Police: Report Of Person With Shotgun Prompts Temporary School Lockdown In Somerton
An elementary school in Northeast Philadelphia was temporarily placed on lockdown after a report of person with a gun outside the school.
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An elementary school in Northeast Philadelphia was temporarily placed on lockdown after a report of person with a gun outside the school.
A charter high school in Philadelphia was placed on lockdown Thursday after a threat was reportedly made against the school.
Police have lifted a lockdown at a university in Erie County, Pennsylvania following a reported off-campus shooting Monday night.
Authorities have locked down two southern New Jersey schools after a bullet was found.
Officials at Radnor High School briefly locked down the school Tuesday after hearing reports of a man carrying a rifle inside a vehicle on Lancaster Avenue.
A prank led to the lockdown of a high school in Montgomery County Friday morning, a school official said.
"We apologize for any inconvenience and confusion this response may have caused," Col. Randy Huiss, 436th Airlift Wing vice wing commander said. "However, these measures were taken to ensure the safety of the base populace as we investigated the reports and found them to be false."
The shooting prompted a precautionary lockdown of H.B. Wilson Elementary School on S. 8th Street in Camden.
Investigators say a contractor unknowingly prompted a lockdown at Pennsbury High School East and West in Bucks County Wednesday morning.
One school police officer suffered minor injuries and a student was scratched in the face when the huge fight erupted.
The male, who was in court waiting to be transported to Bucks County Prison, fled the courthouse while in handcuffs. He was captured about 45 minutes later.
A high school was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon after a student was robbed by another student.
Two schools in Wilmington, Delaware were placed on precautionary lockdown after a reported home invasion in the area.
With the recent shootings at LAX and the D.C. Naval Yard, security expert and former New Jersey State Trooper Dennis Tully says it's imperative people run, even scream, if they're ever faced with a mass shooting scenario.
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the discovery of six pipe bombs in the basement an Oxford Circle home.
Overbrook Senior High School in Pine Hill was placed on "lockdown" Wednesday morning after someone reported a student was in possession of a handgun.
Police say a Philadelphia building engineer at Lincoln High School who had been evicted from his home apparently drove to work, leaving two rifles, two handguns and ammo inside his car.
A message that was scribbled on a lavatory wall prompted a lockdown, followed by an evacuation at the Easton Area High School Wednesday morning.
Eastern High School and a private school were placed on lockdown while police investigated a suspicious vehicle found in the parking lot near the schools Wednesday.
Two Philadelphia schools were temporarily placed on lockdown Thursday morning after four students told their principal that a female pointed a shotgun at them.
Now this is a story all about how a high school student's life got turned upside down. But it was all just a bad rap.
A college campus was put on lockdown after a student was reportedly abducted from a classroom.
Four schools in Mercer County are currently locked down as police search the area for a home invasion suspect.
A brawl in the hallways at Abraham Lincoln High School in the Northeast this Tuesday afternoon resulted in the school population being placed in lockdown.
Penns Grove Middle School is reportedly on lockdown after parents told officials they thought they had seen two students carrying guns or pellet guns to school.
Aaron Nola was hit hard on two days' rest, and the Phillies bullpen unraveled in a 12-1 loss to the Rays, forcing Philadelphia to try and salvage a final-week collapse and play for an NL wild-card berth on the last day of the season.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is breaking his silence a day after resigning from office.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by two Middle Township police officers in Rio Grande on Friday, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.
Nine adults and a dog were rescued from flooded motel rooms in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as a nor'easter hits the East Coast Saturday, police said.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Aaron Nola was hit hard on two days' rest, and the Phillies bullpen unraveled in a 12-1 loss to the Rays, forcing Philadelphia to try and salvage a final-week collapse and play for an NL wild-card berth on the last day of the season.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is breaking his silence a day after resigning from office.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by two Middle Township police officers in Rio Grande on Friday, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.
Nine adults and a dog were rescued from flooded motel rooms in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as a nor'easter hits the East Coast Saturday, police said.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A water pipe at a vacant property in South Philadelphia has been leaking for nearly a year, ruining a nearby business lot.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is breaking his silence a day after resigning from office.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by two Middle Township police officers in Rio Grande on Friday, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.
Nine adults and a dog were rescued from flooded motel rooms in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as a nor'easter hits the East Coast Saturday, police said.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Strong winds, steady rain and pounding waves brought flooding to parts of Atlantic City as a nor'easter moved through the Philadelphia region.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
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.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Aaron Nola was hit hard on two days' rest, and the Phillies bullpen unraveled in a 12-1 loss to the Rays, forcing Philadelphia to try and salvage a final-week collapse and play for an NL wild-card berth on the last day of the season.
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The Philadelphia Phillies were shut out by the Rays, 2-0, on Friday and failed to move closer to securing a playoff berth.
Bill Giles, who rose from a Phillies business executive to become an owner and CEO during more than half a century with the team, died Friday.
LeBron James says his friendship with Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win an NBA title influenced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
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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.
CBS News Philadelphia won numerous awards at the Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards Saturday night.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the nor'easter bringing flooding and more to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A powerful nor'easter is continuing to cause flooding and more down the Jersey Shore.
Andrew Kozak has the latest nor'easter forecast and when the heaviest rain will hit the Jersey Shore.
The deadly shooting happened on Route 9 in Rio Grande on Friday.