Lack Of Manpower, Bad Judgment Calls Led To Center City Looting, Philadelphia Police Sources Say
Philadelphia police sources describe a department in turmoil over the way it handled protests across the city.
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Philadelphia police sources describe a department in turmoil over the way it handled protests across the city.
According to police, an officer responded to 2300 block of Front Street for reports of a man trying to break into a home.
The Let Philly Breathe Bill was introduced by Councilman Kenyatta Johnson.
Chopper 3 was over South Philadelphia as another group of protesters once again hit the streets.
Eyewitness News was at the Sharswood Tower where some residents picked up their masks Tuesday morning.
Officer Jose Novoa, 62, was a 27-year veteran of the department and was assigned in the 9th district.
A man shot and wounded by a Philadelphia police officer after authorities allege he attacked her with a box cutter and tackled her to the ground has been charged with attempted murder, police said Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held Friday for Lt. James Walker, the first Philadelphia police officer to die from the coronavirus.
Capt. Campione was reassigned after being caught on video saying a reporter was "inciting a riot" during a protest at the Christopher Columbus statue over the weekend.
Lieutenant Robert Friel was released from Jefferson Hospital in Center City.
The investigations will include an examination of the Philadelphia Police Department's use of force during the protests and other activities.
Authorities are searching for a carjacking suspect who targeted a 26-year-old woman.
If you recognize any of the suspects, call police.
They allegedly stole musical instruments, tools and a firearm.
This comes as protesters and city leaders demand police reform and accountability.
Bologna is facing aggravated assault charges and turned himself into authorities on Monday.
This afternoon, Mayor Kenney released 13 new reforms he intends to implement.
Mayor Jim Kenney's proposed budget for the fiscal year 2021 includes cuts to some city programs but also includes an additional $14 million for the Philadelphia Police Department.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced charges against Joseph Bologna on Friday after video of him hitting a protester with a baton in or around his head went viral.
A 22-year-old man was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at 58th and Trinity Streets around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
Cellphone video captured the moment Antonio Nieves was run over near 7th and Chestnut Streets in Center City.
John McNesby took to social media Thursday after the Philadelphia staple called giving officers stationed in Center City complimentary lunch "insensitive."
Police say Officer Jose Novoa died on Wednesday. He was 62.
The men were caught on camera breaking into the Tang Pharmacy at 5600 N. 5th St., around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Philadelphia leaders defended yesterday's use of tear gas on protesters on the Vine Street Expressway.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Fifty-seven Philadelphia public schools will shift to virtual learning on Wednesday as the region deals with extreme heat.
Voters across the Philadelphia region are making their voices heard at the ballot box in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Before heading to the polls, here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Fifty-seven Philadelphia public schools will shift to virtual learning on Wednesday as the region deals with extreme heat.
Voters across the Philadelphia region are making their voices heard at the ballot box in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Two construction workers were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Route 30 Bypass in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday night, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Residents of the Park Terrace Apartments in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood say the air conditioning is broken, making for unbearable heat in their homes.
CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder has everything you need to know about the biggest races in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker visited Famous 4th Street Deli in Queen Village on Election Day.