Driver Facing Charges After Stealing SEPTA Maintenance Truck, Crashing Into Wall During Police Chase In North Philadelphia
SEPTA officials tell Eyewitness News one of their maintenance trucks was stolen.
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SEPTA officials tell Eyewitness News one of their maintenance trucks was stolen.
The robberies happened on Gilham Street and Unruh and Magee Avenues in Mayfair.
Just before 6 a.m., about a dozen employees traded in their tampers and coffee cups in exchange for signs and a place in the picket line as they went on strike at the Starbucks on 12th and Walnut Streets.
The briefing will take place at approximately 11 a.m. and be streamed on CBS News Philly.
The city says tips from the public helped Philadelphia police identify Thomas to bring him into custody.
Any shred of relief Friday disappears over the weekend.
Thompson, a recent high school graduate, has sold more than 10,000 candles each priced around $30 dollars.
The next day, he declared anew, "I don't want to say the election is over." That was in a previously unaired outtake of an address to the nation he was to give, shown at the prime-time hearing of the committee.
It's no secret that Harris-Blitzer Entertainment, which owns the Sixers and several other professional sports teams, wants its own arena.
"This is a very disturbing case of physical abuse of a young child by the defendant," Steele said. "Thankfully, the boy is now doing well in the care of other family members."
Eyewitness News spoke exclusively with the victim Thursday night.
According to the CDC, the BA.5 subvariant is currently responsible for roughly 78% of the country's COVID infections, and it may be the most contagious strain of the virus yet.
According to police, it all started around 4:30 p.m. when staff members attempted to eject the girls from the pool for unruly behavior.
The family says video shows an actor playing Rosita snubbing two Black girls while hugging and high-fiving white children at a parade.
McClure and her boyfriend at the time made up a story about a homeless man helping pay for her gas after she was stranded on I-95.
Investigators, however, did connect and charge Adams with three other incidents.
He's accused of killing Luis Morales Tuesday morning at the Fortuna grocery in Camden.
The 79-year-old president has mild symptoms and continues to work from the White House, where he's in isolation per CDC guidelines.
The city has activated a number of services to help keep everyone safe.
From Sunday to Tuesday, AAA received more than 4,200 heat-related calls for broken-down cars in the Philadelphia five-county region, 4,700 calls in New Jersey and 700 in Delaware.
Philadelphia police say the car is likely a blue Nissan sedan from the mid-2000s.
Plans were already in the works to replace the bridge.
The case occurred in an unvaccinated adult, according to officials.
The girl was shot in her right upper shoulder, according to police.
Mascots like the Phillie Phanatic have a boozy little trick for staying fresh during hot summer games.
The Phillies close out their series against the Nationals on Sunday, with the first pitch scheduled for 11:35 a.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Here's how you can tune in.
Gunmen opened fire during a dispute inside the crowded Taste of the City Lounge in New York City overnight, police say.
Clarendon Hills bounced back from a lopsided loss in the first round of the Little League World Series to beat the Mid-Atlantic Region champion from Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday 3-2.
Sunday will be hotter, with highs reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. A cold front will approach late in the day and into Sunday night.
Mascots like the Phillie Phanatic have a boozy little trick for staying fresh during hot summer games.
Sunday will be hotter, with highs reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. A cold front will approach late in the day and into Sunday night.
The Phillies close out their series against the Nationals on Sunday, with the first pitch scheduled for 11:35 a.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Here's how you can tune in.
Gunmen opened fire during a dispute inside the crowded Taste of the City Lounge in New York City overnight, police say.
From the South Philadelphia to Manayunk, Philly has preseason football, concerts and comedy filling the weekend slate.
The Phillies close out their series against the Nationals on Sunday, with the first pitch scheduled for 11:35 a.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Here's how you can tune in.
Sunday will be hotter, with highs reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. A cold front will approach late in the day and into Sunday night.
A Bucks County community is remembering an 80-year-old veteran firefighter who died one week after being injured while on duty.
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed right-hander Zack Wheeler on the 15-day injured list with a blood clot near his right arm, the team announced Saturday.
With the team's opener right around the corner, Eagles fans said they can't help but be excited for the start of the regular season.
A raccoon that was killed by a dog earlier this week in Delanco has tested positive for rabies, according to the Burlington County Health Department.
A teenager died after being pulled from the ocean at the beach in Belmar, New Jersey, police said.
The Nature Center of Cape May runs a Harbor Safari during the summer, offering families the opportunity to learn about the ecology of our coastal waters.
What once served as a 1940s garage for Model Ts and a gas station has transformed into a vibrant artisan marketplace. Welcome to the West End Garage in Cape May, New Jersey.
Camden will use new federal funding to renovate fire stations and get new fire trucks.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
A flood watch is in effect for most of the Philadelphia region through early Thursday morning as heat, humidity and storms make a comeback.
The Padua Academy girls' flag football team will get the chance to play at halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field.
There will be plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions as temperatures on Saturday morning start in the upper 50s and low 60s.
A raccoon that was killed by a dog earlier this week in Delanco has tested positive for rabies, according to the Burlington County Health Department.
Anyone with a medical concern or need is welcome to the free medical, dental, and vision pop-up health clinic this weekend in Philadelphia.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
A New Jersey educator is getting a dream vacation, thanks to a foundation created in memory of an avid traveler who died of breast cancer.
The Berks County Conservation District is warning residents after West Nile virus was detected in Shillington and Reading, Pennsylvania.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
In downtown Haddonfield, you can take a culinary trip around the world without ever leaving South Jersey.
The Black Reserve Bookstore on Main Street in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is a celebration of Black voices, history and resilience.
DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."
At Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, guests make their own candles and sweet memories with their loved ones.
With no funding deal reached, deep service cuts to SEPTA bus, train and trolley services in the Philadelphia region are expected to begin Aug. 24.
Video from Chopper 3 showed a blue Dodge Challenger cut in half, and the front of the airport shuttle was severely damaged.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that will provide SEPTA with the funding it needs to avoid the looming "doomsday" service cuts. Here's what comes next.
With just days left to secure state funding to avoid massive SEPTA service cuts and fare increases, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the time to act is now.
Mascots like the Phillie Phanatic have a boozy little trick for staying fresh during hot summer games.
The Phillies close out their series against the Nationals on Sunday, with the first pitch scheduled for 11:35 a.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Here's how you can tune in.
Clarendon Hills bounced back from a lopsided loss in the first round of the Little League World Series to beat the Mid-Atlantic Region champion from Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday 3-2.
Dylan Nealis scored his first career goal in MLS on Saturday night to help the New York Red Bulls beat Philadelphia 1-0.
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed right-hander Zack Wheeler on the 15-day injured list with a blood clot near his right arm, the team announced Saturday.
From Sept. 8 to Sept. 14, 2025, at least 20 Manayunk businesses will have deals and specials for guests.
From South Philadelphia to Manayunk, Philly has preseason football, concerts and comedy filling the weekend slate.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 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.
The Little League World Series is well underway in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and while the tournament is all about having fun, it's also about players expressing themselves. Check out this year's top colorful accessory!
Sunday will be hot and sticky with scattered showers possible around the region before temperatures drop heading into the work week. A weak disturbance could trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Some storms may be strong, with locally damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall possible, though coverage looks limited.
Anyone is welcome to stop by and get free dental, vision or medical treatment. The clinic offers a whole host of services, including free dental cleanings, fillings, extractions and X-rays. They also offer free eye exams, plus prescription glasses that they make on-site.
The free grocery store has been helping fight food insecurity since 2022 and serves up to 150 people per day.
Summer isn't over quite yet, but college move-in season is officially upon us in Pennsylvania.