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CBS News Philadelphia evening news headlines for Feb. 26, 2024.
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CBS News Philadelphia evening news headlines for Feb. 26, 2024.
Seventh-grader Sara Guveiyian sent Haddonfield to the ICBL Girls Basketball League championship with a thrilling half-court buzzer-beating 3-pointer.
Seventh-grader Sara Guveiyian sent Haddonfield to the ICBL Girls Basketball League championship with a thrilling half-court buzzer-beating 3-pointer.
The historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, is ready for roaring crowds once again.
Guveiyian's game-winning shot from just beyond half-court sent the Haddonfield Bulldawgs to the championship in the 7th and 8th-grade girls' division of the ICBL Girls Basketball League in South Jersey.
As February winds down, we'll see a big warm-up over the next few days, with highs in the 60s for many locations across the Philadelphia region.
The shooting happened at around 8:15 p.m. at a home in the first block of Buttercup Lane in the Buckingham Park section of Willingboro Township, according to officials.
Next week another warm-up gets underway with 2024’s first 60s possible on Tuesday and Wednesday accompanied by a chance of rain.
After a rainy but mild end to the week, temperatures take a dip to start the weekend off chilly, but sunny.
The runaway ram in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, was caught around 8:45 a.m. Friday on Horseshoe Drive.
After three days on the run, police said the ram was safely returned to its owner.
The intersection, Delsea Drive and Salina Road, now has digital signs in both directions of Delsea Drive warning drivers of cross traffic from Salina Road, while Salina Road now has rumble strips and oversized stop signs.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation said it'll be awarding a contract to build a traffic light in the summer, and construction is expected to start in 2025.
Mount Laurel police said they were receiving reports of the runaway ram in the area, specifically on Horseshoe Drive. The ram was captured Friday morning.
CBS Philadelphia photographer Alan Wheeler captured exclusive video of Mount Laurel police capturing the runaway ram near a house on Horseshoe Drive around 8:45 a.m. Friday.
At Cherokee High School, its Chiefs United basketball team is proving that lasting bonds go well beyond the court.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey catches up with the Cherokee High School Chiefs, a basketball team that proves lasting bonds go beyond the court.
The Tigers are ranked No. 25 in the country at 20-3 and have won 15 straight games.
Police said the ram was spotted in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, on Thursday.
CBS News Philadelphia’s Natasha Brown and Siafa Lewis share stories of Black artists, activists, and pioneers influencing lives yesterday and today. Hosted from Philadelphia's historic Mother Bethel AME Church.
It's less than a month until spring fire season officially begins, and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is preparing for what may come.
Last year, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said it dealt with an "abnormally active fire year."
First, a horse was seen galloping on I-95 in Philadelphia. Now, a ram is on the loose in South Jersey.
The Community House of Moorestown, Rowan College at Burlington County and Kings Road Brewing Company announced plans Thursday to open New Jersey's first educational microbrewery.
According to the CDC, the northeast region of the U.S., including South Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania, currently has the highest positivity rate for norovirus.
D'Hani Cobbs, a freshman wide receiver on Villanova's football team, was charged with sexually assaulting another student in December 2025.
Multiple people were seen walking on the frozen Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Sunday, amid the ninth straight day of freezing conditions.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on the NFC roster.
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 were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
Multiple people were seen walking on the frozen Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Sunday, amid the ninth straight day of freezing conditions.
D'Hani Cobbs, a freshman wide receiver on Villanova's football team, was charged with sexually assaulting another student in December 2025.
Sunday marks nine consecutive days with a high temperature below freezing, the longest subfreezing stretch since 2004.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on the NFC roster.
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.
D'Hani Cobbs, a freshman wide receiver on Villanova's football team, was charged with sexually assaulting another student in December 2025.
Multiple people were seen walking on the frozen Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Sunday, amid the ninth straight day of freezing conditions.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on the NFC roster.
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.
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.
D'Hani Cobbs, a freshman wide receiver on Villanova's football team, was charged with sexually assaulting another student in December 2025.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on the NFC roster.
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.
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.
Crews are still working to clean up Philadelphia streets and sidewalks a week after a storm dumped more than 9 inches of snow on the city. Reporter Eva Andersen has the latest.
The Philadelphia Police Department is urging people not to walk on the city's frozen rivers as the Delaware Valley continues to deal with freezing conditions.
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.