Storm packing 50 mph wind gusts knocks down power lines, trees across region
Stormy weather with high winds and rain downed trees and caused power outages for thousands across Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley on Wednesday night.
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Stormy weather with high winds and rain downed trees and caused power outages for thousands across Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley on Wednesday night.
Wind gusts that peaked above 50 mph knocked power lines across roads around the region. Chandler Lutz and Howard Monroe have the latest on damages and delays.
Thursday's weather in Philadelphia will be sunny with highs near 42 degrees, but wind chills will make it really feel like the 20s and mid-30s.
African Americans who want to break down barriers and find their ancestral roots can get help from a local group of researchers in Philadelphia.
Lincoln High School in Northeast Philadelphia has a unique event highlighting Black history: their own Jeopardy student championships
U.S. Marshals said Alleem Bordan was nearly caught on Tuesday, but he escaped out a back door of a home in Philadelphia.
Daniel Gwynn was exonerated and freed after three decades in prison. His case gained attention after his paintings were featured on a website called Art for Justice. The Philadelphia DA had the case thrown out and the charges dropped.
The Philadelphia Orchestra's home is being renamed Marian Anderson Hall in honor of the pioneering Black American contralto, a rare case of an artist's name replacing a corporation.
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Philadelphia Police said they're reviewing multiple cameras in the area to find the driver who hit a man on the 7900 block of Ogontz Avenue before leaving the scene.
From the heart of Philly, CBS News Philadelphia has your evening news and weather headlines for Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Daniel Gwynn was released from prison Wednesday after nearly 30 years.
Daniel Gwynn was accused of starting a fire at an abandoned building that killed Marsha Smith in West Philadelphia. Ray Strickland reports.
Rain arrives in the region before noon, but the height of the storm comes between 4-8 p.m., when we can expect heavy rain, thunderstorms, possibly lightning and wind gusts upwards of 40 mph.
Philadelphia continues to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the nation’s first LGBTQIA+ senior housing project. The John C. Anderson Apartments are located in Philly’s Gayborhood. Josh Sanders explains why there's a need for this community.
A new surveillance video from the U.S. Marshals Service shows escaped prisoner Alleem Bordan getting inside a gold Honda.
Investigators believe Canh Le shot his nieces and their parents after an argument inside their East Lansdowne home, before then firing at police officers and setting a fire that killed his nephew.
An East Lansdowne man shot and killed four of his family members and set a fire that killed his 10-year-old nephew, investigators said in a news conference.
Family and colleagues are mourning Toby Bryant, who died during a hit-and-run on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia. Police shared new details Wednesday.
For Lanzy Witherspoon, genealogy is like a puzzle. It helped her connect with 100 family members.
The U.S. Marshals Service released this surveillance video of escaped Philadelphia prisoner Alleem Bordan and photos of his tattoos. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or contact the U.S. Marshals Service. There is a $2,500 reward for information.
Philadelphia police officials shared their plans to get illegal dirt bikes and ATVs off the streets as part of an effort to reduce quality-of-life crimes.
Thousands of runners will take their marks for the 2024 Broad Street Run in May, including a team of both experienced and first time 10-miles from CBS Philadelphia.
Lincoln High School in Northeast Philadelphia has a unique event highlighting Black history: their own Jeopardy student championships. Eva Andersen spoke with students and staff who helped the school organize the month-long celebration.
Alleem Bordan escaped Philadelphia Police custody on Monday while being discharged from the hospital.
The Trump administration has called the floundering American shipbuilding industry an economic and national security crisis. Getting help from overseas may be one way to save the domestic industry.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
The main threats from potentially severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening are to damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and some large hail.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
President Trump says ICE agents will be sent to airports amid a partial government shutdown, but it's unclear if they'll be at Philadelphia International Airport.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on the 1900 block of South 21st Street Sunday that left one man dead and a woman hospitalized.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
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.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
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.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
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.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
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.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
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.
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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Sunday night.
President Trump says ICE agents will be sent to airports amid a partial government shutdown, but it's unclear if they'll be coming to Philadelphia International Airport.
Hundreds of people came out to learn about mental health, maternal care, nutrition and more at The Black Family Wellness Expo, hosted by Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church on March 21. Doctors at the expo said their goal is to keep the community information about health conditions that can disproportionally impact African Americans.
Airports across the country continue to deal with the impacts of a partial government shutdown and TSA shortages, and lines at Philadelphia International Airport were long again Sunday morning as three security checkpoints remain closed. President Trump said ICE agents are prepared to deploy to airports to help with staffing.
Men claiming a resemblance to the late John F. Kennedy Jr. gathered at Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square for a lookalike contest Saturday. After narrowing the contest down to five finalists, John Scanlon Jr. was crowned the winner.