Philadelphia police and kids remember officer who died, celebrate her legacy
Philadelphia police officers and children gathered in Feltonville Tuesday to paint and remember Lauretha Vaird, who died in the line of duty in 1996.
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Philadelphia police officers and children gathered in Feltonville Tuesday to paint and remember Lauretha Vaird, who died in the line of duty in 1996.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has launched a new text messaging service.
A push for big changes at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has split lawmakers and sparked protests in Washington. But in the Philadelphia region, the White House's moves are jeopardizing a Media man's business.
Police say Agustin Cisneros-Bedolla is charged with attempted homicide, arson and other offenses after allegedly setting fire to a convenience store.
Agustin Cisneros-Bedolla, of West Grove, allegedly went inside the Xpress Stop store on Gap Newport Pike on March 1, the Chester County District Attorney's Office said.
Respiratory therapy students at Gwynedd Mercy University are using liverwurst to perfect their biopsy techniques.
Philadelphia's interactive Portal — which connects live to cities around the world in Ireland, Lithuania, and Poland — is leaving LOVE Park. But while the installation is temporarily shut down, officials say it will remain in the city, with some changes on the way.
Philadelphia commuters are frustrated with the persistent operator unavailability on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subways.
Bus riders are getting frustrated about persistent delays, which SEPTA blames on a chronic operator shortage.
Darris Nichols aims to bring accountability to La Salle men's basketball as the Explorers hope to get back to respectability.
Four Philly libraries are hosting workshops to help federal workers who were recently laid off network and look for new jobs.
The Superhero Project is helping families have eyes on their babies in the NICU at all times with AngelEye CameraSystem.
Pennsylvania Money Match checks totaling more than $1 million are on their way to their rightful owners.
The Shroud of Turin is believed to be the shroud Christ wore when buried before rising on Easter Sunday. "It helps us to be able to believe in Jesus as a real man suffering a real death and then rising from the dead," says Father Dan Troyan of the Holy Myrrh-bearers Ukrainian Catholic Church in Delaware County. A replica of the shroud is on display there.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny, but there will be a chance of showers in the evening.
Aiming to offer peace of mind, police departments around Philadelphia are sending officers to homes whose owners are on vacation.
Burglars will look for signs that someone is not home for an easy target, Radnor police say. So they and other departments are offering to send an officer to keep an eye on your home while you're away. Brandon Goldner reports.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington began his week on Capitol Hill advocating to protect funding for the city's public schools as the Trump administration looks to dismantle the Department of Education.
Union leaders representing more than 1,200 faculty and staff at Community College of Philadelphia announced a strike deadline of Wednesday morning if a new contract agreement can't be reached.
Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Davis, who was injured in a crash with his three brothers on I-95 in Philadelphia Saturday, described the aftermath to CBS News Monday night. Two of his brothers died in the accident.
Thanks to the Superhero Project, families can have eyes on their babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at all times.
On the third Friday in March, medical students around the country learned where they will be going for their residency programs.
A former medical assistant at a Pennsylvania urgent care was sentenced after he posed as a nurse and sexually assaulted several women in Montgomery County.
Four suspects are wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of an Upper Darby High School student on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia over the weekend, police said Monday.
A 34-year-old former medical assistant at a Pennsylvania urgent care was sentenced on Monday after pleading guilty to posing as a nurse and sexually assaulting more than a dozen women in Montgomery County.
There will be a few areas of heavier rain through midday, but that looks most likely along and south of the I-95 corridor.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
There will be a few areas of heavier rain through midday, but that looks most likely along and south of the I-95 corridor.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
Violators caught going 11 mph or more over the 25 mph speed limit will be ticketed.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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.
Showers return as the weekend gets started with widespread rain expected across the region through the first half of Saturday. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Two juveniles are in custody and face multiple charges, including arson and causing a catastrophe, in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties Wednesday night in Allentown, Pennsylvania, officials say.
The family of the woman who went missing in Olney is still looking for answers nearly 10 years later. Siafa Lewis reports.
Hundreds of Croatia fans stormed Center City with a large banner ahead of their country’s match against Ghana in the final group-stage match in the city. Kerri Corrado reports.
Dangerous chemicals, guns and drugs were uncovered at the home of Eugene Horsch, 44, in Olney on Friday amid an investigation involving the ID of a missing person. Joe Holden reports.