"He literally floored it": Witness describes hit-and-run injuring Philly firefighter
A witness told CBS News Philadelphia a driver "literally floored it" and attempted to flee after injuring a firefighter in a hit-and-run early Monday morning.
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A witness told CBS News Philadelphia a driver "literally floored it" and attempted to flee after injuring a firefighter in a hit-and-run early Monday morning.
Police said a 3-year-old girl who was shot in the eye Saturday in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood has died.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Jasmine Payoute speaks with Alexander Sweetwood from Unique Photo in Old City on how to take the best picture of Philadelphia's solar eclipse.
Prosecutors say Jose Abreu left the semi-automatic handgun unattended and loaded while the victim and a 2-year-old child were present.
Looking at a solar eclipse without proper eye protection can cause serious injury. So before turning your eyes to the sky on April 8, here's where you can find a pair of safe eclipse glasses.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is approaching 100 days in office, what Philadelphia is doing for Monday's solar eclipse and a firefighter injured in a West Philadelphia hit-and-run. These stories and more from CBS News Philadelphia.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey has a preview of The Franklin Institute's free solar eclipse watch party.
You might be surprised to hear this, but our pets don't need as much protection as we might think for viewing the eclipse, but that doesn't mean pet owners shouldn't still take precautions.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning E-ZPass customers about a phishing scam that is targeting users with text messages asking for personal financial information.
Pennsylvania's primary election will be on April 23.
Organizations including the Philadelphia Zoo and the Franklin Institute are getting ready for Monday's solar eclipse and are helping members of the community learn about the celestial event.
According to veterinary experts, expensive pet food may not be all it's cracked up to be.
The fifth annual Fil-a-Bus fundraiser, happening on April 7, 2024 at A Rose in December in Medford, New Jersey, is collecting goods to create care packages for deployed troops from Operation Yellow Ribbon. Items needed for the donation boxes include shampoo and condition, gum and candy, protein bars, deodorant and more.
People can put on special glasses to safely watch the eclipse on Monday, April 8, but how can you protect your pet? AACT Philly executive director Sarah Barnett joined CBS News Philadelphia's Jan Carabeo and Howard Monroe to talk about the impact the eclipse could have on our pets and other wildlife.
A team of students from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy will be part of a NASA experiment during the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The team will send a weather balloon tens of thousands of feet into the atmosphere to take measurements during the eclipse. Teacher Alissa Sterling joins CBS News Philadelphia's Jan Carabeo and Howard Monroe to talk about the project.
High temperatures will be near 59 degrees today, only about two degrees below average for this time of the year. The weather for WrestleMania 40 Sunday stays partly cloudy and mild.
WrestleMania 40 kicked off in Philadelphia Saturday night. Champions were crowned, The Rock was electrifying and a pair of Eagles favorites got into the ring and shocked the crowd. This was only Night 1. Ryan Hughes reports with the fans. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3TPaUtd
From the top rope! Suplex on South Street is holding a block party at 6th and South Streets. Ross DiMattei gets a look at the action and we even saw a few wrestling moves in the ring set up on the block.
The most noticeable part of Saturday's weather is the wind - but we could also see a stray shower. Expect a mix of sun and clouds leading up to a decent Monday for eclipse viewing.
Saturday is by no means a washout, it's mostly a windy day with some sunshine, but we could see isolated sprinkles before a mostly clear night. After mixed sun and clouds on Sunday, the weather for eclipse viewing across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware looks decent, Kate Bilo reports.
WWE's WrestleMania 40 is in Philadelphia this weekend for the first time in 25 years. Here's the full card for both Night 1 and Night 2 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Friday's 4.8 magnitude earthquake in northern New Jersey is the strongest centered in the Garden State in centuries.
Finally, WWE's WrestleMania has come back to Philadelphia. Here's everything you need to know about 2024's WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was reported today near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, on Friday.
The Philadelphia Phillies on Friday revealed their Nike City Connect jerseys, which incorporate the city's official colors, blue and yellow, and the Liberty Bell.
A heavy coat will be needed Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region as temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
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The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
A heavy coat will be needed Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region as temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Philadelphia Police Officer Meika Bell was arrested for stealing from a store in Radnor, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region starts colder. He's also tracking rain for later this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The charity event helps raise money for the Sixers Youth Foundation, a nonprofit started back in 2015.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
In 2016, Forty was stolen from his family's home in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.