Niece breaks silence after uncle, ex-Delco officer accused of child rape dies
The niece of the ex-Delaware County police officer charged with child rape speaks out publicly for the first time about the abuse after he was fatally shot by police.
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The niece of the ex-Delaware County police officer charged with child rape speaks out publicly for the first time about the abuse after he was fatally shot by police.
Francis Connell Collier was charged on Tuesday with rape of a child and other counts, according to court documents.
Two men were arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $11,000 worth of merchandise from a Lululemon store in Ardmore in January.
The Lower Merion Police Department donated hours to help detective Dan Gilbert after he received news that his wife had cancer.
Dan Gilbert, a detective with the Lower Merion Police Department, received bad news last April when his wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer. What happened next is a story highlighting the power of love and community.
Police say two men broke into a Lululemon store on Suburban Square in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, overnight Tuesday.
Three suspects are in custody after an investigation into robberies of armored trucks in the Philadelphia area led to a pursuit into Lower Merion.
Three suspects believed to be involved in a string of armored truck robberies in the Philadelphia region were arrested on Friday after a chase that led to several schools going into lockdown and a suburban township issuing a shelter-in-place order. CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporters Joe Holden and Liz Crawford have team coverage.
The home invasion in Lower Merion in 2024 left 25-year-old Andrew Gaudio dead and his 61-year-old mother paralyzed.
Jeremy Fuentes was found guilty on charges related to the deadly home invasion in Lower Merion that left a mother paralyzed in December 2024.
An investigation is underway after an 81-year-old woman was left inside a hot transport van in Bala Cynwyd on Monday afternoon.
The home invasion in Lower Merion in December 2024 left Andrew Gaudio dead and his mother paralyzed.
Charles Fulforth and Kelvin Roberts are on trial for allegedly breaking into a home outside Philadelphia and killing one person.
One of two suspects wanted in a deadly home invasion in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania has been arrested.
A man was killed and his mother is in critical condition after they were both shot during an early morning home invasion in Lower Merion Township, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.
A crash in Lower Merion on Monday injured a Saint Joseph's University student, the school confirmed.
Police say 19-year-old Janiyah Robinson and 24-year-old Ayonna Robinson have been arrested in a nine-person theft ring that targeted stores in Philadelphia, King of Prussia and Ardmore.
A Philadelphia man is wanted for shooting a 26-year-old man at Spencer Reid American Legion Post in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on Monday, Lower Merion police said.
Tyreese Quinerley, 39, turned himself in to Lower Merion Township police after he was accused of fatally shooting Jefferson Shackford on Sunday, April 14 on City Avenue near Saint Joseph's University.
A 35-year-old woman from Narberth was arrested after she left threatening and antisemitic flyers at a grandmother's home and set a fire on her porch.
Lower Merion Township Police offered a free training session to resident dog walkers focused on improving their level of alertness throughout their neighborhoods
Police say it happened on Lafayette Road near Conshohocken State Road. The person driving the vehicle needed to be rescued.
Lower Merion police say scammers are trying to run up gas pump charges on victims' credit cards while taking cash from customers.
The officer remains on desk duty as an internal review is completed.
Video of a traffic stop that ended with Lower Merion police tasing a woman has sparked investigations from the department and the NAACP Main Line branch.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Sevean Brown and Hassan Ameer Nelson were sentenced to prison time for threatening, assaulting and stealing from a man in Northampton Township last year.
O'Shae Sibley was killed at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023 following an argument. Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of manslaughter as a hate crime and other charges.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Sevean Brown and Hassan Ameer Nelson were sentenced to prison time for threatening, assaulting and stealing from a man in Northampton Township last year.
O'Shae Sibley was killed at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023 following an argument. Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of manslaughter as a hate crime and other charges.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Sevean Brown and Hassan Ameer Nelson were sentenced to prison time for threatening, assaulting and stealing from a man in Northampton Township last year.
The U.S. Department of Justice says Philadelphia police and the city are under investigation for possible Second Amendment rights violations.
A collaboration between Triple Bottom Brewing, Philly Pride 365 and artist Kah Yangni was designed to celebrate community, visibility and belonging.
Visitors at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this summer will be greeted by a dramatically different experience.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
Four high school seniors in New Jersey will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
Christopher M. Henderson, of Exton, was arrested Tuesday for making threats on social media against St. Pius X parish in Marple Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
PATCO on Tuesday debuted its commemorative America 250 train, highlighting symbols from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
MLB and the Phillies said Tuesday that they will invest more than $5 million to help the community in Philadelphia.
The City of Camden has ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after more than a dozen scrap yard fires at the facility triggered air pollution concerns in recent years.