District Attorney Larry Krasner Walks Back 'Inarticulate' Comment Philadelphia Doesn't 'Have A Crisis Of Violence'
Krasner, in a statement Thursday said, acknowledged "some inarticulate things I said earlier this week have offended people."
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Krasner, in a statement Thursday said, acknowledged "some inarticulate things I said earlier this week have offended people."
The highway was closed for about four hours.
The unanimous board vote to hire Bendapudi makes her the first woman and first person of color to serve as the university's next president.
One of Pennsylvania's largest health systems has run out of beds because of the latest COVID-19 surge, with doctors and nurses practicing "waiting room medicine" on patients who are forced to endure 10- to 20-hour delays in the emergency department, officials said Wednesday.
Outlaw wouldn't say if she interviewed for the job.
A Holmesburg man is recovering after being shot during a carjacking Thursday morning, according to Philadelphia police.
This year, district officials unveiled major changes to the high school special admissions policies. Now, students will need to enter a centralized lottery that prioritizes students from low income zip codes.
A beef processing plant is damaged after an overnight fire in Montgomery County.
Officials were dispatched to the home at 2030 Old Bethlehem Pike for a report of a strong gas odor around 4 p.m.
Police say he was returning home from his part-time job when he was gunned down in April.
Concerned community members say they had enough of the gun violence, and they are making it their mission to stop it.
The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. on the 700 block of Union Street.
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect who they say stole a vehicle with a 6-year-old girl in the backseat.
It all started Monday when Krasner was asked whether people should be worried about coming into the city because of gun violence.
A bill to keep streeteries permanently in Philadelphia is waiting to be signed on Mayor Jim Kenney's desk, but one local engineer says the compromise is unfair.
The DA's Office said Derrick Randall was arrested and charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and related charges.
The TikTok clip posted on Instagram has Penn State officials launching an official investigation.
The majority of cases in New Jersey are from the Delta variant, officials say, and this holiday pattern isn't surprising.
NAMI Philadelphia has a variety of mental health resources and programs.
Officials say the school resource officer found the student and the weapon.
TSC Agency, a logistics company, pleaded guilty by videoconference before a federal judge, and faces a fine of $200,000 or possibly more.
Authorities in Mount Laurel are searching for a missing 6-year-old child who was reportedly taken without consent by her mother earlier this week.
Good news for those who travel over Delaware River Port Authority bridges to get to New Jersey or Pennsylvania.
A 23-year-old man is dead after a shooting Tuesday night in the Kensington neighborhood, according to Philadelphia police.
The legality of an order by Pennsylvania's acting state health secretary that requires masks in K-12 schools and child care facilities will be decided by the state Supreme Court after the two sides argue their respective positions before the justices Wednesday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Police are investigating a set of skeletal remains found near a creek in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Police are investigating a set of skeletal remains found near a creek in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Police are investigating a set of skeletal remains found near a creek in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital will reopen Saturday, days after a power outage forced evacuations and a temporary closure.
Police say a body was found inside a suitcase in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on Friday morning.
The iconic vacation destination is ringing in the big milestone year and paying homage to the resort's rich history.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
The search for a missing swimmer in Ocean City has transitioned to a recovery mission on Thursday, police said.
Visit Atlantic City says millions of dollars have been spent on advertising encouraging families to create memory-making moments down the Jersey Shore.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.
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.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
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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.
A 16-year-old baseball player from Berks County, Pennsylvania, wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
From its Victorian architecture to the picturesque town square lined with shops and restaurants, trevelers can't help but fall in love with Cape May. Photojournalist Tom Gardiner reports.
CBS News Philadelphia is kicking off the unofficial start of summer in the charming Congress Hall resort of Cape May. The hotel has welcomed generations of guests, along with some famous faces, including becoming a summer retreat for some of our nation’s presidents. Marcella Baietto takes us on a history tour spanning more than 200 years inside the resort.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia will reopen Saturday morning, days after a power outage forced evacuations and a temporary closure.
Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire that damaged multiple homes in Bristol Borough, Bucks County, on Friday.