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Firefighters in Chester are getting a new layer of protection. Not with their gear, but on the buildings they respond to. A new placard system aims to warn first responders before they even step inside. Madeleine Wright reports how the program works and why it could save lives.
Judge Glenn Bronson sentenced former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial to an aggregate of 9 1/2 months to 2 years in prison and granted him immediate parole since he had already served 10 months while he was charged with first-degree murder.
Yardley, Pennsylvania, has a new top cop this morning. The Yardley Borough Police Department showed photos of Sergeant William Golden as he was promoted to chief. Chief Golden was pinned by Chief Joseph Kelly of the Lower Makefield Township Police Department.
For the first time in seven years, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's board of governors voted to raise tuition.
Mark Dial, the former Philadelphia police officer convicted of shooting and killing Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop in August 2023, is headed home after his sentencing Thursday.
Scrolling on social media on Thursday, you'll find posts with a presidential podcast confession, a fiery disaster at Tomorrowland and mixed reviews over Disneyland's newest attraction. Chandler Lutz has the stories you'll be sharing and talking about today.
Comedian Shane Gillis' opening monologue as host of the ESPYS went over awkwardly in front of some of the biggest names in sports on Wednesday night.
Fourteen undocumented immigrants were arrested after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday morning.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in place Thursday in the Philadelphia area because of feels-like temperatures that will soar to near 105 degrees.
The shooting at 7 Elements restaurant, bar and lounge on 11th Street and Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia injured eight people over the Fourth of July weekend.
Philadelphia police officers and firefighters joined anti-violence activists for the annual Peace Not Guns Memorial Basketball game Wednesday.
Carlos Obrador, head consul of the Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia, said in a statement that at least six of the detainees are Mexican nationals.
Cases of COVID-19 are now likely growing in 25 states, according to estimates published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as this year's summer wave of the virus appears to be getting underway.
A Chester County teen came out on top in the 2025 Duck Brand “Stuck at Prom" contest. Emanuel Holland made it herself, out of hot pink duct tape. It took the Glenmoore teen six months. Holland won the grand prize, which includes a $15,000 college scholarship.
Some people got help in dealing with the heat. Six hundred free fans were handed out by State Representative Amen Brown at his district office. There was also information given out on how to access state programs and resources.
Two of the top health systems in our area could be joining forces. ChristianaCare and Virtua Health announced that they are looking into creating a new regional nonprofit health system. ChristianaCare is the largest health system in Delaware and Virtua is the biggest one in South Jersey. They have a combined eight hospitals and more than 600 places for patient care.
A crime alert in Bristol Township and a warning from police. Lock your car doors and take the key with you. Investigators said within the past 48 hours, four cars were stolen in Levittown. All of them were unlocked. But some people made it easy for crooks by leaving their key fobs in the car. Bristol police are adding extra patrols.
There’s a couple of runaway peacocks in Doylestown, Bucks County. The pair was spotted taking a stroll near Theodore Way on Sandy Ridge Road. There are reports that an animal rescue team was able to capture one of the birds, but we're still trying to confirm that information. It's still not known who owns the peacocks. If you see the birds, Doylestown police ask that you call them.
The Department of Health is warning families about the hidden dangers of a popular children's bicycle. Roughly 200 SPPTTY brand bikes sold through Walmart are now under federal recall after tests showed lead levels above safety limits. They were sold between August and December 2024 for $85. If you have one, you're asked to stop using it immediately.
At least six Mexican individuals were detained after Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided a supermarket in West Norriton, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday morning.
Residents and cyclists are pushing for change at an intersection in the Schuylkill section of Philadelphia they say is dangerous. After a CBS News Philadelphia story on the issue, city officials say changes are coming.
The parents of Ellen Greenberg are asking Philadelphia to reopen the investigation into her 2011 death.
Attorneys for Ellen Greenberg's parents are asking the City of Philadelphia to follow the terms of a settlement agreement reached months ago and complete a reexamination of their daughter's 2011 death.
The Chinatown Stitch project, first announced in 2023, aimed to cap the Vine Street Expressway between 10th and 13th streets. Now, the future of the project is uncertain.
Law enforcement conducted a multi-state operation in connection with an April 2025 fight and shooting at a bar in Virginia.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Jason Mutschler was charged with killing his aunt, Vanessa Sturtevent, in Lumberton, New Jersey, officials say.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Jason Mutschler was charged with killing his aunt, Vanessa Sturtevent, in Lumberton, New Jersey, officials say.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
A man was found shot and killed at an apparent car meetup along the 4000 block of Rising Sun Avenue in North Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
A 39-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a foot pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting in Kensington Saturday morning, police say.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Jason Mutschler was charged with killing his aunt, Vanessa Sturtevent, in Lumberton, New Jersey, officials say.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
The iconic vacation destination is ringing in the big milestone year and paying homage to the resort's rich history.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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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.
Two leucistic fawns were recently rescued in Greentown, Pennsylvania. The fawns, Dipper and Mabel, are getting care at the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center and will be released back into the wild when they are recovered.
The United States and Iran are close to reaching an agreement that would end the war, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they have concerns about the deal.
The Philadelphia area can expect more showers on Memorial Day, but warmer temperatures are on the way this week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
During its annual Memorial Day ceremony, Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia dedicated headstones for two previously unmarked veterans' graves.
One week after a fire at the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, the congregation gathered at another location Sunday to worship together.