
The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Dec. 4-8
This week, police in Philadelphia are searching for another escaped prisoner, our own Aziza Shuler shared her journey with alopecia and much more.
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This week, police in Philadelphia are searching for another escaped prisoner, our own Aziza Shuler shared her journey with alopecia and much more.
The Philadelphia Department of Prison confirmed an inmate was fatally assaulted at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood early Thursday morning.
The Philadelphia Fire Department responded to a building fire on the 4700 block of Ashburner Street at around 8:30 p.m.
This happened on the 8600 block of Ditman Street around 11 p.m.
Wakisha Bailey takes you into Spanish class and tests her skills as this Catholic high school welcomes students back for a new year.
Philadelphia police say there is an ongoing investigation for four deadly shootings that happened between Friday night and early Saturday morning.
One of the two inmates, Nasir Grant, 24, was captured by U.S. Marshals last week after being on the run for several days. Ameen Hurst remains at-large.
Authorities are still searching for Ameen Hurst and Nasir Grant after their escape from Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center.
Neighbors in Holmesburg said they are feeling a bit uneasy after two men escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center.
Shell casings were found outside Father Judge, according to police.
Sources say one person ingested a white powder and died at the scene.
Multiple fire trucks and ambulances are on the scene and streets are blocked off in part of Northeast Philadelphia Friday for a possible hazmat incident.
Police said the shop owner and others inside struggled with and subdued the 19-year-old gunman who shot two people.
Kerri Corrado reports.
Neighbors told CBS Philadelphia say they're frightened and they're looking for answers.
Nikki DeMentri reports live from Holmesburg.
In the past week, police have responded to a deadly quadruple shooting and a beloved gas station attendant was fatally shot.
Police are looking for a man they believe is in connection to a crash in May 2022 involving an ATV that killed a 28-year-old woman in Northeast Philadelphia.
No one was injured in the incident, the Philadelphia Fire Department said. The home collapse occurred on Welsh Road in Holmesburg.
The man was walking with a woman when he was shot. The woman was not hurt during the incident.
Experts said these experiments led to a ripple effect of medical mistrust within the Black community.
A portion of the road is closed but traffic is moving in both directions.
The water department found and isolated a 20-inch break on Cottman Avenue near Walker Street.
Police say they arrived to find a 31-year-old suspect shot in the face in the basement.
No arrests have been made and no weapon has been recovered in any of these shootings.
The hit musical AIN'T TOO PROUD, The Life and Times of the Temptations is coming to the Kimmel Cultural Campus. Enter for the chance to win two tickets and dinner at Booker's Restaurant, featuring WDAS' Patty Jackson on Wednesday Nights.
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A man was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 476 while checking on an unsecured load in his utility truck Friday, state police said.
Pressure is mounting on the University of Pennsylvania's president, Liz Magill, to step down after controversial testimony before Congress this week that many viewed as antisemitic.
Linebacker Shaquille Leonard is expected to make his Eagles debut Sunday, but will his addition help contain scorching-hot Cowboys QB Dak Prescott?
Pressure is mounting on the University of Pennsylvania's president, Liz Magill, to step down after controversial testimony before Congress this week that many viewed as antisemitic.
A man was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 476 while checking on an unsecured load in his utility truck Friday, state police said.
Linebacker Shaquille Leonard is expected to make his Eagles debut Sunday, but will his addition help contain scorching-hot Cowboys QB Dak Prescott?
The Delaware Department of Correction said Mikel Paoletti escaped after obtaining a work pass to leave a correctional facility.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
A man was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 476 while checking on an unsecured load in his utility truck Friday, state police said.
Pressure is mounting on the University of Pennsylvania's president, Liz Magill, to step down after controversial testimony before Congress this week that many viewed as antisemitic.
Charisse McGill launched French Toast Bites in the middle of the pandemic. Now her business is thriving and she's out to empower Philadelphia's youth.
