Philadelphia Police Captain Demonstrates How To Use Gun Lock As Preventable Firearm Deaths Rise
According to data from the National Safety Council, at least 535 people were killed in preventable or accidental shootings in 2020.
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According to data from the National Safety Council, at least 535 people were killed in preventable or accidental shootings in 2020.
While Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight says there is no concrete answer to solving the gun violence epidemic, reaching the youth is key.
The shooting occurred on March 18 on Shields Street near Elmwood Avenue.
Lloyd Amarsingh is currently behind bars on $250,000 bail.
Buddy had been living outside, so the hope is, that he will adjust to life on the inside.
Officer Arcenio Perez and his partner were both shot last October during a shootout with a suspect who allegedly killed his coworker at Jefferson University Hospital.
Rydell was also a movie star, appearing in "Bye Bye Birdie" with Ann Margaret.
Dunphy, a La Salle alumni and the all-time winningest coach in Big 5 history, will try to revive the Explorers' program.
Juan's mother says the shooting happened about 15 minutes before her son's school day ended.
Vistors at the Philadelphia Zoo can see the sheep, alpaca and other animals, but noticeably absent are the exotic birds.
It happened outside of the Eagle Save Mart on the 900 block of Kerlin Street in Chester on Tuesday.
They're hoping a visual presence will help curb gun violence that 33 students have already fallen victim to this year.
The city is now averaging 94 cases per day over the past two weeks, which is a 50% increase.
Webb's preliminary hearing is now scheduled for June 22.
His mother tells CBS3 he left school ten minutes early and she's not sure why the school allowed that to happen.
Police say the suspect forced open the front door of an apartment complex on East Salaignac Street on March 22.
Caring for Friends provides food to more than 200 pantries across five counties. And thousands of volunteers also deliver homecooked meals to homebound seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Officers raced to the scene just before 2 a.m. Tuesday on North Opal Street, off West Dauphin Street.
On Monday alone, Philadelphia had 28 flights canceled -- 20 of them are Spirit flights.
Police say 15-year-old boy Juan Carlos Robles-Corona was shot four times and killed while walking home from school.
Believe it or not, Hollywood is coming to South Jersey.
It happened just before 8:45 p.m. on the 4800 block of Frankford Avenue.
It happened on the 4900 block of Hoopes Street around 8:30 p.m
The woman accused of killing two Pennsylvania state troopers and another man in a crash on I-95 is expected in court Tuesday.
Get ready to see more street sweepers hitting the road in Philadelphia.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be very cold again, with highs in the low 20s and feels-like temperatures at 10 degrees.
People protested in Philadelphia Monday in support of Minneapolis following the second death amid an immigration crackdown.
Ilya Sorokin stops 21 shots for his sixth shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders to a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has been selected to the Rising Stars Challenge as a part of NBA 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be very cold again, with highs in the low 20s and feels-like temperatures at 10 degrees.
A suspect was taken into custody after three people were found dead inside a Bucks County home, officials said.
The snow emergency in Philadelphia will end Tuesday morning, and city schools will be virtual after Sunday's snowstorm.
People protested in Philadelphia Monday in support of Minneapolis following the second death amid an immigration crackdown.
An 87-year-old man is believed to be dead after a house collapsed during a fire in Northeast Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood.
People protested in Philadelphia Monday in support of Minneapolis following the second death amid an immigration crackdown.
A suspect was taken into custody after three people were found dead inside a Bucks County home, officials said.
An 87-year-old man is believed to be dead after a house collapsed during a fire in Northeast Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood.
The snow emergency in Philadelphia will end Tuesday morning, and city schools will be virtual after Sunday's snowstorm.
Some schools remain closed Tuesday or will open late following the weekend winter storm.
A fire damaged Arthur Rann Elementary School in Galloway Township Monday morning, according to police.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Neighbors in Camden County, New Jersey, spent Monday digging out from the weekend snowstorm.
Some schools remain closed Tuesday or will open late following the weekend winter storm.
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A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Ilya Sorokin stops 21 shots for his sixth shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders to a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has been selected to the Rising Stars Challenge as a part of NBA 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
Brandon Miller scored 30 points and the Charlotte Hornets dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on Monday afternoon.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed 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.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday will be bitterly cold in the Philadelphia region. We're also tracking another potential storm for this weekend. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A suspect was taken into custody after three people were found dead inside a Northampton Township home, officials said.
The man's wife, an 85-year-old woman, was saved from the fire by a neighbor, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Hundreds of people marched peacefully through Center City Philadelphia on Monday, rallying in solidarity with Minnesota and raising concerns about federal immigration enforcement and recent deadly encounters involving federal agents in Minneapolis.
Bill Kelly says the temps will be dangerously cold in the Philadelphia region this week after Sunday's snow. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.