Man shot in head, killed at Southwest Philadelphia playground, police say
A man was shot multiple times and killed while at the Russell DeRitis Playground in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police said.
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A man was shot multiple times and killed while at the Russell DeRitis Playground in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police said.
Last Thursday was far from a typical day at Walter S. Miller Elementary School, especially for a reading specialist whose day took an extraordinary turn.
Philadelphia police are looking for help identifying three people who they say robbed a convenience store and fought a worker.
The plan suggests installing speed cameras on roads like MacDade Boulevard in Ridley Township, similar to the ones on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia.
Ahead of President Trump's first address to Congress since returning to office, Bucks County residents are split on his performance so far.
"Our cries have fallen on deaf ears for a long time," said Leonard Rhett, a cleanup captain in Philadelphia's Olney section.
The SS United States is marking the end of the first leg of its journey to becoming the world's largest artificial reef.
With the REAL ID deadline approaching, transportation officials in Philadelphia are providing the information you need to know.
A local organization in Bucks County is making sure babies and their families have the essentials they need from the beginning of their lives.
Twin sisters from Philadelphia are using their podcast, Twin Sister Docs, to provide a trusted source of accurate medical information.
Four armed men in ski-masks stole $19,000 in cash, $25,000 worth of jewelry and five iPhones during a home invasion in Northeast Philly, police said.
One person was fatally shot during an encounter with a security guard in North Philadelphia on Sunday morning, police say.
Health officials in Montgomery County are investigating and contact tracing after a child was diagnosed with measles.
Philadelphia dispatch said black smoke coming from Port Richmond Sunday afternoon was from a tire fire near Richmond and Cambria streets.
The 196th annual Philadelphia Flower Show draws photographers, garden enthusiasts, and fashion-forward visitors eager to embrace the spirit of spring.
After 90% of his body was burned in the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash, 10-year-old Ramesses is close to getting out of the hospital.
The move by the Trump administration to target Pennsylvania follows similar action against California.
A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed near 33rd and Market streets in University City on Thursday morning, police said.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and other Pennsylvania lawmakers accused President Trump of advocating for violence against Democrats in a series of Truth Social posts.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and other Pennsylvania lawmakers accused President Trump of advocating for violence against Democrats in a series of Truth Social posts.
The marching band is celebrating its 100th anniversary and gearing up for one of the biggest holiday stages in the country.
Gas-powered leaf blowers will soon be silenced in Lower Merion after township commissioners voted to ban the motorized tool.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
After 90% of his body was burned in the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash, 10-year-old Ramesses is close to getting out of the hospital.
Federal prosecutors say Natalie Greene, a former staffer for a New Jersey congressman, fabricated a story about being attacked.
A South Jersey community is gathering to send a powerful message that hate has no place in their streets, schools, homes or hearts.
A two-alarm fire broke out at the Haddon Commons condominium complex Thursday morning, displacing at least 12 residents.
Three World War II veterans were honored Wednesday night in Haddonfield, New Jersey, through multi-generational presentations.
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill stopped in Gloucester County Wednesday to speak with several small business owners.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Emmy Reim's family brings donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware after it became a home away from home for them.
After 90% of his body was burned in the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash, 10-year-old Ramesses is close to getting out of the hospital.
The threat of flu season has arrived with a new strain that could lead to hospitalization numbers and potential deaths that surpass last year's totals.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Tower Health says it's eliminating 131 positions at Pottstown Hospital and closing its ICU, cancer and endoscopy centers.
Through programs like Brushes with Cancer, Twist Out Cancer uses its connections in the art world to help people touched by cancer.
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.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
A person was stabbed on the platform of SEPTA's 5th Street Station Monday night in the area of Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
SEPTA says trains on the Chestnut Hill West and Fox Chase lines will be canceled in the morning and later in the day Tuesday.
All 223 railcars have been inspected, but over 150 need to be outfitted with thermal protection circuits, a safety measure.
Starting Friday, drivers going 11 mph or more over the posted 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street will receive fines ranging from $100 to $150.
The Minnesota Twins will take on the Philadelphia Phillies at the fabled Field of Dreams in Iowa next August, MLB announced Wednesday.
Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett each scored 22 points and the Raptors won their fifth straight game, surging in the third quarter to beat the 76ers 121-112 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union placed sporting director Ernst Tanner on administrative leave after MLS reopened an investigation into his alleged misconduct.
Jordan Davis is the first player in Eagles history to win NFC Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week in the same season.
Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points, Paul George had nine points and seven rebounds in his season debut and the Sixers rallied for a victory over the short-handed Clippers.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
Tourists at the Philadelphia Art Museum got an unexpected surprise: a film crew re-creating Rocky Balboa's sprint up the steps.
The "Home for the Holidays" concert will feature Opera Philadelphia and the Wanamaker Organ, and tickets start at $11.
The 100,000-square-foot Netflix House is free to guests and allows fans to interact with their favorite streaming shows.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
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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.
The 2026 Mummers Parade is extra special, being the 125th anniversary of the event. The parade begins at City Hall at 9 a.m. and continues south to Washington Avenue until 7 p.m.
At least a dozen residents have been displaced after a two-alarm fire damaged a condo building in Haddonfield, New Jersey, on Thursday morning, officials said. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ryan Hughes has the latest.
Celebrate the season surrounded by your favorite zoo animals! The Philadelphia Zoo's LumiNature light show is now open through Jan. 3.
People from different backgrounds and generations are working together to make a difference in their South Jersey community and say "no" to hate.
Two security checkpoints that were closed inside the Philadelphia International Airport during the government shutdown have reopened after two weeks. The Terminal A-West and Terminal F TSA checkpoints are back open on Thursday and operating under their normal schedules.
