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CBS 3 has learned Philadelphia detectives searched the basement and garage of a Northeast Philadelphia home this afternoon, looking for possible evidence that may link the 2005 death of a 59-year-old woman to alleged basement of horror suspects Linda Ann Weston and three others.
Crews working along Frankford Ave. in Northeast Philadelphia apparently struck a line causing a geyser of water to shoot out of the street Wednesday.
Police say a fire was set intentionally and they are trying to determine where a suspicious package that was left outside the came from.
The suspected ringleader of an alleged Social Security fraud scheme in which police say mentally disabled people were held captive in a basement may not completely understand the seriousness of the charges against her, her lawyer said Monday.
Philadelphia police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the horrific discovery of the four malnourished, mentally incapacitated adults being held captive in a basement in Northeast Philadelphia.
The sub basement in Tacony barely gave four mentally challenged captives enough room to move. It was a prison, much like the one Linda Ann Weston kept Bernardo Ramos in 30 years ago.
As the investigation continues into four mentally disabled adults found locked in the basement of a northeast Philadelphia apartment building, police say there may be dozens more victims by the group headed up by alleged ring-leader Linda Ann Weston.
In an Eyewitness News exclusive, three victims who were held captive inside a Northeast Philadelphia basement described the horrific ordeal.
A missing 15-year-old girl from Florida has turned up in Philadelphia and appears to be linked to a case involving four adults who were held against their will inside a Tacony basement.
On Monday night, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey gave reporters a first-hand look at the dungeon-like sub-basement in which police say four mentally challenged adults were held captive.
Police are investigating the bizarre circumstances in which a man cut off his own arm and hand in Northeast Philadelphia.
Two elderly women were killed after a car flipped off the roadway and plunged into Pennypack Creek in Northeast Philadelphia Monday.
A man is in critical condition after being injured in an early morning house fire in Northeast Philadelphia.
A woman was shot during an attempted robbery and carjacking in Northeast Philadelphia early Friday morning.
A tractor-trailer accident forced the closure of I-95 at Academy Road early Wednesday morning.
There were smiles all around at the groundbreaking ceremony on the site of an old golf course just off Red Lion Road.
Detectives say a man was locked into the trunk area of his Cadillac SUV. He called police from his cell phone.
Seven hundred lay teachers at 17 area Catholic high schools have been on strike since last Tuesday.
"He did terrorize his victims.He put them face down on the ground. He at times would press the firearm against their heads or the back of their necks. He would threaten to kill them," federal prosecutor Thomas Zaleski says.
Philadelphia Fire Fighters are preparing to fire up grills all for a good cause on Friday.
They are charged with burglary, theft, and assault in connection with and home invasion in Huntingdon Valley.
More than 20,000 customers were without electric service in Northeast Philadelphia because of a problem at a substation.
Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Northeast Philadelphia that left a man hospitalized.
Police are investigating the shooting death of man who was found in a car in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Northeast Philadelphia.
Police are searching for several suspects who stabbed and robbed a pizza deliveryman in Northeast Philadelphia early Tuesday morning.
The Philadelphia area can expect cold weather Monday for the first full day of winter.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Just months after reopening its doors following a fire, Our Mother of Consolation Catholic School celebrated Christmas.
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.
Just months after reopening its doors following a fire, Our Mother of Consolation Catholic School celebrated Christmas.
The Philadelphia area can expect cold weather Monday for the first full day of winter.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
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.
Just months after reopening its doors following a fire, Our Mother of Consolation Catholic School celebrated Christmas.
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.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
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.
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.
Body camera footage shows a police officer in Sparta, New Jersey, rescuing a dog who fell into icy water.
Monday will be cold in the Philadelphia area before snow and rain move through on Tuesday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Shoppers packed the Cherry Hill Mall Sunday night in hopes of wrapping up their Christmas shopping, making new holiday memories and visiting Santa Claus before the big day.
Family and friends released balloons Sunday in memory of a mother and her son who died in a fire in Chester, Pennsylvania, in November.
The NEXT weather maker will bring a wintry mix turning to rain to the Philadelphia area Tuesday. NEXT Weather meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest.