DNA identifies child found in duffle bag as missing Philadelphia 4-year-old
Police say DNA evidence identified a child's body found stuffed inside a duffle bag in West Philadelphia in March as missing 4-year-old Damari Carter.
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Police say DNA evidence identified a child's body found stuffed inside a duffle bag in West Philadelphia in March as missing 4-year-old Damari Carter.
Philly City Council hosted its fourth neighborhood budget town hall on Monday night in West Philadelphia.
It was a day of healing in West Philadelphia on Saturday more than two weeks after the end of a Ramadan event ended in gunfire. Nevertheless, the faith of a community shaken remains strong.
It was a day of healing in West Philadelphia on Saturday. More than two weeks after the end of Ramadan event ended in gunfire. The shooting at Clara Muhammad Park left several people injured and a community shaken. Ray Strickland explains how their faith remains strong.
Two 15-year-old boys, a 16-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy will be charged with aggravated assault, conspiracy, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, Assistant District Attorney William Fritze said.
A show of solidarity. City leaders said they're committed to keeping our communities safe two weeks after gunfire sent people running during a Muslim celebration in West Philadelphia. Four juveniles will now be charged as adults in connection to that shooting. Meanwhile, neighbors are being encouraged to come out to the Philadelphia Masjid community day on Saturday. Kerri Corrado reports.
Two 15-year-old boys, a 16-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy will be tried as adults. The shooting happened while around 1,000 people were in attendance at the event celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
Check out our ultimate Philadelphia springtime guide, where we break down events going on all season long and outdoor dining spots perfect for a sunny day.
A proposed waterfront park along the Schuylkill near 30th Street Station would feature a public pool, a natural beach and an entertainment venue.
President Joe Biden is visiting Philadelphia on Thursday and it's a dreary, drab day with chances of drizzle and heavy cloud cover for most of the region. Janelle Burrell has your latest Philadelphia news stories with weather from Kate Bilo.
The Philadelphia police officer who shot an armed 15-year-old last week during a shooting at the end of a Ramadan event in West Philly was identified on Monday.
Three people, including a suspect shot by officer Diamond Jaynes, were injured in the shooting, according to police.
Muslim leaders came together Friday to denounce the violence and send a message to teens who are picking up guns.
An in-depth look at the frantic moments after gunfire erupted during a Ramadan celebration in West Philly that sent hundreds running, families separated, not knowing what was happening. This comes as Muslim leaders came together Friday to denounce the violence and send a message to teens who are picking up guns. Ray Strickland reports.
Community leaders and residents are reeling after a shooting interrupted an Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia.
Three people were shot at the end of a Ramadan event attended by around 1,000 people in West Philadelphia's Parkside section Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Nahshon Thomas, 22, was shot in the stomach at Clara Muhammad Square Wednesday and is recovering from a successful surgery.
Surveillance video shows people running for their lives after gunfire broke out at a West Philadelphia event celebrating the end of Ramadan Wednesday. A father speaks out after his son was injured in the shooting.
Corey Taylor shares his message for other parents after his son, 22-year-old Nahshon Thomas, was shot Wednesday in West Philadelphia at an event celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Gunfire at an Eid-al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia sent multiple people to hospitals and now five people are in custody. Meanwhile, a home in Spring Garden partially collapsed after construction next door. Janelle Burrell has your latest headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
There was a massive police response in West Philadelphia Wednesday when multiple people were shot at a community gathering.
Three men were shot in West Philadelphia on Monday, police said. The shooting happened on the 5300 block of Chancellor Street just after 5:30 p.m.
A teenager and a 22-year-old woman were shot in West Philadelphia on Monday near the West Mill Creek Playground, police said.
A witness told CBS News Philadelphia a driver "literally floored it" and attempted to flee after injuring a firefighter in a hit-and-run early Monday morning.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is approaching 100 days in office, what Philadelphia is doing for Monday's solar eclipse and a firefighter injured in a West Philadelphia hit-and-run. These stories and more from CBS News Philadelphia.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
Global icon Patti LaBelle is leading Visit Philadelphia's new social media campaign, "We Are the Fabric. We Are the Thread."
From picking cotton on a Tennessee farm to raising a family in South Jersey, Lillian Crooks is celebrating 100 years of life.
Students waiting for the school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, were sent running when an ICE enforcement operation began nearby.
With the tax filing deadline now just two months away, financial experts are warning taxpayers to avoid common mistakes when they file.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
Global icon Patti LaBelle is leading Visit Philadelphia's new social media campaign, "We Are the Fabric. We Are the Thread."
From picking cotton on a Tennessee farm to raising a family in South Jersey, Lillian Crooks is celebrating 100 years of life.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
Students waiting for the school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, were sent running when an ICE enforcement operation began nearby.
Global icon Patti LaBelle is leading Visit Philadelphia's new social media campaign, "We Are the Fabric. We Are the Thread."
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it become lunch for a skunk this Valentine's Day in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
A man has died following a high speed crash in Philadelphia's Torresdale neighborhood in the early hours of Friday morning.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
From picking cotton on a Tennessee farm to raising a family in South Jersey, Lillian Crooks is celebrating 100 years of life.
Students waiting for the school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, were sent running when an ICE enforcement operation began nearby.
All employees are accounted for after crews responded to reports of an explosion at a manufacturing building in Burlington Township.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Nick Castellanos addressed his benching in Miami last June on social media after the Philadelphia Phillies released him Thursday.
Nick Castellanos' time in Philadelphia is officially over as the Phillies released him on Thursday.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Former Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is heading to the Dolphins to become the team's passing game coordinator.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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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.
Babies in the NICU at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital celebrated their first Valentine's Day!
"Facility dog" Oona made some special deliveries to patients at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Riverfront for Valentine's Day! The rehab facility on Columbus Boulevard uses dogs from Canine Companions to greet patients, open doors and pick up items.
The Abington School District said Dr. Alice Swift, principal of Abington Senior High School, was accused of making inappropriate social media posts.
LaBelle is featured in a new social media campaign highlighting a series of Black history tours happening throughout February.
While ICE was conducting an enforcement operation in Lindenwold, New Jersey, children waiting at a nearby school bus stop were sent running. Video showed multiple children running through the parking lot of the Woodland Village Apartments.