Police: Delco couple's murder not a random act of violence
Richard and Rita Zajko were found dead in their home on Highland Drive on Jan. 2.
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Richard and Rita Zajko were found dead in their home on Highland Drive on Jan. 2.
"Certainly the news is better than if it were going up," he said, "and it should make us hopeful. But on the other hand, there is nothing to celebrate about having a homicide every day in the city of Philadelphia."
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday morning.
Sean Toomey was killed in March 2022 in the Wissinoming neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Six people — including a 17-year-old mother and her 6-month-old baby — were killed in a shooting early Monday at a home in central California, and authorities are searching for at least two suspects, sheriff's officials said.
Two 20-year-olds will be extradited to Montgomery County to face multiple charges.
Officials say the 20-year-old will be taken to Camden County Correctional Facility when he's released from the hospital.
No arrests have been made and no weapons were recovered.
Last month, 41-year-old Leila Al Raheel was found dead in her Lawndale home. Police say she was found decapitated on the kitchen floor.
A medic personnel pronounced the woman dead at the scene inside a residence in West Mount Airy.
James Howard Jackson, one of three men and two accomplices who participated in the violent robbery and its aftermath, pleaded no contest to one count of attempted murder.
The victims were described by authorities as having been "executed."
Kyron Howerton, 24, was fatally shot Aug. 31, 2021 at Marion and West Ashmead streets in Germantown.
Police say Zachary Lahneman shot Victor Marrero Jr. at the Birches Apartments in Washington Township.
Police allege Zachary Lahneman, 26, killed his neighbor Victor Marrero Jr. after an argument over his dog.
The vehicle was a Jeep. Police say the man has not been identified.
University police are investigating a homicide that took place inside one of the residence hall's on campus, according to school officials.
Alicia Roberts reports.
Police released surveillance video of the suspect wanted in connection with the homicide that happened last year, on Nov. 26.
Investigators identified the shooter as 24-year-old Jordan Proctor of Philadelphia.
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The victims have not yet been identified.
A homicide investigation is underway in Montgomery County.
A nephew has been charged in the murders of his aunt and her husband in their home in the Pocono Mountains last week.
A 30-year-old man was shot and killed in North Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Seasonable temperatures continue Wednesday and Thursday in the Philadelphia area.
The case stems from allegations that at least one student used AI to create sexualized images of other students in Radnor Township School District.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Seasonable temperatures continue Wednesday and Thursday in the Philadelphia area.
The case stems from allegations that at least one student used AI to create sexualized images of other students in Radnor Township School District.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
The case stems from allegations that at least one student used AI to create sexualized images of other students in Radnor Township School District.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Jamila Winder talked to students in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about how they can shape history.
Saks Fifth Avenue store in Bala Cynwyd, just outside of Philadelphia, is among eight locations that will close after its parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
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.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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.
Airspace in El Paso, Texas is closed for 10 days for security reasons, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A grand jury did not charge Democratic Pennsylvania Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, Sen. Mark Kelly and others after making a social media video in which they urged members of the military to reject "illegal orders."
A man died and several people were displaced from their homes after a fire on the 3200 block of Teesdale Street in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia late Tuesday night.
Pieces of ENIAC, the world's first general purpose electronic computer, are on display at the University of Pennsylvania's engineering school. Nikki Dementri chats with Dean Vijay Kumar and shares more about Penn Engineering making history in 1946.
A delivery driver was pulled over and taken in for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie before later being released Wednesday morning.