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A search for local rapper Phat Geez' killer, a wrongful conviction overturned and other headlines are today's top stories in Philadelphia.
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A search for local rapper Phat Geez' killer, a wrongful conviction overturned and other headlines are today's top stories in Philadelphia.
Isiah Pacheco also goes by "Pop" - he's going to be honored April 20 in his hometown Vineland, NJ.
The start of spring isn't particularly warm in Philadelphia, but it does mean more daylight is on the way.
New Jersey lawmakers passed legislation that will increase the gas tax by nearly 2 cents a gallon. The bill will now head to Gov. Phil Murphy for his signature.
Andre Gordon Jr. is now facing more than a dozen criminal charges in Pennsylvania following the slaying of three family members over the weekend, new court documents show.
Philadelphia rapper shot and killed, C.J. Rice exonerated, new details about triple shooting in Bucks County and more Philadelphia-area news headlines.
Andre Gordon Jr. is currently awaiting extradition in New Jersey after he was charged with killing three family members and stealing two cars over the weekend.
Andre Gordon Jr., 26, faces numerous charges in New Jersey and Pennsylvania a day after allegedly killing three family members and stealing vehicles in Bucks County and Trenton.
Princeton University students, alumni and local businesses are beaming with pride after their women's basketball team made the NCAA tournament for the third year in a row. The ninth-seed Lady Tigers will be playing West Virginia in the first round of the tournament on Saturday at 5:30 pm.
Nancy Kirby, who grew up in Haddonfield, New Jersey, went on to attend Bennett College in North Carolina, where she helped organize the sit-ins at whites-only lunch counters in Greensboro in 1960.
Jenifer Simmons owns the only craft brewery in Cumberland County and one of few women-owned breweries in New Jersey. She hopes other women get involved in the field.
Andre Gordon Jr., 26, will be charged with three counts of first-degree murder and more, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said.
Andre Gordon Jr., the 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting three family members in Levittown, Pennsylvania and carrying out two carjackings in Bucks County and Trenton, is now facing a myriad of charges in New Jersey.
Investigators believed 26-year-old Andre Gordon Jr. carjacked two people on Saturday, including a woman in Trenton. It was a terrifying experience for Sonya Hansen.
A 26-year-old man suspected in the shooting deaths of three of his relatives in Levittown, Pennsylvania, has been take into custody.
Officials believed 26-year-old Andre Gordon Jr. killed his stepmother, teenage sister, and the mother of his children in shootings that happened in two homes in Falls Township. Ryan Hughes and Madeleine Wright report on our team coverage including a woman who was carjacked in Trenton.
Data from the federal government shows that an offshore wind power project proposed for New Jersey would have 157 turbines and be located 8.4 miles from shore at its closest point.
An officer who was recovering after being shot multiple times in the line of duty about a week ago has now been released from the hospital, said the New Jersey State Police Benevolent Association.
A bald eagle nicknamed Eddie is now recovering at a bird rescue in Newark, Del. after his rescue
Large hole forms in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, and a Jewish restaurant owner is outraged after the words “free gaza” were spray painted on the side of her building. These stories and more from CBS News Philadelphia.
Neighbors helping neighbors. When a home in West Deptford became an inferno early Saturday, people jumped into action to rescue a husband and wife who have lived there for more than 40 years.
A large hole opened up on a road in South Jersey Friday morning after a clogged drainage pipe blew out due to pressure this morning, Harrison Township Mayor Lou Manzo said.
Neighbors said it sounded like a freight train passing through when a road collapsed in South Jersey Friday morning and left behind a massive hole.
A large hole opened up on a road at Swamp Road and Chatham Lane in Mullica Hill, part of Harrison Township, New Jersey. CBS Philadelphia reporter Ryan Hughes has the latest.
A drainage culvert led to the collapse of a roadway not far from Main Street in Mullica Hill, NJ on Friday.
Carl Henderson, owner of the popular sports memorabilia and novelty shop Carl's Cards & Collectibles, has died, according to a social media posts shared by the store.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have been released from ICE custody, following a court order mandating their release, a lawyer familiar with their case tells CBS News.
Registration for Philadelphia's iconic 10-mile Broad Street Run is now open for 2026.
Music's biggest night returns Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Punxsutawney Phil makes his weather prediction at Gobbler's Knob on Groundhog Day, but it's not where he lives year-round.
Community members in Northeast Philadelphia will join local leaders for a memorial Saturday.
Carl Henderson, owner of the popular sports memorabilia and novelty shop Carl's Cards & Collectibles, has died, according to a social media posts shared by the store.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have been released from ICE custody, following a court order mandating their release, a lawyer familiar with their case tells CBS News.
Registration for Philadelphia's iconic 10-mile Broad Street Run is now open for 2026.
Music's biggest night returns Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Carl Henderson, owner of the popular sports memorabilia and novelty shop Carl's Cards & Collectibles, has died, according to a social media posts shared by the store.
Registration for Philadelphia's iconic 10-mile Broad Street Run is now open for 2026.
Punxsutawney Phil makes his weather prediction at Gobbler's Knob on Groundhog Day, but it's not where he lives year-round.
Joel Embiid scored 40 points to help the 76ers win just hours after Paul George was suspended for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
After weeks of waiting and a weather delay, the Mummers String Band competition finally took the field Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
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.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Joel Embiid scored 40 points to help the 76ers win just hours after Paul George was suspended for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
Quinton Byfield's overtime winner lifts the Kings over the Flyers 3-2, extending Philadelphia's slide to four straight losses.
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
Music's biggest night returns Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
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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.
Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores across the U.S. are shutting down after the company said the model wasn't unique enough to be profitable. Sunday is the last day to shop at the location in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood.
The Delaware Valley's stretch of below-freezing temperatures continues Sunday, and is likely to stick around on Monday. Looking ahead to the week, the NEXT Weather team is tracking a few chances for light snow this week.
Dozens of restaurants participating in City Restaurant Week have extended their deals until Wednesday due to last week's winter storm. Plus, SEPTA's new Regional Rail schedules go into effect Sunday, and the Delaware Valley's deep freeze continues with a ninth day below freezing.
Does your dog have cold feet about going outside in the frigid weather? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares how you can keep your pets safe and happy in the cold while chasing away those winter blues.
U.S. air travelers who haven't upgraded to a Real ID can still fly without one, but starting on Sunday, Feb. 1 they'll be charged a $45 fee, the Transportation Security Administration said. Flyers without a Real ID, a passport or another acceptable form of identification will need to have their identities confirmed through a fee-based verification system called TSA ConfirmID.