Trial begins for 2 men charged with killing Philly police officer at airport in 2023
Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez was shot and killed inside the airport in a shooting where multiple suspects were allegedly caught breaking into cars.
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Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez was shot and killed inside the airport in a shooting where multiple suspects were allegedly caught breaking into cars.
The 39-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of C and Ruscomb streets in Philadelphia late Sunday.
Five current and four former Philadelphia officers were charged, accused of collecting payments from a city-funded youth boxing program.
Police said three officers were pepper sprayed while trying to break up a large crowd of young people who were fighting.
Police said a crowd of juveniles fighting started at 40th and Market Streets and moved to 40th and Walnut Streets. The three officers were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment.
After multiple burglaries in Center City and Old City, police arrested a suspect after detecting an unusual pattern.
Officers will be going door-to-door in Philadelphia's hotspots for vehicle thefts and handing out steering wheel locks.
The Philadelphia Police Department kicked off a major new campaign Thursday to help protect your car from theft. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
Philadelphia police say Alfredo Marrero was arrested in connection with an Oct. 28 shooting that sent a 7-year-old child to a hospital.
Police are asking for the public's help to find 17-year-old Ryleigh Gnoski and 7-week-old baby Armoni Gnoski. They were last seen in Northeast Philadelphia.
Philadelphia firefighter Antonio Rodriguez was found dead inside a home on Wednesday, police say. Rodriguez's nephew told police that he killed his uncle, according to police.
Neighbors say the intersection where a deadly crash unfolded in the East Oak Lane section of Philadelphia is dangerous. One person died and two others were arrested after the crash on Tuesday night, police said.
Philadelphia police are investigating after they say a security guard shot and killed a man at the IHOP restaurant on Walnut Street in Center City Saturday night.
A man was taken into police custody Saturday night after crashing his car through the security gate at Philadelphia's United States Coast Guard facility and hitting a police officer in the face with a surveillance camera, police said.
A fundraiser was held in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday for an officer who was shot in the line of duty back in May.
Philadelphia leaders are looking for neighbors' input as they create a new safety plan.
Philadelphia city and police leaders are seeking input from the public as they put together a five-year safety plan.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said the pillars of the plan are prevention, intervention and enforcement. The plan follows her executive order declaring a public safety emergency in the city.
The goal of "Good Night Lights" at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia is to brighten up the day for seriously ill kids going through treatment at the hospital.
Starting Wednesday, officers in the Philadelphia Police Department will trade in the powder blue shirts for new midnight blue shirts.
Philadelphia Police Inspector D F Pace said PPD officers and Delaware River Port Authority Police responded to a call of a person shot at the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge just before the on-ramp on Interstate 676 around 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Detectives said the incident started with an argument earlier in the day between the woman and the gunman
Featuring daredevil motorcycle demonstrations and performances from Philadelphia police and fire, the Hero Thrill Show will raise funds for tuition for the children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
Mark Baker was a police officer in Philadelphia before moving to York County, Pennsylvania, where he was shot and killed on Wednesday.
Investigators are working to identify a body found in a stolen car left on a residential block in North Philadelphia. Ross DiMattei reports.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women, law enforcement sources said.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Circle S: Second Chance Ranch in Sicklerville also has its own nonprofit to support its rescue mission and give back to the community.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
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
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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.
With the midterms 45 days away, the Supreme Court has blocked a push by the Trump administration to restrict mail-in voting. Deadlines to register are less than 30 days from now.
Pennsylvania lawmakers have until Oct. 13 to pass legislation to save skill games after a recent court decision.
Saturday brings lower humidity with a mix of sun and clouds, then Sunday kicks off a wet week with chances of showers each day until next weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
In this week's edition of the Friday Football Frenzy, Interboro beat Sun Valley, Audenried defeated Edison and much more. Here's some of the top highlights from around the Philadelphia region.
Grant Gilmore says that Saturday will be the best day of the weekend with mild and comfortable temps. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.