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Commissioner Ramsey has long wanted the ability to rotate officers out of the department's narcotics and Internal Affairs units, but such moves had been prohibited by the city's contract with the police union.
Despite the two incidents, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey says shootings involving police officers are relatively unusual.
"My client vehemently denies these allegations, and he looks forward to clearing his good name," said Brian McMonagle, attorney for Officer Thomas Liciardello.
Six Philadelphia Police officers who served in narcotics were taken into custody by FBI agents Wednesday as part of a federal corruption probe.
Police have announced charges against two men they say are responsible for the carjacking and hit-and-run crash that killed three children in North Philadelphia.
Police say one person is dead after a gunman opened fire early Monday morning, shooting five people in the Feltonville neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Police say they have two persons of interest in custody in connection with a deadly carjacking and hit-and-run crash that killed three children in North Philadelphia.
Family and friends of three children who were killed Friday in a carjacking, hit-and run crash gathered Saturday evening for a prayer vigil at the scene of the incident.
Crews rescued a woman from the Schuylkill River Thursday morning, then pulled another woman out of the Delaware River a short time later.
It happened at 6:13 p.m. Tuesday at the 6400 block of New State Road under the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
Authorities say two 32-year-old men were standing in front of their home in Homlesburg when someone opened fire on them.
Police say a 55-year-old man was shot three times in his abdomen and his 43-year-old fiancé was shot nine times in her abdomen, legs and feet.
Two suspects are facing murder charges in the deaths of an elderly couple who were found in their Philadelphia home late last week.
Former police dispatcher Dorian Parsley admitted she was the wreck chasers' inside connection, taking more than $35,000 in bribes.
Two leaders of a mosque tried to cut off the hand of a man they allege stole jars of money from the house of worship, police said.
A man is in police custody after a brief standoff with police in Philadelphia early Monday morning.
Police say a man is in critical condition after he was shot early Monday morning in the Belmont section of Philadelphia.
Police are looking for the suspects responsible for shooting another man early Monday morning in North Philadelphia.
The operator of a motorcycle was thrown off his bike early Sunday morning when a car slammed into him in Center City.
Philadelphia Police say a man was stabbed twice and later died early Sunday morning.
Police are investigating a homicide that occurred late Saturday night in the Ogontz section of Philadelphia.
Authorities say a paraplegic man shot his brother early Sunday morning in West Philadelphia while trying to get the suspect to stop beating their sister.
Homicide detectives are taking over the case of an elderly couple discovered dead inside their Strawberry Mansion home.
The couple's daughter, checking on her parents Thursday morning, found them dead in their living room on North Spangler Street.
Philadelphia police are searching for three suspects, possibly as young as 13-years-of age, in connection with the burglary of a home earlier this week.
Known for his presidential campaigns and decades of activism, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died Tuesday. He was 84.
As investigators find leads and track down persons of interest or suspects in the Nancy Guthrie case, experts said cell data will be used to corroborate other important pieces of evidence.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
Pat's King of Steaks says it's going "new school" by adding seeded rolls to the menu.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give diners a lifeline.
Known for his presidential campaigns and decades of activism, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died Tuesday. He was 84.
As investigators find leads and track down persons of interest or suspects in the Nancy Guthrie case, experts said cell data will be used to corroborate other important pieces of evidence.
Pat's King of Steaks says it's going "new school" by adding seeded rolls to the menu.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
Known for his presidential campaigns and decades of activism, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died Tuesday. He was 84.
As investigators find leads and track down persons of interest or suspects in the Nancy Guthrie case, experts said cell data will be used to corroborate other important pieces of evidence.
Pat's King of Steaks says it's going "new school" by adding seeded rolls to the menu.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
Philadelphia police say they have a suspect in custody seven months after a 19-year-old was shot and killed in East Germantown.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
Life in one New Jersey town just got a whole lot sweeter. A man crafted a Good Humor truck out of snow and even sells ice cream out of it for a great cause.
A person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Washington Township early Sunday morning, police said.
After erosion from several major storms, New Jersey officials say federal relief is on the way for eroding South Jersey beaches.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
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.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
The Eagles' main headquarters in South Philadelphia has a new name: the Jefferson Health Training Complex.
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
The Reading Fightin Phils will play as the "Reading Iced Coffees" for their 23rd annual morning game Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Bryce Harper says he still doesn't understand why Dave Dombrowski suggested last year that he doesn't know if Harper is still an elite player.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
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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.
Known for his presidential campaigns and decades of activism, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson shared a powerful connection to Philadelphia that continues to shape the city. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
Prosecutors and law enforcement in the Delaware Valley say behind-the-scenes, investigators in Pima County, Arizona, are poring over data and tens of thousands of tips from members of the public in the search for Nancy Guthrie.
New Jersey is known as the diner capital of the country, but many of the beloved mainstays are struggling to stay open after decades of service. Ryan Hughes reports.
A driver escaped after a truck plunged into the Delaware River in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Emergency crews pulled the vehicle out of the water.
Bruce Springsteen announced his 2026 U.S. "The Land of Hope and Dreams" tour will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.