Preliminary hearing scheduled for 3 suspects charged in shooting of 2 Philadelphia police officers
The defendants are charged with the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez and attempted murder of Officer Raul Ortiz.
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The defendants are charged with the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez and attempted murder of Officer Raul Ortiz.
Crews are investigating what caused a fire to break out at a storage locker facility in the city's Lawncrest section early Wednesday morning. One person was reportedly injured in the fire.
Nguyen is expected to plead guilty to two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder Wednesday and then be sentenced in a Bucks County courtroom.
Plenty of sun Wednesday afternoon with high temperatures in the upper 40s. A dry weather stretch continues into the weekend and through Christmas Day.
According to 6ABC, a pilot and photographer, who were contracted with U.S. Helicopters and part of the 6ABC family, died in the crash. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/6abc-news-helicopter-crashes-in-south-jersey/
For more than 20 years, the person known as the “Fairmount Park rapist” terrorized Philadelphians. Reporter Siafa Lewis looks back at when those crimes occurred.
An emotional revelation unfolded this week as Philadelphia police said they believe that the man identified as 46-year-old Elias Diaz is the Pennypack Park attacker and Fairmount Park rapist they've been searching for over the past 20 years. Advances in science helped link the suspect to the alleged crimes, police said.
The Vine Street Expressway has split Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood for decades. But now, city officials want to change that and they plan to "stitch" the divided neighborhood back together.
A PECO lineman dressed as Santa visited patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The city is making plans to reconnect Chinatown – long divided by the Vine Street Expressway.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman and other lawmakers are urging U.S. officials to block a Japanese company from taking over U.S. Steel. Fetterman posted a video on social media saying he will do what he can to stop the deal.
The man arrested over the weekend for the Pennypack Park slashings is now a person of interest in the "Fairmount Park Rapist" cold case from 2003, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia was the first city to receive the Sensory Inclusive Certification from KultureCity, an organization that makes sure places adapt to help and include people with sensory sensitivities.
CBS Philadelphia's Chopper 3 just flew over the scene on the 800 block of West Tioga Street. Crews said the fire started shortly after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Elias Diaz, 46, was arrested on Sunday for a string of assaults in Northeast Philadelphia. Later, police said DNA revealed he was connected to the "Fairmount Park Rapist" case.
According to the 2020 census, more than half of the residents in the city of Philadephia are people of color. That is one reason why the police department celebrated a diverse class of new academy graduates Tuesday. Kim Hudson reports.
The two sides made the announcement Tuesday. If it's approved, Jefferson would operate 30 hospitals and more than 700 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania and South Jersey.
The Philadelphia police force is getting a group of new police officers during a time when departures have increased. Kim Hudson reports.
PennDOT has reopened almost all lanes and traffic is now flowing in both directions on Route 202 in King of Prussia. Multiple sinkholes forced PennDOT to close the road last week for repairs. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/4auxS0A
In East Falls, Kelly Drive just reopened after a messy Tuesday morning. The road was closed between Falls Bridge and Hunting Park due to flooding from Sunday and Monday's heavy rains. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/48oTTvP
Flooding forced the scenic drive along the Schuylkill River to close Monday after a prolonged storm dumped more than 3 inches of rain in Philadelphia.
Kendall Stephens, a Philadelphia LGBTQ activist, has been arrested and charged for allegedly raping two minors, court documents show.
Flooding from Sunday night's storms caused Kelly Drive to close. Joe Holden has the latest on the city's efforts to reopen the roadway.
The Mummers are the second Philly tradition to land on a USA Today top 10 list this season. Earlier this month, Miracle on South 13th Street earned a spot on their roundup of the best holiday light shows.
In a complaint against Apple, lawyers allege millions of Family Sharing customers were misled into buying subscriptions through third-party apps "that they would not otherwise have purchased." If eligible, users can expect to receive "up to $30" from the lawsuit. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/peters-vs-apple-settlement-how-to-file-claim-lawsuit/
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Monday in the Philadelphia region started milder with a few early showers, but things are drying out pretty quickly from west to east.
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.
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.
Philadelphia leaders say they are planning a "significant announcement" about school funding as the district faces a $300 million budget gap.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
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.
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.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
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.
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 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.
Josh Sanders has your morning digital Brief for Monday, March 23, 2026 and meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast in the Philadelphia area.
SEPTA's Ardmore station has reopened after being closed for six years for construction. Ray Strickland has more on the renovations made to the station.
Pockets of rain on Monday will cause a slow morning commute, but meteorologist Kate Bilo says it will be a cooler and windy day after the rain clears.
On this week's Spreading the Love, we're heading back to a small, but historic community in Burlington County, New Jersey. It's called Timbuctoo; it's just 52 acres, but it holds an important piece of Black history in South Jersey. Wakisha Bailey has more on how a new historic marker is helping preserve that story.
Two pilots were killed at LaGuardia Airport in New York after a collision on the runway. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.