Corrections officer killed in motorcycle crash in Holmesburg
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Department of Prisons confirmed a corrections officer died in an accident Friday morning.
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A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Department of Prisons confirmed a corrections officer died in an accident Friday morning.
Sgt. Devon Williams, a correctional officer in Philadelphia, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood on Friday morning, officials say.
A father and son were shot in Northeast Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood Sunday night, police said.
New photos released by the FBI in Philadelphia show the suspects wanted for attempting to rob an armored truck at a Wawa in Holmesburg on Oct. 17.
New photos released by the FBI in Philadelphia show the suspects wanted for attempting to rob an armored truck at a Wawa in Holmesburg on Oct. 17.
Police say two suspects got away after they attempted to rob an armored truck at a Northeast Philadelphia Wawa on Friday morning.
Two suspects tried to rob an armored vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia but ran off when the driver fired several shots. This is at least the sixth armored truck incident in or around the city since June. It happened at a Wawa near the intersection of Frankford and Sheffield in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood. Dan Snyder reports.
Two suspects got away after they attempted to rob a Loomis armored truck at a Northeast Philadelphia Wawa Friday morning, police said. The attempted robbery happened just before 8 a.m. at the Wawa on Frankford Avenue near Meridian Street in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood, police said.
Chopper 3 flew over a Wawa store in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood, where several police cars and an armored truck were spotted.
Philadelphia firefighter Antonio Rodriguez was found dead inside a home on Wednesday, police say. Rodriguez's nephew told police that he killed his uncle, according to police.
A 27-year-old man admitted to police that he killed his uncle, who was a Philadelphia firefighter, inside a Holmesburg home Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Police are investigating after two men were shot in the head in Northeast Philly's Holmesburg section Saturday morning.
A landmark diner in Northeast Philadelphia could soon be under new ownership. The Mayfair Diner in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood is officially for sale, according to a recent listing. The iconic 1950's style diner on Frankford Avenue has been feeding customers since 1932 and was even visited by Presidents Clinton and Obama during their campaigns.
Once a vacant lot on Megargee Street in the Holmesburg neighborhood, the space has been transformed into a green sanctuary thanks to the work of the nonprofit Heroic Gardens.
Once a vacant lot on Megargee Street in the Holmesburg neighborhood, the space has been transformed into a green sanctuary thanks to the work of Heroic Gardens — a nonprofit that introduces veterans to horticulture as a form of mental health support.
Friends and family gathered in Holmesburg on Friday to celebrate the return of a son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend after four years abroad with the U.S. Marines.
Philadelphia officials opened the Riverview Wellness Center in Holmesburg to house people in longer-term recovery.
Philadelphia has opened a new wellness center to provide longer-term care and housing for those recovering from substance use, homelessness and other challenges.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker helped open a new treatment and recovery facility in the Holmesburg section of the city Wednesday. Reporter Dan Snyder has the details.
Two Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility correctional officers were arrested in connection with two separate contraband smuggling schemes.
Dozens of volunteers came together in Northeast Philadelphia to transform a vacant lot into a community garden.
One person was arrested and an inmate was hospitalized after a stabbing inside the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center.
Two inmates were hospitalized after a double stabbing inside the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section.
A prisoner was detained after a prison guard was stabbed at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Holmesburg.
Philadelphia firefighters spent the day in the city's Holmesburg section installing smoke detectors.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Police at West Chester University in Pennsylvania are investigating a reported sexual assault on campus.
James R. Ludlow School was removed from the School District of Philadelphia's list of schools to close under its proposed master plan.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Police at West Chester University in Pennsylvania are investigating a reported sexual assault on campus.
James R. Ludlow School was removed from the School District of Philadelphia's list of schools to close under its proposed master plan.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
Police at West Chester University in Pennsylvania are investigating a reported sexual assault on campus.
James R. Ludlow School was removed from the School District of Philadelphia's list of schools to close under its proposed master plan.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
A splurge or shopping spree may sound tempting, but financial experts say treating your tax refund as a tool rather than a bonus can pay off long after the money is spent.
Montgomery County's Emergency Hotel Program provides people experiencing homelessness with free shelter in a safe, clean hotel.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
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.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
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.
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.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
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.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
The Flyers lead the series 1-0 after winning Game 1 on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with eight selections, including four in the top 100 picks.
Michael Harris II homered and had three hits as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rivals.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
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.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Dani Hogan, the director of mission integration at the Philadelphia Zoo, joined CBS News Philadelphia on Monday morning to preview this year's ZOOtopiaries: Nature's Sculptures.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement program comes to an end Monday, and drivers caught speeding in several city school zones will now be hit with fines of $100 or more.
The Emergency Hotel Program in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, which launched in April 2025, provides people experiencing homelessness free shelter in a safe clean hotel.
With the average tax refund topping more than $3,300 this filing season, many Americans are facing the same question: What's the smartest way to spend it? A big splurge or shopping spree may sound tempting, but financial experts say treating that check as a tool rather than a bonus can pay off long after the money is spent.
High temperatures won't make it out of the mid-50s Monday in the Philadelphia area, and a freeze warning in effect overnight could impact any early spring planting. Luckily temps will start warming up mid-week with highs heading back into the 70s by Thursday.