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Gwynedd Mercy University is hosting a special talk tonight to raise awareness about human trafficking, and it's part of a new curriculum designed to produce leaders who tackle tough issues.
The lawsuit is a first of its kind under a state 2014 human trafficking statute.
Human trafficking is a growing problem -- one that people may not know is happening right here in our community.
Law enforcement agencies on Wednesday announced a new multi-agency task force to combat the so-called 'invisible world' of human trafficking.
This was part of the Red Sand Project -- an exercise in activism through public art.
A brand new program will be coming to Big Brothers Big Sisters as a way to rehabilitate victims of human trafficking in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police are launching a special task force to battle the growing problem of Human Traffickers preying on children in Philadelphia, CBS has learned.
A Philadelphia-based non-profit is hosting the city's first "Walk for Freedom" on Saturday.
Acting New Jersey Attorney General John Hoffman says Michael McLeod, David Powell Jr. and Tyree Jeter, all of Jersey City, and Demetrius James Hayward, of Summerville, South Carolina, also face conspiracy, child endangerment and numerous other counts.
Officials say Michael D. Watts, 43, is accused of luring a 20-year-old Texas woman to New Jersey by promising her a modeling job.
Two people have been sentenced to prison terms in New Jersey for recruiting a woman in North Carolina to work in the sex trade.
Five New Jersey men have been indicted in connection with two slayings linked to a statewide human trafficking ring, including that of one man who authorities say was operating a rival brothel.
Human trafficking often involves forced prostitution – and now Philadelphia City Council is considering new regulations on local hotels aimed at preventing that.
A federal jury has heard opening statements and the start of testimony, which resumes this morning.
January is human trafficking awareness month and a Kensington drop-in center for women is using the time to educate their public about the sex trade going on right under your nose.
New Jersey officials are marking the tenth anniversary of the formation of the state's Human Trafficking Task Force by hammering home a simple message: "Know it. See it. Report it."
An investigation then revealed that Hall was allegedly forcing the woman to engage in prostitution several times a day by threatening her with violence.
A man and woman have been charged with allegedly committing human trafficking by prostituting a 16-year-old girl.
One of the challenges, noted US Rep. Pat Meehan (far right), is prosecuting those responsible for the activity.
KYW's Tony Hanson reports the defendant, from Philadelphia, allegedly used force and threats to control his prostitutes, including a girl who was just 16-years-old at the time.
Ten men are under arrest in Montgomery County snagged in a sting operation targeting human trafficking and the commercial sex trade in the Montgomeryville area.
The investigation began when a 26-year-old woman from South Carolina called police from New Jersey hotel reporting that she had been held against her will for week and was forced to perform sexual acts with numerous males for money.
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Upper Merion Township Chief Thomas Nolan announced the arrests of six men for patronizing prostitutes.
As New Jersey gears up for Sunday's Super Bowl, authorities are shining a light on the darker side to the big game -- human trafficking.
"We're trying to look for that predator that's preying on the vulnerable," says Septa police chief Tom Nestel.
A Pennsylvania man died after crashing his car in Allentown early Sunday morning, not long after police say he hit state troopers with his truck and drove off.
Temperatures fall into the 20s across the region, with a sunny start to Sunday before clouds return.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms.
One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting West Philadelphia shooting, police said.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
A Pennsylvania man died after crashing his car in Allentown early Sunday morning, not long after police say he hit state troopers with his truck and drove off.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
Temperatures fall into the 20s across the region, with a sunny start to Sunday before clouds return.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms.
A Pennsylvania man died after crashing his car in Allentown early Sunday morning, not long after police say he hit state troopers with his truck and drove off.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms.
One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting West Philadelphia shooting, police said.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
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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.
The Powerball jumped to$875 million after no one hit the jackpot Saturday night. Plus, the nation honors Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and the Delaware Valley braces for a blast of frigid Arctic air.
Sunday stays quiet with increasing clouds and highs ranging from the 30s northwest to low-and-mid 40s southeast. But a cold front moves through tonight and opens the door to a sharp blast of Arctic air. Monday kicks off the coldest stretch, with highs only in the 20s and 30s and wind chills in the teens.
Does it ever seem like your dog knows what you're thinking? You're not imaging things! Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains the science behind your dog's heightened senses.
Police are investigating a shooting in West Philadelphia that left one man dead and another seriously injured. According to police, two guns and a large amount of cash was found at the scene, but investigators haven't determined a motive for the shooting.
A man died after crashing his car into a building in Allentown, Pennsylvania early Sunday morning, not long after state police said he hit two troopers with his truck and drove off.