Parker signs bill limiting mobile service providers in Kensington
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada's bill will require mobile service providers to move to designated locations on Lehigh and Allegheny avenues.
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Councilmember Quetcy Lozada's bill will require mobile service providers to move to designated locations on Lehigh and Allegheny avenues.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed into law a measure that will limit where mobile service providers can operate in the city's Kensington section as part of her ongoing effort to improve safety and quality of life in the neighborhood.
Former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and other charges in connection with the shooting death of Eddie Irizarry in 2023. He was found not guilty of third-degree murder. Irizarry's family and Dial's attorneys reacted to the news Thursday afternoon.
Despite Dial being found not guilty of the third-degree murder charge, the verdict brought a "little comfort" for the Irizarry family.
Brian McMonagle, Dial's defense attorney, said they were elated that the jury acquitted the third-degree murder charge, but they were disappointed with any conviction in the case.
Mark Dial, the former Philadelphia police officer charged with shooting and killing Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop nearly two years ago, was found not guilty of third-degree murder by a jury Thursday afternoon in a mixed verdict.
The trial of former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial, who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry in August 2023, continued Tuesday.
A person was fatally stabbed in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Many people were out at different restaurants and bars in Philadelphia celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Monday.
Kings Highway Apartments, a once-vacant apartment complex in Kensington, is now a symbol of hope and new beginnings.
City leaders joined local developer Odin Properties in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning to welcome families into the newly renovated Kings Highway Apartments.
The Philadelphia Fire Department said say no one was hurt after a large fire broke out at an apartment complex in the city's Kensington section early Sunday.
CBS News Philadelphia drone footage shows extensive damage following a devastating fire at a church in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.
Firefighters had to evacuate four homes during a massive fire at a church on Allegheny Avenue Friday morning.
Joshua Santiago, a barber in Kensington, says Kensington is cleaner, but he remains focused on connecting with people in need.
Joshua Santiago, a barber in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, gives free haircuts to his neighbors in need. He says efforts to clean up the area are working.
A woman died after she was struck and killed by a U-Haul truck in Philadelphia Kensington neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A woman walking down the street in Philadelphia’s Kensington section was fatally struck by a U-Haul truck after the driver “lost control” and jumped a curb on Tuesday afternoon, Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
A woman was just killed after getting trapped under a truck in Kensington. Chopper 3 over the 1800 block of East Cambria. That's right near Kensington Avenue. Police said this all started with a minor hit-and-run crash down the street. He only made it a few blocks before he lost control and hit a woman on the sidewalk killing her. Police said the driver ran away but officers caught him.
A person died and a woman was rescued during a fire at a home in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Monday, the city's fire department said.
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Business owners in Kensington say the neighborhood is improving under Mayor Cherelle Parker, but more should be done.
Business owners in the Kensington section of Philadelphia say Mayor Cherelle Parker's efforts to improve the neighborhood are working but there is still more to be done.
Philadelphia leaders on Monday shared an update on their efforts to clean up Kensington and make the neighborhood safer.
Philadelphia leaders on Monday shared an update on their efforts to clean up Kensington, saying homicides and shootings have fallen and police have seized millions of dollars worth of drugs.
Starting Tuesday, the Delaware Valley will warm above freezing each day to the mid and upper 30s, with low the 40s possible for some.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
Starting Tuesday, the Delaware Valley will warm above freezing each day to the mid and upper 30s, with low the 40s possible for some.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
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.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
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.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
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.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
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.
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.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
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.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be more seasonable with temps above freezing. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
At the Barnes Foundation Monday night, the Pew Center recognized its 2025 grant recipients.
The flooding didn't interrupt service at the SEPTA station in Center City.
Families who live along Barry Street in Trooper, Montgomery County, said they're still reeling from what happened to their neighbors.
The bill would also remove some barriers for veterans to get free beach tags.