Former Philly HS teacher sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation scheme
Former Lower Merion Township and Philadelphia teacher Jeremy Schobel, 33, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a child exploitation catfishing scheme.
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Former Lower Merion Township and Philadelphia teacher Jeremy Schobel, 33, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a child exploitation catfishing scheme.
Since 2020, a combined total of more than 700 years of on-the-job experience have left the job in Pennsylvania.
Since the 2020 presidential election, more than a third of United States election officials are new, according to data from the Bipartisan Policy Center.
Norristown Fire Department confirmed the flames that destroyed the Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell in Elmwood Park was arson.
The fire started near a porta-potty at the back of the bandshell, according to the Norristown Fire Department.
The Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary had 150 years worth of stuff, including paintings and statues.
The Historic Saint Charles Seminary has moved to a new smaller home. But what happened to all the paintings, statues and other items that could not fit at the new location? Joe Holden reports.
Another school in the Philadelphia region with a new no cellphone policy. Wakisha Bailey reports as Sacred Heart Academy in Bryn Mawr welcomes its students back to school.
Students in Washington Township, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Lower Merion, Pennsylvania are just some of the kids returning to school on Tuesday.
New start times are in effect in the Lower Merion School District, with the high school opening an hour later. Amy Buckman tells Howard Monroe why the change took place and how it's meant to help students this school year.
Norristown officials had no plans to cancel the concert despite the fire that damaged the Fire Chief's Memorial.
After a fire heavily damaged the beloved Fire Chief's Memorial in Norristown, the community came together with a concert.
Two people died in a house fire in Ardmore Wednesday night, Lower Merion Township officials said.
A phishing scam is targeting Pennsylvania voters, officials say.
A phishing scam is targeting Pennsylvania voters, and officials say not to click on any links you receive in a text message.
The Norristown Fire Department said a two-alarm fire destroyed the Fire Chief's Memorial, which was located in Elmwood Park.
An investigation is underway after a fire damaged the Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell at Elmwood Park in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
A historic landmark honoring firefighters who served in Norristown, Pennsylvania was destroyed overnight in a fire.
Pennsylvania State Police identified the 67-year-old woman killed as Susan Henderson of Norristown, Montgomery County.
A new facility in King of Prussia offers quick medical care for pets, filling the gap between routine visits to the vet.
A Lansdale community is honoring the memory of a beloved local legend, Charlie the Cat, who they say was the heartbeat of White's Road Park after his owners had to put him down following an injury.
A Lansdale community is honoring the memory of a beloved local legend, Charlie the Cat, who they say was the heartbeat of White's Road Park after his owners had to put him down following an injury.
Hundreds of early child care centers in Montgomery County are receiving part of a $3.5 million grant to help with staffing.
As early child care centers struggle to find enough staff, Montgomery County is awarding millions of dollars to boost centers in need.
A Montgomery County man who changed careers has found success in the home improvement industry and turned it into a family business.
Friday in the Philadelphia region will have highs in the mid to upper 30s with wind chills in the 20s before snow arrives this weekend.
Mark Stone scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A 14-year-old boy was injured Thursday night in a shooting at a North Philly home that appears to be accidental, police said.
A South Jersey college student with hemophilia B is now living a more normal life thanks to a treatment developed from research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Price, not tradition, is leading some people to choose real trees over artifical ones this holiday season.
Friday in the Philadelphia region will have highs in the mid to upper 30s with wind chills in the 20s before snow arrives this weekend.
Murphy says the state of emergency will help keep the fuel heating thousands of residents' homes amid a long stretch of cold weather.
Eight people got out of a burning home safely Thursday after a police officer who lives nearby alerted them to the fire.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Mark Stone scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A 14-year-old boy was injured Thursday night in a shooting at a North Philly home that appears to be accidental, police said.
A South Jersey college student with hemophilia B is now living a more normal life thanks to a treatment developed from research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Price, not tradition, is leading some people to choose real trees over artifical ones this holiday season.
The streets department fixed a damaged guardrail in Chestnut Hill after a CBS Philadelphia investigation uncovered a pattern of crashes.
Workers at USPS's processing and distribution center on Lindbergh Boulevard in Southwest Philadelphia are feeling the rush.
Murphy says the state of emergency will help keep the fuel heating thousands of residents' homes amid a long stretch of cold weather.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Mark Stone scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
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.
Want to find the best bakeries in Philadelphia? Visit Philly released a map of the best bakeries in the city ahead of the massive influx of visitors we're getting in 2026.
About 186,000 New Jerseyans rely on propane to heat their homes, and to prevent supply issues, Gov. Phil Murphy issued a state of emergency. Wakisha Bailey explains what you need to know and how you can get help heating your home.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as the Delaware Valley is set to get some snow Saturday into Sunday.
The 14-year-old was shot in the stomach and taken to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, where he was placed in stable condition, according to police.
Penndel Borough Officer Sean Peck was heading out on a call when he saw the flames at the Bucks County home and helped rescue eight people.