Anonymous celeb covers towing fees for Philadelphia carjacking victim
An anonymous celebrity with Philly ties reimbursed a mom and carjacking victim who was charged hundreds of dollars in towing fees.
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An anonymous celebrity with Philly ties reimbursed a mom and carjacking victim who was charged hundreds of dollars in towing fees.
Justin Smith was convicted of murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Dianna Brice, and the couple's unborn child in 2021.
A Philadelphia man was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Dianna Brice, and their unborn child, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Monday. CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporter Joe Holden reports.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Tuesday due to hot weather.
A high-profile celebrity with ties to Philadelphia helped reimburse a carjacking victim who was charged hundreds of dollars to get her car back. CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford reports.
At just 9 years old, Tanya Sinha is already making her mark in the world of chess — but for her, winning is only part of the game. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Monday, the final day of August, will be partly to mostly cloudy, with scattered showers, but the week ahead in the Philadelphia region will be unsettled.
Kelly's Seafood in the Bustelton neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia is closing after 68 years in business.
Sunday is off to a nice start in the Philadelphia region, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking heat and storms this week.
After a 10-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic is underway, bringing fans and cyclists from around the world to the city. Reporter Ray Strickland was live along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and talked to a local cyclist about what the race means to her.
Police said the second robbery happened Friday morning on Sansom Street in Center City. Nobody was injured during the incident.
Mayor Cherelle Parker was also in attendance at Community Appreciation Day in Point Breeze.
At the Red Bull Championship Run, 120 contestants tried to retrieve a flag at the end of a 30-foot greased pole over the Delaware River.
The second robbery happened on Sansom Street days after a similar robbery with an AR-style rifle on Locust Street, Philadelphia police said.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Beloved children's book series The Berenstain Bears has a "major media project in the works," Mike Berenstain says.
The children of the man who invented the Slinky — and their mother, who made it a success — shared the story of the toy ahead of a celebration in Philadelphia.
Amateur cyclists participated in time trials on Saturday morning ahead of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic professional races on Sunday. The event, returning to the city after a 10-year hiatus, brings tens of thousands of people from around the world.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who, officials say, failed to help a man who was lying in the street before being hit by a car and killed.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and community are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Contreras-Gelves, who is seeking asylum, lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
A Philadelphia police officer is under investigation after he interacted with a man who was walking unsteadily in the street but failed to help him, officials said. The man was ultimately hit by a car and killed, police said. Police are also looking for the driver of the car.
Athletes, organizers and the Philly cycling community are getting ready to welcome the Philadelphia Cycling Classic back to the city this weekend. Reporter Dan Snyder got caught up in the excitement and decided to give the infamous Manayunk Wall a try.
People who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001, gathered in West Philadelphia to remember the victims and thank first responders.
An 18-year-old man died and a 15-year-old boy was hurt in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, police say.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-22 Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
A Philadelphia police officer and another person were taken to the hospital after a crash in West Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, officials said.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-22 Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
People who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001, gathered in West Philadelphia to remember the victims and thank first responders.
An 18-year-old man died and a 15-year-old boy was hurt in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, police say.
A Philadelphia police officer and another person were taken to the hospital after a crash in West Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, officials said.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
People who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001, gathered in West Philadelphia to remember the victims and thank first responders.
A Philadelphia police officer and another person were taken to the hospital after a crash in West Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Flooding blocked roads around the Philadelphia area and led to delays and detours on public transportation.
Hundreds of Cabrini alumni returned to their former campus Saturday to get a first look at the property since it reopened under Villanova.
Two people died and two others are in custody after unrelated crashes in Lehigh County on Friday, officials say.
John "Gig" Gigliotti, known for his friendly smile while he drove the yellow tram on the Wildwood boardwalk, has died at 97.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
John Rodak was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower on 9/11.
An 18-year-old man died and a 15-year-old boy was hurt in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, police say.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia-area athletes tried out for the Delaware Blue Coats during open tryouts this weekend.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
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
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
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.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-22 Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
Alec Bohm hit a tie-breaking two-run double and J.T. Realmuto drove in three runs on three hits to help the Phillies defeat the Braves.
The Philadelphia Eagles will begin the 2026 season today in Week 1 vs. the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field.
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered to spark an eight-run fourth inning and Tyler Mahle turned in another stellar outing to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 12-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw for a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
The Philadelphia area can expect a nice late-summer week with sun and less humidity. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Families of 9/11 victims gathered at a mural in West Philadelphia Sunday to honor their loved ones and reflect on the legacies they left behind.
The Hatboro Police Department says a scammer posing as a sergeant will tell victims they owe money for missing jury duty and then demand money. Here's what to know about the scam.
Eagles football is serious business. So is tailgating. Chilekasi Adele reports from the wet parking lots outside Lincoln Financial Field ahead of the Philadelphai Eagles' season opener.
When dog owners meet one another while out on a walk, you could get tangled in the leash. Carol Erickson tells Jan Carabeo some tips and shows the latest adoptables from PSPCA.