West Philadelphia neighborhood shaken by shooting outside rec center that injured 5
The shooting outside the Christy Rec Center in West Philadelphia happened days after a violent weekend in the city.
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The shooting outside the Christy Rec Center in West Philadelphia happened days after a violent weekend in the city.
PECO has announced a $10 million Customer Assistance Fund to help customers struggling to pay their electric bills across southeastern Pennsylvania. The initiative is funded by Exelon, the utility’s parent company. Beginning Aug. 4, the new program will offer one-time, $500 grants to qualifying households.
Parts of Kelly Drive will be closed overnight for nearly all of August. PennDOT said it needs to resurface the road. Either the stretch between Ridge Avenue and Fountain Green Drive or the stretch between Strawberry Mansion Drive and 25th Street. There will be detours. The closures are from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. They start Monday, August 4, and last through Friday, August 29.
Limerick Township police did not break the law when responding to a call in June that ended in a fatal crash. That's according to the Montgomery County District Attorney. Officers were investigating a potential theft in progress at the Target on Ridge Pike on June 3. Three teenagers were killed in the crash, and one was seriously injured.
A driver slams into two storefronts, sending customers scrambling in Chester County. Police said a blue Mercedes SUV plowed through the front of a business in Downingtown along Wallace Avenue, then smashed into a second store. Three women inside were hurt two were taken to the hospital. Authorities said this was an unintentional crash.
Newly released surveillance video provides a clearer picture of a suspect wanted in the Grey's Ferry mass shooting in July. Investigators said he was involved in the shooting on July 7 on South Etting Street. Thirteen people between the ages of 15 to 24 years old were shot. Three people died. There's a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
Neighbors of an apartment complex in South Philadelphia are still waiting to hear when they can return to their homes after a fire broke out last night. This is the second time a fire has erupted at this location in the past weeks. It happened at the Courtyard Apartments at Riverview, in Queen Village. Ray Strickland reports the latest.
Monica Avery has won 14 Emmy Awards, and she's also the heart behind our Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon at CBS News Philadelphia.
A city employee was also among the four people shot outside the rec center, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled the designs for the statue of Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, outside City Hall.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has joined a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration's effort to defund Planned Parenthood.
The heat has been scorching, but on Wednesday, some Philadelphia kids got a well-timed break and some well-spent time with the Phillie Phanatic.
A hearing is set for Monday after attorneys for Prospect Medical Holdings asked a bankruptcy court judge to allow the company to "abandon" the shuttered Delaware County Memorial and Taylor hospitals in Pennsylvania.
Limerick police did not break the law when responding to a call last month ending in a chase and crash that killed three teens.
Prospect says offers by outside parties to purchase the closed hospitals are far below the liabilities on the properties.
Record-setting temperatures are possible once again Wednesday in the Philadelphia area before storms on Thursday.
Two-thirds of people recently surveyed by AARP said that they rely substantially on Social Security payments for their income or expect to do so when they retire. With so much riding on the line, it’s important that you understand how Social Security works before you start collecting. CBS News Philadelphia Anchor Jim Donovan sat down with Regina McCann Hess, a Certified Financial Planner and President of Forge Wealth Management in Malvern, Pa., to discuss the options.
A teacher's creative lesson is going viral and people are remembering a rock legend. Chandler Lutz has more on what's trending on social media.
Residents of a senior apartment complex were evacuated on a hot evening as firefighters worked to put out an electrical fire that broke out at the complex Tuesday, officials said.
Production company Kinetic Content is casting single men and women in Philadelphia for the Netflix show "Love is Blind."
Production company Kinetic Content is casting single men and women in Philadelphia for the Netflix show "Love is Blind."
Philadelphia police said the incident is under investigation. It's unclear what led up to the altercation.
It's been hard to escape the heat and humidity this week in Philadelphia amid another heat wave.
Attorneys for Prospect Medical Holdings have asked a judge if the company can "abandon" the properties that contain Taylor and Delaware County Memorial hospitals in Pennsylvania, excluding them from the bankruptcy estate.
The stabbing happened on the 7100 block of Brant Place in Southwest Philly, according to police.
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Community Legal Services offers free help to low-income residents in the city, including applying for home heating assistance programs.
Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney said.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges, a judge ruled Friday.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Community Legal Services offers free help to low-income residents in the city, including applying for home heating assistance programs.
A coastal storm may brush by the Jersey Shore on Sunday and drop some snow, or potentially miss the Philly area entirely.
Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney said.
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Community Legal Services offers free help to low-income residents in the city, including applying for home heating assistance programs.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
Philadelphia City Council took a step in restricting federal agents in the city with the introduction of the so-called "ICE OUT" legislation.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Eagles are hiring Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Kevin Patullo.
Eight years later, (arguably) the greatest play in Super Bowl history is finally getting an ESPN "30 for 30" documentary.
The Flyers are getting their No. 1 goalie, Dan Vladar, back after he missed two weeks because of a lower-body injury.
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
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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.
The 18% tax was originally enacted to help Johnstown recover after the Great Flood of 1889.
The governor is calling on the legislature to send a bill to his desk banning phones from the start of class to the time students leave for home.
The passenger of a car in Georgetown, Delaware was left with cuts on their face after a chunk of ice flew off a large truck and smashed into their windshield.
CBS News Philadelphia captured multiple vehicles encased in ice on North Front Street in the city's Fishtown neighborhood.
With the bitter cold settling in across the Philadelphia region, many families are struggling to keep up with rising utility bills — or worse, dealing with a heater that suddenly stops working. Advocates say many people don't know they can qualify for multiple programs, and that some programs can cover important repairs. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with plenty of tips to keep your home warm and your bills covered.