New Jersey man arrested in Somerset County in connection with 'organized retail theft ring'
Steven Ranke was wanted for retail theft in what is being called an 'organized retail theft ring' across multiple states.
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Steven Ranke was wanted for retail theft in what is being called an 'organized retail theft ring' across multiple states.
As we close out 2024, there are some encouraging numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department as crime numbers are down for the first time since before the pandemic.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
CBS News Philadelphia is learning there's more to the story about a popular restaurant in Philadelphia's Chinatown that was forced to shut down days before Christmas.
Mitzvah Circle, a Lansdale-based nonprofit, distributed over 100,000 diapers and menstrual products to partner agencies across the region in an effort to combat hygiene insecurity.
Mitzvah Circle has been at the forefront of addressing this issue, working to bridge the gap for families in need. Just days before the new year, the organization distributed over 100,000 diapers and menstrual products to partner agencies across the region.
In the 1980s, former President Jimmy Carter helped Habitat for Humanity build homes in North Philadelphia. Illona Johnson, 73, lives in one of the homes on Wilt Street.
Most travelers at Philadelphia International Airport said the day was going smoothly, though some faced delays because of weather in the western U.S.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
For Patrick Driscoll, section 110, seat 26 at Lincoln Financial Field, will forever have meaning to him.
After playing with broken ribs, one of his Pro Bowl Eagles teammates compared Kenny Pickett to a Super Bowl-winning QB.
The secret is out about the "Mormon Missile": Eagles third-string QB Tanner McKee showed Sunday he could play in the NFL.
Politicians from across the Delaware Valley have shared their messages of support for Jimmy Carter's family after the former president died at 100 years old.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia is known for its sports teams, which unite people inside and outside of the stadiums and have helped form countless friendships. That spirit of camaraderie inspired friends and Eagles fans Al Panaccio, Kenny Curcio and Ryan Fiske to release a new single called "Philadelphia (Bleed Green)."
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia CEO Corinne O’Connell spoke about working with former President Jimmy Carter to build homes alongside volunteers in North Philly.
Hundreds of people gathered at Independence Mall on Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of what organizers say was the first public menorah lighting in the world. It happened at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia in 1974. Ray Strickland talked to those in attendance about the historic occasion.
A mosque in West Philadelphia hosted an end-of-the-year feast on Saturday to give back to community members in and outside of the Muslim faith. Eva Andersen takes us to the annual feast of giving.
Model Dayle Haddon died in a suspected carbon monoxide leak at the Bucks County home of her son-in-law, Hallmark movie star Marc Blucas, officials said.
This weekend's weather in the Philadelphia area is noticeably warmer than last, with a high of 50 degrees in the city on Saturday.
The numbers in Friday night’s Mega Millions lottery were just drawn. The jackpot had grown to a little over $1.2 billion. Alicia Roberts talked to people who were seeing green.
Chopper 3 was over the northeast extension on Friday. Roads are clear leading up to the Lehigh Valley right now, but that could all change in a couple of hours. Freezing rain and ice are expected. Nikki DeMentri shows how the region is preparing for a dose of winter.
Court documents allege Santos Mota-Ramirez admitted setting fire to a home in Allentown on Thursday after trying to kill a woman inside.
Model Dayle Haddon died and another person was hospitalized after a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Friday, authorities said. Records show the home is owned by Haddon's daughter, former journalist Ryan Haddon, and Ryan's husband, actor Marc Blucas.
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as "wrongfully detained," according to the U.S. Department of State.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
A botanica and bookstore in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood honors African traditional religions.
Detectives found evidence inside a home on Chew Avenue that two missing women are dead.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
A botanica and bookstore in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood honors African traditional religions.
Detectives found evidence inside a home on Chew Avenue that two missing women are dead.
Police in Bucks County are looking for a man who, they say, exposed himself to a customer at a store last week.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
Cheltenham school board members say the district is reviewing its safety practices and that football will not return until hazing has been addressed.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
The Battleship New Jersey is receiving the largest capital investment since it opened in 2001.
A former South Jersey mayor who pleaded guilty to DUI and child endangerment charges is accused of using fake signatures to get her name on the Democratic primary ballot.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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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.
The Pennsylvania county says social media platforms are harming young people and driving up anxiety, eating disorders and suicidal ideation, among others.
The Philly cheesesteak has been crowned America's sandwich by Hellmann's. The maker of mayonnaise has pitted favorite sandwiches from all 50 states against each other, with 10,000 people voting on Instagram, and the cheesesteak won.
A struggling shopping mall in New Castle County will soon meet the wrecking ball.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
The Philadelphia area can expect plenty of sun over the next few days, but scattered showers are possible. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.