Reading police chief retiring after 22 years of service, mayor says
Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli is retiring after 22 years of service. An interim police chief will be appointed until a new one is hired.
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Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli is retiring after 22 years of service. An interim police chief will be appointed until a new one is hired.
The National Transportation Safety Board has completed the investigation into the deadly explosion and fire at the R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading in March.
This week, CBS News Philadelphia covered the flooding in Berks County, the sinkhole in Upper Darby, how the Beyhive rallied behind a Temple grad student who received a kidney transplant, and Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour's first U.S. stop in Philly.
Record-breaking rainfall on Sunday led to catastrophic flooding across Berks County. The storm knocked out power for thousands.
Thousands are without power in Berks County after Sunday's storms, according to First Energy.
Reading, a working-class city, is looking to regain its footing with a big investment in a new iteration of transportation: electric vehicle charging stations.
National Transportation Safety Board officials released the preliminary report of the West Reading candy factory explosion investigation Tuesday.
The Berks County Coroner's Office revealed the cause of death for the seven victims in the West Reading candy factory explosion in March.
As night fell, first responders, families, neighbors, and friends shared in grief during the candlelight vigil. Chaplains and therapy dogs joined too.
"These men and women drop whatever they're doing when the incident happens," the program manager of PA Task Force 1 said.
The explosion happened Friday night at the R.M. Palmer Company factory located on South Second Avenue in West Reading.
In total, the American Diner raised $3,600 which was donated to the West Reading fire, police, and ambulance, as well as the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund.
The explosion happened Friday night at the candy factory located on South Second Avenue in West Reading.
Stein Your Florist Co. in Mayfair was preparing for a busy morning with many people expected to by flowers for their partner.
The shooting happened Tuesday morning on Windsor Street, police said.
Christopher Schaffer and Patrick Phyrillas were both content creators for Schaffrilllas Productions.
The guitar could fetch up to $10,000.
Investigators say a Reading Police officer shot Emanuel Padilla Tirado several times after they say Tirado hit the officer with his car.
Police say surveillance video showed the teen being abducted at 2 a.m. on Wednesday inside of her residence in the Glenside Homes on South Court.
Marcella Baietto reports.
Police say the teen girl is being reunited with her family soon.
Overall, 81 people were evacuated from the YMCA.
In a statement, the school says Durante was dismissed for his decision to not support team unity.
The Democratic presidential hopeful made three stops in Pennsylvania Thursday.
Edwin Olivo is charged in connection with the April 27th crash on South Park Avenue in Lower Providence Township.
Wawa is closing its store on the 3300 block of Market Street in University City later this month.
Mount Moriah Cemetery has been thrust into the spotlight after a Lancaster County man was accused of harvesting sets of human remains in the middle of the night.
A 16-year-old boy was shot to death inside a Chipotle bathroom on Temple University's campus in Philadelphia as students returned to school for the spring semester.
Does Jalen Hurts want Kevin Patullo and A.J. Brown to return for the 2026 season? Here's what the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback said.
Members of the New Jersey Group 5 state champions, Washington Township, were honored by state legislators Monday.
A 16-year-old boy was shot to death inside a Chipotle bathroom on Temple University's campus in Philadelphia as students returned to school for the spring semester.
Wawa is closing its store on the 3300 block of Market Street in University City later this month.
Mount Moriah Cemetery has been thrust into the spotlight after a Lancaster County man was accused of harvesting sets of human remains in the middle of the night.
Does Jalen Hurts want Kevin Patullo and A.J. Brown to return for the 2026 season? Here's what the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback said.
Members of the New Jersey Group 5 state champions, Washington Township, were honored by state legislators Monday.
Wawa is closing its store on the 3300 block of Market Street in University City later this month.
A 16-year-old boy was shot to death inside a Chipotle bathroom on Temple University's campus in Philadelphia as students returned to school for the spring semester.
Democratic state Sen. Art Haywood joined clergy for a prayer vigil outside the ICE field office in Philadelphia on Monday.
Police in Allentown shot a women who reportedly threatened officers with a knife at the former Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, the Lehigh County DA's Office said.
A person potentially infected with measles traveled through the Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station earlier this month, city health officials said.
Members of the New Jersey Group 5 state champions, Washington Township, were honored by state legislators Monday.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
Video shows how three Woolwich Township police officers worked together to rescue a boy from a lake in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Does Jalen Hurts want Kevin Patullo and A.J. Brown to return for the 2026 season? Here's what the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback said.
Members of the New Jersey Group 5 state champions, Washington Township, were honored by state legislators Monday.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
The Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
A.J. Brown and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had a heated exchange in the team's wild-card round loss to the 49ers.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
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.
Wawa is closing yet another store in Philadelphia.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night.
Doctors said many people tend to overdo it when they start working out in January, which will cause spikes in injuries.
Some Eagles fans are looking forward to the changes the team will make in the 2026 season after a disappointing playoff exit.
Police are confident they've taken inventory of all the disturbed graves, but they've received plenty of calls from people worried that their loved one's final resting place was disturbed.