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In an exclusive interview with CBS3's Walt Hunter, the survivor of a fiery motorcycle crash June 22d in Feltonville, thanked the heroes who pulled him from the flames saving his life.
Tuesday's severe thunderstorms left many area residents cleaning up and in the dark.
SEPTA and Philadelphia Police say a gunman, firing shots at a man he was chasing, sent a bullet slamming into a westbound Market Frankford El train at the Somerset station Monday night.
A SEPTA bus passenger is recovering from minor injuries after a mini van and SEPTA bus collided in Philadelphia Saturday night.
There's an argument on the bus and someone threatens to call DHS on a women spanking her child. Then she makes a phone call and authorities allege she masterminds the ambush. When the bus stops, armed men are waiting for the bus and she points out the intended target, saying 'shoot him.'
SEPTA is inching closer to having what other transit systems have used for years -- smart card technology to replace tickets and tokens. But that delay may have a side benefit: your phone could serve as the smartcard.
SEPTA riders in the fiscal year that ended June 30th took an extra 13 million trips over the previous year. That's a four-percent increase which puts the total number of trips in the year at 334 million -- the highest since 1989.
An exclusive Eyewitness News story reveals a fast moving theft suspect, who snatched an iPhone from a passenger aboard a Broad Street subway train at the Hunting Park Station July 17th, wasn't fast enough to out distance SEPTA police officers, who used the phone's high tech security system to track him down.
According to court documents, 37-year-old Lewis Granger admitted that he used a battery-powered saw to get the converters off of at least a half-dozen cars, then sold them to a local scrap dealer.
Two people were transported to the hospital after a SEPTA bus and a car collided in North Philadelphia Sunday morning, according to authorities.
It will be a busy day down at the sports complex with three events taking place.
Summer schools run by the Philadelphia School District are dismissing early on Thursday and closing altogether on Friday because of the heat.
For the first time this summer, SEPTA is posting the locations of its 1,600 buses and trolleys in real time on its website as part of an effort to provide more information to passengers and make commuting easier.
A woman has been rushed to the hospital after being struck by a SEPTA train in Hatboro, Montgomery County.
A plaque unveiled at the station Sunday tells the story of the woman whose heroism was remembered when the town and the station were named in the late 1800's.
A subway fire breaks out in North Philadelphia causing quite a commotion. Many passengers onboard the Septa subway made a quick exit and scrambled to get above ground – fearing the worst
It was more than a "three-hour tour" for a top Obama administration official, who was in Philadelphia on Monday getting a firsthand look at the crumbling infrastructure of the SEPTA transit system.
A man died after being struck by a SEPTA bus in Northeast Philadelphia early Thursday morning.
Amtrak is back up and running on a normal schedule this morning after three straight days of delays because of low-voltage along the Northeast Corridor.
According to SEPTA officials, a woman was struck and killed by a train in Hatboro, Montgomery County Tuesday evening.
New Jersey Transit and Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City has been restored.
The thunderstorms that rumbled through the area overnight threw a wrench into the morning commute by the way of power outages, downed trees, and flooded streets.
It's a deployable, prefabricated green roof, about the size of a living room rug. Mayor Nutter says it's is a small example to show passersby a new type of city greening.
SEPTA passengers were forced to wait in the extreme heat for over an hour after a regional train was evacuated due to an electrical problem.
Today's the first day SEPTA commuters are being asked to bring a little something extra to the station: food.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, will be laid to rest Wednesday.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
From green beer at McGillin's to packed crowds at Kelliann's, people filled the streets for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
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.
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.
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 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.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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.
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.
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.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The last time the Penn men's basketball team won a game in the NCAA Tournament, not a single current player was born. The Quakers hope to change that vs. Illinois in the first round.
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.
Villanova University's men's and women's basketball teams are both in the NCAA Tournament, and on Wednesday the school gave them a sendoff. Both teams play Friday, with the women taking on Texas Tech in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the men taking on Utah State in San Diego. Our Pat Gallen caught up with women's head coach Denise Dillon as the cheerleaders and marching band bid the Wildcats good luck out west.
Wrigley Field in Chicago. Fenway Park in Boston. Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Sports playgrounds, which have stood the test of time. In Philadelphia, there is the Palestra, known as much for the history it has witnessed as the memories and lives it helped shape. CBS News Philadelphia's Siafa Lewis has the story.
A comfortable weekend is in store after a chilly Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures in the 30s. On the bright side, there's more sunshine and less wind than Tuesday, and spring starts on Friday! NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Philadelphia is the hub of America250 events this year, and plenty of sports history will be made in 2026 too. The festivities kick off with four games in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament taking place at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Wakisha Bailey reports from center court.
A sinkhole opened in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood at the intersection of Frankford Avenue and East Wishart streets. The Philadelphia Water Department said the hole was so large that one of its trucks got stuck in the road.