Mothers In Charge expands mission to support siblings of gun violence victims in Philadelphia
Mothers In Charge, a nonprofit supporting families of gun violence victims for more than two decades, is expanding its mission to include siblings.
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Mothers In Charge, a nonprofit supporting families of gun violence victims for more than two decades, is expanding its mission to include siblings.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said bail for Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez, accused of shooting a police officer in Kensington Saturday night, has been set at $12.5 million.
Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez is charged with attempted murder and other offenses, Philadelphia police said Sunday.
A Philadelphia police office is in critical condition at Temple University Hospital after he was shot in Kensington Saturday night, police said.
Authorities say multiple people, including a person of interest, are in custody after a Philadelphia police officer was critically injured in a Kensington shooting Saturday night.
A suspect is in custody after a Philadelphia police officer was critically injured in a shooting in Kensington Saturday night. Ray Strickland reports.
Workers from Project HOME are checking in and providing water to people in Kensington.
As dangerously hot temperatures continue to bear down on the Philadelphia region, people experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable. Workers with Project HOME provide some relief to those in need.
75 men and women to graduate from the police academy - marking the department's largest graduating class in 6 years.
Philadelphia officials said the "Avila Drug Trafficking Organization" sold fentanyl, cocaine and moved guns in the city's Fairhill and Kensington neighborhoods.
A dozen people are now facing more than 80 federal charges after authorities say they took down the so-called "Avila Drug Trafficking Organization" in Philadelphia.
Police said a man was chased down and fatally shot in a takeout corner store in the Kensington section of Philadelphia on Monday night.
A man died after being shot multiple times in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
Philadelphia police said a man died after he was shot in Kensington Monday night. The suspects were on dirt bikes, police said.
Philadelphia Police on Monday announced their long-awaited plans to clean up Kensington, an area in the city notorious for being one of the largest open-air drug markets in the United States.
Aside from the highly-publicized open drug use and drug sales that have long plagued the neighborhood, police note it as one of the most violent in the city. Deputy Commissioner Pedro Rosario, who heads the department's Kensington Initiative, said "Consistently this area has been number one in the city of Philadelphia with shooting victims and homicides."
Philadelphia Police Department's newest graduating class of officers will be deployed to the city's Kensington neighborhood.
In a press conference Monday, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said 75 men and women from the Philadelphia Police Academy will be deployed to the Kensington area following their June 17 graduation. The new deployment of officers will address the area's drug corners and the activity that they believe is causing much of the violence.
The owners of Cantina la Martina in Kensington say they've lost business since the city started efforts to clean up the neighborhood.
The owners of a restaurant in the Kensington section of Philadelphia say they need more details about Mayor Cherelle Parker's plan for the area.
CBS News Philadelphia’s Investigations Unit confirmed through multiple law enforcement sources the police department's graduating class of new officers will be deployed entirely to the city's Kensington neighborhood. Graduation for those officers is June 17.
Margaux Murphy opened her Greater Goods grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood to help families put food on the table and get back on their feet.
Kensington is one of Philadelphia's most challenging neighborhoods, but Margaux Murphy opened a grocery store as a way to give back.
A new and potent sedative has been found mixed in with the illicit drug supply in Philadelphia, and it's more powerful than xylazine, another animal sedative.
Philadelphia health officials are warning about a new and potent sedative that has been found mixed in with the illicit drug supply in Philadelphia. Dan Snyder reports.
You may need your umbrella early Thursday morning and then again later in the evening in the Philadelphia region.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 10th career grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run to cap off a wild Phillies' 11-7 comeback win over the Astros.
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
You may need your umbrella early Thursday morning and then again later in the evening in the Philadelphia region.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 10th career grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run to cap off a wild Phillies' 11-7 comeback win over the Astros.
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
You may need your umbrella early Thursday morning and then again later in the evening in the Philadelphia region.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Mighty Writers has temporarily suspended programs at all eight of its locations as it works to recover from a major budget shortfall.
Decomposed human remains were found inside a home in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Wednesday, police said.
A Philadelphia woman is charged with manslaughter after her daughter drowned in a tub at a Lancaster County hotel.
You may need your umbrella early Thursday morning and then again later in the evening in the Philadelphia region.
Camden County IAFF Local 3249 President Keith Kemery says Collingswood Fire Department splits crews to handle both fire and EMS calls.
Camden police have handled more than 68 illegal dumping cases and charged 31 people so far in 2026.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
Clementon Park and Splash World is going up for sale after plans to close for good following the 2026 season.
You may need your umbrella early Thursday morning and then again later in the evening in the Philadelphia region.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 10th career grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run to cap off a wild Phillies' 11-7 comeback win over the Astros.
It's impossible to quantify a fan base's love for its NFL team, especially when it comes to the Eagles — but it's still fun to try.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
You may need your umbrella early Thursday morning, and then again later in the evening, but for most of the daytime hours and early evening, the Philadelphia region will be humid and warm for mid-September. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
The Philadelphia Union is putting a new spin on a familiar symbol of Chester and using it to give back to the city where the club plays and calls home. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Andersen reports.
The cost of gas in the Philadelphia region changed dramatically overnight into Wednesday, leaving drivers in a pinch. CBS News Philadelphia's Kerri Corrado reports.
First responders were able to get the pilot out of the plane, but there's no word on their condition.
The city of Philadelphia will begin the permanent installation of the Rocky Statue atop the Rocky Steps outside the Art Museum.