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Evan Gershkovich's N.J. hometown lauds his release from Russian prison
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter and Princeton, N.J. native, was released from a Russian prison on Thursday.
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Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter and Princeton, N.J. native, was released from a Russian prison on Thursday.
Police suspect it's part of a much larger operation with potentially 100 victims or more.
Gershkovich is being held on espionage charges in Russia and has been in custody for the last six months.
The Tigers' men's and women's teams are the first Ivy League duo to both advance in the NCAA Tournament.
A suspected burglar hit Termini Brothers Bakery on Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia late Thursday night.
Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny scored in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1.
The Montgomery County DA's Office announced Friday they're offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of 39-year-old Vernon Hatchett.
The 2025 People's March is set to get underway at 11:30 a.m. and temporary road closures and parking restrictions have been implemented.
PennDOT said the salt barns are fully stocked and the trucks are ready to go come Sunday morning.
A suspected burglar hit Termini Brothers Bakery on Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia late Thursday night.
Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny scored in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1.
The Montgomery County DA's Office announced Friday they're offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of 39-year-old Vernon Hatchett.
Who says you have to stay inside this winter? Bundle up and head out this weekend to one of the many events happening in the Philadelphia area.
The 2025 People's March is set to get underway at 11:30 a.m. and temporary road closures and parking restrictions have been implemented.
The Montgomery County DA's Office announced Friday they're offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of 39-year-old Vernon Hatchett.
The 2025 People's March is set to get underway at 11:30 a.m. and temporary road closures and parking restrictions have been implemented.
PennDOT said the salt barns are fully stocked and the trucks are ready to go come Sunday morning.
Five city councilmembers shared with CBS News Philadelphia how they found out about the new Sixers arena plans being scrapped and what lessons they've since learned.
A jury found 84-year-old David Zandstra not guilty in the 1975 cold case murder of 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington of Broomall.
Nearly two years ago heavy flames tore through a home in Camden where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stayed. That home is now being transformed.
Who says you have to stay inside this winter? Bundle up and head out this weekend to one of the many events happening in the Philadelphia area.
Absecon police say a man falsely confessed to a hit-and-run in which his son was driving.
The American Cancer Society's annual trend report is out with some mixed results.
There has been a recent increase in thefts from unlocked cars across South Jersey in Magnolia, Stratford, Evesham and Cherry Hill.
After President Biden gave his farewell address, friends and neighbors in Delaware reflected on his legacy.
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
A car crashed into St. John African Methodist Church in New Castle County early Monday morning.
A child has died after a house fire in Camden Wyoming, Delaware, fire officials say.
Looking ahead to the Saturday snow chance, it's less likely that snow lovers will get a big dumping of snow out of this one.
The American Cancer Society's annual trend report is out with some mixed results.
The Department of Environmental Protection is urging radon testing as Pennsylvania is one of the most radon-prone states in the U.S.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
A Bucks County woman is speaking out after her insurance company decided to no longer cover weight loss drugs.
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
Workers at the Pennsylvania Avenue Whole Foods store in Philadelphia are trying to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The 2025 People's March is set to get underway at 11:30 a.m. and temporary road closures and parking restrictions have been implemented.
The scam comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Turnpike's switch to open road tolling.
Meet newly retired Jackie Pettyjohn, who made history as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny scored in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1.
The Dallas Cowboys have completed a virtual interview with Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore in the first formal step in the search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy.
Allan Wylie, a freshman sports communication major at Rowan University in New Jersey, is a color commentator for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League.
If you want to eat like the 1980 Philadelphia Eagles, head to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
With snow forecast for Sunday's Eagles-Rams playoff game, fans remember the memorable 2013 Snow Bowl against the Lions.
Who says you have to stay inside this winter? Bundle up and head out this weekend to one of the many events happening in the Philadelphia area.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Red Rum Theater in Center City is offering a "Sex in the City" parody for fans of the beloved rom-dram TV series.
Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
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 snow coming to the Philadelphia region this weekend, it's best to stay off the roads. CBS News Philadelphia was at a ShopRite in Brooklawn, New Jersey, checking in with shoppers to see how they were preparing for the storm and what comfort foods they were looking to snag before the snow.
Saturday is the calm before the winter storm. Our NEXT Weather team is tracking heavy snow for Sunday, followed by frigid temperatures into the latter half of next week. PennDOT crews are keeping a close eye on South Philadelphia as the Eagles get ready to take on the LA Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. PennDOT said crews are not only ready to mobilize and retreat the roads, but they will adjust their response based on the snow accumulation. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines.
The rush picked up throughout the day on Friday at Stanley's Hardware in Roxborough as neighbors prepared for Sunday's winter weather. The store's manager said it is stocked and ready to go with snowstorm essentials like ice melt and snow shovels.
Saturday will be cloudy with scattered showers throughout the Philadelphia region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your latest weekend forecast this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.
Philadelphia police say they're looking for a stolen car and the driver who injured one of their officers Friday night. The incident happened at 6th and Thompson in North Philadelphia just before 8:30 p.m. According to police, a stolen blue Honda Civic was stuck in traffic when the officer used a device to break a driver's side window.