Hearing Set for Thursday in Montco Foster Child Beating Case
Prosecutors say 48-year-old Claybon Hawthorne used a belt and a broom to beat the 12-year-old boy.
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Prosecutors say 48-year-old Claybon Hawthorne used a belt and a broom to beat the 12-year-old boy.
Prosecutors say it was 31-year-old Delia Hernandez who put the plan in motion, hiring Gabriel Martinez-Lopez to kill her husband.
Chopper 3 HD was over the scene as multiple crews responded.
Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Castor has decided not to challenge incumbent Tom Corbett in next year's Republican primary for governor.
Bensalem police say the crimes happened at ten cemeteries in Bucks County and five in Montgomery County, between February and April of this year.
Four police officers from the Philadelphia region who died in the line of duty were among those remembered Monday at the annual fallen officers' ceremony in the state capital.
In separate cases, Tracey Warren of Pottstown and Megan Benson of North Hills both pleaded guilty to felony theft charges.
Police say a body was discovered Sunday afternoon on the side of a road in Lower Pottsgrove Township.
Friday, May 10th, is National Public Gardens Day, and Philadelphia is home to more gardens than any other city in the country.
Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with a "Tequila 101" podcast from an expert, and check out the plan for a farm market in Ambler, Pa.
The ordinance calls for financial penalties for a landlord who has a tenant who calls police at least three times during a four-month period.
On the day his trial was scheduled to begin, Ramon Cintron pleaded guilty to "institutional" sexual assault and corruption of a minor, both felonies.
Organizer Sean Miller says there's a misconception that only high-level targets are being hit and that collateral damage is small, but he says innocent people are being killed overseas.
Jamie Fletcher, 25, of Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, is charged with theft, receiving stolen property, and related offenses.
Join Hadas for her latest exploration of the tastiest aspects of Philadelphia and vicinity!
The incident happened at about 10:45 p.m. on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Allendale Road overpass in Upper Merion Township.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection was the target of protest this Earth Day by more than 62 organizations fighting Marcellus Shale drilling or fracking.
Andrea Lawton pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court to burglary and conspiracy, admitting that she was the one who swiped the priceless bust of Franklin from a house in Bryn Mawr.
The blaze broke out around 12:45 p.m. Sunday along the 100 block of East Marshall Street in Norristown. Firefighters arrived on scene at short time later and found two toddlers inside a first floor bedroom in the rear of the apartment. They say the children were home alone.
After the FBI released photos of two men suspected in the marathon bombings, someone speculated online that one of them looked like Sunil Tripathi, the 22-year-old Brown University student from Radnor who has been missing for more than a month.
This week Hadas previews two dining-out fundraisers coming up this month, and talks with the organizer of "Main Line Restaurant Week," also this month.
Haverford police began preparing for this prestigious event two years ago, but what happened earlier this week in Boston has been a game changer.
The no-contest plea means that Timothy Udinski is not admitting guilt but concedes that prosecutors have enough evidence to convict him at trial.
SEPTA's fare increases are set to go into effect later this year, and the transit agency is holding several public hearings on the changes this week.
Police say Shakeem Carter stabbed Kevin Allen more than twenty times before dousing the body in vegetable oil and setting it on fire.
You will need the umbrella all day and a plan on little extra drive time due to wet roads.
A Ridley Township sports field was left unusable after off-road vehicles tore up the grass following a mid-December snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
Posts about the sudden deaths of Eagles cheerleaders paraded across Facebook timelines recently. It turns out, none of them is real.
You will need the umbrella all day and a plan on little extra drive time due to wet roads.
A Ridley Township sports field was left unusable after off-road vehicles tore up the grass following a mid-December snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
Posts about the sudden deaths of Eagles cheerleaders paraded across Facebook timelines recently. It turns out, none of them is real.
A Ridley Township sports field was left unusable after off-road vehicles tore up the grass following a mid-December snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
Posts about the sudden deaths of Eagles cheerleaders paraded across Facebook timelines recently. It turns out, none of them is real.
New court documents reveal what tipped off investigators and what Jonathan Gerlach allegedly admitted to police.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
Video shows how three Woolwich Township police officers worked together to rescue a boy from a lake in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Saving Grace Ministries is among a growing number of nonprofits nationwide struggling to achieve their goals due to rising costs.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
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.
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.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
Posts about the sudden deaths of Eagles cheerleaders paraded across Facebook timelines recently. It turns out, none of them is real.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
MLB on Friday suspended free agent outfielder Max Kepler, most recently with the Phillies, 80 games for a failed PED test.
The Philadelphia Eagles hope Jalen Hurts' winning traits will lead the franchise to a second straight Super Bowl championship.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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.
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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.
You will need the umbrella all day and a plan on little extra drive time due to wet roads. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A sports field in Delaware County has been shut down after police say off-road vehicles tore up the grass, causing thousands of dollars in damages. Ross DiMattei reports.
Philadelphia has launched an anti-graffiti and highway beautification project designed to give the more than one million visitors expected in 2026 a bold and vibrant welcome.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Investigators spent all day Friday at alleged graver robber Jonathan Gerlach's home in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, removing remains and holding them until they are positively identified. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.