ICE kills plan to turn 2 Pennsylvania warehouses into detention centers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is giving up on its plan to use two Pennsylvania warehouses to hold thousands of people.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is giving up on its plan to use two Pennsylvania warehouses to hold thousands of people.
The facility sits next to the Camden County Correctional Facility and will serve people being released from custody, providing support meant to reduce the chances they will return to jail.
Built in 1811 and operational until 1965, this National Historic Landmark has a long and storied past.
An inmate at the Chester County Prison was quickly apprehended after attempting to escape on Wednesday afternoon.
The former Japanese interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has surrendered to a federal prison in Pennsylvania.
Alcatraz, a notorious former prison on an island in San Francisco Bay, once housed some famous gangsters like Al Capone and George "Machine-Gun" Kelly.
Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration says it's recommending the closure of Rockview state prison and the Quehanna boot camp amid longer-term national trends of shrinking prison populations.
Prosecutors say former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be imprisoned for 15 years after the Democrat became the first to be convicted of abusing a Senate committee leadership position and the first public official to be convicted of serving as a foreign agent.
Two prison officers were arrested Tuesday in connection with separate contraband smuggling schemes at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced.
A Pennsylvania jail is facing accusations it retaliated against inmates suspected of smoking synthetic marijuana by withholding necessities like toilet paper, soap and warm clothing.
One person was arrested and an inmate was hospitalized after a stabbing inside the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center.
Two inmates were hospitalized after a double stabbing inside the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section.
A New Jersey couple celebrated Halloween with a "Beetlejuice" wedding at Mount Holly's historic Burlington County Prison Museum.
The man who led law enforcement on a 14-day manhunt in Chester County last year was denied an appeal. The state superior court said Danelo Cavalcante forfeited his appellate rights when he scaled the wall in a prison exercise yard and escaped. Cavalcante was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend in 2021.
A judge invoked sentencing enhancements to add eight years to the minimum 20-year sentence that a jury set in August after finding Robert Telles guilty of murder.
A Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled that Danelo Cavalcante's prison escape last year cost him his right to appeal his original life sentence.
A recent report showed nearly half of correctional officer jobs are currently vacant. Now, the city has a new leader of the prisons department.
Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday appointed Michael R. Resnick as the new Philadelphia Prisons Commissioner.
A 23-year-old man was stabbed eight times in the back in Philadelphia's prison system on Monday night, police said.
Commissioner Blanche Carney's decision to step down is tied to retirement reasons and is effective April 5, a spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia.
A 28-year-old inmate at a Philadelphia prison was killed after a fight in his cell early Wednesday morning, officials said.
William Franklin, 77, reunited with his daughters and other family members Tuesday after being released from prison.
William Franklin reunited with his family Tuesday after being released from a Philadelphia prison. A judge vacated his conviction but Franklin could be re-tried.
Daniel Gwynn was exonerated and freed after three decades in prison. His case gained attention after his paintings were featured on a website called Art for Justice. The Philadelphia DA had the case thrown out and the charges dropped.
A prominent rights group says over 400 people have been detained in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Monday in the Philadelphia region looks mostly quiet, although a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon as a cold front moves through.
A person was killed in a hit-and-run involving a tow truck in South Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was killed in a shooting in the city's Eastwick neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Monday in the Philadelphia region looks mostly quiet, although a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon as a cold front moves through.
A person was killed in a hit-and-run involving a tow truck in South Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Monday in the Philadelphia region looks mostly quiet, although a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon as a cold front moves through.
A person was killed in a hit-and-run involving a tow truck in South Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Police are investigating multiple shootings that left several people hurt this weekend in Philadelphia.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was killed in a shooting in the city's Eastwick neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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."
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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.
After a stormy Sunday, Andrew Kozak says the sun returns to the Philadelphia region on Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was killed in a shooting in Southwest Philly Sunday morning.
Andrew Kozak has everything you need to know about the heavy rain hitting the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Tropical Storm Lala continued to bring damaging winds and heavy rains on Sunday after skirting past Hawaii's Big Island as a hurricane overnight.
A section of South Street in Philadelphia is shut down as crews work to repair a water main break affecting residents and businesses.