5-year-old shot in Philadelphia's Kensington section, police say
The 5-year-old girl was placed in stable condition at a local hospital, according to Philadelphia police.
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The 5-year-old girl was placed in stable condition at a local hospital, according to Philadelphia police.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wants to restore "peace and safety in our streets" with a 3-fold strategy: prevention, intervention and enforcement.
Bethel said he chose to be sworn in at Russell Conwell Middle School to show his commitment to the Kensington community and the danger children face going to and from school.
Police are looking for a driver and the car they believe is in connection to an incident involving a pedestrian in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Saturday evening.
Philadelphia Police said detectives are treating the case as a suspicious death investigation, due to the condition of the victim and a blood trail found at the scene.
Detectives are investigating what led up to a man's death after his body was found in a shopping cart in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood late Dec. 13. Philadelphia Police said officers responded to the 900 block of East Westmoreland Street just after 11:30 p.m. where they located the body of a man, believed to be in his 30s, inside the cart.
A 33-year-old man was struck and killed Wednesday morning in Kensington, according to Philadelphia police.
A man crossing the street in Philadelphia was struck and killed by an SUV and the driver fled the scene, police say.
The pilot program hopes to clean up the drug ridden neighborhood and help those struggling with addiction.
The pilot program hopes to clean up the drug ridden neighborhood and help those struggling with addiction. Josh Sanders reports.
A crash at East Lehigh Avenue and Jasper Street left two people dead, according to police.
More than 1,400 people died of a drug overdose in Philadelphia in 2022. For perspective, 516 died from gun violence.
In September, Philadelphia city council voted to ban what are known as safe injection sites, a major blow for advocates who say these sites could help prevent deaths in the region.
Heron accepted a deal of between 15 and 40 years behind bars for counts of unlawful contact, sexual abuse of children, and forgery.
A recently launched 24-7 cleaning program is hoping to take back the neighborhood and help those struggling with addiction.
Police are searching for the driver of a silver Nissan involved in the fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian in Kensington last Friday. The driver was traveling southbound on Frankford Avenue when it struck and killed 57-year-old Carol Gascon. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/45vhysy
A 57-year-old man succumbed to his injuries Friday morning after a hit-and-run in Kensington.
Philadelphia police want the public to see surveillance video from robberies at 2 nail salons on Saturday.
Philadelphia police are investigating a double shooting in the city's Kensington section.
It's alleged Heron repeatedly preyed on vulnerable women in Kensington -- even including some children whom he knew through his own child.
The artist, Raylo said she had a hard time trying to overcome standards set in her culture while pursuing her line of work.
A Philadelphia officer shot an armed robbery suspect in Kensington Thursday night, police say.
Amanda DeGuio's daughters, Sophia and Ava are celebrating the three-year anniversary of the day they founded their bracelet-making company, Delco Beads.
Mark Dial failed to cooperate with an investigation into the fatal police shooting of Eddie Irizarry, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said Wednesday.
Philadelphia police changed the account of the incident after reviewing body camera footage from the officers involved.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday gifts, but scammers are finding new ways to steal before you even buy them.
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare's CEO last year in NYC, is apparently feeling better and back in court Monday.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday gifts, but scammers are finding new ways to steal before you even buy them.
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare's CEO last year in NYC, is apparently feeling better and back in court Monday.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday gifts, but scammers are finding new ways to steal before you even buy them.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Over 300 soccer players took over Temple University's Aramark Student Training and Recreation Sunday in memory of 7-year-old Elora Joyce Khan.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state 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.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
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.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
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.
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.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
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.
LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Over 300 soccer players took over Temple University's Aramark Student Training and Recreation Sunday in memory of 7-year-old Elora Joyce Khan.
Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, and the Colorado Avalanche hung on for a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
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.
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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.
A crash caused traffic delays on the Vine Street Expressway on Monday morning, shutting down the highway between 76 and 8th Street for some time.
Sources tell CBS News the focus of the Scranton-area event will be gas prices, which recently fell below $3 nationwide for the first time in more than four years.
Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday gifts, but scammers are finding new ways to steal your money before you even buy them. CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporter Josh Sidorowicz has more on a billion-dollar international industry connected to Chinese criminal networks.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking arctic air and a chance of snow for the upcoming week in the Philadelphia area.
Anchor Jim Donovan has the top headlines in the Philadelphia area and Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest on a NEXT Weather Alert.