FBI warns of police impersonator targeting Chinese students, demanding money
The FBI office in Philadelphia has released a photo of a person accused of a police impersonation scam aiming to get money from Chinese students in the U.S.
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The FBI office in Philadelphia has released a photo of a person accused of a police impersonation scam aiming to get money from Chinese students in the U.S.
A St. Joe's Prep senior is debuting a unique clothing line, The Illest Club, during the 2025 Philly Fashion Week.
The FBI says these types of extortion, or blackmail, scams are on the rise.
Moving day is finally here for the SS United States, a massive ship that once broke the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage but has sat dormant in Philadelphia for decades. It's set to move to Mobile, Alabama to have hazardous materials removed and then sunk off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach in Florida, where it will serve as the world's largest artificial reef. Brandon Goldner reports.
There's a new way scammers are trying to take your money. Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz spoke with a Doylestown woman who received emails threatening to expose her personal information to all of her contacts unless she paid up. CBS News Philadelphia is In Your Corner with the red flags to watch out for and how to protect yourself.
Gavin Pennington, 18, is following his dreams of becoming a fashion designer. He's about to debut his unique clothing line at Philly Fashion Week. Wakisha Bailey spoke with Gavin about his journey, his innovative streetwear and what's next for the teen.
Mark Wills, 60, is awaiting extradition to Bucks County after officials say he created hundreds of videos of child sexual abuse throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Philadelphia is set to honor Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from University of Pennsylvania's law school and the first to earn a PhD.
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the first Black woman to earn a PhD in the United States, will be honored with a statue near Philadelphia's City Hall.
Abington and Jenkintown schools are closed once again after a fire at SPS Technologies, which manufactures metal fasteners and fittings for the aviation and aerospace industries. Ross DiMattei gets you up to speed on the latest ahead of a news conference from officials set for 10 a.m. - which you can watch live on our CBS News Philadelphia stream.
The Northampton County district attorney's office said over 130 victims have been identified in connection with an identity theft case against three Bethlehem residents.
Crews are still working to control a fire burning at SPS Technologies in Abington Township that started on Monday night. Nearby residents are concerned about how the smoke from the fire could impact their health.
Family members, friends and fellow law enforcement officers gathered in Philadelphia Tuesday to remember Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, a Temple University police officer who was killed in the line of duty two years ago.
The fire in Abington, Pennsylvania, at SPS Technologies has forced residents living nearby the fire to evacuate their homes.
Residents living near the fire in Abington were told to evacuate due to air quality concerns on Tuesday afternoon as the blaze at SPS Technologies continues to burn.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced he will run for a third term at a press conference Tuesday.
There were tears and hugs during a wreath-laying ceremony Tuesday morning at the gravesite of Temple University police sergeant, Christopher Fitzgerald.
The fire happened around 7:30 p.m. Monday at the United Missionary Baptist Church in Philadelphia's Brewerytown neighborhood.
The federal government laid off thousands of probationary employees, including at least two National Park workers in Philadelphia, according to a union.
Two National Park rangers at Independence National Historical Park are among the thousands of probationary employees terminated by the Trump administration, according to a union representing the rangers.
During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, officials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, urged people to stay away from the site of a massive industrial fire in Abington Township. Residents have been asked to evacuate amid air quality concerns.
WNBA star Kahleah Copper recently surprised the La Salle women's basketball team with a postgame speech.
Fire and police officials provided an update on a massive fire that broke out at SPS Technologies, an industrial facility, in Abington Township on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The fire forced schools to close Tuesday and residents nearby to shelter in place due to the firefight and concerns over air quality. As of Tuesday morning, firefighters continued to monitor hot spots.
After enrolling at DePaul University in Chicago, Mabel Landry Staton was the only American woman who competed in long jump at the 1952 Summer Olympics, held in Helsinki, Finland. Now a South Jersey resident, Staton tells Josh Sanders about defying racism and limitations placed on women in order to succeed in track and field.
A massive warehouse fire continues to burn in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania forcing schools to close and residents to stay inside Tuesday. Ross DiMattei has the latest on the firefight.
Chester Asher says Pennsylvania is the "snack belt of America," and for over a century, Asher's Chocolate Co. has been a big part of it.
A large sinkhole has opened up at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night.
After a taste of some more seasonable conditions Wednesday, some cooler air sneaks back into the Philadelphia region as we head into Thursday.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
A teen was shot in Linwood, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, authorities said.
Chester Asher says Pennsylvania is the "snack belt of America," and for over a century, Asher's Chocolate Co. has been a big part of it.
A large sinkhole has opened up at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night.
After a taste of some more seasonable conditions Wednesday, some cooler air sneaks back into the Philadelphia region as we head into Thursday.
The first-ever Sheetz opened in Royersford, Pennsylvania, at 454 West Ridge Pike on Feb. 12.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Chester Asher says Pennsylvania is the "snack belt of America," and for over a century, Asher's Chocolate Co. has been a big part of it.
A large sinkhole has opened up at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night.
A teen was shot in Linwood, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, authorities said.
A Montgomery County man was arrested in a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-girlfriend and two men she dated after they broke up.
The family of a Pennsylvania man who was arrested by federal agents during a tense raid this week is sharing their side of the story.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett was laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
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 Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Former Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is heading to the Dolphins to become the team's passing game coordinator.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Ukee Washington 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.
Team Sheetz or Team Wawa?! Sheetz fans flocked to the company's new location in Royersford, Pennsylvania, Thursday morning for freebies and coffee, and told CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey why they love the Wawa competitor so much.
Thursday will be slightly cooler around the Delaware Valley compared to yesterday's weather, but high temperatures will still make it above freezing today -- and stay there for the next 7-10 days.
A large sinkhole opened up in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night. The hole is located at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane, near Sutcliffe Park.
A stretch of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia is shut down as crews make emergency repairs. The closure will remain in place until further notice as the Philadelphia Water Department performs "emergency infrastructure maintenance supporting the drinking water system," the city said.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed, forcing the roadway to close for hours. Crews were in the process of demolishing the canopy when it collapsed over the toll booths, and luckily nobody was hurt.