Driver flees scene after crashing into Frankford home and injuring another driver
Philadelphia police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after a crash that left a home with major damage and another driver in critical condition.
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Philadelphia police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after a crash that left a home with major damage and another driver in critical condition.
Joseph Grossman is accused of victimizing at least two underage employees to perform a sex act in exchange for drugs and money.
Joseph Grossman, owner of Poppy's Peanuts in the Quakerstown Farmers Market, is accused of offering at least one underage employee drugs and money for sex. Prosecutors believe there could be more victims. CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporter Liz Crawford reports.
We're following up on what is called an unacceptable safety risk. SEPTA was ordered to take immediate and sweeping steps to reduce the risk of fire on regional rail trains. Front and center are SEPTA's aging cars, Silverliner IV. The Federal Railroad Administration outlined five fires aboard the Silverliner IV trains, showing the inside of some of the scorched railcars. Joe Holden reports.
Philadelphia leaders are looking for neighbors' input as they create a new safety plan.
Philadelphia city and police leaders are seeking input from the public as they put together a five-year safety plan.
The deadly fire broke out inside a home on Willow Street in Franklin Township Wednesday.
Nike Inc.'s first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia has an opening date: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said the pillars of the plan are prevention, intervention and enforcement. The plan follows her executive order declaring a public safety emergency in the city.
Cheri Clayton thought her home was collapsing before she realized a car had landed in her living room after a crash outside. Madeleine Wright reports.
A Quakertown Farmers Market shop owner is accused of victimizing at least two underage employees and soliciting at least one to perform a sexual act in exchange for drugs and money, according to the Bucks County district attorney.
Police say the bank robbery happened at the Presence Bank on Third Street in Oxford in September.
The National Transportation Safety Board urged SEPTA to make changes after multiple fires on Silverliner IV rail cars used on Regional Rail lines. Jan Carabeo reports.
The Bucks County SPCA says it rescued cats that were living in a filthy warehouse. A nonprofit owner is now being charged with animal cruelty and neglect.
A crash sent one car into a Philadelphia rowhome on Thursday morning, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
The Philadelphia area can expect a few crisp mornings before summer-like temperatures return.
Delaware County Community College is stepping up to close the gap as one profession, welding, needs an influx of young people due to mass retirements and industry expansion. Madeleine Wright reports.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to immediately to stop using some of its railcars because of fire risk.
A large police presence shut down a portion of Broad Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday. In this case, officers weren't responding to a crime, but instead, it was to something that they hope will help kids in need of a little joy.
Wednesday night's Phillies vs. Phillies intrasquad scrimmage didn't mean anything, but that didn't stop fans of all ages from packing Citizens Bank Park to cheer for the team and get warmed up for the playoffs.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Railroad Administration are warning SEPTA that it must make changes to ensure safety after multiple fires on Regional Rail cars this year.
Dr. Ala Stanford formally announced she is running for Congress, and she has the endorsement of retiring Democratic Congressman Dwight Evans. Stanford started her campaign outside the Germantown home of her mentor and former elementary school principal. Stanford, a pediatric surgeon, author, and university professor, gained national recognition in 2020. She founded the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to increase access to testing in African American communities during the pandemic.
PPL Electric bills could rise again. The Allentown-based utility is asking the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for a distribution rate increase. If approved, residential customers will pay $13 more per month next July. PPL says it needs more funding to improve the grid. Electricity bills increased 16% on the generation end in June.
October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's mainly a disease that strikes mainly women, but doctors say people need to understand it can also happen to men.
Philadelphia International's United Airlines Lounge is temporarily closed for health code violations, after a visit by city inspectors on Monday. Among some of the issues are flies in the bar area and men's room, and no hot water in the hand-washing sink. The lounge must close for at least 48 hours, fix the issues, pay a fee, and be reinspected before it can reopen. United says they are offering $25 vouchers for those who are unable to use their membership during the closure.
