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Leaders are pleading with all residents to stay inside and put down the guns as Mayor Jim Kenney calls for the district attorney to prosecute more gun cases.
The police department is not releasing the identity or number of infected officers.
The department said persons who commit certain non-violent offenses will be arrested at the scene but processed at a later time.
The Philadelphia Police Department is changing its arresting procedures amid the coroanvirus outbreak.
Wilson tried to stop a robbery in a GameStop and was shot to death five years ago.
Alvarez has been suspended for 30 days with the intent to dismiss.
Firefighters were called to the school on the 2100 block of West Lehigh Avenue in North Philadelphia, shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The calls came in around 12:30 p.m.
A teenager was shot multiple times and killed on a basketball court in the Mantua section of Philadelphia on Monday evening.
A passerby located the remains on the 8800 block of Pine Road, around 8:40 a.m.
The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old Mark Giwerowski.
Officials are expected to provide more details Monday about the man who led Philadelphia police on a wild chase in a stolen ambulance on Friday night.
The shooting happened on the 1800 block of W. Montgomery Avenue, just a few blocks from Temple University, during the overnight hours Monday.
The incident started as a robbery at a 7-Eleven in Northeast Philadelphia, but the attack happened at the victim's apartment complex on the 700 block of Waterview Lane.
Commissioner Outlaw shared her expectations and the department's goals as these new officers embark on their law enforcement careers.
Police say he was also caught spray-painting slurs at Brightside Academy and Habitat for Humanity.
They say they've had to personally step up to fill the role that should be done by the Philadelphia Police Department.
More than $1 million in drugs and weapons was netted in the sting targeting neighborhoods plagued with violent crime and drug use.
The incident happened on Jasper Street and Hart Lane on Thursday afternoon.
The shooting happened at 11th and Thompson Streets.
On Wednesday morning, Philadelphia police released new video of two robberies that happened within 48 hours of each other.
A Philadelphia police officer is facing DUI charges after a crash in Oxford Circle.
Officers were called to the scene around 1 p.m. for reports of a person with a gun.
Officers told him he had to leave, which he refused, saying he is a citizen expressing his freedom of religion.
Candidates in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District spoke out at a forum on Wednesday night.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
After a cold start to the morning in the Philadelphia region on Thursday, we will finally get back to normal highs in the low 50s.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Candidates in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District spoke out at a forum on Wednesday night.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Candidates in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District spoke out at a forum on Wednesday night.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Philadelphia is preparing for a surge of major events expected to draw millions of visitors in the coming months.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
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.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring veteran QB Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
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.
As the price of brent crude oil tops $116 a barrel amid the ongoing war with Iran, gas prices at the pump are on the rise for drivers in the Delaware Valley. The average price in Philadelphia is $3.93, up 23 cents since Monday. The national average is $3.88 a gallon.
It'll officially be spring at 10:46 a.m. on Friday, and leading up to that we've got a high temperature of 52 on Thursday, with 60s and maybe even 70 degrees ahead this weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
U.S. Marshals are now helping Philadelphia police in the search for Najee Williams, a man who police say is responsible for the murders of two tow truck drivers this winter.
Pennsylvania is getting a $450 million investment from TerraPower as it looks to build a new manufacturing facility in Philadelphia's Bellwether District, on the land formerly occupied by the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.
Travelers were stuck in long lines Thursday morning at Philadelphia International Airport as three TSA security checkpoints remain closed due to staffing issues. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner talked to passengers inside the airport about how the ongoing partial government shutdown is impacting their travel plans.