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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.
Britt Carpenter launched the Philly Unknown Project after he began his own recovery in December 2015. He said a city microgrant would greatly benefit his organization.
District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Philadelphia Foundation are reopening applications for violence prevention microgrants.
Community members gathered Monday night in Kensington in support of a new arena proposed by the Philadelphia 76ers.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
Last year, 43% of Americans reported having unused gift cards, according to consumer financial site Bankrate. Here's how you can avoid missing on out the money.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Fog and rain showers will kick off the week in the Philadelphia area before gusty winds and an Arctic blast of air move in Monday afternoon.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
Fog and rain showers will kick off the week in the Philadelphia area before gusty winds and an Arctic blast of air move in Monday afternoon.
Last year, 43% of Americans reported having unused gift cards, according to consumer financial site Bankrate. Here's how you can avoid missing on out the money.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A man was shot and killed Sunday in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, police said.
A woman and a man were shot in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood
Nearly 93,000 travelers are set to move through Philadelphia International Airport in post-holiday rush.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
One pilot died and another pilot was critically injured after two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
Police say 44-year-old Rahman Rose entered a DMV in Wilmington, Delaware and shot and killed a state trooper.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
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.
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.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
Carl Grundstrom scored for the Flyers, who did not capitalize on three power-play opportunities in the loss to the Kraken.
Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 129-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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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.
An off-duty police officer was involved in a crash in West Philadelphia just before midnight at 54th and Girard Avenue. Two trapped people were and taken to the hospital, where they're expected to recover.
The New Jersey Department of Health said a passenger potentially infected with measles traveled through at least two Newark Liberty International Airport terminals on Dec. 19.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozens states raising its minimum wage in 2026. On Jan. 1, the statewide minimum wage will increase by $0.43 to $15.92 per hour for most employees.
Monday starts out foggy and a little warmer, but a line of showers moving through the area throughout the morning will help usher in a major temperature drop this afternoon. Feels-like temperatures will plummet into the teens and winds could gust between 40-50 mph.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday. The other pilot involved in the crash died at the scene.