The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Sept. 11-15
This week, law enforcement captured Danelo Cavalcante and took him into custody after a 14-day manhunt.
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This week, law enforcement captured Danelo Cavalcante and took him into custody after a 14-day manhunt.
Chester County homeowners try to return to a sense of normalcy following the 14-day manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante.
September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. The illness affects thousands of people of color who often face debilitating pain and organ damage.
Six months ago, the Pennsylvania State House elected its first woman speaker of the House as Democrats took control of the House in Harrisburg.
Coming up Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Ukee Washington will host a half-hour special with barbers who are looking for solutions to the gun violence epidemic.
CBS News Philadelphia Chief Investigative Reporter Joe Holden dug into exactly how district funding in the Philadelphia area varies and it turns out that it all depends on where you live.
The borough of Oxford is working to rebuild after a devastating fire ripped through the community. Dozens of families lost everything. Marcella Baietto reports. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3PqYANY
Community members stood outside the police barracks in Avondale for hours on Wednesday. All waiting for the moment to see the man who brought so much fear to the community over the last two weeks. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The convicted murderer was taken into custody Wednesday and then transferred down to Southern Chester County for questioning. Nikki DeMentri spoke with community members who watched this all unfold.
Three people are injured and several lanes of Interstate 95 near Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood are closed down after a semi crash Thursday.
The crash happened on the southbound lanes of I-95 between Delaware Ave/Exit 23 and I-676/US-30/Exit 22, on Thursday afternoon.
Four-time convicted murderer Norman Johnston managed to elude Pennsylvania State Police in three different states — Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware – and stayed on the lam for 19 days.
A four-alarm fire in Oxford, Pennsylvania displaced dozens of residents and closed the Oxford Area School District.
Two Pennsylvania Red Cross Disaster workers are heading to New Hampshire to help prepare for Hurricane Lee
Danelo Cavalcante, the escaped prisoner who was captured on day 14 of the manhunt in Chester County, planned to carjack someone and travel to Canada, authorities said.
A fire in Oxford, Pennsylvania on Wednesday night led to local schools being closed and
While the nation has been transfixed by the two-week manhunt in Pennsylvania, another fugitive drama has been playing out in the nation's capital with comparatively minimal attention.
SEPTA re-upped its partnership with sportsbook Unibet to again offer Eagles fans free rides home from NRG Station this season.
While outback at work Wednesday morning, Jim Martin, a tractor dealer store manager witnessed Cavalcante emerge from the woods with police.
A crash near Feasterville-Trevose on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bucks County is blocking all lanes on the westbound side.
Police said three adults and a minor were shot around 10 p.m. near a convenience store at Marshall and York Streets.
Danelo Cavalcante was caught Wednesday, two weeks after escaping Chester County Prison. The convicted killer was found crawling through a wooded area.
The Wednesday night fire has displaced 80 people, Howard Monroe reports.
Jim Varnes and his neighbors in East Nantmeal can finally breathe again and return to normal life now that convicted killer Cavalcante has been captured.
Route 100 in South Coventry is back open. So are businesses that were shut down by the manhunt.
The top sluggers in baseball will compete at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
Iran attacked Persian Gulf states again after more U.S. strikes, casting doubt on diplomatic efforts to reach a peace deal.
One man is dead and four others are injured after a shooting at the Hill Creek Apartment complex in Lawncrest, Northeast Philadelphia late Sunday night.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Monday will be a beautiful day in the Philadelphia area with sunny skies and lower humidity.
Saturday's storms in Philadelphia knocked down power lines, trees, damaged property and flooded streets.
The top sluggers in baseball will compete at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
Iran attacked Persian Gulf states again after more U.S. strikes, casting doubt on diplomatic efforts to reach a peace deal.
One man is dead and four others are injured after a shooting at the Hill Creek Apartment complex in Lawncrest, Northeast Philadelphia late Sunday night.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
One man is dead and four others are injured after a shooting at the Hill Creek Apartment complex in Lawncrest, Northeast Philadelphia late Sunday night.
A man who threatened Wawa patrons and said he was going to grab his gun was arrested after a barricade in Lansdowne Sunday, police said.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
Three people died in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 76 in Montgomery County, Saturday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
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.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
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.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
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.
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.
The top sluggers in baseball will compete at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Baseball legends CC Sabathia and Kenny Lofton helped give the Shane Victorino Boys and Girls Club a makeover ahead of the MLB All-Star Game.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for the owner of a goat found on the road in North Whitehall Township.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny skies with less humidity Monday before another heat wave begins. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Fans heading home from the MLB Home Run Derby and All-Star Game this week at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia will be able to take the Broad Street Line for free.
Residents in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania suburbs are cleaning up after strong storms, including four microbursts, caused significant damage around the region Saturday afternoon.
The winner will now have their cheesesteak featured on the menu at Angelo's for a limited time.