Fire in Fairless Hills destroys home belonging to "Santa Scott"
A fire Saturday night in Fairless Hills destroyed the home of Scott Diethorne, who is known as "Santa Scott" to many in Bucks County.
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A fire Saturday night in Fairless Hills destroyed the home of Scott Diethorne, who is known as "Santa Scott" to many in Bucks County.
The store owner of Minor Details told CBS Philadelphia the man stole around $350 from the cash drawer.
A beloved Delaware County pizza shop served up its final slices in its dining room this weekend before moving to a new location.
Chester County, Pennsylvania, officials say Jujuan Jeffers died after a shooting Saturday night during Lincoln University's homecoming celebration. Six people were wounded in the shooting but are expected to survive, the district attorney said. Reporter Alicia Roberts has the latest.
Scott Diethorne, who is known as "Santa Scott" to many in Bucks County, said he lost everything in the fire, including his Santa Claus suits.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
A shooting at Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania, left one person dead and six other people injured during homecoming Saturday night.
The fire appears to have started in the attic of the home, and the cause is under investigation, according to the Fairless Hills Fire Department.
One person is dead and at least six others were injured in a shooting during a homecoming celebration at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, Saturday night, the Chester County district attorney announced. District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe said one person, who had a gun, has since been detained.
Expect a pleasant and seasonable Sunday with sunshine returning by the afternoon and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
One person is in custody following a shooting at Lincoln University that killed one person and injured six others during homecoming.
Multiple people were shot on Lincoln University of Pennsylvania's campus during Homecoming weekend, the Chester County District Attorney said Saturday night. Ryan Hughes reports.
Police are responding to a shooting on the campus of Lincoln University. Chester County dispatch said that four people have been shot. We don't have any word on their conditions right now. But we did talk to a witness who said he saw one person receiving CPR. Officials could not say whether any arrests have been made.
When someone falls victim to a crime, the pain ripples through their entire family. Nearly a year and a half after her daughter’s death, a Philadelphia woman is helping others find peace after loss. Eva Andersen reports how she's transforming her pain into purpose.
SEPTA released video showing a bystander helping a woman who fell onto the tracks of the Market-Frankford Line Friday morning.
A driver was taken into custody after hitting two Plymouth Township police officers with a car multiple times on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Police were on the 400 block of Grange Avenue on Saturday morning after two men were shot inside a home. The shooting is still under investigation.
A crash in Montgomery County injured two officers, and now police are saying the driver of that car is no stranger to them. Detectives say they were intentionally hit multiple times. The incident happened at the DoubleTree Suites hotel across from the Plymouth Meeting Mall. Ross DiMattei reports a recap of what happened and an update on how those officers are doing.
Security changes are coming at North Penn High School after a student brought a gun to school earlier this week. Towamencin Township police arrested a 16-year-old student with a 9 mm handgun on Tuesday. Now the superintendent says students will have to pass through a weapons screening system every day when they arrive at school.
The oldest brewery in America is introducing a new flavor of beer for the fall. Brewing company Yuengling is rolling out a new apple beer. The Schuylkill County Brewery describes it as a crisp, pilsner-style beer brewed to capture the essence of the season. The beer is a limited release while supplies last.
Police have arrested the man they say is responsible for a deadly shooting at a SEPTA transportation center that happened in 2024. According to the U.S. Marshals, Benjamin McClain was taken into custody in Philadelphia on Thursday. McClain was wanted for a double shooting on the 1500 block of Arrott Street. Investigators say he allegedly shot and killed a 33-year-old man and then ran off.
A man is in critical condition after being shot in a Wawa parking lot off Bristol Oxford Valley Road in Bucks County. The shooting happened in Bristol Township, just before midnight Thursday. Police believe the incident started as a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical fight. Investigators say the shooter remained on scene and has been cooperating with law enforcement.
A Mount Airy woman lost her son after a medical jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia in January. Her grandson was also severely injured. Now, she is being honored with an act of kindness. Ray Strickland reports the story and the tears of thanks.
Officials said the water main is from 1879, and when it broke, 4 million gallons of water leaked out, flooding city streets. The water main break is just around the block — .2 miles away — from Temple University's Kardon Atlantic Apartments.
This incident happened in the DoubleTree hotel parking lot off Hickory Road, just across from the Plymouth Meeting Mall. Calls reporting an alleged erratic driver near Hickory and Narcissa roads came in shortly before 12:30 p.m., authorities said.
The cooldown in the Philadelphia region begins Friday, but it will still be shorts and T-shirt weather.
Mayor Cherelle Parker held a town hall Thursday night to discuss her budget plan with neighbors at Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia City Council special committee will investigate the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry that left three construction workers dead.
Police in Delaware County are warning about a possible attempt to lure a child into a car.
Pennsylvania real estate agent and youth soccer coach Albert Stroble was arrested and charged for the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Mayor Cherelle Parker held a town hall Thursday night to discuss her budget plan with neighbors at Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
The cooldown in the Philadelphia region begins Friday, but it will still be shorts and T-shirt weather.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
A Philadelphia City Council special committee will investigate the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry that left three construction workers dead.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Mayor Cherelle Parker held a town hall Thursday night to discuss her budget plan with neighbors at Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia City Council special committee will investigate the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry that left three construction workers dead.
Police in Delaware County are warning about a possible attempt to lure a child into a car.
Pennsylvania real estate agent and youth soccer coach Albert Stroble was arrested and charged for the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Thomas Paine Plaza, which sits at Broad and Arch streets and faces City Hall, will officially reopen Friday afternoon following an $18 million renovation.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
Authorities released new photos of a man who was killed in Camden, but footage of an attack or crime scene is slim.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger has a new memoir out and offered some insights on the current playoff team.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
The new shared arena between the Flyers, Sixers and Philadelphia's WNBA team is planned for where the Spectrum once stood.
The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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.
Bill Kelly says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be slightly cooler, but more significant changes are on the way. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joined city leaders Thursday afternoon in Point Breeze to launch "Ring It On! One Philly, A United Celebration," a citywide initiative to invest in 20 commercial corridors with activations, beautifications and celebrations.
South Philly residents packed the Vare Recreation Center on Morris Street as Parker hosted her "One Philly, One Future" budget town hall series.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a warm Thursday night
The parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry left three ironworkers dead.