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Photographer Vernon Ray uses his skills behind the camera to lift up the community, but is now in need of support after $20,000 worth of his camera equipment was stolen.
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Photographer Vernon Ray uses his skills behind the camera to lift up the community, but is now in need of support after $20,000 worth of his camera equipment was stolen.
Philadelphia police say they're looking for a stolen car and the driver who injured one of their officers Friday night. The incident happened at 6th and Thompson in North Philadelphia just before 8:30 p.m. According to police, a stolen blue Honda Civic was stuck in traffic when the officer used a device to break a driver's side window.
Quron Banks, who was allegedly involved in an illegal car meetup, was charged for striking a Philadelphia police officer. He was also shot by a Philly police officer after the incident.
The sinkhole opened up in Hunting Park between West Erie and Rising Sun avenues.
Devin Weedon was on his way to Simon Gratz High School when he was shot and killed on March 28, 2023, according to police.
Forty-six-year-old Bilal Simmons is charged with murder in connection with a double shooting inside a North Philadelphia home last year, according to police.
This big sinkhole opened up Friday morning in Hunting Park. It's on North 6th Street between Rising Sun and West Erie avenues. That part of the road is shut down. We're still working to learn what caused the sinkhole and when crews may come out to make repairs.
A crash at 27th Street and Ridge Avenue injured seven people early Wednesday morning, according to Philadelphia police.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is remembering the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who helped build homes in Philly.
In the 1980s, former President Jimmy Carter helped Habitat for Humanity build homes in North Philadelphia. Illona Johnson, 73, lives in one of the homes on Wilt Street.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia CEO Corinne O’Connell spoke about working with former President Jimmy Carter to build homes alongside volunteers in North Philly.
One person is recovering in the hospital on Thursday after being saved from a rowhome fire in North Philadelphia. That fire started on North Hancock near Girard Avenue around 2 p.m. Someone saw smoke and called 911. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The search for a shooter is underway in North Philadelphia. Officers found the 18-year-old shot several times along Roosevelt Boulevard in the Feltonville neighborhood. He was rushed to the hospital where he later died. So far, no arrests have been made.
Despite the ongoing war, partitioners at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception celebrate this day with reverence.
Three men are expected to be OK after three separate shootings in North Philly, Northeast Philly and West Philly on Christmas Eve.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is set to open a new location next to the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia.
The shooting happened at a home on the 1800 block of Diamond Street just after 3 p.m., according to Philadelphia police.
The new Iron Hill will be located at the intersection of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue in North Philadelphia.
A man and a 35-year-old woman were fatally shot inside a home in North Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, police said.
The fire started inside a 3-story home on North Gratz Street Thursday morning.
A teenager was stabbed near the KFC at Broad Street and Girard Avenue in North Philadelphia, officials said.
One person is dead and two are injured after a shooting at a North Philadelphia sports bar, police say.
Police said one man died and two others were hospitalized after a shooting at a North Philadelphia bar early Sunday morning.
A 21-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a woman's death in North Philadelphia about six months ago.
If you drive over the East Wyoming Avenue Bridge in Juniata Park, you need to find a new route. The bridge over Frankford Creek is shut down indefinitely because of safety concerns with the bridge's steel structure. The closure is between Maple Lane and Ramona Avenue. There's no estimated time for when the bridge will reopen.
Jury deliberations are expected to begin in the trial of two men charged in the 2023 fatal shooting of Police Sgt. Richard Mendez.
Tickets for "Pierre Robert: A Show of Life" at The Fillmore in Philadelphia go on sale Friday, Nov. 21.
The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.
Consumers' Checkbook executive editor Kevin Brasler warns that many Black Friday sales might not actually save you money.
For decades, the Charity League Atlantic County has supported local children and families.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Jury deliberations are expected to begin in the trial of two men charged in the 2023 fatal shooting of Police Sgt. Richard Mendez.
Tickets for "Pierre Robert: A Show of Life" at The Fillmore in Philadelphia go on sale Friday, Nov. 21.
The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.
Consumers' Checkbook executive editor Kevin Brasler warns that many Black Friday sales might not actually save you money.
Jury deliberations are expected to begin in the trial of two men charged in the 2023 fatal shooting of Police Sgt. Richard Mendez.
Tickets for "Pierre Robert: A Show of Life" at The Fillmore in Philadelphia go on sale Friday, Nov. 21.
Consumers' Checkbook executive editor Kevin Brasler warns that many Black Friday sales might not actually save you money.
Jordan Davis joined his two brothers and mom to serve up a turkey dinner with all the trimmings for families facing food insecurity in Camden.
A person was struck and killed by a car in Northeast Philadelphia on Cottman Avenue Tuesday night, police said.
For decades, the Charity League Atlantic County has supported local children and families.
Jordan Davis joined his two brothers and mom to serve up a turkey dinner with all the trimmings for families facing food insecurity in Camden.
A teen broke both wrists after his e-bike crashed on Ganttown Road in Washington Township, Gloucester County.
Investigators say a drop of blood at the crime scene helped solve the 8-year-old "brutal" murder of Sasikala and Anish Narra.
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.
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.
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.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
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.
The Treasury Department expects to save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to make pennies.
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 trains that were canceled Wednesday on the Airport, Fox Chase and Chestnut Hill West lines will not run on Thursday and Friday.
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.
James Franklin and Virginia Tech have finalized an agreement to make him the school's next head coach.
Cole Hamels, who won the 2008 World Series MVP with the Phillies, headlines 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Eagles RT Lane Johnson could land on IR, meaning a minimum of four weeks missed, with a Lisfranc injury, CBS Sports reports.
The Philadelphia Eagles' defense shut down the Detroit Lions' high-powered offense in a 16-9 win on Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
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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.
Philadelphia's WMMR is holding a concert on Dec. 17 at The Fillmore featuring The Hooters and more in honor of Pierre Robert, who died last month.
The School District of Philadelphia is surveying the community to get feedback on which schools should be modernized, merged or closed.
Carpenters, engineers and animators in Bergen County, New Jersey are working around the clock to prepare seven new floats that will cruise through New York City during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
At CBS News Philadelphia, we're working to help make the season brighter for families in our area. Our annual Spreading the Love: Joy of Sharing campaign is officially underway, benefitting the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge, which supports families impacted by gun violence.
Talks will continue Thursday between SEPTA and TWU 234, the transit authority's largest union. Workers are seeking a new contract and have authorized a strike in the event the union and SEPTA cannot agree on terms. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with the forecast from NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo.