Police Arrest Box Cutter-Wielding Suspect Accused Of Robbing Stores Of Newport Cigarettes
Police say he was armed with a box cutter and each time demanded Newport cigarettes.
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Police say he was armed with a box cutter and each time demanded Newport cigarettes.
The district attorney's office says the suspects used stuffed animals to try to hide hundreds of Oxycodone pills.
The training was designed to give those involved the feeling of what it would bee like in case of an active shooter at the school.
It's an opportunity for radio operators to show off their skills and the science behind ham radios.
A jury convicted Keiff King and Lisa Smith on Thursday night of first-degree murder.
The store will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
Cassel has been an avid supporter of the school's theater department.
Authorities say the boy was repeatedly struck in the head and torso with both a hand and a shoe.
It takes a small army to keep things running like smoothly.
Inside Community Arts Norristown, young people pay attention to every brush stroke painting copies of master works of art.
Elmwood Park Zoo is probably the most well-known attraction in Norristown, but that's not all going on this summer.
The zoo has been welcoming guests since it was founded in 1924, although there weren't nearly as many animals then.
While many visitors simply stroll around the Elmwood Park Zoo, there is another vantage point that let's you fly high.
The Elmwood Park Zoo is home to over 100 species from around the planet, but here are the 2019 All-Stars.
Police say they received a call about a group of men taking a woman against her will on Thursday night.
Officials are urging people to avoid wooded areas.
A row of Norristown homes that was severely damaged by a fire in 2013 have now collapsed.
Investigators say Shelton touched the 7-year-old inappropriately while fastening her seatbelt on the ride Wednesday evening.
Pottstown police officer Victor Machese never quite knows what he's going to find on scene, but this call was unlike any other.
Whitemarsh Township detectives say it is highly unusual to have two violent robberies happen in the last two months in the same area.
Authorities say there was a fatality involving an employee of a contractor or a sub-contractor in a construction zone.
Authorities say ringleader 25-year-old Gaime Hailemichael conspired with 31-year-old Philip Jensen and 31-year-old Monica Kumpf to illegally buy firearms with the intent to sell them.
Demonstrators protested Saturday, demanding that the charges to be dropped.
Hundreds enjoyed great weather, food and fun Saturday.
Police say the 37-year-old man assaulted his girlfriend, who was taken to the hospital with facial injuries and possible broken wrist.
A person riding a motorcycle died in a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
The Tabernacle Township School District is under a "shelter in place" because of a police investigation
A person riding a motorcycle died in a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
The Tabernacle Township School District is under a "shelter in place" because of a police investigation
A person riding a motorcycle died in a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
The Tabernacle Township School District is under a "shelter in place" because of a police investigation
A home nurse was arrested for allegedly abusing a child in her care in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, police said.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
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.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday and replaced him with former Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella.
Brandon Nimmo and Andrew McCutchen both homered to lead the Texas Rangers to an win over the Phillies in Philadelphia.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
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.
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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.
The Williamstown Fire Department sent one of their ladder trucks to get the skydiver down.
Josh Sidorowicz has the top headlines for the Philadelphia area and Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast for Monday, March 30.
Warmth builds across the Philadelphia region this week, but it comes with an almost daily chance of rain. NEXT Weather meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast to help you plan.
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a man who turned his pain into purpose and is now using his voice to lift others.
The average household now spends about $70 a month on streaming. So, if you are looking for ways to cut costs, consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with a checklist to help you do some streaming spring cleaning.