Former Philadelphia priest Armand Garcia pleads guilty to child sex crimes
A former Philadelphia priest and an ex-police officer pleaded guilty in separate child sexual assault cases Monday, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said.
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A former Philadelphia priest and an ex-police officer pleaded guilty in separate child sexual assault cases Monday, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said.
The conviction of a former Philadelphia priest and the sentencing of an ex-police officer in separate child sexual assault cases were announced on Monday.
Barricades are now up in key locations throughout Philadelphia including Broad Street.
Liam Castellanos has selected the Kisses for Kyle Foundation as the charity to benefit from his new T-shirts.
Sean Connolly, who teaches elementary school in Northampton County, is using TikTok to help teach students by remixing popular songs.
The deal with Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians covers Sept. 11 this year through Sept. 13, 2026.
He goes by "Teach with Mr. C" on TikTok and he's found a unique way to get through to students.
A third person was pulled from the wreckage and pronounced dead following a crash involving a tanker truck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Montgomery County, police said.
A total of three vehicles -- a tanker truck, sedan and work van -- and five people were involved in the incident, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Fans picked up their Kelly Green jerseys, jackets and more at Mitchell and Ness in Center City on Sunday.
Many people at Calvary Baptist Church are rooting for a neighboring team that last year reached the championship game of Major League Soccer.
The rain is now over but the wind takes the top weather headline, with gusts overnight in the 25-30 mph range.
The crash happened in the westbound lanes of the Vine Street Expressway near 22nd Street.
Three world-renowned ophthalmologists were honored Saturday for their medical achievements at the Wills Eye Ball. Our own Ukee Washington proudly served as the emcee.
CBS News Philadelphia is turning buildings and landmarks around the region pink in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lincoln Financial Field is aglow in pink lights as part of October's Lights for the Fight campaign. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3tsF3Fe
Dozens gathered for the All Out for Gaza rally. The Palestinian community and their supporters marched around Philadelphia City Hall.
You can pick out your new dog or cat from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow.
No doubt what grabs your attention in this sea of orange and black is the array of homemade Gritty costumes.
A shooting at the King of Prussia mall happened Friday night in the lower level of the blue parking lot garage. Police believe this was a targeted crime. An attempted robbery when one man tried to sell sneakers to another. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/490tkOD
A deadly tanker fire crash closes down a section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike leaving drivers stranded for hours. That crash killed two people and injured another person. Madeleine Wright reports.
As the chance of rain drops, cooler and gusty air will rush into the northeast through the weekend.
Their inspiration was Wally the emotional support gator, who was denied entry at Citizens Bank Park earlier this year.
CBS News Philadelphia is turning buildings and landmarks around the region pink in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Collingswood Borough Hall is aglow in pink as part of October's Lights for the Fight campaign. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3tsF3Fe
Leaders in Philadelphia believe the incident is part of a rise in anti-Muslim feelings since the attack in Israel.
The Philadelphia DA's Office announced they will prosecute three men accused of the murder of Officer Mendez. Another suspect died the night of the shooting. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3S59f3Q
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Kensington High School students will start the school year at a temporary Northeast Philadelphia location after asbestos concerns forced the school to relocate from its usual building.
The Philadelphia Zoo is saying goodbye to its last African lion, Makini, who died after a battle with advanced arthritis. He was 17 years old.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle in Mays Landing, New Jersey, officials said.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
After a Thursday filled with severe storms, flooding rain and tornado warnings, Friday will be a nice end to the workweek.
Numerous concerns have been raised in recent weeks about conditions in Townsends Inlet, off the southern tip of Sea Isle City.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
Crews are clearing debris and assessing damage after a powerful tornado ripped through Dover, Delaware, Thursday evening.
After a Thursday filled with severe storms, flooding rain and tornado warnings, Friday will be a nice end to the workweek.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Dover shortly after 6 p.m.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
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
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Alec Bohm tripled in the 10th inning, driving in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night.
East Side Little League of West Chester is the latest team from the Philadelphia region to make the Little League Baseball World Series.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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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.
The evening will be quite nice too with clear skies and temperatures in the 70’s. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Professional women's tennis returned to Philadelphia on Sunday for the first time in more than two decades, drawing a sold-out crowd for the opening day of the Ennoble Care Philly Open. Eva Andersen reports.
Philadelphia barbers team up with YMCA to give students free haircuts before school begins Monday.
The first phase of SEPTA's "New Bus Network" — an overhaul of Philadelphia's bus system — begins Sunday.
A back-to-school giveaway brought together young students and their families for a pizza party in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood.