Philadelphia community comes together for National Night Out: "This is phenomenal"
The annual community-building campaign promotes police partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
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The annual community-building campaign promotes police partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
There are over 11,000 National Night Out events nationwide, including over two dozen in Philadelphia.
Public Safety Awareness Month got underway in Overbrook Monday night.
Police departments are hosting National Night Out events all across the country, including in Pennsylvania and South Jersey.
Police around the Philadelphia area were out in their communities Tuesday for National Night Out, an annual opportunity for law enforcement to spend time with residents and build relationships.
You can trace the origins of National Night Out to Lower Merion, Pennsylvania in 1970. Now over 40 years later, the organization is in every state promoting community relations with local police. Ross DiMattei reports.
A National Night Out celebration took a dangerous turn in Wildwood. Five people were hurt Tuesday night when a golf cart crashed into a crowd. Police said a child was driving the cart with a Wildwood police officer as part of a drunk driving simulation when it left the course and hit the people. Two people who were hurt are still in the hospital.
On his first National Night Out at Philadelphia's top cop, Commissioner Kevin Bethel danced with the community in West Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel met with community members during National Night Out events Tuesday. Aziza Shuler reports.
There was a strong show of community support across the Delaware Valley.
Free food, fun games, and a chance for everyone to interact with their local law enforcement officers -- what more could you ask for?
For nearly 40 years, communities throughout the U.S. have recognized National Night Out. Cities and towns will host events to improve relationships between police and the neighborhoods they serve.
Police say the events help build bonds and trust and gives families a chance to learn more about what law enforcement does. And they get some pretty cool swag in the process!
Tuesday is National Night Out across the United States. Here are some of the events being held in the Philadelphia area.
For 39 years, National Night Out has served as a nationwide effort by law enforcement agencies to bridge the gap between communities and the police.
For nearly 40 years, communities all over the nation have celebrated the annual tradition of national night out.
The goal of National Night Out is to improve police-community relations.
Take a look at some of the events planned throughout our area.
Tuesday is National Night Out, an event that aims to improve police-community relations.
Police in Atlantic City say National Night Out could not have come at a better time for the city.
The anti-crime event takes place in neighborhoods all across the country, and brings together police and the communities they serve.
Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo says it's all about building a bond between kids and cops.
National Night Out is Tuesday, But four kickoff rallies were held in the city Monday night.
Celebrated nationally, National Night Out is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
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Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
A botanica and bookstore in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood honors African traditional religions.
Detectives found evidence inside a home on Chew Avenue that two missing women are dead.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
A botanica and bookstore in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood honors African traditional religions.
Detectives found evidence inside a home on Chew Avenue that two missing women are dead.
Police in Bucks County are looking for a man who, they say, exposed himself to a customer at a store last week.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
Cheltenham school board members say the district is reviewing its safety practices and that football will not return until hazing has been addressed.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
The Battleship New Jersey is receiving the largest capital investment since it opened in 2001.
A former South Jersey mayor who pleaded guilty to DUI and child endangerment charges is accused of using fake signatures to get her name on the Democratic primary ballot.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
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Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
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.
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A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
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Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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.
Inside the Olney house at the center of a massive investigation, detectives found videos that appear to show that two missing women were at the house and are now dead, Philadelphia Police Inspector Raymond Evers said Wednesday. The women have been identified as Gabrielle Amarando and Maribel Fresses.
Organizers in South Jersey are joining a growing group of people pushing back against Flock cameras, which read license plates and record other vehicle information, in their communities. Adam Sheridan said he is worried about the privacy implications for residents.
UFC 330 is in Philadelphia this weekend and before the big night, legendary announcer Bruce Buffer sits down with CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen to talk about his Philly beginnings and much more.
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