Arrest of Suspect in Son's Philadelphia Murder Brings Measure of Solace to Parents
The victim's family says they applied community pressure that forced the gunman to turn himself in.
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The victim's family says they applied community pressure that forced the gunman to turn himself in.
Among the ideas being talked about at this point, a Septa official says, is splitting the Route 23 bus line in half.
This morning is the calm before the storm for the Delaware Valley, but enjoy it while you can - this one could stick around for quite a while.
Some parents are lucky, with a spouse who is available for sudden babysitting duty. Others have to scramble, especially when the school makes a last-minute decision.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Monday, March 2, 2015.
The inclement weather and icy conditions Monday have caused several travel issues at the airport and on mass transit lines.
Even though the precipitation will end, untreated surfaces will remain icy overnight into Monday morning.
With an ice storm sweeping across the Delaware Valley, on top of the already frozen roads and sidewalks, driving and walking is more dangerous.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Sunday, March 1, 2015.
Big deal, it's March. It might as well be January or February as the weather is stuck firmly in winter mode.
Another weekend storm will impact the Delaware Valley on Sunday afternoon and night.
So apparently the weather has a calendar, and when it sees that it is the weekend, it brings on some kind of messy weather event. This weekend is no different.
The snow is beginning to wind down while the remainder of the day will be cloudy and temps will stay cold through the end of the week.
A storm system currently over the deep south bringing rain and snow will track northeast off the southeast coast Thursday morning. The storm will brush our southern viewing area with a quick round of snow early Thursday morning.
Despite the fact that temperatures will still top out several degrees below average (in the upper 30s), relativity is going to make it feel a little bit better. A day of plentiful sunshine won't hurt either.
Philadelphia is now 9.2° below average for February - a number that is sure to fall even further by the end of the week - which puts it into the top 5 coldest Februaries of record. Except for a quick surge into the 30s on Wednesday, highs will remain in the 20s.
PennDOT is preparing roads in the area for when temperatures drop below freezing overnight.
Free water ice, everyone. All over the roads, the walkways, parking lots, steps, etc. No flavors except "ouch," if you end up slipping on it.
The weekend winter storm that swept across the Delaware Valley moved out, but left behind an icy, slushy, wet mess, causing a slow, hazardous commute and also left homes and businesses without power Sunday morning.
The New Castle County police department is turning to youngsters in the community to help name a new horse in the mounted patrol.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Sunday, February 22, 2015.
Our latest storm was no surprise, but that doesn't mean it isn't causing some problems on the roads, rails and at the airport.
Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories remain in effect.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Saturday, February 21, 2015.
The calendar says it all – if it is close to a weekend, than the weather is either lousy or getting there. This weekend is no exception.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
A second Quakertown teenager had assault charges against her withdrawn, her lawyer Ed Angelo told CBS News Philadelphia.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
The unlicensed driver accused of killing two Pennsylvania fire chiefs on Route 222 in Berks County was arraigned on $500,000 bail.
"Kidneys Kount" was written by Kendall Brunson, who survived nearly a decade on dialysis before finally receiving a kidney.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
A second Quakertown teenager had assault charges against her withdrawn, her lawyer Ed Angelo told CBS News Philadelphia.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
The unlicensed driver accused of killing two Pennsylvania fire chiefs on Route 222 in Berks County was arraigned on $500,000 bail.
"Kidneys Kount" was written by Kendall Brunson, who survived nearly a decade on dialysis before finally receiving a kidney.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
A second Quakertown teenager had assault charges against her withdrawn, her lawyer Ed Angelo told CBS News Philadelphia.
The unlicensed driver accused of killing two Pennsylvania fire chiefs on Route 222 in Berks County was arraigned on $500,000 bail.
An Uber driver in Berks County found something unexpected in his car after picking up passengers at a reptile show.
Philadelphia police shot and killed a man on the 5400 block of Webster Street in the city's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Tuesday morning.
"Kidneys Kount" was written by Kendall Brunson, who survived nearly a decade on dialysis before finally receiving a kidney.
Officials say a former surgical technician stole $2.5 million in medical supplies from a Camden hospital and sold them to a wholesale medical supply company in South Carolina.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
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.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
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.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
A four-run seventh inning fueled by Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm propelled the Phillies to a come-from-behind win over the San Francisco Giants Monday night.
Stephon Castle had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 after losing Victor Wembanyama in the first half due to a left rib contusion.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Neumann University is selling bobbleheads of beloved Sister Marguerite O'Beirne to raise money for its athletic department.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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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.
Marci Staub, a former surgical technician at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, was charged with stealing $2.5 million in medical supplies, officials said.
A man was fatally shot by Philadelphia Police in the city's Cobbs Creek section Tuesday. Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said officers were responding to a radio call about a person with a weapon when they encountered an armed man sitting on a front porch. Vanore said there was a "confrontation," and while he couldn't confirm who shot first, he said investigators believe the man fired the first shots.
Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, police were called after an Uber driver dropped off passengers and they left behind a ball python in his vehicle.
Philadelphia police say an officer shot and killed a 75-year-old man after a confrontation in the Cobbs Creek section of West Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said there was a "confrontation" between the man and officer, at which point investigators believe the man fired at police.
President Trump set an 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to accept a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for the world's oil trade. Meanwhile, the Iranian regime called on young people to form human chains around the country's power plants. Liz Crawford has the latest from the Pulse Desk.