Amanda Parezo continues to overcome the odds after 2021 Philly shooting paralyzed her
Two and a half years ago, Amanda Parezo was paralyzed after being struck by a stray bullet while playing kickball with friends at a Fishtown park in Philadelphia.
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Two and a half years ago, Amanda Parezo was paralyzed after being struck by a stray bullet while playing kickball with friends at a Fishtown park in Philadelphia.
Amanda Parazoe was struck by a stray bullet in her lower back, leaving her paralyzed from her waist down. Now, she's sharing her story of hope despite a devastating injury.
A man and woman were shot inside a West Oak Lane home overnight, police said.
Philadelphia's latest gun violence prevention progress report shows the city's homicide rate is dropping faster than the national rate.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. at South Frazier Street and Kingsessing Avenue.
Police said a man is in custody after shooting another man in the stomach outside a bar in Pennypack on Thursday morning.
The shooting happened just after 5:30 a.m. at 7th and Norris Streets.
The shooting happened inside and outside Merly's Cafe at the intersection of 7th Street and Oregon Avenue just after 8:45 p.m.
The Church of Brielle, Ludwig's place of worship, has been holding vigils since she was hit by a stray bullet.
Police responded to reports of gunshots near 22nd and Tasker Streets after 1 a.m. and found a man with at least one gunshot wound in one of his legs.
Police say passenger Zhontay Capers shot Bernard Gribbin in Germantown on Thursday.
At least 16 people were killed in a shooting in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday night, multiple law enforcement officials told CBS News.
The project etches the faces of the victims into the walls of a greenhouse on Elkins Estate. It's a visual representation of Philadelphia's gun violence epidemic.
The project is called "The House of the Living" and it etches the faces of the victims into the walls of a greenhouse.
Police are reviewing surveillance cameras in the area to see if they can come up with any information on the shooter or shooters.
Police search for multiple suspects after a man was shot inside of a parking garage at the King of Prussia mall.
Police say a 28-year-old man was shot on Leithgow Street in North Philadelphia on Monday night.
Members of the faith community marched down the streets of Drexel Hill Sunday to call attention to the problem.
Members of the faith community marched down the streets of Drexel Hill Sunday to call attention to the problem.
Police said the two officers approached a group breaking into a vehicle when they were shot multiple times. Jan Carabeo has the latest from the scene.
Allen Iverson is an executive producer for a movie that addresses Philadelphia's gun violence crisis set to premier at the Philadelphia Film Festival.
Police said Senaaj Jackson killed Masir Williams, a Philadelphia Streets Department worker, last month.
U.S. Marshals said Senaaj Jackson, who allegedly shot and killed a city Streets Department worker last month, was arrested in North Philadelphia on Wednesday morning.
A 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old have been taken to Temple University Hospital after both were involved in a shooting in North Philadelphia on Sunday. The 15-year-old is listed as critical after being hit in the left knee and upper back.
Philadelphia police said Friday an arrest warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Robert Davis in the murder of journalist and activist Josh Kruger.
Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson J. Pérez said in a statement Monday that he supports Pope Leo XIV and his calls for peace after President Trump lashed out at the pontiff.
Nearly 100 lights at Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philadelphia are out after vandals stripped them for copper, a park spokesperson said.
Two men were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Monday afternoon, police said.
City Hall was packed Monday as Philadelphia City Council held a public hearing on the proposed ICE Out legislation.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson J. Pérez said in a statement Monday that he supports Pope Leo XIV and his calls for peace after President Trump lashed out at the pontiff.
Garrett Nicholas, a West Chester University student, was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, classmates said.
Nearly 100 lights at Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philadelphia are out after vandals stripped them for copper, a park spokesperson said.
Two men were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Monday afternoon, police said.
Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson J. Pérez said in a statement Monday that he supports Pope Leo XIV and his calls for peace after President Trump lashed out at the pontiff.
Nearly 100 lights at Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philadelphia are out after vandals stripped them for copper, a park spokesperson said.
City Hall was packed Monday as Philadelphia City Council held a public hearing on the proposed ICE Out legislation.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Two men were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Monday afternoon, police said.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
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.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
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.
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.
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.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the morning throwing up.
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.
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.
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.
West Chester University students are mourning after junior Garrett Nicholas was hit and killed by a car near the fraternity house he called home.
The Philadelphia City Council on Monday gave preliminary approval to "ICE Out" legislation aimed at curtailing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the city. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said Monday. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Nikki DeMentri reports.
A report is expected on the mayor's desk within 180 days, after which Cherelle Parker said she'll establish an independent committee to review the findings and all details related to the collapse.
A buddy system connects college students with people who have dementia, and doctors say spending time together benefits both groups.