Bucks County mother sentenced to life in prison for killing 2 sons, DA says
The mother, 40-year-old Trinh Nguyen, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder on Wednesday.
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The mother, 40-year-old Trinh Nguyen, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder on Wednesday.
Federal investigators will travel to New Jersey Wednesday after a local Philadelphia news helicopter crashed in the Wharton State Forest Tuesday night, killing the pilot and photographer onboard.
A Bucks County mother was sentenced to life in prison after she pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder for killing her two sons in 2022, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said.
The three New Jersey men accused in the fatal shooting of Officer Richard Mendez at Philadelphia International Airport in October will face trial. A judge on Wednesday held most of the charges against the men for trial.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, Drexel University in Philadelphia is under investigation under Title VI. Details about what led to the investigation are unclear. In a statement to CBS Philadelphia, Drexel said it is committed to ensuring a safe inclusive and welcoming environment for all students and faculty.
The 68th Archbishop's Benefit for Children Christmas Party featured student performances, a nativity scene with live animals and of course, Santa Claus and his helpers who handed out gifts.
Mural Arts Philadelphia, SEPTA, and the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday.
PennDOT said all lanes of Route 202 are now open between Saulin Boulevard and Henderson Road following the sinkhole repairs. The southbound right lane was the final lane to reopen Wednesday afternoon. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3RoQtlS
The right lane of U.S. Route 202 South between Saulin Boulevard and Henderson Road in King of Prussia is complete after sinkhole repairs.
Elias Diaz, arrested for recent knife attacks on the Pennypack Park Trail and suspected "Fairmount Park Rapist," is charged with killing medical student Rebecca Park in 2003. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/elias-diaz-fairmount-park-rapist-rebecca-park-cold-case-charges/
The man arrested in the Pennypack Park trail slashings has been named a person of interest in the 2003 "Fairmount Park Rapist" cold case, Philadelphia police said Tuesday.
Rite Aid allegedly used its surveillance system to incorrectly identify potential shoplifters, especially Black, Latino, Asian or female shoppers.
Nearly 16,000 city employees have been trained to provide residents and visitors with sensory sensitivities with support and resources.
The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into what led to a crash involving a 6ABC news helicopter in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest on Tuesday, Dec. 19. 6ABC confirms a pilot and photographer on board were killed in the crash. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/6abc-news-helicopter-crashes-in-south-jersey/
Philadelphia-based Comcast said the breach happened in October and was the result of a vulnerability in a third-party software made by Citrix.
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.
The U.S. military on Friday released a new batch of files related to UFOs, or UAP, the fourth group of documents unveiled in recent months.
An expert from Consumers' Checkbook says homeowners should think twice before spending thousands of dollars on expensive security packages.
After the torrential rain Thursday afternoon, the hot and humid air will remain in place for Friday in the Philadelphia region.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
The U.S. military on Friday released a new batch of files related to UFOs, or UAP, the fourth group of documents unveiled in recent months.
An expert from Consumers' Checkbook says homeowners should think twice before spending thousands of dollars on expensive security packages.
CBS News Philadelphia is proud to celebrate a momentous milestone in anchor Ukee Washington's career as he marks 40 years with the station.
After the torrential rain Thursday afternoon, the hot and humid air will remain in place for Friday in the Philadelphia region.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
Eugene Horsch, whose Olney home was searched in June after his arrest in Old City, was indicted on federal charges this week.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
Yahnae Clegg-Brown and Naiyr Sanders are charged with neglecting and abusing a young woman with Down syndrome in their care in Delaware County.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper will compete at next week's Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
Renowned 3D pop artist Charles Fazzino is creating unique handmade pieces for Philly's MLB All-Star Game.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
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.
With Philadelphia hosting the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, the league is paying it forward with beautification and community projects — Ray Strickland reports from Ashburn Field, newly renovated thanks to the MLB All-Star Legacy initiative.
Legislators in Harrisburg are continuing to work on key issues like regulating skill games, and the state House says voting will begin at noon on Sunday.
As summer travel season kicks into high gear, many homeowners are looking for ways to keep their property secure while they're away. But an expert from Consumers' Checkbook says homeowners should think twice before spending thousands of dollars on expensive security packages. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips.
You don't need to break the bank to take part in All-Star festivities in Philadelphia: the MLB All-Star Village gets underway this weekend at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Our star outfielder Chilekasi Adele robs (himself?) of a home run and anchor Josh Sidorowicz can't stop laughing.
It's a humid end to the week with some storm chances, but conditions are looking bright for the upcoming MLB All-Star festivities this weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.