Data shows Philadelphia seeing 56% decrease in homicides in 2026
It's a trend happening nationally, but some Philadelphia police districts are reporting zero murders going back to Jan. 1.
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It's a trend happening nationally, but some Philadelphia police districts are reporting zero murders going back to Jan. 1.
Twenty-one members of four Philadelphia street gangs are charged in connection with two dozen crimes, including a murder, over two years, prosecutors said Thursday.
Neighbors told CBS News Philadelphia on Friday that it was shocking to find out a child was involved, but domestic advocates said situations like this are unfortunately all too common.
Police say Nasir Brooks turned himself in on Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting near Chickie's & Pete's in South Philadelphia in October 2025.
Members of the Young Bag Chasers, Campers Campers Klapperz and Parkside Killers were among those charged, Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney Anna Walters said. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
Philadelphia police were called to a home on Milne Street and found two shooting victims inside on Friday morning. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A woman and her 5-month-old daughter were shot in West Philadelphia early Sunday morning, police say. Both are expected to be OK, the woman's sister said.
Families impacted by gun violence gathered at the School District of Philadelphia's headquarters Wednesday for the Mothers In Charge toy giveaway.
Police are searching for a man who shot another man at Pleasant and Musgrave streets in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Police responded to a shooting near the Allegheny stop on the Market-Frankford Line on Friday. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.
A search for a shooter is underway in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, where police say a man was shot several times in the chest and later died.
Boyd was shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.
A triple shooting in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood late Friday night has left three people injured.
Police are searching for a man they say shot and injured a 7-year-old girl in North Philadelphia late last month.
Police say a man is in stable condition after being shot at Frankford Transportation Center in Philadelphia on Monday.
A teenager was rushed to a local hospital after being shot in the Olney section of North Philadelphia on Thursday, police said.
A shooting at Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania, left one person dead and six other people injured during homecoming Saturday night.
When someone falls victim to a crime, the pain ripples through their entire family. Nearly a year and a half after her daughter’s death, a Philadelphia woman is helping others find peace after loss. Eva Andersen reports how she's transforming her pain into purpose.
Philadelphia police say a 16-year-old girl died after she was shot inside a home in North Philadelphia. The shooting, which might have been accidental, is under investigation, police say.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in Winslow Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, police said.
A community came together to heal and speak out against gun violence in a neighborhood that saw a mass shooting last year. Ray Strickland goes to Southwest Philadelphia to the Peace Not Guns Festival.
Roxborough football player Nicolas Elizalde was ambushed and fatally shot after a scrimmage three years ago on Sept. 27, 2022.
The Father's Day Rally Committee is launching an RV turned into a mobile outreach vehicle to connect Philly to violence prevention services.
Community members, relatives and fellow law enforcement officers mourned and remembered the three police detectives who died in a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday.
Neighbors who live near the man accused of shooting and killing three police officers in York County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday say they were shocked to hear what happened just a few miles away in North Codorus Township. The shooter also died in the incident.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. for about a month this summer.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
The Philadelphia-based KB Foundation is sending eight girls to South Africa on a leadership trip.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot and injured himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. for about a month this summer.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
The Philadelphia-based KB Foundation is sending eight girls to South Africa on a leadership trip.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. for about a month this summer.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
The Philadelphia-based KB Foundation is sending eight girls to South Africa on a leadership trip.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot and injured himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
Ashley A. Fisler, a former teacher at a Washington Township middle school, was charged with sexually assaulting a student, officials said.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
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.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
Montco's Victus Sports is constantly working on custom bats, with some surprises planned for the U.S' 250th anniversary, the All-Star Game and more.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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.
Starting on Saturday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center.
A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday morning, according to police. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
It's a sign of spring: the annual Cherry Blossom Festival will get underway in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. Josh Sanders visits the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center and chats with Kazumi Teune, executive director of the Japan American Society of Greater Philadelphia.
On platforms like TikTok or YouTube, you might run across tax tips or "hacks" that could land you in hot water and should be avoided. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips from experts.
NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie will make a return to the program on April 6. The investigation into the disappearance of Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is still continuing. In an interview on "Today," Savannah Guthrie made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" and share information to help solve the case.