Pennsylvania lawmakers consider requiring banks to report elder fraud
FBI agents told CBS News Philadelphia these scammers often look for baby boomers with a lot of money in the bank.
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FBI agents told CBS News Philadelphia these scammers often look for baby boomers with a lot of money in the bank.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit has begun exhuming unidentified human remains at a field in Northeast Philadelphia as part of a joint operation with the goal of identifying the victims who died under suspicious circumstances.
This week, CBS News is investigating a crime that targets the life savings of a growing number of Americans. Victims are tricked into transferring money from their bank accounts to scammers overseas and this wire fraud trend is creating a challenge for banks whose customers are targeted. Liz Crawford has been looking into these scams for months.
Sami Aziz, the photographer known as South Street Sam, is celebrating the one year of taking street portraits on South Street in Philadelphia.
Phillies fans are ready for another Red October, flocking to the club's New Era Team Store to buy 2024 postseason merchandise.
Will Pennsylvania go for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the 2024 election? One place may provide some answers: Northampton County.
Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania and Swarthmore College took some of the top spots in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
The road to the White House in 2024 likely runs through Pennsylvania, and Northampton County could hold some clues as to who will win the commonwealth.
The Phillies activated Austin Hays (kidney infection) from the 10-day injured list and optioned Cal Stevenson to the minors.
The forecast Tuesday is calling for cloudy weather and some chances for rain around Philadelphia, along with the possibility for coastal flooding.
Orion Kerkering and Johan Rojas are set to have larger roles with the NL East champion Phillies as another Red October nears.
The fifth election satellite office opened in North Philadelphia Tuesday, as city officials work to get more residents registered to vote. Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the importance opening theses satellite offices in different communities, and what voters need to know ahead of election day in November.
Tired Hands Brewing Company is one of 28 brewers from around the region that will be at Philly Beer Fest on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the 23rd Street Armory in Philadelphia. Jake Hays joins Howard Monroe live on CBS News Philadelphia.
For the first time since 2011, the Philadelphia Phillies have won the NL East.
Mother Nature will make it look and feel like autumn, with highs in low the 70s over the next few days, and morning temperatures in the 50s and 60.
College basketball fans can now buy tickets for the 2024 men's Toyota Big 5 Classic at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 7.
Attorneys representing former "Jackass" star Bam Margera said he will undergo addiction evaluation after violating his probation earlier this month.
Some Philadelphia Phillies fans headed to Monday's game said they support striking Aramark workers who walked off the job at the three South Philly stadiums Monday.
In a statement last week, school administrators said they received "a deeply concerning report of a racial slur being scratched onto a student using a plastic or ceramic tool."
Aramark workers at South Philadelphia's three stadiums are on strike and are urging fans to boycott concessions.
Mixto Restaurante, located in Center City, Philadelphia's Washington Square West neighborhood, joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month and share some of their favorite menu items.
Unite Here Local 274, the union that food and beverage workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and Wells Fargo Center, officially went on strike early Monday morning. The union said it's working "to win family-sustaining wage increases and health care coverage for stadium workers at all three stadiums."
SEPTA says parking fees will return in a phased approach beginning on Monday, Sept. 23, and daily parking rates will increase.
Philadelphia police responded to 11 illegal car meetups in the city Saturday night into Sunday, where large crowds and hundreds of vehicles took over intersections to do donuts and set off fireworks in the street.
Former "Jackass" star Bam Margera is back in prison after he allegedly violated his probation, court documents on Thursday revealed.
The Sixers made a blockbuster trade with the Celtics and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, league sources said.
Jaylen Brown is done with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics have traded Brown to Philadelphia 76ers.
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
The Welcoming Center has opened a pop-up storefront for immigrant small business owners.
A dangerous heat wave is underway in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
The Sixers made a blockbuster trade with the Celtics and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, league sources said.
Jaylen Brown is done with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics have traded Brown to Philadelphia 76ers.
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
The Welcoming Center has opened a pop-up storefront for immigrant small business owners.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed Tyson Foerster and Dan Vladar to contract extensions and forward Noel Acciari in NHL free agency.
The Philadelphia Flyers on July 1 signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.
Wawa's annual Hoagie Day returned Wednesday, with the company serving 30,000 hoagies outside the National Constitution Center.
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
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.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
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.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
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.
The Sixers made a blockbuster trade with the Celtics and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, league sources said.
Jaylen Brown is done with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics have traded Brown to Philadelphia 76ers.
Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes won't be returning to the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 season, according to multiple reports.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed Tyson Foerster and Dan Vladar to contract extensions and forward Noel Acciari in NHL free agency.
The Philadelphia Flyers on July 1 signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown 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.
Police are searching for two 16-year-old boys who are wanted in connection with the shooting death of Billy Schmidt, a college student killed last month near his home in South Philadelphia. District Attorney Larry Krasner shared an update on the case Wednesday.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as a heat wave continues.
The heat wave in the Philadelphia region is throwing a wrinkle into Fourth of July plans.
The collapse happened along the bay near 82nd and Sounds Avenue in Sea Isle City.
As Philadelphia gears up to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the iconic Benjamin Franklin Bridge is marking a milestone of its own: 100 years. Reporter Joe Holden looks back at its history.