Quakertown teens released from house arrest, ankle bracelets removed
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
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All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
The five Quakertown, Pennsylvania, teenagers arrested during an ICE protest last month were back in court Friday, and so far, only one teen has had the most serious charges dismissed. Liz Crawford reports.
The most serious charges against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest last month have been dismissed. The five teenagers were back in court on Friday.
The Quakertown, Pennsylvania, teenagers seen in videos in a brawl with a local police chief — after they walked out of school to protest ICE — will be in court Friday. An attorney representing one of the students said he expects charges to be dismissed. Brandon Goldner reports.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
The teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, in February are due back in court Friday, exactly one month after their arrests.
The family of a teenager who appeared to be put in a chokehold during a protest against ICE in Quakertown is speaking out.
The family of the Quakertown, Pennsylvania, high school student who was put in a chokehold after a protest spoke to reporter Liz Crawford about what happened and what they want to see from officials.
Many Quakertown, Pennsylvania, residents are calling for their police chief, Scott McElree, to face discipline.
Several Quakertown, Pennsylvania, residents showed up to a borough council meeting on Wednesday night and many called for police chief Scott McElree, who is on workers' compensation leave, to be fired or face other discipline. McElree was seen on video putting hands on a student protester after they walked out of Quakertown Community High School for an anti-ICE protest. Wakisha Bailey reports.
A large crowd at Wednesday night's Quakertown Borough Council Meeting demanded that police chief and borough manager Scott McElree be terminated after a student-led ICE protest turned violent.
The Quakertown Board of School Directors approved the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman, nearly three weeks after he went on leave.
The Quakertown, Pennsylvania, school board approved the resignation of its Superintendent Matthew Friedman, and the appointment of a new acting superintendent, Lisa Hoffman. The leadership changes are unrelated to the recent viral police incident that followed a student walkout and protest of ICE, but come at a critical time for the district and borough still dealing with that fallout. Jan Carabeo reports.
The Quakertown Board of School Directors approved the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman, nearly three weeks after he went on leave.
The Quakertown Board of School Directors appears set to approve the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman. The board meeting agenda for March 3 shows the board will vote on a motion to approve Friedman's resignation, and then vote on a motion to appoint Dr. Lisa Hoffman as Interim Superintendent.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout. Kerri Corrado reports.
One week after a student anti-ICE protest in Quakertown, Pa., turned into a scuffle with the chief of police, residents rally in support of the students who were involved. Kerri Corrado reports.
Community members and parents demanded answers Thursday night after an anti-ICE protest last week ended in a violent confrontation with the Quakertown police chief.
Not a seat was open inside the Quakertown School District building Thursday night as parents and the community demanded answers about last week's anti-ICE protest that turned violent.
Two of the five teenagers detained in Quakertown remain in custody Thursday after an anti-ICE protest turned into a brawl with the police chief.
The protest in Quakertown last week started peacefully and then turned violent. Five teens were arrested and spent at least four nights in custody. Three of them were released by a judge on Tuesday.
Community organizers in Quakertown, Pennsylvania are planning what they say will be a peaceful gathering before packing a school board meeting. They're demanding answers from the Quakertown School District after a student anti-ICE walkout ended in a violent confrontation with a local police chief.
Five students were arrested and detained for at least four nights after an altercation with Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her $19.25 million.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Philadelphia Police Officer Meika Bell was arrested for stealing from a store in Radnor, officials say.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her $19.25 million.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Philadelphia Police Officer Meika Bell was arrested for stealing from a store in Radnor, officials say.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
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.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
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.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
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.
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.
Thunder guard Jared McCain says he's grateful for his time in Philadelphia and for the messages he's received from fans since the trade.
Three vehicles collided on the 2600 block of Penrose Avenue early Monday morning, according to Philadelphia police.
Police said the shooting happened around 11 p.m. in the area of North 22nd and Norris streets in North Philadelphia.
Kermit Gosnell, the former West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple infant murders and found guilty involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient, has died at 83.
SEPTA's Ardmore station is now fully renovated and back open to the public after being closed for six years for construction.