Man accused of starting fight that led to 2022 South Street mass shooting sentenced
Investigators said Rashaan Vereen started a fight outside Rita's Italian Ice that sparked the mass shooting on Philadelphia's South Street in 2022.
Watch CBS News
Investigators said Rashaan Vereen started a fight outside Rita's Italian Ice that sparked the mass shooting on Philadelphia's South Street in 2022.
Derrick Gant, better known by stage name Phat Geez, was shot and killed Sunday night in the Brewerytown section of Philadelphia.
Mourners to flocked to The Met Philadelphia to pay respects to Phat Geez, whose real name is Derrick Gant. The rapper sought to speak out against gun violence and had recently released a song "Nogunzone." He was shot and killed Sunday and the incident was captured on Ring surveillance camera video, Ray Strickland reports.
The principal of Northeast High School held a press conference Wednesday morning weeks after eight high school students were injured in a shooting at a SEPTA bus stop.
Lauren Nicole Chapman and Caroline Bowman play Anna and Elsa in the musical "Frozen" based on the Disney film - it's coming to the Academy of Music from March 21 to April 7.
Nine senior Villanova University students helped provide clean water and sanitation to Bupaluka, Uganda, as part of their capstone course.
A building at The Village at Neshaminy Falls over-55 community in North Wales, PA burst into flames on Wednesday. Ross DiMattei shows you video of the fire and talks to a resident who said the center meant a lot to residents who socialize, exercise and played games together there.
Our Janelle Burrell surprised Lydia McFarlane in class with a check for $10,000. McFarlane is the winner of this year's Trudy Haynes Scholarship, named after Philadelphia's first Black TV reporter. Haynes joined our station in 1965.
The Drexel University women's basketball team is heading to the Big Dance. Head coach Amy Mallon joined CBS News Philadelphia on Wednesday to discuss how she's preparing her team.
The website Bonus Finder analyzed and compared the total number of hashtags of landmarks and where they were used.
Charlie Manuel's starting to look and sound like himself months after a stroke in Florida. In an exclusive TV interview, the former Phillies skipper described how baseball has played a role in his recovery.
Villanova University engineering students have worked virtually with a village in Bupaluka, Uganda for the past few years to address water and sanitation concerns.
After two straight days with below-average temperatures, the weather is mild again on Wednesday with chances of showers tonight.
Eighteen months after a beloved comic store owner in Bucks County was brutally robbed and beaten, two Michigan men have been charged with the crime.
U.S. Marshals say Asir Boone, the fourth suspect in a shooting that injured eight Northeast High School students, was arrested in Alexandria, Virginia.
In September 2022, two men were caught on camera beating and robbing 61-year-old Dave Schwartz.
The lawsuit disputes the narrative, alleging the trooper who opened fire pulled out his gun "within seconds of stopping" Anthony Allegrini Jr. and fired into his car.
Cherry blossom trees are starting to bloom along Philadelphia's Kelly Drive as well as around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. WJZ Baltimore meteorologist Steve Sosna reports from D.C. as the National Cherry Blossom Festival is about to begin.
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, April 2, in response to the feedback of the December 2023 meeting.
The family has filed a civil suit seeking $50 million after Anthony Allegrini Jr. was fatally shot during a car meetup on I-95 last summer.
WrestleMania 40 is coming to Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field in April. Excitement is already building, and local businesses will benefit from the crowds.
The preliminary hearing Tuesday for a man accused of gunning down eight people and killing five of them in Philadelphia's Kingsessing section last year was deeply emotional.
Leaders at one camp in Montgomery County work hard to make sure as many kids get to have fun in nature as possible.
Twenty-four woman-owned businesses in Manayunk are collecting items, from postpartum supplies to menstrual items, for women who cannot afford feminine products.
The list from Bonus Finder included favorite sports like Eastern State Penitentiary, the Rocky statue, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Franklin Institute.
Philadelphians remembered Sept. 11, 2001, with events on Friday. Photos by HughE Dillon.
A driver and a passenger were taken to a hospital after a crash that damaged multiple parked cars in North Philadelphia.
The Braves extended their lead in the NL East division to five games with a walkoff win in the opening game of a key series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, people gathered at the Garden of Reflection to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed and reflect on the lasting impact of the tragedy.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, people gathered at the Garden of Reflection to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed and reflect on the lasting impact of the tragedy.
A driver and a passenger were taken to a hospital after a crash that damaged multiple parked cars in North Philadelphia.
The Braves extended their lead in the NL East division to five games with a walkoff win in the opening game of a key series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Maureen Potkay, a retired flight attendant, looks back on 9/11 and the days — and gratitude — that followed.
A driver and a passenger were taken to a hospital after a crash that damaged multiple parked cars in North Philadelphia.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, people gathered at the Garden of Reflection to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed and reflect on the lasting impact of the tragedy.
Maureen Potkay, a retired flight attendant, looks back on 9/11 and the days — and gratitude — that followed.
Pottstown Councilman Andrew Monastra is announcing a motion Monday to overhaul the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
John Rodak was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower on 9/11.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
The Braves extended their lead in the NL East division to five games with a walkoff win in the opening game of a key series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
South Philly is gearing up for a busy football weekend with Temple and Penn State playing Saturday before the Eagles open their season Sunday against the Commanders.
Jonathan Greenard, the Eagles' prized offseason acquisition, was ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Commanders.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
The Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
A trailer loaded up with a TV and sound system, and a grill for gameday eats was the first one in the lots at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday. Chilekasi Adele chats with Tim and John from Bucktown, Pennsylvania as they set up their tailgate for the Temple-Penn State game — the first matchup between the teams in 10 years.
Runners got to see aircraft take off up close as they took part in the annual PHL 5K Run and Walk. Chilekasi Adele reports.
Philadelphia police say a speeding driver smashed into four parked cars near 2nd and Cumberland streets early Saturday morning.
Saturday is a pleasant day, but rain arriving overnight could present flood risks. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
The Friday Football Frenzy is back for the first time this season. Here's some high school sports action from around the Philadelphia region.