Man shot and killed after answering door at Northeast Philadelphia apartments
Police say a man was shot and killed after answering the door at a townhome apartment in Northeast Philadelphia.
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Police say a man was shot and killed after answering the door at a townhome apartment in Northeast Philadelphia.
The man was shot and killed at the Regency Townhomes at Woodhaven and Academy Roads on Thursday night.
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
Elias Diaz, the man police believe is the "Fairmount Park Rapist," has been charged with three more unsolved rapes in addition to Rebecca Park's murder.
Police say an 18-year-old man died after crashing his car into an electrical pole.
The crash was reported just before 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Academy Road and Red Lion Road in the Morrell Park area. Authorities have not released what caused the accident or the identity of the driver.
Elias Diaz was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 17 for a string of assaults at Pennypack Park. Then two days later, police said they uncovered DNA from Diaz that determined he was involved or a person of interest in Park's murder.
The man arrested in the Pennypack Park trail slashings has been named a person of interest in the 2003 "Fairmount Park Rapist" cold case, Philadelphia police said Tuesday.
The man arrested over the weekend for the Pennypack Park slashings is now a person of interest in the "Fairmount Park Rapist" cold case from 2003, Philadelphia police said.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a string of assaults on the Pennypack Park trail in Philadelphia, police said Monday.
Police say 46-year-old Elias Diaz was arrested in connection to a string of assaults on the Pennypack Park Trail in Philadelphia in November.
Swastikas spray painted on a wall near a senior apartment complex in Somerton have now been removed. Police permitted property managers Thursday to remove the hateful graffiti as they continue their investigation. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3TrsdST
Swastikas painted on a wall near a senior apartment complex in Northeast Philadelphia have now been removed.
Philadelphia Police are investigating after two swastikas were spray-painted on a wall near a senior apartment complex in Somerton that's home to several Jewish people.
Philadelphia police said detectives are still in the early stages of their investigation and added that it was imperative they find whoever spray-painted the Nazi symbols.
A 40-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shootout with Philadelphia police in Holmesburg on Sunday morning.
Two Philadelphia police officers were injured during a shootout in Holmesburg early Sunday morning. For one of the officers, it was the second time they were shot on duty.
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Frank Wycheck, who threw the lateral that started the "Music City Miracle" and launched the Tennessee Titans' run to the franchise's lone Super Bowl appearance, has died.
Two Philadelphia police officers assigned to the Highway Patrol Unit and a man were shot during a shootout early Sunday morning in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.
Two officers are hospitalized after a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood early Sunday morning, two leaders at the University of Pennsylvania step down amid backlash over the school's response to antisemitism on campus, and a major storm with heavy rain and winds moves in. These headlines and more in your Digital Brief for Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
Police are searching for a man in the Pennypack Trail area after a series of violent attacks over the past few weeks.
A man on a BMX-style bike attacked multiple people on a trail at the Northeast Philadelphia park.
This week, police in Philadelphia are searching for another escaped prisoner, our own Aziza Shuler shared her journey with alopecia and much more.
A fire broke out at a rowhome on the 6300 block of Cardiff Street in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood on Thursday.
Seven people, including a young child, two police officers and a firefighter, were injured when a fire broke out at a rowhome in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday.
The nation's oldest African American religious festival kicks off in Wilmington, Delaware, months after a fire destroyed Mother African Union Church.
Numerous concerns have been raised in recent weeks about conditions in Townsends Inlet, off the southern tip of Sea Isle City.
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
Police have identified the suspect wanted for terrorizing people near Philadelphia City Hall last week while wearing a "Chucky-style" mask.
Police are looking for three men wanted in connection with the theft of a Lamborghini and Porsche from a parking facility in Old City, police say.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
The nation's oldest African American religious festival kicks off in Wilmington, Delaware, months after a fire destroyed Mother African Union Church.
Numerous concerns have been raised in recent weeks about conditions in Townsends Inlet, off the southern tip of Sea Isle City.
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
Police have identified the suspect wanted for terrorizing people near Philadelphia City Hall last week while wearing a "Chucky-style" mask.
Police have identified the suspect wanted for terrorizing people near Philadelphia City Hall last week while wearing a "Chucky-style" mask.
Police are looking for three men wanted in connection with the theft of a Lamborghini and Porsche from a parking facility in Old City, police say.
Philadelphia made the short list to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.
Educators at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy say artificial intelligence is helping students build confidence, communication skills and digital literacy.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
Numerous concerns have been raised in recent weeks about conditions in Townsends Inlet, off the southern tip of Sea Isle City.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
Families and small business owners say a beach replenishment project in Ocean City, New Jersey, has affected their routines this summer.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Camden educators visited families at home Wednesday to share resources ahead of the new school year.
The nation's oldest African American religious festival kicks off in Wilmington, Delaware, months after a fire destroyed Mother African Union Church.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds as thunderstorms arrive this afternoon.
Art DeRamus' girlfriend was hurt in the shooting while she was sleeping in the front bedroom of the home in New Castle County, Delaware.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
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.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
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.
Lionel Messi drew another large crowd in Chester, Pennsylvania, and offered fans a chance to see one of the greats.
The Phillies won a season-best sixth straight game and closed within 4 1/2 games of the first-place Braves in the NL East.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Bryston Stott's two-run single in the sixth inning helped the Phillies rally to beat the Marlins, 6-4, for their fifth straight win.
The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Za'Darius Smith, the team said Tuesday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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."
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
On Thursday, volunteers at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia filled backpacks with back-to-school essentials for kids.
After a long wait, families in Delaware County are finally getting back their memorial bricks from a former hospital slated for demolition.
Starting in the fall of 2027, Temple University in Philadelphia will require first-year undergraduate students to live in campus housing for the first two semesters.
Philadelphia joins Boston and Denver as finalists to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, city officials announced Thursday. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
Numerous concerns have been raised in recent weeks about conditions in Townsends Inlet, off the southern tip of Sea Isle City, New Jersey. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.