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More than 70 schools in Philadelphia are letting students out early due to the heatwave. Other Pennsylvania school districts are hopping on the bandwagon as well.
Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens said Cavalcante's mother recorded a message in Portuguese urging him to surrender.
The president will be in Philadelphia on Monday for one of two trips planned in the region this week.
Monday was Biden's seventh visit to Philadelphia this year as Pennsylvania is considered a battleground state in the next presidential election.
Cavalcante, a convicted murderer, escaped from the prison last Thursday.
Biden is in Philadelphia on Monday for one of two trips to the region scheduled for this week.
Labor Day commemorates the American labor movement and contributions workers have made to the U.S. economy. Here are the businesses and institutions that will be open and closed today.
Police said no one was seriously injured, but the officer and a pregnant woman in the speeding car were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Biden is expected to attend a rally at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 office off Columbus Boulevard.
Families are canceling plans and taking extra safety precautions while an escaped Chester County prisoner is on the run.
State Senator Marty Flynn says most unsafe cars are already off the road thanks to Former President Obama's "Cash for Clunkers" program.
Two outdoor temporary courts will be available to rent from September 7 through October 21 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day.
The group of riders, which includes Terri Ann Dijulio who had lung cancer three times, took off at 8 a.m. Sunday morning.
Schools that don't have air conditioning or inadequate cooling will have an early dismissal on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Philadelphia School District will dismiss students early on Tuesday and Wednesday if they attend schools that do not have air conditioning.
Surveillance video from a home near Chester County Prison showed Cavalcante was still in the area Saturday morning.
Residents near the Chester County Prison are being asked to lock their doors and stay inside due to a heavy police presence in the area - as the search for escaped inmate Danelo Cavalcante continues into a fourth day.
The state of Pennsylvania has been declared bird flu-free, that's according to the World Organization for Animal Health.
Authorities are warning people in the area to be very careful. They say Danelo Cavalcante was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend and is wanted for another murder in Brazil. Marcella Baietto reports. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3qOUGGp
Residents in Pocopson Township are asked to stay indoors and lock their vehicles after 2 sightings of the escaped prisoner.
Hundreds of police officers are searching the Chester County area for Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped Chester County Prison on Thursday.
Residents in Chester County have been on high alert since learning a dangerous criminal was on the loose. Authorities say they have no reason to believe that Danelo Cavalcante left the area. Kerri Corrado has the latest on the manhunt. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3R7Jijo
City leaders unveiled new plans Friday to help students from six North Philadelphia schools safely get to and from the classroom.
Tighter security measures were in place for Abington High School's football game against Council Rock North on Friday after a student brought a gun to a game last week.
The Abington Senior High School Football team played on their home field Friday morning. The game was moved from the evening to the morning due to security concerns. Kim Hudson reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.