game Wednesday to see alum Kevin McGonigle.
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms with forward Dean Wade on a four-year, $39 million deal Tuesday night, according to a report.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
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.
Dangerous heat is building in the Philadelphia area this week, with feels-like temperatures reaching the triple digits on Wednesday afternoon and overnight lows near 80 degrees. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Whether it's a 401(k) mistake costing you thousands or a debt situation that's getting you down, July is a great time for a mid-year money reset. In this preview of the In Your Corner podcast, Josh Sidorowicz chats with Mical Jeanlys-White of Wealthmore for tips to give your finances a checkup.
A car flipped over in the middle of a block in the Holmesburg neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia after a pursuit involving Pennsylvania State Police.
Once the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Ben Franklin Bridge is turning 100 years old. Millions have journeyed across it since it opened July 1, 1926, connecting Philadelphia and Camden. Joe Holden reports.
Wawa workers kicked off July with a massive effort to prepare thousands of Shorti hoagies for local charities and the public to grab for free. Wakisha Bailey is live from the National Constitution Center: homebase for the hoagie haul.