Pottstown neighborhood on edge after standoff; suspect who shot officer dead, officials say
Officials say 25-year-old Andrew Ecker shot a police officer in Pottstown on Sunday and then barricaded himself inside his home for hours.
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Officials say 25-year-old Andrew Ecker shot a police officer in Pottstown on Sunday and then barricaded himself inside his home for hours.
A man who allegedly shot a police officer in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody after an hours-long barricade on Sunday night, a Montgomery County official said.
Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma each have strong ties to Philadelphia. With a win each in the Final Four, they'll go head-to-head in the NCAA women's championship.
Torpedo bats have recently become popular thanks to the Yankees, but Victus Sports in Pennsylvania said they've been working on them for a while.
Ryan Quigley's best friend, Tiger Bech, died in a terror attack in New Orleans after a man intentionally drive a pickup truck onto Bourbon Street
In an emotional appearance Tuesday at his alma mater, Lansdale Catholic High School in Montgomery County, Ryan Quigley spoke to hundreds of students about the life-altering experience that continues to shape him.
Student-athletes at Bryn Athyn College are planning a protest after their school announced it's cutting all NCAA sports teams at the end of the year.
Rosemont College will merge with Villanova University in a multi-year transition starting in 2027, the schools announced Monday.
Bryn Athyn College student-athletes are planning a peaceful protest for Saturday after they found out their school plans to cut all NCAA Division III sports teams at the end of the academic year.
Neighbors aren't thrilled about these white and yellow squiggly lines that have been put down on Grays Lane in Montgomery Township.
Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania is eliminating all of its NCAA sports teams and its club hockey team at the end of the year.
A disturbing act of vandalism is sparking outrage at a local school. Our Chopper was over Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, where someone drew a swastika and wrote racial slurs. The principal said the messages were quickly erased and now the school has launched an investigation to find out who’s behind them.
Student-athletes at Bryn Athyn College say the decision to end all NCAA sports teams at the end of the school year is "heartbreaking."
The president of Bryn Athyn College in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, announced Wednesday the school is eliminating all of its NCAA Division III sports teams and the club hockey team at the end of the academic year to cut costs.
David Lyons was charged with felony sex abuse of children and other offenses for allegedly recording people undress inside an Abington Township home.
Respiratory therapy students at Gwynedd Mercy University are using liverwurst to perfect their biopsy techniques.
A former medical assistant at a Pennsylvania urgent care was sentenced after he posed as a nurse and sexually assaulted several women in Montgomery County.
A 34-year-old former medical assistant at a Pennsylvania urgent care was sentenced on Monday after pleading guilty to posing as a nurse and sexually assaulting more than a dozen women in Montgomery County.
A Norristown middle school teacher was arrested after information from a resource officer revealed inappropriate contact with a student.
A middle school teacher in Norristown, Pennsylvania, was arrested and accused of attempted sexual assault of a student and other charges.
There is more surprising news as hundreds of SPS Technologies employees will be laid off. The future of the company remains uncertain.
The explosion and flames at SPS Technologies shocked a community. There is more surprising news as hundreds of employees with the company are laid off. The future of the company remains uncertain, but Montgomery County officials say they are certain SPS needs to reevaluate this decision. Kerri Corrado reports more on what could be next for these workers.
The explosion and flames at SPS Technologies shocked a community. There is more surprising news as hundreds of employees with the company are laid off. The future of the company remains uncertain, but Montgomery County officials say they are certain SPS needs to reevaluate this decision. Kerri Corrado reports more on what could be next for these workers.
Police allege the three suspects in Montgomery County are using technology that allows them to clone key fobs to steal cars.
A brush fire in Lower Providence, Pennsylvania, shut down part of Route 422 Thursday evening but is now contained, officials say.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is searching for a 93-year-old man's car after he was found dead inside a Logan home.
Wakisha Bailey takes us inside the Salvation Army's Northeast Philadelphia Corps, where Santa's helpers are working overtime to make sure every child experiences the magic of Christmas.
Mark Paulino, a former elementary school and Santa actor, was arrested on child porn charges, the Mercer County prosecutor said.
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is searching for a 93-year-old man's car after he was found dead inside a Logan home.
Wakisha Bailey takes us inside the Salvation Army's Northeast Philadelphia Corps, where Santa's helpers are working overtime to make sure every child experiences the magic of Christmas.
Mark Paulino, a former elementary school and Santa actor, was arrested on child porn charges, the Mercer County prosecutor said.
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is searching for a 93-year-old man's car after he was found dead inside a Logan home.
Wakisha Bailey takes us inside the Salvation Army's Northeast Philadelphia Corps, where Santa's helpers are working overtime to make sure every child experiences the magic of Christmas.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday gifts, but scammers are finding new ways to steal before you even buy them.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Mark Paulino, a former elementary school and Santa actor, was arrested on child porn charges, the Mercer County prosecutor said.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
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.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Over 300 soccer players took over Temple University's Aramark Student Training and Recreation Sunday in memory of 7-year-old Elora Joyce Khan.
Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, and the Colorado Avalanche hung on for a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
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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.
A crash caused traffic delays on the Vine Street Expressway on Monday morning, shutting down the highway between 76 and 8th Street for some time.
Sources tell CBS News the focus of the Scranton-area event will be gas prices, which recently fell below $3 nationwide for the first time in more than four years.
Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday gifts, but scammers are finding new ways to steal your money before you even buy them. CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporter Josh Sidorowicz has more on a billion-dollar international industry connected to Chinese criminal networks.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking arctic air and a chance of snow for the upcoming week in the Philadelphia area.
Anchor Jim Donovan has the top headlines in the Philadelphia area and Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest on a NEXT Weather Alert.