Quakertown 5 back in court Friday; some charges could be dismissed
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
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An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
The teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, in February are due back in court Friday, exactly one month after their arrests.
Prosecutors said the arrests involve members of four street groups: The Senders, PNB, Close-Range Gang and 7th Street.
Twenty-one members of four Philadelphia street gangs are charged in connection with two dozen crimes, including a murder, over two years, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Philadelphia Eagles and veteran running back Dameon Pierce, 26, agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Outdoor watch parties on Lemon Hill, food trucks and soccer experiences with free family fun — Dan Snyder has more on what Philadelphia Soccer 2026 is planning for the FIFA Fan Festival coinciding with the World Cup.
After a cold start to the morning in the Philadelphia region Thursday, we will finally get back to normal highs in the low 50s.
The Philadelphia Phillies will welcome fans back to Citizens Bank Park in just one week! Before the home opener, the team stopped by CBS News Philadelphia to talk about this season's theme nights and fan giveaways.
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry kicks off its Coolest Thing Made in Pa. bracket, and Pittsburgh has plenty of brands!
U.S. Marshals are now helping Philadelphia police in the search for Najee Williams, a man who police say is responsible for the murders of two tow truck drivers this winter.
Pennsylvania is getting a $450 million investment from TerraPower as it looks to build a new manufacturing facility in Philadelphia's Bellwether District, on the land formerly occupied by the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.
Travelers were stuck in long lines Thursday morning at Philadelphia International Airport as three TSA security checkpoints remain closed due to staffing issues. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner talked to passengers inside the airport about how the ongoing partial government shutdown is impacting their travel plans.
There are four contenders in the Democratic primary to replace U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans in Congress after he announced he would not seek re-election in 2026: State Reps. Morgan Cephas and Chris Rabb, State Sen. Sharif Street and Dr. Ala Stanford, who has Evans' endorsement. Wakisha Bailey reports on the candidate forum in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District.
State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, who represents Darby Borough, condemned the attack and said he is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person who assaulted the guard.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
The exhibit called "Seeking Profit and Power: Philadelphia, China Trade, and the Making of America," will open Friday.
More than 100 people sang and prayed together outside the 8th and Cherry streets office in Philadelphia to show their support for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
A crash involving several vehicles in Montgomery County sent an SUV into the wall of a bank on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says TerraPower Isotopes will invest $450 million to build a new facility in South Philadelphia. It will be used in cutting-edge cancer treatments.
The previous requirements to prove "post-traumatic stress injury" often prevented many eligible workers from getting access to benefits and care.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple pipeline safety violations in connection with the fatal R.M. Palmer Company explosion in 2023.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple safety violations in connection with a fatal 2023 explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday for Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Timothy O'Connor, who died in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County earlier this month.
Darby Borough police believe the man was angry about having to wait for children to cross and then targeted the crossing guard.
A woman was crossing the street and was struck by a speeding driver in Southwest Philadelphia after getting out of a rideshare, police say.
Showers and thunderstorms return during the afternoon Monday in the Philadelphia region as heat and humidity begin to build.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs, NL All-Star starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched six solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
A woman was crossing the street and was struck by a speeding driver in Southwest Philadelphia after getting out of a rideshare, police say.
Showers and thunderstorms return during the afternoon Monday in the Philadelphia region as heat and humidity begin to build.
Sixers fans lined up at Mitchell & Ness' flagship store to get their hands on newly released merchandise celebrating LeBron James' arrival.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
LeBron James officially signed his two-year contract with the Sixers on Sunday, according to the NBA transaction log.
A woman was crossing the street and was struck by a speeding driver in Southwest Philadelphia after getting out of a rideshare, police say.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Christmas came early at Shriners Children's Hospital as members of the Centurion Motorcycle Club dropped off gifts and delivered joy to the kids during their annual toy run.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
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."
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
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
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.
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.
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.
Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs, NL All-Star starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched six solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees.
Sixers fans lined up at Mitchell & Ness' flagship store to get their hands on newly released merchandise celebrating LeBron James' arrival.
LeBron James officially signed his two-year contract with the Sixers on Sunday, according to the NBA transaction log.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to join the Sixers and reunite with LeBron James after agreeing to a buyout with the Grizzlies, according to a report.
LeBron James has announced he's joining the Philadelphia 76ers, calling it the "last decision" of his playing career.
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."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Andrew Kozak is tracking storms in the Philadelphia region this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Philadelphia-based animal shelter and adoption center said it's over capacity.
The fire started at the Kellogg factory in Winslow Township around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
The crash happened Saturday night in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, Ocean County, New Jersey State Police said.
The King of Prussia theater is one of just 41 in the world screening Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" in the 70mm IMAX format.