1 dead, 1 injured following shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood: police
Police are still looking for the people responsible after one man died and another man was injured after a shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington Friday afternoon.
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Police are still looking for the people responsible after one man died and another man was injured after a shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington Friday afternoon.
One man was killed and another was injured following this shooting on East Harold Street in Kensington. Kerri Corrado talked to neighbors who live in the area and said a crime like this is unusual.
Over the last two years, the Philadelphia Carjacking Task Force force said community engagement played a role in getting numbers down. Often, they noted, the crime involves young people.
The City of Philadelphia has released a plan to tackle long-standing issues in the Kensington neighborhood, but many who live and work there were left with questions.
The Parker administration unveils its plan to tackle the long-standing problems in Kensington. Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders visited Kensington Thursday where they announced the mayor's 5-step plan to improve the area. Dan Snyder talked to people who live and work in the community. The reaction was mixed. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/4asaWOW
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Thursday marked her 100th day in office by unveiling a plan for improving public safety in Kensington.
On her 100th day day in office, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke at a middle school in the city's Kensington section, where she unveiled a plan to address problems there.
Mayor Cherelle Parker marks 100 days in office on Thursday. Philadelphia's first female mayor sat down with CBS Philadelphia anchor Janelle Burrell in a rare one-on-one interview to reflect on her historic journey and discuss her plans to keep Philadelphians safe.
A firefighter was injured when he fell during an early morning Tuesday in Kensington. Crews were called to the home on East Orleans Street around 4:30 a.m. There are no reports of any other injuries.
The new legislation is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's promise to make Philadelphia safer, cleaner and greener, she said.
Philadelphia police say the suspect was seen on video driving a black BMW.
A man was taken into custody by Philadelphia police after he allegedly stabbed someone to death on the westbound platform at SEPTA's Somerset station.
Philadelphia City Council has passed a bill that would restrict business hours in Kensington with a curfew on Thursday. The bill would need to be signed by Mayor Cherelle Parker to become law.
The bill is an emergency measure that would restrict activity for all businesses without a liquor license bounded by East Lehigh Avenue, Kensington Avenue, D Street, E. Tioga Street and Frankford Avenue between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Restaurants with liquor licenses in Kensington would not be impacted by the bill.
A double shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington Saturday afternoon left one man dead and one woman hurt.
Joshua Santiago is from Philadelphia and holds a special place in his heart for the hundreds of people he sees in the Kensington neighborhood on any given week.
In Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood a barber is providing free haircuts to those struggling with addiction. Josh Sanders reports.
Escaped prisoner Alleem Bordan was captured Thursday after fleeing from police custody during a discharge from Temple University Hospital's Episcopal campus in Kensington.
The U.S. Marshals Service is considering escaped Philadelphia prisoner Alleem Bordan possibly armed and dangerous and offering a $2,500 cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Residents in Kensington will now be eligible to receive up to $5,000 to prevent foreclosure. The same amount for home repairs and up to $3,500 to help pay rent will also be available.
Community leaders and stakeholders listened and announced on Wednesday new programs to help people struggling in the community.
Savage Sisters said its work saved thousands of lives and arresting people who need help is doing more harm than good. CBS Philadelphia talked with a man who said he's here today because of them.
Cleaning up Kensington is a top priority for new Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, but one nonprofit claims harm reduction resources are being forced out.
Savage Sisters Recovery offers public health services, running water, clean clothing and wound care for people suffering from addiction. But now, they're being kicked out of their storefront on Kensington Avenue.
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.
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Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
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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.
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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.