Allentown City Hall worker accused of planting noose at own desk
LaTarsha Brown is charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and false reports to law enforcement, Allentown Chief of Police Charles Roca said Monday.
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LaTarsha Brown is charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and false reports to law enforcement, Allentown Chief of Police Charles Roca said Monday.
Allentown police are investigating after an item resembling a noose was found on a City Hall employee's desk on Jan. 10.
The hits of Broadway are coming to Broad Street! Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization have announced the lineup for the 2025-26 Broadway season. Here's a closer look at some of the classics and fan favorites that will be hitting the stage.
Falls Township Fire Chief Brian Salt was suspended after he was charged with child abuse for allegedly dropping his daughter and fracturing her skull.
As support for financial literacy education grows, more schools have started offering courses on the topic. Soon it will be a graduation requirement for Pennsylvania students.
The IRS encourages people in the U.S. illegally to pay income taxes. Of course, millions of American citizens also do so each year. The IRS usually guards tax filer information from disclosure. However, working with immigration officials could represent a loosening of those protections. Reporter Howard Monroe explains how this could endanger your privacy.
DonChristian Jones, an artist from Philadelphia, is the first Adobe Creative Resident at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Through his work, Jones says he's working to honor his father's legacy and extensive archive.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Shoppers visited Macy's in Center City Philadelphia Sunday as the store prepared to close its doors for the final time. Reporter Ray Strickland has the story.
While you might think a game you play with your cat is fun, it could actually be more agitating to your pets than you think. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains why some of our favorite activities might actually be upsetting to cats.
President Trump landed in Philadelphia Saturday for the final day of the Division I NCAA men's wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Wanamaker Organ is playing on the hour at the Grand Court in the Macy's in Center City, formerly Wanamaker's department store. Music-lovers and nostalgic Philadelphians are gathering to hear the organ play. Ross DiMattei spoke to folks about the bittersweet moment before the Macy's store closes.
On Friday, at Lincoln Financial Field, fans could immerse themselves in Phan X: The Ultimate Wrestling Fan Experience. Kerri Corrado.
Two men died and two other men are in critical condition after a car lost control, and landed underneath I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia Friday night. Siafa Lewis reports.
Philadelphia Police Inspector D F Pace gave updates Friday night on the fatal crash in Northeast Philadelphia. Pace confirmed one car lost control and went off I-95 in Port Richmond.
It's the end of an era for Macy's and the historic organ inside the Wannamaker building. The department will officially close this weekend. Many are visiting the store on Friday to take pictures and to say goodbye. Ray Strickland reports.
The DRPA says, that since 2003 they have completed several hazard risk assessments which includes vessel collisions. Josh Sanders reports.
Theresa Shank Grentz, who played with the Mighty Macs of Immaculata University in the 1970s, recalls her college career on the court. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Thousands of tires were dumped at Tacony Creek Park. Cleanup set for early April as the city works to combat illegal dumping. Dan Snyder reports.
Two Philadelphia-area police departments are warning residents to check their bank statements after skimmers were found at local 7-Eleven stores: one n in Mount Ephraim, New Jersey and another in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania.
Denise Gesek's South Philly restaurant Insatiable is offering several cocktails inspired by well-known women from history, from Julia Child to Frida Kahlo to Maya Angelou. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Colder air has quickly started to rush into the Philly region, sending temperatures into the 30s across the entire area to start our Friday.
As the price of eggs continue to rise, Philadelphia area farms and organizations are helping ease the burden once again with a free egg and lamb giveaway. Christa Barfield of Farmer Jawn, Andell Jones from Triple J Farms and Abou Sow from Prince Abou's Butchery to talk about Friday's giveaway.
The National Transportation Safety Board released a list of 68 bridges to be evaluated for coillapse risk after a vessel struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse. Jan Carabeo walks you the Philadelphia-area bridges on the list and what the list means.
Parts of the Doylestown Historical Society building were damaged in a fire Thursday morning.
An Arctic cold front will blast through the Philadelphia region overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
After trading Jared McCain, the Sixers dealt Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract.
Savannah Guthrie's brother, Camron Guthrie, issued a plea Thursday for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying in a video to the possible abductor, "We want to talk to you."
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
An Arctic cold front will blast through the Philadelphia region overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Students at Coatesville Area High School took the lead in celebrating Black History Month in a full day program for the community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
The family of a man who died after being taken into custody by ICE is demanding to know exactly what happened.
A Michigan man was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison after he set a Bensalem home on fire with several people inside in 2025, officials said.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
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 new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
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.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
After trading Jared McCain, the Sixers dealt Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
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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 an Arctic blast will hit the Philadelphia region this weekend. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The release comes just days after the Temple Jazz Band was awarded first place at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship in New York City's Jazz at Lincoln Center in January.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River on Thursday. He was 61 and leaves behind a wife, two children and plenty of firefighter friends.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Thursday night.
A World War II Navy veteran from Vineland, New Jersey, just marked a milestone birthday.