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Federal authorities are now seeking a mental health evaluation for the man who allegedly smashed through a gate and led police on a dangerous high speed chase on the runways at Philadelphia International Airport. A hearing is scheduled for later today.
Speaking exclusively to CBS 3, Air Traffic Controller Jason Boyde described the tense moments on Sunday, February 26, as a single engine plane suddenly disappeared from radar above Chester County.
Kenneth Mazik, 24, had originally been charged both federally and locally, but now the local charges, including DUI and resisting arrest, have been dropped.
Kenneth Mazik, 24, of Chadds Ford, Pa., also faces federal charges in connection with the March 1st incident at Philadelphia International Airport.
A federal complaint charges 24-year-old Kenneth Richard Mazik with using a weapon -- in this case, his Jeep Cherokee -- to disrupt the services of Philadelphia International Airport.
A driver is facing DUI charges after police say he intentionally crashed through a security gate and drove across two runways at Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday morning.
A new flight reservation program through KLM airlines allows passengers to see the Facebook and LinkedIn profiles of those on their flights -- and put in requests to sit next to a stranger.
There is now an investigation underway after sources indicate a security breakdown led to an ordinary driver making his way onto a main taxiway, which is right near a runway.
The TSA's Pre-Check program is a pilot program at seven airports now. It's expanding to 28 including Philadelphia by the end of the year.
Philadelphia International Airport has a new airline offering service there.
Nutter extended an olive branch to US Airways, which last month openly questioned the need for a new runway at Philadelphia International Airport.
PHL does a great job of sharing the best of Philadelphia with its visitors. Here are some highlights.
New rules now require airlines to tell you all of the airport taxes, fees and surcharges from the beginning -- not lure you in with an advertised "teaser" fare that ends up costing a lot more.
The foggy weather threw a wrench into air travel on the East coast, resulting in flight delays and cancellations.
After recent published reports accused TSA officials of not maintaining their scanner equipment and questioning just how much radiation one receives when going through those machines, the question remains: to just how much radiation are you exposed before you board an airplane?
What started out as a typical bag inspection by officers on Sunday turned into an historic discovery in the three duffel bags arriving on a flight from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
An exclusive CBS 3 I-Team Investigation reveals Philadelphia Police, working an airline, are now conducting a joint undercover investigation hoping to protect flyers from being victimized by thieves at Philadelphia International Airport.
Chris previews today's New Hampshire Primary and reviews the slew of attacks now being directed at Mitt Romney. He talks to Rich Zeoli about the death of New Jersey Assemblyman Alex Degroce as well as the Mayor's Transportation Chief of Staff Andrew Stober and Aviation Consultant Robert Mann about a proposed expansion of the Philadelphia International Airport.
Airlines operating at Philadelphia International would bear much of the cost.
Passengers arriving from overseas, at times bring with them unwanted guests, Customs and Border control agents say it's all in the food.
A US Airways plane bound for Las Vegas from Philadelphia was forced to return after just 15 minutes in the air because of warning lights in the cockpit.
Dr. Austin Winther, 64, tried to solicit sex from a mother and her 13-year-old daughter. What he didn't know was the mother-daughter duo was portrayed by an undercover officer.
The Sunday after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year with millions of people taking to the roads, rails and sky.
Thomas Gordon Jr. will spend the next 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to child porn charges.
The latest update to area power outages are listed.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
Philly law enforcement leaders will wrap up 2025 with tips to celebrate New Year's Eve safely and review crime data.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game.
New York City might have a giant crystal ball to ring in the new year, but in Pennsylvania, we have pickles, pants and Peeps.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers Parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
Philly law enforcement leaders will wrap up 2025 with tips to celebrate New Year's Eve safely and review crime data.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
Philly law enforcement leaders will wrap up 2025 with tips to celebrate New Year's Eve safely and review crime data.
Preparations are underway for New Year's Eve celebrations in Delaware County, as Media will hold a ball drop with hundreds of lights on State Street.
Richard "Ricky" Brooks is accused of grooming and groping teens and providing them with alcohol and drugs in Bucks County.
A 38-year-old man who stole a U-Haul truck Tuesday was arrested after leading police on multiple chases in Bucks County, police said.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
In Hammonton, the community says the town's New Year's Eve tradition, the blueberry ball drop, will bring them closer together following a tragic week.
Pemberton Township Mayor Jack K. Tompkins is resigning this week, officials said.
Rex, the wallaby that went missing from a South Jersey animal sanctuary after breaking out of its enclosure, was found safe and returned.
Police said Anthony Caprio III was riding an e-bike Monday morning when he was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Mount Laurel.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers Parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid says he plans to return next season, dismissing any retirement rumors.
The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for their Week 18 home game against Washington, aiming for a strong playoff position.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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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.
Starting Sunday, Jan. 4, a 4% toll hike will go into effect on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The most common toll for passenger vehicles will increase from $1.86 to $1.94 for E-ZPass holders and from $3.72 to $3.88 for Toll By Plate drivers.
Safety and security are top of mind for many cities as they prepare to celebrate the arrival of a new year. In New York City, thousands of police officers will be on patrol around Times Square for the iconic crystal ball drop.
The United States' most famous flagmaker, Betsy Ross, was born on Jan. 1, 1752 — and Philadelphia's Betsy Ross House will celebrate her from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
Philadelphia will ring in 2026 with a New Year's Eve concert and fireworks on the Ben Franklin Parkway. LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Adam Blackstone are among the performers in the concert. Brandon Goldner reports from the Parkway as crews continue to set up for the show.
The Philadelphia region will have a wintry feel again on Wednesday, New Year's Eve, with some light snow showers in the morning. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Andrew Kozak recommends bundling up if you're heading outdoors for any New Year's celebrations tonight.