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The father of one now faces the potential of a mandatory minimum prison sentence of up to 12 years.
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The father of one now faces the potential of a mandatory minimum prison sentence of up to 12 years.
The unit in Larry Krasner's office will focus on ghost guns, juveniles in possession of guns and straw purchases.
The son of President Biden is charged with lying about his drug use on a form to buy a gun in October 2018.
A settlement signed Thursday targets two companies and will help keep ghost guns off Philadelphia streets, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
A proposal to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts has passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives.
Evesham Township police say a 15-year-old was arrested for a Feb. 26 burglary at the Urban Tactical Firearms store on Route 70 and three of the 5 stolen guns have been recovered. Police are still searching for the other guns and three other suspects.
SEPTA police use more than 30,000 cameras to monitor Philadelphia's public transportation system.
The Montgomery County DA says Edward Cordenner III was arrested after he allegedly was prowling outside his ex-girlfriend's home with night vision goggles and an illegal gun.
A U.S. appeals court has ruled Pennsylvania can't stop young adults from openly carrying guns in public during a state of emergency.
TSA officers stopped more than 100 handguns at checkpoints throughout Pennsylvania airports in 2023.
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
Celebratory gunfire is dangerous and guns are better left locked up on New Year's Eve, Philadelphia officials say.
"The piece of legislation that we will be introducing in the coming weeks will provide the capacity to revoke the permit to carry licenses of any individual who is caught by TSA."
The Transportation Security Administration said Wednesday that officers at Philadelphia International Airport recently set a new record for most guns caught at the airport's security checkpoints in a single year. Airport security experts say the uptick is a combination of more people traveling and more people opting to own a gun. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/tsa-record-most-guns-confiscated-at-philadelphia-international-airport-in-2023/
On Dec. 12, TSA agents confiscated a gun from a Delaware man as he passed through security, bringing the total number of firearms caught in 2023 to 45.
TSA has confiscated a record 45 guns at the Philadelphia airport this year.
An entire block in Philadelphia's Mayfair section was evacuated after police discovered a potentially explosive device on Sunday.
A new documentary from CBS News reveals that weapons purchased in the Philadelphia area are ending up in the hands of Mexican drug cartels.
"We have allowed the cartels to amass an army," a former ATF senior special agent told CBS News.
Fans attending Friday's game found tighter security at the game after a student brought a gun to a game last week against Cheltenham High School.
A football game between Abington and Cheltenham High Schools was suspended Friday after a student with a gun was arrested, according to police.
Upper Merion Police gave an update Wednesday after a gun went off at the King of Prussia Mall Tuesday night.
Police said the incident was "never an active shooter" situation after a gun accidentally discharged at the King of Prussia Mall.
A pizza delivery driver turned the tables on two robbers in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill section.
A pizza delivery driver with a license to carry a gun shot a man who tried to rob in Philadelphia.
A young man shot and killed in South Philadelphia over the weekend was identified by police as 22-year-old William Schmidt.
Many Pennsylvania counties are failing to review the death of every child in their area, despite a 2008 state law that requires them to do so.
On Sunday, the Delaware Valley will see high temperatures near 90 under mostly sunny skies.
In less than a week the FIFA Fan Festival will open in Fairmount Park, but some residents say road closures are causing more traffic in their neighborhood.
Jacob Gonzalez hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also went deep and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
A young man shot and killed in South Philadelphia over the weekend was identified by police as 22-year-old William Schmidt.
Many Pennsylvania counties are failing to review the death of every child in their area, despite a 2008 state law that requires them to do so.
This year's Pride celebration is moving to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from Old City and the Gayborhood to accommodate larger crowds and will be a ticketed event.
On Sunday, the Delaware Valley will see high temperatures near 90 under mostly sunny skies.
In less than a week the FIFA Fan Festival will open in Fairmount Park, but some residents say road closures are causing more traffic in their neighborhood.
A young man shot and killed in South Philadelphia over the weekend was identified by police as 22-year-old William Schmidt.
In less than a week the FIFA Fan Festival will open in Fairmount Park, but some residents say road closures are causing more traffic in their neighborhood.
Hundereds descend to Media for one of the region's largest Pride celebrations, the 4th annual Delco Pride Parade.
A newly installed protected bike lane on Third Street is generating both praise and criticism from residents, cyclists and drivers in Society Hill and Old City.
Pride celebrations in Philadelphia are underway as the city gears up for the Sunday's 2026 Pride March and Festival.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
After a controversial paid parking ordinance was recently repealed and rescinded, Diamond Beach residents are taking a stand again.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
Jacob Gonzalez hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also went deep and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
Brandon Marsh hit his first homer off a left-handed starter in nearly four years as the Phillies defeated the White Sox Friday night.
Adolis García hit his first home run in nearly a month as the Phillies beat the Padres 6-4 Thursday to complete a season sweep.
Cristopher Sánchez's historic scoreless streak ended, but J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber homered as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Padres, 3-2, at Citizens Bank Park.
Cristopher Sánchez's historic scoreless innings streak ended Wednesday night vs. the San Diego Padres in the top of the seventh inning.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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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.
The annual Philly Pride March begins at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Gayborhood, and will make its way toward the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for this year's festival and celebration of the LGBTQ community. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele has a preview from the Parkway.
Thousands of cyclists are peddling to New Jersey for the American Cancer Society's annual Bike-A-Thon: Bridge to Beach fundraiser. Now in its 54th year, Sunday's ride has raised more than $1 million in the fight against cancer.
Is your cat being silly? Or is their behavior an indication of something more serious? On this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson takes a look quirky cat attitudes.
The weekend wraps up on a sunny, warm and breezy note with high temperatures in the upper 80s across the Delaware Valley. The week starts more seasonable before another heat wave begins on Thursday.
Rain and storms rolled through the Delaware Valley Saturday evening. Now, the region will cap off the heat wave with highs near 90. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.