Car fire spreads to home in Southwest Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department said the blaze was the second car fire in the area overnight Thursday.
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The Philadelphia Police Department said the blaze was the second car fire in the area overnight Thursday.
The North Light Community Center in Manayunk says a man drilled a hole in a van's gas tank and took the fuel inside.
Philadelphia police release new video they hope will help them find a hit-and-run driver. It happened Friday around 9:30 p.m. on Broad Street near Susquehanna Avenue. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/47lcW9l
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wants to restore "peace and safety in our streets" with a 3-fold strategy: prevention, intervention and enforcement.
Just before 8:30 Tuesday morning, officers were called to the 1200 block of West Harold Street. Police said a man was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he later died.
Police are looking for a driver and the car they believe is in connection to an incident involving a pedestrian in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Saturday evening.
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot in the face along the 2900 block of Westmont Street shortly after 1 a.m. on Dec. 28. Philadelphia Police believe the victim was in his late 20s to 30s, but are unsure of a motive for the killing.
An early morning car crash in northwest Philadelphia that sent three people to the hospital happened after officers tried to pull over a suspected stolen vehicle, police said Tuesday morning.
"It's heartwarming": Community members bought gifts, toys and necessities during a shopping trip sponsored by Philadelphia police officers.
Philadelphia police officers assisted and treated 10 families to a Christmas shopping trip Thursday evening at Target. The National Black Police Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter and the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5. organized the event.
This week, flooding impacted roads and families around Philadelphia, the "Rosie Girls" program changes the faces of a male-dominated industry, the Joy of Sharing Toy Drive and much more.
Philadelphia police are asking the public for help Thursday for any information to solve three homicides that happened this year.
The three New Jersey men accused in the fatal shooting of Officer Richard Mendez at Philadelphia International Airport in October will face trial. A judge on Wednesday held most of the charges against the men for trial.
For more than 20 years, the person known as the “Fairmount Park rapist” terrorized Philadelphians. Reporter Siafa Lewis looks back at when those crimes occurred.
This latest class of academy graduates walked up to the stage as recruits from across the Philadelphia metro area, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Uzbekistan and left that stage as new officers.
According to the 2020 census, more than half of the residents in the city of Philadephia are people of color. That is one reason why the police department celebrated a diverse class of new academy graduates Tuesday. Kim Hudson reports.
The Philadelphia police force is getting a group of new police officers during a time when departures have increased. Kim Hudson reports.
Philadelphia Police have a person in custody after a woman was found shot near 62nd and Market Street around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where she died from her injuries.
Philadelphia Police said detectives are treating the case as a suspicious death investigation, due to the condition of the victim and a blood trail found at the scene.
Detectives are investigating what led up to a man's death after his body was found in a shopping cart in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood late Dec. 13. Philadelphia Police said officers responded to the 900 block of East Westmoreland Street just after 11:30 p.m. where they located the body of a man, believed to be in his 30s, inside the cart.
Police are investigating an incident after shots were fired at an officers in North Philadelphia Wednesday evening.
A 40-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shootout with Philadelphia police in Holmesburg on Sunday morning.
Officers gathered at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Monday afternoon to greet a Highway Patrol officer who was being released. The officer was shot during a shootout in Holmesburg Sunday morning. The other officer who was shot during that incident was released earlier.
Two Philadelphia police officers were injured during a shootout in Holmesburg early Sunday morning. For one of the officers, it was the second time they were shot on duty.
District Attorney Larry Krasner and Philadelphia law enforcement officials say they're looking for tips and information on a dozen suspects connected to murders committed over the last four years.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
While it will be a significantly improved day, we are still tracking pop-up showers and storms Wednesday afternoon and evening in the Philadelphia region.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
The vehicle sought in a hit-and-run that left a woman dead in Southwest Philadelphia was located in Delco, police say.
Sandy Alcantara pitched a four-hit ball over seven sharp innings, Kyle Stowers homered, and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.
The vehicle sought in a hit-and-run that left a woman dead in Southwest Philadelphia was located in Delco, police say.
Voicemail messages containing racist threats were left for Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara last week.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
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.
While it will be a significantly improved day, we are still tracking pop-up showers and storms Wednesday afternoon and evening in the Philadelphia region.
The vehicle sought in a hit-and-run that left a woman dead in Southwest Philadelphia was located in Delco, police say.
Lauren Taylor, who trains at the CrossFit King of Prussia gym, won the Fittest Adaptive Athlete on Earth Award at the CrossFit Games in California.
After 124 days, Philadelphia native Isaiah Thomas, known online as HMBLZAYY, has completed his 3,000 mile odyssey to California.
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.
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.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
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.
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.
Sandy Alcantara pitched a four-hit ball over seven sharp innings, Kyle Stowers homered, and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
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 reported to training camp Tuesday for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
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.
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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.
Cavan Sullivan's MLS rookie autograph patch card just sold for over $90,000 at auction.
A social media trend known as the "door kick challenge" is putting people on high alert and leading to criminal investigations in towns like Royersford. Josh Sanders has the latest.
Bill Kelly says Wednesday will be much better than Tuesday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
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The vehicle was located in the area of Broadway and Oak avenues in Clifton Heights, according to police.