Philadelphia Police Officer's Act Of Kindness Goes Viral
Officer Sammy Brinson pulled over to help the boy and girl and that's when Bernice handed her phone to her daughter and told her to start recording.
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Officer Sammy Brinson pulled over to help the boy and girl and that's when Bernice handed her phone to her daughter and told her to start recording.
Utilities have tried awareness campaigns before, but this new one has what's been missing: a way for homeowners to find out for sure if someone is scamming them.
Authorities say officers responded to a home in the 4900 block of Warnock Street around 7 a.m. Wednesday where they found a 28-year-old woman who had been stabbed to death.
Philadelphia Police are searching for three people who attacked and robbed a man late Tuesday night in the Olney section of city.
Police say the man in his 20's was shot in the torso around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Police say the deaths of two men whose bodies were found in a northeast Philadelphia row home after a standoff appear to have been a murder-suicide.
It happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Police say a 25-year-old man was stabbed in the wrist.
Philadelphia Police are looking for group of thieves who have been hitting ATM's all around the city.
A man accused of having struck four police officers with his car in northwest Philadelphia last month has been declared mentally incompetent for court proceedings.
It happened around 4 a.m. Saturday along the 5900 block of B Street.
During a police and youth forum Wednesday at City Hall, both sides came together to discuss how they can make their plans for a better future a reality.
The information includes the names and statements of the officers involved, DNA evidence, as well as murky video of the moment Brandon Tate-Brown was shot in the head by police during a traffic stop in Mayfair.
The Philadelphia Police Department will be holding an active shooter drill in the area of Barton Hall starting at 8:30am.
Officials say, the men were throwing debris onto the streets from a building under construction on Broad and Arch Street in Center City.
It happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the 3000 block of Gransback Street.
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday near Germantown Avenue and Bringhurst Street.
These young men and women are about to embark on an unpredictable and sometimes dangerous journey, with the mission to serve and protect.
In its first year, the program has cut the number of child arrests in half. Jovon Scere is grateful for how the program helped her daughter, Jahnira Scere-Jones.
It's not currently known what circumstances caused the police response to the airport or the search of the plane.
On arrival, officers found a 36-year-old man in the street a few blocks away, who had been shot multiple times in the chest and back.
Police say a 35-year-old victim was asleep in her home on South Rosewood Street around 5:30am on Monday morning when she was woken up by a man standing over her bed.
Police officers stopped a man in the area and took him to the Special Victims Unit for questioning.
The most recent assault took place just after 5am on Monday morning, on the 1800 block of Rosewood Avenue.
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Monday near the intersection of 41st and Aspen Streets.
When an employee, a 66-year-old woman, tried to stop the suspects, one of them sprayed her with pepper spray.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly did not rule out using Jesús Luzardo as a starter or a reliever in an NL Wild Card Series
Philadelphia City Council is calling on Pennsylvania to ban or regulate automatic license plate readers like Flock cameras.
Coastal flooding is already hitting Wildwood, New Jersey, and the nor'easter is affecting some weekend events.
With busing not an option, parents are concerned about how their children will get to the new Clifton Heights Middle School.
Mason Weh was found guilty Thursday of fatally stabbing Upper Darby High School student Michael Garr in April 2023.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly did not rule out using Jesús Luzardo as a starter or a reliever in an NL Wild Card Series
Philadelphia City Council is calling on Pennsylvania to ban or regulate automatic license plate readers like Flock cameras.
Coastal flooding is already hitting Wildwood, New Jersey, and the nor'easter is affecting some weekend events.
With busing not an option, parents are concerned about how their children will get to the new Clifton Heights Middle School.
Philadelphia City Council is calling on Pennsylvania to ban or regulate automatic license plate readers like Flock cameras.
With busing not an option, parents are concerned about how their children will get to the new Clifton Heights Middle School.
Mason Weh was found guilty Thursday of fatally stabbing Upper Darby High School student Michael Garr in April 2023.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A group of Eagles tailgaters gathered Wednesday at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for home games.
Coastal flooding is already hitting Wildwood, New Jersey, and the nor'easter is affecting some weekend events.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
The Hard Rock Atlantic City hosted its seventh annual Out of the Darkness Walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Knicks President Leon Rose, who hails from Cherry Hill, and Executive Vice President William "World Wide Wes" Wesley, who was born and raised in Camden, were honored.
Officials along the Jersey Shore are preparing for potential flooding and erosion from a possible nor'easter this week.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
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's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly did not rule out using Jesús Luzardo as a starter or a reliever in an NL Wild Card Series
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
A group of Eagles tailgaters gathered Wednesday at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for home games.
Zack Wheeler struck out 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, and the Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
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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.
Ciddianys Rodriguez opened a bakery from her apartment in 2016. Today, her business, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, has three locations across Philadelphia and employs 28 people.
A new drug known as "Barbie peptides" is growing in popularity among people who want glowing skin without the sun, but experts warn the trend could be dangerous.
Many fast food chains are going to be offering smaller portions and high-protein options, changes aimed at attracting customers taking GLP-1 drugs. CBS News Philadelphia's Stephanie Stahl reports.
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday called on Pennsylvania lawmakers to regulate the use of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers amid growing concerns about privacy.
The 110-room estate in Elkins Park will host the Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE flower show, starting Friday through Oct. 4. CBS News Philadelphia's Siafa Lewis reports.