Man sentenced to 25-50 years in prison for killing Temple University student Samuel Collington
Samuel Collington was killed in November 2021 in North Philadelphia by Latif Williams as he attempted to carjack the Temple student, prosecutors said.
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Samuel Collington was killed in November 2021 in North Philadelphia by Latif Williams as he attempted to carjack the Temple student, prosecutors said.
Latif Williams, the Philadelphia man convicted of murdering Temple University student Samuel Collington in 2021, was sentenced by a judge to 25 to 50 years in prison.
Latif Williams, the man convicted of murdering Temple University student Samuel Collington in 2021, was sentenced by a judge to at least 25 years in prison Tuesday.
Two Temple University police officers found Diamond, a stray dog, in North Philadelphia and took her to ACCT Philly.
The officers named the dog Diamond after finding her emaciated and dehydrated on Diamond Street in North Philadelphia.
This summer, 16 young composers are spending two weeks on Temple University's campus to workshop and develop their original works of music at the Wildflower Composers Festival. Reporter Eva Andersen has the story.
The family of slain Temple Police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald released a statement criticizing Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner for not seeking the death penalty for Miles Pfeffer.
An attorney for the family of Christopher Fitzgerald said Larry Krasner's decision sends a horrible message to law enforcement in Philadelphia.
Temple University has set its tuition rates for the upcoming school year. The board of trustees approved a 4.2% increase. This applies to both in-state and out-of-state students. The university also increased its financial aid budget by $35.5 million.
The death of a Dartmouth University student from Delaware is under investigation as a potential hazing incident. Meanwhile, the family of fallen Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald say the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office won't seek the death penalty against the teen charged with his murder. Janelle Burrell has your latest morning headlines.
John Fry, 63, has been Drexel's president since 2010 and will start his tenure at the 30,500-student Temple after Drexel names new leadership, Temple said in a statement.
Temple University on Wednesday appointed John Friday as its 15th president, concluding a search after the sudden death last fall of acting President JoAnne Epps.
President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have come to Philly within the last month to make specific pitches to court Black voters, a historically reliable vote for Democrats.
Milan Jones, a nursing student at Temple University, was killed in a domestic incident over the weekend, police said. Her roommate and best friend shared with CBS News Philadelphia how she hopes her friend will be remembered.
Milan Jones, a promising third-year Temple nursing student, was killed by her boyfriend in a domestic incident over the weekend. Jones' roommate and best friend shares how she hopes her friend will be remembered.
Milan Jones, a nursing student at Temple University, was allegedly killed by fellow student Tymir Lackey in a domestic incident early Saturday morning, police said.
A Temple University nursing student was killed in an apparent domestic incident Saturday morning, police said.
Former President and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally Saturday night at the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus. Meanwhile, Pennsville Township in Salem County has instituted mandatory water restrictions. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.
Former President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally on Saturday at the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia.
A Ridley High School graduate tackled some major medical hurdles to walk across the stage this week. He plans to study music at Temple University.
Philadelphia universities Temple and Drexel have released plans to help University of the Arts students transfer in the wake of the school's impending closure.
Students, staff and faculty at the University of the Arts still don't have a clear picture of what's next after the resignation of President Kerry Walk.
Students, graduates and faculty continued to protest the closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia Tuesday. Meanwhile, the president announced her resignation.
Brandon McManus, a former kicker at Temple University and a Hatfield, Pennsylvania native, was released by the Washington Commanders on Sunday following sexual assault allegations.
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Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Cynthia Robinson and Frank Walton Sr. were charged with the murder of their son in November 2025 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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.
You may need a light jacket if heading out. Otherwise 60s and 70s, dry weather until the evening when our next weather maker arrives. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The man accused of shooting a 61-year-old at a Cherry Hill, New Jersey, strip mall was arrested at his home, where investigators found items that immediately got the attention of law enforcement. Ross DiMattei reports.
QVC, a West Chester-based company, says it's trying to slash billions of dollars of debt after it officially files for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Franklin Field prepares to host the annual Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track invitational in America.
After a VERY warm week, cooler air arrives in the Philadelphia area this weekend. Bill Kelly has the forecast.