Parents of Philadelphia teen killed in summer shooting relieved after suspect's arrest
The parents of Isya Stanley, who was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia this summer, say they are relieved after the suspected shooter was arrested.
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The parents of Isya Stanley, who was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia this summer, say they are relieved after the suspected shooter was arrested.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore and other Philadelphia officials gave updates including identifying the man wanted in connection to the hit-and-run assault that injured three Penn Presbyterian Medical Center nurses and a shooting victim over the weekend.
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who died nearly two months after being shot in Kensington during a traffic stop, will be laid to rest this week. Police gathered Wednesday for a procession in Northeast Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who was shot in the line of duty in Kensington in June, has died. Roman was 31.
Bethel asked the city to pray for the officer's family and the Philadelphia Police Department after 31-year-old Jamie Roman died months after he was shot in Kensington.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wouldn't specify the exact number of officers working, but sources said every available member of the force is on Tuesday night.
On his first National Night Out at Philadelphia's top cop, Commissioner Kevin Bethel danced with the community in West Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel met with community members during National Night Out events Tuesday. Aziza Shuler reports.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel opens up about his extensive safety plan and the city's declining violent crime numbers.
In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel discussed his extensive safety plans and what he believes is driving violent crime numbers down in the city.
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."
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.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges against eight members of criminal groups working out of North Philly.
Philadelphia police numbers show violent crime is declining, but leaders acknowledge more work needs to be done. Dan Snyder reports.
A CBS News investigation found thousands of guns once used by officers have been discovered at crime scenes. A Philly resident who lost her son to gun violence said there needs to be "more awareness" about this issue.
The move to increase police presence and enforcement on North Broad Street began Monday, officials said.
Three people were shot at the end of a Ramadan event attended by around 1,000 people in West Philadelphia's Parkside section Wednesday afternoon, police said.
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.
Hearings began Tuesday on Mayor Parker's budget. The hearing focused on public safety spending. Mayor Parker's proposed budget includes funding for 400 new police officers, 150 new radio cars, 75 unmarked cars and money to buy drones. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel explained to council why using drones is so important.
Bethel, Philadelphia's Police Commissioner, listened to resident's concerns and talked about resources to combat antisemitism.
The Philadelphia Police Department welcomed 48 new officers who are eager to serve the city with heart after Police Academy Class 401 graduated Friday.
Not a seat was open inside a conference room in the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia as the community showed their stance against gun violence in numbers on Thursday night.
Officers Cristian Rodriguez-Hecht and Sean Burgess applied tourniquets to students who were shot in Northeast Philadelphia last week.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Sánchez will throw out the first pitch of the season for the Phillies on Thursday, and Painter will be the No. 5 starter.
No. 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova in the first round of March Madness.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer, and meets the winner of the race, who made it through the Navy Yard and around the sports complex in about 15 minutes.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer.
This first weekend of spring is a wonderful one, with high temperatures in the 60s around the Philadelphia area, and even hitting the 70s in the city on Sunday. But NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is also tracking storms that could arrive Sunday night.
Saturday will be a better day to do that as we are tracking showers/storms moving in Sunday evening, overnight and into early Monday morning. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
March Madness has taken over South Philadelphia Friday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Kerri Corrado reports.