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It's a Thanksgiving tradition that helps law enforcement families who have lost loved ones feel less alone during the holidays. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Josh Sanders reports.
Mia Carrera, Mendez's daughter, embraced Assistant District Attorney Cydney Pope moments after a jury found the pair guilty of murdering her father in October 2023.
A second juror has been replaced in the murder trial of two men accused of murdering Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez and Officer Raul Ortiz.
Defendants Yobranny Martinez Fernandez and Hendrick Pena Fernandez face the possibility of life in prison if convicted.
Jury deliberations were halted Wednesday in the trial of two men accused of killing a Philadelphia police officer and wounding his partner at the airport in 2023. Sources say the jury foreperson got sick and had to leave the Criminal Justice Center.
Jurors will begin deliberating Wednesday in the trial of two men accused of killing one Philadelphia police officer and wounding another at the airport in 2023.
The attorney general of New Jersey announced 13 people were charged with racketeering, burglary and other crimes as part of a multi-state auto theft ring operating out of Camden. According to prosecutors, the ring is connected to the homicide of Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez.
A complete and total lack of security cameras inside parking garages at Philadelphia International Airport was thrust into the spotlight following the death of a Philly police officer in 2023. More than 500 days after Officer Richard Mendez was shot and killed inside one of those garages, little has changed.
Three New Jersey men will face trial in the deadly shooting of Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez at the airport.
The three New Jersey men accused in the fatal shooting of Officer Richard Mendez at Philadelphia International Airport in October will face trial. A judge on Wednesday held most of the charges against the men for trial.
The defendants are charged with the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez and attempted murder of Officer Raul Ortiz.
The union representing Philadelphia's 911 dispatchers said they're budgeted for 350 positions, but right now, they have less than 300 people for those positions.
Hundreds made their way to FOP Lodge 5 Thursday night for a fundraiser to show their support for fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Officer Mendez was shot and killed while attempting to stop a car theft inside a parking garage at Philadelphia International Airport.
This week, a funeral was held for fallen Philadelphia officer Richard Mendez, an investigation discovered there are no cameras inside the parking garages and much more.
On Tuesday, Philadelphia said goodbye to police officer Richard Mendez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty at an airport parking garage.
Philadelphia on Tuesday will say goodbye to police officer Richard Mendez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty at an airport parking garage.
Today the city says goodbye to the father, friend and police officer shot and killed in the line of duty more than ten days ago. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Jasmine Payoute is in Logan Square where the city will honor Officer Mendez.
The viewing is took place at the John F. Givnish Funeral Home in Northeast Philadelphia on Academy Road.
Family, friends and fellow officers paid their respects to Officer Richard Mendez, who was fatally shot at Philadelphia International Airport.
Officer Richard Mendez was shot and killed inside a parking garage at the Philadelphia International Airport on Oct 12.
Police Officer Richard Mendez was fatally shot inside a parking garage at Philadelphia International Airport and the crime wasn't caught on camera.
This week, Philadelphia mourned a police officer killed in the line of duty, a New Jersey woman is tackling breast cancer in a unique way and more.
Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez will be laid to rest next Tuesday at Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter and Paul in Center City.
Police announced the arrest of 21-year-old Alexander Batista-Polanco and 21-year-old Hendrick Pena-Fernandez in connection to the killing of Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez.
There are free and affordable ways to keep your packages safe this holiday season.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday as a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial continues.
Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed at an apartment building on the 2800 block of Hope Street Friday morning.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Friday will start off feeling very much like the middle of winter in the Philadelphia region, and for some, even looking like winter.
There are free and affordable ways to keep your packages safe this holiday season.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday as a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial continues.
Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed at an apartment building on the 2800 block of Hope Street Friday morning.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
A 63-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday for threatening to kill a Pennsylvania election official in 2024, officials said.
A charter school that prepares students for careers in law enforcement and EMS could be coming to the former Valley Forge Military Academy campus.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said Justford Doe and Giovanni Varanese were charged with first-degree murder and other charges for the deaths of two men on Nov. 5.
Three people were injured in a crash in Waterford Township, Camden County, Wednesday night, police said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Jordan Mailata has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles' nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Travis Konecny, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Sabres 5-2 for their fourth win in five games.
The Sixers were fined again for violating injury reporting rules regarding 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
On this bitter cold NEXT Weather Alert Day, customers at the Pennsauken, New Jersey Wawa were bundling up and grabbing hot drinks. Chandler Lutz reports.
Amid ongoing work on Silverliner IV railcars, which need thermal sensors to get back into service, SEPTA is leasing 10 cars from MARC. Amtrak is bringing the cars to Philadelphia on Friday night. In the meantime, SEPTA is dealing with union negotiations with workers in TWU Local 234.
SEPTA is resuming contract talks on Friday with its largest union, TWU 234, which represents 5,000 bus, subway, trolley operators and mechanics. The union workers have been working without a contract since Nov. 7 and have authorized a strike in the event negotiations break down. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Andrew Kozak.
If you're tired of porch pirates who don't seem to be deterred by doorbell cameras, there are lots of alternatives to keep your online orders safe from thieves. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner this holiday shopping season with plenty of ideas for you to protect your Amazon or UPS package.
The New Castle County Police Department officers who helped arrest Luqmaan Khan, a man who federal prosecutors say was planning to attack the University of Delaware police, will be honored by Delaware lawmakers on Friday morning. Liz Crawford has the latest on this developing story from our Pulse desk.