Center City Philadelphia goes car-free on Sundays in September
A portion of Philadelphia's Center City neighborhood will be closed to vehicles each Sunday in September as part of Center City District's "Open Streets: West Walnut."
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A portion of Philadelphia's Center City neighborhood will be closed to vehicles each Sunday in September as part of Center City District's "Open Streets: West Walnut."
Police said Thomas Riceman, 34, of University City was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation and other related charges for stabbing a city park ranger Sunday.
A City Park Ranger is among four people injured in three stabbing incidents across Philadelphia on Sunday.
A City Park Ranger was stabbed in the head during a scuffle with another man in Rittenhouse Square on Sunday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
Bicyclists demand the city take action to protect those who ride to work, school or for fun. This call to action follows the death of Barbara Friedes, who was hit and killed while riding her bicycle in Rittenhouse Square last month.
Advocates gathered Thursday to demand more protections for cyclists on the streets of Philadelphia.
The Center City District is closing 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut streets from 15th to 19th streets on four Sundays in September.
In a statement, the parents of Barbara Friedes, who was killed while riding a bike in Philadelphia, thanked Philadelphia police and the district attorney's office for their work so far on the investigation. They said they will work with the district attorney's office for accountability.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner said the driver accused of hitting and killing CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes turned himself into police and faces homicide charges.
Community members gathered at a vigil Sunday morning to honor traffic victims and call for changes to make bike lanes safer.
A 30-year-old woman who was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square was identified by family as Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Some advocates say the popular bike lane on Spruce Street is too dangerous for cyclists.
Barbara Friedes was killed while riding a bike on Spruce Street in Center City Wednesday. Advocates for bicyclists in Philadelphia say the safety measures on the popular bike lane aren't enough to keep riders safe.
A 30-year-old woman who was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square was identified by her family as Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "Barbara was a beacon of light," Dr. Jeanine Ronan, attending physician and program director of the Pediatrics Residency Program, said in a statement.
A 30-year-old woman riding a bike was fatally struck in Rittenhouse Square and two other crashes in Philadelphia left a person dead and another critically injured, police said.
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The temperature in Philly hit 90 degrees just at the start of happy hour on Monday and Rittenhouse Square was buzzing with al-fresco aficionados.
A 1-year-old boy was stabbed outside a synagogue Saturday afternoon near Rittenhouse Square. Police said the child was stabbed in his left forearm at around noon near the Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel on South 18th Street. People in the community say they were surprised by this incident.
Firefighters were called to Parc Restaurant in Rittenhouse at around 1 a.m. for reports of a fire.
This week, police in Philadelphia are searching for another escaped prisoner, our own Aziza Shuler shared her journey with alopecia and much more.
This week, the city dealt with another prison escape, CBS News Philadelphia's Aziza Shuler opened up about her journey with alopecia and more.
Kate was joined by none other than Santa himself. Old Saint Nick even dished out who's going to be on the nice list this year from CBS Philadelphia.
Author Pari Docktor and a tortoise named Radha overcome hardship with a new book, "Tortoise Goes to the Vet."
The Ball on the Square is the Friends of Rittenhouse Square's largest fundraiser of the year.
A recent survey found a majority of parents plan to use AI somewhere in their back-to-school shopping journey.
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.
Philadelphia police sources say 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
A recent survey found a majority of parents plan to use AI somewhere in their back-to-school shopping journey.
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.
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.
Philadelphia police sources say 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
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.
Surveillance video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows the moment gunfire erupted in Southwest Philadelphia in the shooting that killed off-duty police officer Alhassane Barry on Sunday, Aug. 16. Chilekasi Adele reports.
The 30-day warning period for expanded smart loading zones in Center City begins. Madeleine Wright reports.
A Philadelphia firefighter died while off duty, the department announced on social media. The department did not disclose a cause of death.
The 29-year-old off-duty police officer killed in Southwest Philadelphia on Sunday morning has been identified as Alhassane Barry.
Police believe a tow truck driver struck and killed a man before leaving the scene near 26th Street and Penrose Avenue on Sunday night.