Social Media Proving Effective In Solving Crime For Philadelphia Police
Sites like Twitter and Facebook have proven effective crime-fighting tools generating scores of tips.
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Sites like Twitter and Facebook have proven effective crime-fighting tools generating scores of tips.
Chris discusses New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's standing in the Republican Party going forward and President Obama's apology for people losing their healthcare plans. He also talks to Carrie Lukas from My Cancellation, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, CBS 3's Beasley Reece, and author Nick Bilton.
Montgomery County District Attorney Matthew Quigg recommended the 34-year-old mother be banned from Twitter for five years as part of her prison sentence.
The Pheed app is an incredibly useful tool, letting you check in on all of your social networks in one place.
While only a small percentage of U.S. adults get their news from Twitter, those that do tend to be young, mobile and well-educated.
94WIP host and former Eagles defensive lineman Hollis Thomas took over the stations Twitter account for Sunday's Eagles home game against the New York Giants.
A local sports fan uses her front yard and Halloween to commemorate Philadelphia's fired coaches.
If you don't laugh, you'll probably cry. If you don't cry, you'll likely lock yourself inside your house and not come out for a while.
94WIP host Brian Haddad took over the stations Twitter account for the Eagles battle for first place with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Whether you've just started dating or have just broken up, social media can be your best friend or worst enemy.
Who's watching you? What are they learning about you? And how can you turn it off?
94WIP Afternoon host Glen Macnow took over the stations Twitter account for the Eagles game on Sunday at Tampa Bay against the Bucs.
Walter White, the character played by Bryan Cranston in the AMC show Breaking Bad, was a pretty unlikeable guy.
Reputations are won or destroyed during a crisis, so being prepared for one is essential, according to a Philadelphia public relations expert.
Chris continues to cover all the angles of the government shutdown as well as last night's debate between New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and his Democratic challenger Barbara Buono. He also talks to Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine.
A proposal at a sporting event is one thing. A proposal at a preseason sporting event is another.
94WIP overnight host Big Daddy Graham took over the stations Twitter account for the Eagles NFC East battle with the Giants on Sunday.
You can plan for rain or snow based on the forecast, but what about catching cold or flu? A website promises to predict where illnesses are spreading.
Twitter has unsealed the documents for its planned initial public offering of stock and says it hopes to raise up to $1 billion.
Chris continues his coverage of the government shutdown and the status of negotiations between the House of Representatives and the Senate.
His social media habit raised some eyebrows this week after the website Buzzfeed disclosed that he direct messaged with a stripper from Oregon.
Social media site Twitter has launched a new alerts system that's meant to give users reliable information in case of a major emergency.
Twitter has rolled out a new feature that will recommend other accounts for you to follow, based on certain details of your own and others' Twitter usage.
A Delaware County man was sentenced to five years in prison for a series of despicable internet messages, including threats and perverted messages targeting a local personality and her relatives.
The Eagles do a neat little feature on their official twitter account called "Ask An Eagle." This is where an Eagles player takes over the account, and answers the questions of fans.
A man was shot and killed in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday night, police said.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area are seeing higher gasoline prices because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
A man was shot and killed in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday night, police said.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area are seeing higher gasoline prices because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
A man was shot and killed in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday night, police said.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area are seeing higher gasoline prices because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a DoorDash customer got their lunch order after their delivery driver was arrested.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
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 same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic will begin later this week, and the Philadelphia Phillies will be well represented in the tournament.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
Students, families and teachers had a rally Wednesday in support of Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School in Philadelphia. The school could be merged with another school under the district's latest facilities proposal.
Philadelphia-area drivers say they're experiencing sticker shock as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran drives up gas prices.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a cloudy Wednesday night.
Four people are in critical condition at area hospitals after an explosion and fire at an industrial building on Heron Drive in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, officials say.
An explosion at an industrial complex in Logan Township, New Jersey, has sent multiple people to the hospital Wednesday.