South Philly Mom Harnesses Internet Power To Fight Neighborhood Crime
"My son was mugged by eight to nine juveniles, a block away from his home," Carol Lanni recalls.
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"My son was mugged by eight to nine juveniles, a block away from his home," Carol Lanni recalls.
Employees of Digitas Health took a day away from the office to help spruce up Girard Elementary School in time for the start of the school year.
Dozens of residents of South Philadelphia met at the Sacks Recreation Center and Playground Monday night for the annual South Philadelphia National Night Out and Kick off Rally Celebration.
Police say two men are hospitalized after a shooting in South Philadelphia Tuesday night.
On the day after an explosion rocked a South Philadelphia street, some residents who were forced out of their homes returned.
One resident says he is no hero, but what he did is nothing short of heroic.
Residents living on Daley Street can't believe what they saw and heard.
The incident happened at about 9:15 p.m. at S. Broad Street and Pattison Avenue.
Authorities investigated an animal-hoarding case in South Philadelphia Friday night.
Training camp is underway for the Eagles, South Philly style.
South Philly residents who've been worried about the possible demolition of a much-loved 19th century firehouse are breathing a bit easier, though only a bit.
First District councilman Mark Squilla says he's finally been able to speak with the CEO of the firm that controls the old Engine 46 firehouse at Reed and Water Streets, near Delaware Avenue.
Police are searching for the suspects who attacked a 53-year-old man in South Philadelphia.
Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.) says he and colleagues are battling to keep the project -- dubbed the "Energy Efficient Buildings Hub" -- from being defunded.
The legendary Laff House Comedy Club, on South Street near Third, has shut its doors after nearly 20 years of offering a stage and opportunity for budding black comedians.
Authorities say a two-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car in South Philadelphia Wednesday night.
At a time with immigration reform has many undocumented immigrants feeling empowered, a local advocacy group is calling for a moratorium on deportations following alleged FBI raids of immigrant households in South Philadelphia.
A teenager talks exclusively with Eyewitness News about his face to face encounter with a robber.
Philadelphia police are investigating an early morning home invasion in the Grays Ferry section of the city.
As the Phillies play in Dodger Stadium this weekend, a longtime fan with holy connections says she's putting in a good word, with you know who.
Philadelphia police are searching for three suspects who were seen on surveillance video robbing a materials store.
Philadelphia police say a 24-year-old man is in stable condition after he was shot during a robbery in the 1600 block of South 7th Street.
"I promise you: you come to 20th and Snyder for Unity and Community, you can be broke and you will have a good time," he says, chuckling.
The mural, titled "Legendary," towers six stories high and stretches 60 feet wide.
Police in South Philadelphia are investigating the vandalism of at least 30 vehicles in South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia area can expect cold weather Monday for the first full day of winter.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Just months after reopening its doors following a fire, Our Mother of Consolation Catholic School celebrated Christmas.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
A mother and her 5-month-old baby girl are in the hospital after being shot in West Philadelphia, family told CBS News Philadelphia Sunday.
Just months after reopening its doors following a fire, Our Mother of Consolation Catholic School celebrated Christmas.
The Philadelphia area can expect cold weather Monday for the first full day of winter.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
A mother and her 5-month-old baby girl are in the hospital after being shot in West Philadelphia, family told CBS News Philadelphia Sunday.
Just months after reopening its doors following a fire, Our Mother of Consolation Catholic School celebrated Christmas.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Seventy-five residents were displaced from their homes after a deadly fire tore through an apartment building in Drexel Hill.
A 54-year-old man riding a bicycle died early Saturday in a hit-and-run in Overbrook, police say.
Eight puppies are in the care of a rescue organization after they were found outside a Philadelphia Target store on Friday.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
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.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
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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.
Body camera footage shows a police officer in Sparta, New Jersey, rescuing a dog who fell into icy water.
Monday will be cold in the Philadelphia area before snow and rain move through on Tuesday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Shoppers packed the Cherry Hill Mall Sunday night in hopes of wrapping up their Christmas shopping, making new holiday memories and visiting Santa Claus before the big day.
Family and friends released balloons Sunday in memory of a mother and her son who died in a fire in Chester, Pennsylvania, in November.
The NEXT weather maker will bring a wintry mix turning to rain to the Philadelphia area Tuesday. NEXT Weather meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest.