North Philly Students Challenge Police To Chess Tournament In Program Aimed At Building Trust
The event was part of a new outreach program started by the Irish Pub Childrens' Foundation.
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The event was part of a new outreach program started by the Irish Pub Childrens' Foundation.
Police say 5 unknown black males exited the Triple Play Car Bar on the 1600 block of Hunting Park Avenue. Police say, three of the males at that time went across the street to a silver Nissan Mixima parked near the corner of Hunting Park and Germantown Avenues, while the other two men went the opposite direction.
Police say a badly decomposed body was found inside a vacant home in North Philadelphia around 5 p.m. Authorities say the body appears to be female.
Police said 52-year-old victim and the other woman got into an argument shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday at the Liberty Motel.
It happened around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning at the 1200 block of West Atlantic Street.
Authorities say it happened around 3:21 p.m. at the intersection of Chew Avenue and Chelten Avenue in north Philadelphia.
It happened around 5:30 pm Monday evening at 13th Street and Wagner Avenue.
Antonia Pantoja Charter School in North Philadelphia has never had a playground for its students. That will all change this Thursday.
Police say the suspect shot the 48-year-old homeowner once in the leg and took a wallet containing $35.00.
The fire broke out around 3:20 am Saturday morning at the 9800 block of Haldeman Avenue.
Chief Inspector Scott Small says police are treating this case as a homicide.
Police think robbery was the motive for the shooting, which happened near 15th and West Hazzard Streets just before 1:30am.
Police say the 28-year-old driver stopped at his house in north Philadelphia at about 10:45 p.m. Saturday to turn off his lights due to an electrical problem.
Habitat for Humanity held a "builders blitz" at the 1900 block of Turner Street.
It's thanks to $250-thousand grant from a charitable foundation established by a locally based pharmaceutical wholesaler.
It happened around 2:30 pm at the 32oo block of East Allegheny and East Street.
According to Philadelphia Police, a 26-year-old man was shot to death on Monday in North Philadelphia.
Police are asking for the public to be on alert in North Philadelphia after an intruder allegedly beat a little girl until she was unconscious. She is hospitalized in stable condition at this time.
Police were called to the scene on West Glenwood Avenue near Dauphin Street around 10 a.m. Friday.
Crews are responding to the scene of a crash involving an ambulance in North Philadelphia.
It happened just after 11 p.m. Thursday night at the intersection of 17th street and Susquehanna Ave when a 32-year-old woman was shot in the back while driving her car.
"Based on the crime scene, we know that at least two shots were fired from a semi-automatic weapon," says Chief Inspector Scott Small.
Investigators describe the victim as 5'-9", 153 pounds with several tattoos on each bicep. He was wearing a blue Nike T-shirt and gray sweatpants.
The male biker was struck by a female driver as she attempted to change lanes and pass another vehicle.
Police say it happened at about 8:20 p.m. Wednesday at the 2900 block of N. Bailey Street.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
A mother and her 5-month-old baby girl are in the hospital after being shot in West Philadelphia, family told CBS News Philadelphia Sunday.
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Sunday marks the official start of winter, but it'll actually feel more like fall with high temperatures in the upper 40s and even near 50 degrees.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
A mother and her 5-month-old baby girl are in the hospital after being shot in West Philadelphia, family told CBS News Philadelphia Sunday.
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Seventy-five residents were displaced from their homes after a deadly fire tore through an apartment building in Drexel Hill.
A 54-year-old man riding a bicycle died early Saturday in a hit-and-run in Overbrook, police say.
Eight puppies are in the care of a rescue organization after they were found outside a Philadelphia Target store on Friday.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Three kids were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
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.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
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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.
AAA says airports across the country could have their busiest holiday travel season ever this year, and Philadelphia International Airport is already seeing a rush of traffic days before Christmas. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has what fliers should expect if they're heading to the airport this week.
After no one won Saturday night's grand prize, the Powerball jackpot jumped again to $1.6 billion! If someone wins Monday night's drawing, they'll take home about $735 million after taxes.
Jealous of how quickly your dog can hit the snooze button? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains why it seems like dogs have no trouble dozing off.
Sunday is the first official day of winter, but it'll feel more like fall with high temperatures near 50 degrees. The NEXT Weather team is tracking another round of a wintry mix early Tuesday and the chance for showers on Christmas Day.
Winter will ironically feel more like Fall with highs in the mid to upper 40s. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.