PA "red flag" bills aim to curb gun violence
The two "red flag" bills would empower police to remove firearms from people with a court order, as well as expand background check requirements.
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The two "red flag" bills would empower police to remove firearms from people with a court order, as well as expand background check requirements.
They're calling for the state's GOP majority in the Senate to pass two “red flag” bills that would empower police to remove firearms from people who may be an imminent danger to themselves or others.
On his first day on the job, a pizza delivery driver turns the tables on two would-be carjackers and he shoots one of them. Matt Petrillo spoke to some other drivers who say this incident is hitting very close to home.
Railcars are moving again after this week's train derailment in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. Crews were seen on the tracks. Norfolk Southern says train traffic resumed Wednesday morning following track repairs and inspections. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3pTeN5I
The new pollinator garden at the park on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will support migratory and native insects.
A pizza delivery driver turned the tables on two robbers in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill section.
Two southbound lanes of I-95 are shut down at Front Street after a cover plate came off Wednesday, according to PennDOT officials.
Traffic is moving slowly on I-476 Wednesday morning after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
Police said they found a white Jeep Cherokee that fled the scene with multiple weapons in it roughly a mile and a half away from the shooting.
Police claim nearly two dozen shots were fired at the women, who were both 21 years old.
The Mega Millions is one of two giant lottery jackpots, with Wednesday's Powerball drawing estimated to be worth $1 billion.
The White House says Biden will be discussing how he says policies are helping to grow the economy.
The crash happened at Ridge Pike early Wednesday morning.
The National Transportation Safety Board has completed the investigation into the deadly explosion and fire at the R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading in March.
Closures now include a southbound lane after 2 northbound lanes were shut down when the repaired road started to sink again.
Philadelphia police found 3 guns and a vehicle they believed was used in a drive-by shooting at mourners honoring the life of another gunshot victim, Ross DiMattei reports.
2-year-old Mattie Shiels and 9-month-old brother Conrad were swept away in flash flooding in Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania.
Rescue teams have ramped up their search to try to track down the two missing kids, 2-year-old Matilda Sheils and 9-month-old Conrad Sheils
Search efforts are intensifying in Bucks County for a toddler and her baby brother who were swept away by flash floods over the weekend.
Some major roads in Bucks County are still closed to traffic since that powerful storm hit Saturday. Now drivers are becoming frustrated. Matt Petrillo reports.
Some major roads are still closed to traffic three days after a powerful storm that hit Bucks County.
Part of East DeKalb Pike is still shut down in King of Prussia as crews work to repair a huge sinkhole in the middle of the road.
Philadelphia Police Officer Lynniece Hill was delivering groceries to cancer patients in need when she was found unresponsive in her patrol car.
CBS News Philadelphia was told a court worker shot a woman in the leg during an eviction in Kensington Tuesday. The woman was rushed to the hospital and the worker is in custody.
Philadelphia Police Officer Lynneice Hill passed away Friday after being found unresponsive in her patrol car. Those who knew her tell us she loved her family, her job, and her community. Natasha Brown got the chance to sit down with two people who knew Hill's grace and giving nature firsthand.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
The main threats from potentially severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening are to damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and some large hail.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
The main threats from potentially severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening are to damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and some large hail.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
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.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
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.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
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.
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.
Sánchez will throw out the first pitch of the season for the Phillies on Thursday, and Painter will be the No. 5 starter.
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.
Robert Mueller, a former FBI director who led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, has died, his family confirmed to CBS News on Saturday. He was 81.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer, and meets the winner of the race, who made it through the Navy Yard and around the sports complex in about 15 minutes.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer.
This first weekend of spring is a wonderful one, with high temperatures in the 60s around the Philadelphia area, and even hitting the 70s in the city on Sunday. But NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is also tracking storms that could arrive Sunday night.
Saturday will be a better day to do that as we are tracking showers/storms moving in Sunday evening, overnight and into early Monday morning. Bill Kelly has the forecast.