Tamyra Ramsey named Philly police's acting director of diversity, equity and inclusion
Philadelphia police announced West Philly native Tamyra Ramsey as the new Acting Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Philadelphia police announced West Philly native Tamyra Ramsey as the new Acting Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Leland Brown and his girlfriend, Breanna Hubbard, have been struggling with homelessness and used a storage unit for shelter during the winter. But they were eventually asked to leave.
Poop Genie is one of the growing number of businesses that scoops pet poop for clients through either a year-round subscription, or an a la carte clean.
Officials in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, say a "cybersecurity incident" has been affecting the county's computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system since Sunday, shutting down some automated features associated with 911 calls.
Relatives of fallen Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald want the death penalty for Miles Pfeffer, who's charged in Fitzgerald's murder.
Miles Pfeffer was charged with murder, robbery and other offenses after police say he shot and killed Christopher Fitzgerald, who was trying to stop a carjacking near Temple's campus.
The Philadelphia Police Department has a new person in charge of its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Tamyra Ramsey, the West Philadelphia native, has worked in the police department since last April.
A man surrendered himself to Bensalem police Tuesday in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of a 14-year-old in July 2023.
Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia the family of slain Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald is hoping Miles Pfeffer gets the death penalty in the officer's death.
Police say a man went into a salon on Fifth Street in Olney and said he had a gun, getting away with money. He is wanted in 7 other robberies within a mile of the salon, according to police.
Verity Beck, a Montgomery County woman accused of fatally shooting her parents and dismembering their bodies with a chainsaw, plans to use an insanity defense.
A cybersecurity incident is affecting the computer-aided dispatch system used with 911 calls in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
The Delaware County club is slated to host the prestigious U.S. Open Championship three times in the next 26 years, in 2030, 2040 and 2050.
Some residents and businesses in Tacony are still without water Tuesday morning, and there are concerns about ice forming along a washed-out street.
Temperatures are back to seasonably normal Tuesday with a high close to 43 degrees. Rain starts moving in Wednesday before temps surge to the 50s on Thursday.
Firefighters battled heavy smoke to get the fire under control but found one person dead inside, officials said.
Hundreds of students across Philadelphia visit local Police Athletic League centers for resources like computer labs, and on Monday night, kids went home with their very own laptops thanks to AT&T and PAL.
A woman died in a house fire in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Monday afternoon, fire department officials said.
Service has been restored following a water main break in Norristown, but two different neighborhoods in Philadelphia are being impacted by separate breaks.
The rankings, which were released by Orkin, ranked Philadelphia third for the second straight year.
Police said the man stabbed the Temple worker just off campus on the 1700 block of North 10th Street.
The fire happened on the 4600 block of Darrah Street in Philadelphia's Frankford section.
Center City District Restaurant Week has kicked off in Philadelphia. Which means you can try three-course menus from more than 100 restaurants for a deal.
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is offering a $5,000 reward for information on who killed a 35-year-old father of two in Norristown over the weekend.
A new app is helping students in one Pennsylvania district connect with licensed counselors anytime.
Meet Get Up, a Philadelphia street artist who combines his love of sports and art to create viral artwork under I-95.
Two men who had 17 illegal homemade explosives were arrested after a device detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County, according to a criminal complaint.
From credit counseling to creditor hardship plans, experts share tips for managing credit card debt.
Jasmine Quezada is still paying down debt that began shortly after graduating from Temple University. She's sharing her story to help others.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
After the hottest May day ever recorded in Philadelphia's history, Wednesday may be a repeat with record highs in the mid-to-upper 90s in spots.
A two-alarm fire near train tracks in North Philly is impacting Amtrak and SEPTA service between Philadelphia and New York on Wednesday.
Meet Get Up, a Philadelphia street artist who combines his love of sports and art to create viral artwork under I-95.
Two men who had 17 illegal homemade explosives were arrested after a device detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County, according to a criminal complaint.
Two men who had 17 illegal homemade explosives were arrested after a device detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County, according to a criminal complaint.
Jasmine Quezada is still paying down debt that began shortly after graduating from Temple University. She's sharing her story to help others.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
A woman has died after she was hit by a speeding driver in a crash in Kensington on Wednesday morning, police said.
Two fires near train tracks in North Philly impacted Amtrak and SEPTA service between Philadelphia and New York on Wednesday.
Some residents at Alvin E. Gershen Apartments in Hamilton Township, N.J., were evacuated after an unplanned power outage.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Meet Get Up, a Philadelphia street artist who combines his love of sports and art to create viral artwork under I-95.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Chase Burns shines for the Cincinnati Reds, striking out nine in six innings during a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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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.
Health officials are urging patients who visited Smiles on the Square, a dentist in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square, in the last year to get tested for HIV and hepatitis because of unsanitary conditions in the practice. Dr. Kirti Chopra's license is temporarily suspended, officials say.
The local street artist Get Up has combined the two with some viral works that you've probably seen before. Now, he's adding to his portfolio in South Philly. CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen reports.
No one was injured when the explosive device detonated Tuesday near the polling place located in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District in Catasauqua.
Two fires near the train tracks in North Philly impacted Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York and SEPTA's Trenton line on Wednesday. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei has the latest.
A woman has died after being hit by a speeding driver in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Kensington on Wednesday morning, Philadelphia police said.