Elderly man dead after North Philadelphia house fire, officials say
Philadelphia fire crews were dispatched to the 1600 block of Fontain Street just after 10:30 p.m. and were met with heavy flames on the second floor of the building, officials said.
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Philadelphia fire crews were dispatched to the 1600 block of Fontain Street just after 10:30 p.m. and were met with heavy flames on the second floor of the building, officials said.
Philadelphia fire crews were dispatched to the 1600 block of Fontain Street just after 10:30 p.m. Saturday and were met with heavy flames on the second floor of the building, officials said.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
Philadelphia police have released new surveillance video of two men wanted for shooting seven people last weekend in North Philadelphia. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 19 at 11th and Cumberland. Police are looking for a late model charcoal gray Nissan Altima with tinted rear and side windows. It also had 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.
Police are looking to identify two suspects in connection with a shooting in North Philadelphia on Oct. 19 that injured seven people.
People are lined up outside the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia ahead of a Kamala Harris campaign event. Bruce Springsteen and John Legend are expected to perform.
Vice President Kamala Harris made a series of campaign stops around Philadelphia Sunday.
Vice President Kamala Harris made three campaign stops in Philadelphia Sunday, ending with a rally in North Philly. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in New York City.
Philadelphia Police said a 26-year-old man was shot multiple times after leaving a smoke shop along the 3600 block of North 5th Street.
During a rally in North Philadelphia Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris focused on encouraging voters to cast their ballots. She also visited a Philadelphia church and a barbershop.
A 33-year-old man died after being shot in the chest in an AutoZone parking lot in West Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Police are searching for a person of interest in connection with a string of gunpoint commercial robberies in North and Northeast Philadelphia.
We learned more details about some big-time star power coming to town to support Vice President Kamala Harris. Joe Holden talked with the vice president on Thursday. For almost a week now, we've heard about a splashy campaign event for Harris featuring former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen. Sources with knowledge of the event confirm to CBS News Philadelphia that this event will be held at Temple University's Liacouras Center on Monday.
One woman was injured and another woman's home was hit after a shooting in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood Wednesday morning.
A shooting in Philadelphia’s Fairhill neighborhood injured a 25-year-old woman walking across the street. Another stray bullet struck the home of a woman who was sleeping. Ray Strickland talked with the nephew of the 67-year-old who said she is still processing what happened.
A shooting in North Philadelphia injured seven people, one of them critically, on Saturday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia police say the shooting happened at 11th and Cumberland streets just before 3:30 a.m.
A fire medic who was stabbed by the patient he was transporting to a Philadelphia hospital is expected to make a full recovery.
This is the second time in less than a week, a healthcare worker was injured when they were simply trying to do their job. Philadelphia police said the attack happened inside the rescue squad, in the area of 22nd and Diamond streets in North Philadelphia around 6 a.m. Ray Strickland reports on the attack and the dangers healthcare workers often face.
A 28-year-old man who strangled an employee at a North Philadelphia Popeye's earlier this week was arrested, police said on Thursday.
A 34-year-old man died after he was shot in the stomach at a restaurant in Franklinville Wednesday night.
A man died after an altercation led to a shooting inside a North Philadelphia Chinese takeout restaurant Wednesday night, police said.
A Philadelphia Fire Department medic was in an ambulance with a patient who then stabbed him and fled, police said. The medic is now in critical condition, Brandon Goldner reports.
A 34-year-old man was fatally shot inside the China Garden restaurant on the 800 block of West Erie Avenue Wednesday night after getting into an argument with another person, according to police. No one has been arrested in connection to the shooting, and a gun wasn't found at the scene.
A street in Philadelphia with a name that’s sparked controversy is one step closer to being renamed. Philadelphia City Council will introduce a bill on Thursday that would officially rename Taney Street after 19th-century civil rights activist Caroline LeCount. Eva Andersen reports.
On Thursday, another system approaches and has prompted a NEXT Weather Alert Day for the Philadelphia region.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Three people were shot in Chester, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, police said.
CBS News Philadelphia's 20th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $7.2 million for the fight against childhood cancer Wednesday.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Three people were shot in Chester, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, police said.
On Thursday, another system approaches and has prompted a NEXT Weather Alert Day for the Philadelphia region.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
CBS News Philadelphia's 20th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $7.2 million for the fight against childhood cancer Wednesday.
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
Three people were shot in Chester, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, police said.
CBS News Philadelphia's 20th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $7.2 million for the fight against childhood cancer Wednesday.
Since the FIFA Fan Festival opened, Fairmont has transformed into a global hot spot, with business booming at one of the city's most popular soccer bars.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Dennis Patton is wanted in the fatal shooting of a man in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood in May, police said.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left a 19-year-old dead and another injured.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
The Phillies sent Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday after he struggled again in a start against the Marlins.
Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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.
Bill Kelly is tracking the chance for severe weather Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
CBS News Philadelphia's 20th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $7.2 million for the fight against childhood cancer Wednesday.
The video shows the moments when officers moved in on a minivan in Philadelphia's Olney section and took 23-year-old John Wallace-Bey into custody after a five-hour manhunt.
The shooting happened at around 10:40 p.m. on Providence Avenue near Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Chester, according to police.
Over the course of 19 previous telethons, the CBS Philadelphia Telethon has raised more than $70 million.