West Philly celebrates turnaround of notorious drug corner thank to grassroots initiative
What was once one of the city's most notorious drug corners is now being held up as a success story. Madeleine Wright reports.
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What was once one of the city's most notorious drug corners is now being held up as a success story. Madeleine Wright reports.
Some businesses in Philadelphia are pushing back against a bill that would force them to close by 11 p.m.
An alert about an active shooter at Villanova University's campus in Pennsylvania caused panic Thursday afternoon, but there was no shooter, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said during a press conference. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway, law enforcement officials said.
Josh Sanders talks to a family who was at Villanova University, where a reported active shooter has now turned out to be a "cruel hoax."
A report of an active shooter at Villanova University turned out to be a "cruel hoax," university President Rev. Peter Donohue said in a letter to the school community. There was no active shooter and no one was injured, Donohue said.
Villanova University sent out a report of an active shooter on campus around 4:30 p.m. Thursday to students and employees, according to a "NOVA Alert" obtained by CBS News Philadelphia. The university is advising people to move to a secure location and to lock and barricade doors.
Chopper 3 captures law enforcement pack Villanova University after reports of a possible active shooter.
There are reports of an active shooter on the campus of Villanova University Dozens of police cars and law enforcement officials are on scene. Residents in part of Radnor are sheltering in place. Campus is on lockdown.
Villanova University sent out a report of an active shooter on campus to students, according to a NOVA Alert obtained by CBS News Philadelphia.
Chester police shot an armed suspect who was firing shots in the direction of officers on Wednesday night, police said.
There is a report of a possible active shooter on the campus at Villanova University. A Nova Alert from the university just went out. They are advising people to move to a secure location and to lock and barricade doors.
Xfinity Live! will become Stateside Live! as part of a new partnership with Philadelphia-based distillery Stateside Brands.
The popular South Philly sports bar and entertainment venue will become Stateside Live! as part of a new partnership with Kensington-based distillery Stateside Brands.
The Who concert Thursday night in Philadelphia, part of the legendary rock and roll band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," has been postponed due to illness.
Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee and ankle, a league source confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office says officers were conducting an investigation in the city of Chester when a gunman started shooting at police. Officers then returned fire and hit the gunman.
Authorities say a Bucks County resident sent explicit emails to a 14-year-old Florida influencer before showing up at her home.
The TSA's Cutest Canine Contest is down to Labrador retrievers, including one named Steeler, a K-9 from Pittsburgh International.
The Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee held a discussion with city leaders in Philadelphia on Wednesday about security for 2026.
Welcome week is officially here at West Chester University! Wakisha Bailey reports live from campus.
Hurricane Erin continues its northerly track and is set to deliver impacts to the beaches in New Jersey and Delaware.
At the Youth Violence Prevention Basketball game at the Christy Rec Center on Wednesday, Philadelphia police officers connected with kids through basketball. Reporter Siafa Lewis has the story from West Philadelphia.
A man from Philadelphia is accused of driving a teenage girl to Pittsburgh to have sex with another man for money.
A Pennsylvania hotel has taken the No. 1 ranking on a list of the best hotels in the nation for sleep.
Hurricane Erin won't make landfall, but Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches will be affected by its presence offshore.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
Body camera video shows a firefighter in Allentown, Pennsylvania, rescuing a man from a burning home.
A SEPTA bus and an Amazon tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia at Academy Road near Eden Street.
Multiple damaged vehicles could be seen near the intersection of Front Street and East Indiana Avenue Tuesday morning.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
Body camera video shows a firefighter in Allentown, Pennsylvania, rescuing a man from a burning home.
A SEPTA bus and an Amazon tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia at Academy Road near Eden Street.
Body camera video shows a firefighter in Allentown, Pennsylvania, rescuing a man from a burning home.
A SEPTA bus and an Amazon tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia at Academy Road near Eden Street.
Multiple damaged vehicles could be seen near the intersection of Front Street and East Indiana Avenue Tuesday morning.
The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia is partnering with local food content creator Djour.Philly for a "guest" cheesesteak on National Cheesesteak Day, March 24. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Philabundance.
Body camera video captured the dramatic moment firefighters rescued several people from a house fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Two people were rescued from a second story window and in total, six people were displaced from the home, including a child.
After wind chills in the 20s started Tuesday, we'll have a brisk afternoon with a high of 50 degrees. We'll get progressively warmer into Thursday, when temps are in the 60s for the first pitch of the Philadelphia Phillies' season opener. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
ICE agents were seen at Philadelphia International Airport again Tuesday as TSA deals with a record number of sick callouts during the partial government shutdown. Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia that immigration agents are being trained to help with security.
The average price for a gallon of gas in the Philadelphia five-county area is getting increasingly closer to $4 as the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran heads into its fourth week. The national average for a gallon of gas as of Tuesday is $3.98, according to AAA.