Man dies after shooting in Kensington, suspects were on dirt bikes, Philadelphia police say
A man died after being shot multiple times in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
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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.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was injured during an attempted robbery early Thursday morning in Kensington, authorities said.
Philadelphia police have released surveillance video of a man who they claim shot three people, including a young girl, after getting knocked off of his scooter last week in Kensington.
Philadelphia police released new surveillance footage of a man accused of shooting three people, including an 8-year-old girl, after he was knocked off a motor scooter in Kensington last week.
A protest was held against police brutality Saturday in Kensington on the 4th anniversary of George Floyd's death. The gathering also served as a protest against Israel's treatment of the Palestinians in the war against Hamas. The group met at Norris Square Park. This protest was organized by the Philadelphia Answer Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
The search continues on Friday for a gunman who shot three people including a middle school teacher and an eight-year-old girl following a crash in Kensington Thursday afternoon.
24 hours later, the search continued for a gunman who shot three people including a middle school teacher and an eight-year-old girl. This all happened following a crash in Kensington. Josh Sanders has the latest in the investigation.
Two adults and an 8-year-old girl were shot on East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday afternoon, police said.
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect after three people were shot, including an 8-year-old girl and a teacher, in Kensington Thursday afternoon.
Three people, including an eight-year-old girl, were shot and the search is on for that scooter rider who is now on the run after a scooter and an SUV collided in Kensington Thursday afternoon. All three victims are in stable condition. CBS Philadelphia just received surveillance video that shows exactly what happened. Brandon Goldner reports.
Multiple people were shot in the 300 block of East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday afternoon, police said. It's unclear at this time how many people were shot and their conditions. Natasha Brown reports.
Roberto Lugo is teaming up with Mural Arts Philadelphia for a series of sculptures inspired by the Kensington community.
Artist Roberto Lugo is partnering with Mural Arts Philadelphia to create immersive sculptures that he hopes will bring joy and foster community and inspiration in Kensington.
Wednesday will be a noticeably better weather day than Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, with stray showers possible early in the day.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
A video sent to CBS News Philadelphia shows a waterspout over the Delaware Bay amid a tornado warning in Cape May County.
Families in West Philadelphia are bracing for more rain and wind as they continue cleaning up from recent storms.
A video sent to CBS News Philadelphia shows a waterspout over the Delaware Bay amid a tornado warning in Cape May County.
Wednesday will be a noticeably better weather day than Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, with stray showers possible early in the day.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
Families in West Philadelphia are bracing for more rain and wind as they continue cleaning up from recent storms.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
Families in West Philadelphia are bracing for more rain and wind as they continue cleaning up from recent storms.
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, police and other community members were in Southwest Philly Monday night for a "Peace Not Guns" canvass.
A man was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia Monday afternoon, police said.
Two groups in the Philadelphia area are helping cats and dogs from Texas find forever homes.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
A Florida man was arrested and charged following a 15-hour standoff at a Walmart parking lot in Lumberton, New Jersey.
A 41-year-old woman died in a crash after fleeing a traffic stop with a 5-year-old child inside in Mantua Township Sunday night, officials said.
Two groups in the Philadelphia area are helping cats and dogs from Texas find forever homes.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The Phillies will be throwing it back to the late 1930s and early 1940s during next month's Field of Dreams game in Iowa.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for Wednesday, which will be a much better weather day than Tuesday.
The 91-year-old homeowner said the house immediately lost power when the tree struck the home.
The severe storms Tuesday night triggered a tornado warning for Cape May and Ocean Counties in New Jersey Tuesday night.
The standoff began Monday night in a Walmart parking lot in South Jersey and ended Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
In an email to CBS News Philadelphia, the Upper Darby School District asked families for patience and said every requested memorial item will be returned before demolition begins.