Town hall held at Roxborough High School weeks after hateful graffiti was found
The town hall was held at the Philadelphia high school in response to anti-Black and antisemitic graffiti found a few weeks ago.
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The town hall was held at the Philadelphia high school in response to anti-Black and antisemitic graffiti found a few weeks ago.
Philadelphia Police say surveillance video shows the person who spray painted racist and antisemitic graffiti on the walls of Roxborough High School early Sunday morning.
Philadelphia police have released surveillance video showing the person they believe is responsible for defacing Roxborough High School's exterior walls with spray painted racist and antisemitic messages early on Sunday, January 4. Anyone who recognizes the person in the video is asked to contact police.
Racist and antisemitic graffiti was found on the outside of Roxborough High School Sunday, the School District of Philadelphia said.
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating after racist and antisemitic graffiti was found on the outside of Roxborough High School.
Roxborough football player Nicolas Elizalde was ambushed and fatally shot after a scrimmage three years ago on Sept. 27, 2022.
A new memorial garden and mural at Philadelphia's Roxborough High School honors Nicolas Elizalde, a football player who was ambushed and fatally shot after a scrimmage three years ago.
Police charge a sixth suspect in deadly 2022 Roxborough High School shooting.
Philadelphia police have charged Zaakir McClendon, 20, in connection with the shooting that killed Nicolas Elizalde in 2022.
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty in connection with the 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, officials said.
A 19-year-old who pleaded guilty in the 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School has been sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison. Zyhied Jones pleaded guilty this fall to two counts of third-degree murder and related crimes. Nicolas Elizalde, 14, died when a group of shooters opened fire after a football scrimmage at the school. A second defendant pleaded guilty this week.
Troy Fletcher, now 17, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and other charges in connection with a fatal 2022 shooting after a football scrimmage outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia.
Attorneys for Meredith Elizalde say the School District of Philadelphia and PIAA failed to keep her son safe from gun violence.
Commuters experienced an unusual delay on Henry Avenue Monday evening when a group of horses broke free from Saul High School's farm in Roxborough and ventured onto the street.
The scoreboard on the football field at the Academies at Roxborough High School has been named to honor Nick Elizalde, who was killed leaving a football scrimmage in 2022.
Dayron Burney-Thorn was arrested in October 2023 after he was on the run evading police for more than a year.
Dayron Burney-Thorn is one of the five suspects who were involved in a shooting outside of Roxborough High School in September of 2022, where five people were shot including 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde.
Dayron Burney-Thorn is one of the five suspects who were involved in a shooting outside of Roxborough High School in September of 2022, where five people were shot including 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde.
This week, several stores across Philadelphia were looted, Roxborough High School marked one year since the mass shooting death of student Nicolas Elizalde, and the Phillies clinched an NL wild-card berth!
A moment of silence was held at Roxborough High School for Nicolas Elizalde, who was killed in a mass shooting while he was leaving football practice one year ago.
Nicolas Elizalde was killed while leaving a football scrimmage near the school and the suspected shooter is still at large, Howard Monroe reports.
Nicolas Elizalde was amongst a group of teens who were ambushed following a football scrimmage outside the school last September.
U.S. Marshals are increasing the reward for information leading to the arrest of the last suspect in last September's deadly shooting outside Roxborough High School.
Three of the four suspects are under 18 but could be tried as adults.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
A man was killed when a tree fell after recent storms in the Philadelphia region.
Grammy winner Jay-Z and Philadelphia-born hip hop group the Roots will headline the first day of the Roots Picnic 2026 on May 30 at Belmont Plateau.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
A man was killed when a tree fell after recent storms in the Philadelphia region.
Grammy winner Jay-Z and Philadelphia-born hip hop group the Roots will headline the first day of the Roots Picnic 2026 on May 30 at Belmont Plateau.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
A man was killed when a tree fell after recent storms in the Philadelphia region.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Funeral services begin Tuesday for Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
An Ocean County College dean and Kean University adjunct instructor was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor on Monday, according to local authorities.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
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.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
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.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close 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.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has been suspended through June 1 without pay, MLS announced Monday.
Darius Slay announced his retirement on Monday after 13 seasons with three teams and a Super Bowl title with the Eagles.
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.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
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.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Jay-Z and The Roots will be headlining the first night of the Roots Picnic this spring, on May 30 at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
A man was killed in Newtown Square Tuesday after a tree fell on his car, police sources tell CBS News Philadelphia. The accident comes one day after damaging storms blew through the area, knocking down trees and power lines around the region.
A fire broke out on High Street in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood on Tuesday morning.
After a warmer but stormy start to the week, winter returns Tuesday for St. Patrick's Day. High temperatures will barely make it into the 40s around Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore, and blustery winds will have it feeling more like the 20s and 30s. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your NEXT Weather forecast.