Violent crime numbers are falling in Philadelphia, but effort will continue, police say
Philadelphia police numbers show violent crime is declining, but leaders acknowledge more work needs to be done. Dan Snyder reports.
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Philadelphia police numbers show violent crime is declining, but leaders acknowledge more work needs to be done. Dan Snyder reports.
Philadelphia Police said three people, two women and one man, were taken to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after a shooting late Sunday night near 11th and Ludlow streets.
A 42-year-old woman is in critical condition and two other people were hospitalized after a shooting near 11th and Ludlow streets in Center City, Philadelphia late Sunday night. Police said they believe an argument led up to the shooting, but haven't taken anyone into custody.
A Philadelphia police officer was riding a dirt bike as part of the ATV detail when he was struck by a car making a U-turn.
Philadelphia police released photos of at least two people they said are wanted in connection with vandalism acts near 1500 Spring Garden Street and 490 North Broad Street on Sunday at around 2 a.m.
A 17-year-old died and multiple people were hurt after a fatal hit-and-run crash involving three cars in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood Friday night.
There was a large fire at a junkyard on Tioga Street in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood Saturday afternoon, police said.
Police put up barricades on South Street in Philly last week, blocking the street along with increasing officer patrols. Police said the move is all about having safety in mind.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was injured during an attempted robbery early Thursday morning in Kensington, authorities said.
Philadelphia police say they believe the car that hit him is a silver or white Mitsubishi Outlander, a model between the years of 2016 and 2020.
A 50-year-old man died after being shot multiple times throughout his body in South Philadelphia Wednesday evening, police said.
Police say a group of four people got out of a Mercedes and opened fire on a 22-year-old man on the 5400 block of Baltimore Avenue in May 2024.
Police say a stolen car struck and killed a motorcyclist in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia Tuesday night. Five people inside the car were taken into custody, according to Philadelphia police.
The U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested 38-year-old Arthur Jones, who allegedly assaulted and robbed an off-duty Philadelphia officer of his gun on May 12.
Philadelphia police released new surveillance footage of a man accused of shooting three people, including an 8-year-old girl, after he was knocked off a motor scooter in Kensington last week.
Three Philadelphia officers are on administrative duty in connection with fatally shooting two dogs in separate incidents that are about a week apart, authorities said in a release on Friday.
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect after three people were shot, including an 8-year-old girl and a teacher, in Kensington Thursday afternoon.
An investigation is underway after an 18-year-old man died after being shot in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood Tuesday night following an argument.
Philadelphia Police said 43-year-old Leandro Barberena is facing murder and other charges for the deaths of 75-year-old Angela Trejo and 58-year-old Alma Barberena.
Multiple people were shot in the 300 block of East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday afternoon, police said. It's unclear at this time how many people were shot and their conditions. Natasha Brown reports.
A mother and daughter were found stabbed to death in the basement of a home in Philadelphia's Crescentville section Tuesday afternoon, police said. Neighbors told CBS News Philadelphia they were in shock.
Investigators said they found two women — a 75-year-old and a 58-year-old — both suffering several stab wounds in the basement of the home. Philadelphia Police Department Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said the 75-year-old appears to be the mother of the 58-year-old.
There were two more additional arrests in connection with the assault and robbery of an off-duty officer in North Philadelphia last Sunday. One man considered armed and dangerous is still on the run.
The man who remains at large, Arthur Jones, 38, is considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted on robbery and aggravated assault charges.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced the arrest of Devin Bryant. Investigators believe the gunfire was between two rival groups in the neighborhood. Williams was part of neither.
A Philadelphia police officer who shot his uncle six times in the head and killed him in Northampton County is claiming self-defense, according to a criminal complaint.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the neck in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Detectives at Eugene Horsch's house on West Chew Avenue in Olney were looking for evidence of wet cremation, sources say.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for today as multiple rounds of heavy rain could produce localized flash flooding.
A Philadelphia police officer who shot his uncle six times in the head and killed him in Northampton County is claiming self-defense, according to a criminal complaint.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the neck in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Detectives at Eugene Horsch's house on West Chew Avenue in Olney were looking for evidence of wet cremation, sources say.
A Philadelphia police officer who shot his uncle six times in the head and killed him in Northampton County is claiming self-defense, according to a criminal complaint.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the neck in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Detectives at Eugene Horsch's house on West Chew Avenue in Olney were looking for evidence of wet cremation, sources say.
Voicemail messages containing racist threats were left for Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara last week.
Managing director Adam Thiel is stepping down from Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
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.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
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.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
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.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
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.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Griffin Conine hit a walkoff run-scoring single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 and end Miami's 12-game losing streak.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
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.
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.
Law enforcement searched for evidence of wet cremation — the use of chemicals to break down human remains — at the house on West Chew Avenue in the Olney section of Philadelphia that's been at the center of a massive investigation, sources said. No human remains have been found at the home, which Eugene Horsch owns.
LeBron James is the fifth-most-followed athlete on social media in the world and has more followers than all athletes in Philadelphia combined.
Scars remain on the 5600 block of Wyndale Avenue in Philadelphia's Wynnefield section as another round of storms is expected to roll through the city. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
Philadelphia native Isaiah Thomas, known online as HMBLZAYY, has completed his 3,000 mile odyssey to California after 124 days. Siafa Lewis reports.
The new treatment is for melanoma, and it uses the patient's own tumor cells to turn them into cancer fighters. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.