Sabriyaah Hines started Nail Couture by Bri when she was just 15 years old during the pandemic.
The Kimmel Cultural Campus' "A Very Philly Christmas" is for all generations, inviting multicultural elements to the performance in festive ways.
The woman was visiting a patient in the pediatric ICU and attacked the hospital workers during an altercation Friday morning, police said.
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, features Scuba Santa and the world's tallest underwater Christmas tree.
Fire crews were called to a house on the 300 block of Mantua Avenue around 4:30 a.m. Friday.
Temperatures are mild Friday and Saturday, but a storm is headed our way Sunday into Monday.
Thursday marks 82 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor. American flags across the country are flying at half-staff to honor those who lost their lives.
Temperatures are mild Friday and Saturday, but a storm is headed our way Sunday into Monday.
The Delaware Department of Correction said Mikel Paoletti escaped after obtaining a work pass to leave a correctional facility.
Accumulations will be fairly low, but some spots could pick up a few tenths of an inch up to half an inch western areas. Thursday's high temp will reach 43 with chills in the 30s, before temperatures rebound to the 50s Friday and Saturday.
Delaware State Police posted on their X account that part of Lancaster Pike near Hercules Road was temporarily closed due to the crash.
Showers and even some snowflakes are possible Wednesday, but don't expect any accumulation.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
Project CASK is holding an online art auction to raise money for research into the rare genetic disorder that affects fewer than 300 people worldwide.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
Sabriyaah Hines started Nail Couture by Bri when she was just 15 years old during the pandemic.
Holiday season preparations are already underway and events like Christmas markets, displays and Santa Claus photo ops will start soon.
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution making every Friday in December "Shop Black Business Friday."
Some Christmas tree farms in the area have already closed, having sold their supply.
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
A man was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 476 while checking on an unsecured load in his utility truck Friday, state police said.
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
Before November 2023 there was no direct connection from I-295 north to Route 42 south or from 42N to I-295S.
Traffic was not moving before 7 a.m. Thursday after a crash on I-95 past Route 322.
The northbound lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia have reopened after three men were shot on the highway early Wednesday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Linebacker Shaquille Leonard is expected to make his Eagles debut Sunday, but will his addition help contain scorching-hot Cowboys QB Dak Prescott?
Sean McDermott said he apologized to players in 2019 after he cited the hijackers while stressing the importance of communication.
Travis Konecny scored twice, including Philadelphia's NHL-leading 7th shorthanded goal and the Flyers beat the Coyotes for their third straight win.
In one of college football's most storied rivalries, the Army-Navy game returns this weekend. But it's not in Philadelphia this year. Here's why.
In addition to Soto, the Yankees get Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham.
Andrea Bocelli has released a statement on "health challenges" affecting his world-famous voice.
On Wednesday, Swift was named Time's 2023 Person of the Year. But this popstar has humble Pennsylvania roots and a community that was rooting her on from the very beginning.
A woman has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and two other men of gang raping her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Dennis Laine was Paul McCartney's longtime sideman in the ex-Beatle's solo band Wings.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Sabriyaah Hines started Nail Couture by Bri when she was just 15 years old during the pandemic.
A celebrity barber who worked for the Roots for more than two decades is inspiring young minds one haircut at a time at Dobbins High School in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia School District's only CTE program is helping inspire the next generation of fashion designers.
For nearly 10 years, husband and wife duo Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico have continued their mission to help people of all ages reap the benefits of music.
Local teenagers are fighting to the top thanks to Eagles running back D'Andre Swift's father and his gym, Swift Fit.
In this week's The Heartbeat, host Ashley Harder, gets to know both a matchmaker and super-connector and experience the magic that happens when they collaborate.
Fans were already in the seats at the Wells Fargo Center when Bocelli came out and said he was not able to perform.
It's a good time to get some holiday decorating done, but make sure to tie your decorations down, Tammie Souza reports.
Hank's Place still operates at its Kennett Square location.
Chandler Lutz reports.