Philadelphia officials discuss 5-year safety plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker said the pillars of the plan are prevention, intervention and enforcement. The plan follows her executive order declaring a public safety emergency in the city.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker said the pillars of the plan are prevention, intervention and enforcement. The plan follows her executive order declaring a public safety emergency in the city.
Cheri Clayton thought her home was collapsing before she realized a car had landed in her living room after a crash outside. Madeleine Wright reports.
A Quakertown Farmers Market shop owner is accused of victimizing at least two underage employees and soliciting at least one to perform a sexual act in exchange for drugs and money, according to the Bucks County district attorney.
Police say the bank robbery happened at the Presence Bank on Third Street in Oxford in September.
The National Transportation Safety Board urged SEPTA to make changes after multiple fires on Silverliner IV rail cars used on Regional Rail lines. Jan Carabeo reports.
The Bucks County SPCA says it rescued cats that were living in a filthy warehouse. A nonprofit owner is now being charged with animal cruelty and neglect.
A crash sent one car into a Philadelphia rowhome on Thursday morning, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
The Philadelphia area can expect a few crisp mornings before summer-like temperatures return.
Delaware County Community College is stepping up to close the gap as one profession, welding, needs an influx of young people due to mass retirements and industry expansion. Madeleine Wright reports.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to immediately to stop using some of its railcars because of fire risk.
A large police presence shut down a portion of Broad Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday. In this case, officers weren't responding to a crime, but instead, it was to something that they hope will help kids in need of a little joy.
Wednesday night's Phillies vs. Phillies intrasquad scrimmage didn't mean anything, but that didn't stop fans of all ages from packing Citizens Bank Park to cheer for the team and get warmed up for the playoffs.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Railroad Administration are warning SEPTA that it must make changes to ensure safety after multiple fires on Regional Rail cars this year.
Dr. Ala Stanford formally announced she is running for Congress, and she has the endorsement of retiring Democratic Congressman Dwight Evans. Stanford started her campaign outside the Germantown home of her mentor and former elementary school principal. Stanford, a pediatric surgeon, author, and university professor, gained national recognition in 2020. She founded the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to increase access to testing in African American communities during the pandemic.
PPL Electric bills could rise again. The Allentown-based utility is asking the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for a distribution rate increase. If approved, residential customers will pay $13 more per month next July. PPL says it needs more funding to improve the grid. Electricity bills increased 16% on the generation end in June.
October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's mainly a disease that strikes mainly women, but doctors say people need to understand it can also happen to men.
Philadelphia International's United Airlines Lounge is temporarily closed for health code violations, after a visit by city inspectors on Monday. Among some of the issues are flies in the bar area and men's room, and no hot water in the hand-washing sink. The lounge must close for at least 48 hours, fix the issues, pay a fee, and be reinspected before it can reopen. United says they are offering $25 vouchers for those who are unable to use their membership during the closure.
USA Today is out with its list of 10 best theme park Halloween events, and Pennsylvania is well represented.
Authorities say a mother and her four children all died in an overnight house fire in Franklin Township. The fire started at the home on Willow Street, right off Route 209 in Carbon County. Lehighton Area School District says they believe three of their students, a kindergartner, a first grader, and a ninth grader, died in a house fire.
As part of the federal government shutdown, many national parks, museums, and monuments are now closed, including those here at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.
The feds told SEPTA that nearly ⅔ of the regional rail fleet is dangerous and should be pulled off the tracks. The NTSB investigated the Silverliner IV trains after a series of fires. Despite that recommendation, to pull all 225 cars, SEPTA says the regional rail trains will stay in service. The Federal Railroad Administration just issued its own Emergency Order. Joe Holden reports.
As America faces a growing shortage of skilled trade workers, one profession is heating up fast: welding. Madeleine Wright reports.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
Some federal employees are working without pay at Philadelphia International Airport because of the government shutdown, and others have been furloughed. Liz Crawford reports from PHL.
Amid changing federal health policy, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at protecting access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
Residents in the Bala Cynwyd section of the township were told to shelter-in-place, and two schools are on lockdown.
A fire on the train tracks stopped multiple trains on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line on Friday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing is being held three months after he was convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
An ambulance struck a woman at F Street and Allegheny Avenue late Thursday night, according to police.
Sandusky's attorneys are claiming new evidence that prosecutors coached at least two victims who testified against the former football coach.
Residents in the Bala Cynwyd section of the township were told to shelter-in-place, and two schools are on lockdown.
A fire on the train tracks stopped multiple trains on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line on Friday.
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing is being held three months after he was convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
An ambulance struck a woman at F Street and Allegheny Avenue late Thursday night, according to police.
Residents in the Bala Cynwyd section of the township were told to shelter-in-place, and two schools are on lockdown.
A fire on the train tracks stopped multiple trains on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line on Friday.
An ambulance struck a woman at F Street and Allegheny Avenue late Thursday night, according to police.
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
A sugar artist is putting her love for Taylor Swift into each and every cookie she makes
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
As e-bikes gain popularity among kids, there are increasing calls for stronger legislation.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The USF program ensures participants pay no more than 6% of their annual income for gas and electric service.
Jersey Shore communities are preparing for the impacts of two tropical systems swirling in the Atlantic, Humberto and Imelda.
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
Buildings on two university campuses in Delaware were evacuated Tuesday.
After a wet Saturday, conditions dry out on Sunday as high pressure builds in, with clouds breaking up and highs climbing into the upper 70s and mid-80s.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Halloween fans, we've compiled a list of haunted houses and attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area just for you.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
The Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey feels like home for this teen and her mother.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
The Camden County health department reported its first positive case of West Nile virus for 2025, officials announced Tuesday.
Philadelphia Phillies fans are supporting small businesses as Red October excitement heats up.
Nike Inc.'s first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia has an opening date: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
In the wake of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closing, here are some options customers with unspent gift cards have.
A fire on the train tracks stopped multiple trains on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line on Friday.
Regulators say warning lights are important and cannot be ignored as SEPTA and federal investigators work to pinpoint the cause of the railcar fires.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to immediately to stop using some of its railcars because of fire risk.
In an exclusive interview, attorney George Bochetto now plans to file a lawsuit over SEPTA's recent fare increases.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Philadelphia Phillies fans are supporting small businesses as Red October excitement heats up.
Unrivaled women's basketball teams will play two games at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in January.
The Rivera family is proving that strength doesn't just come from fists — it comes from faith and family.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending World Series champions, in the NLDS.
At the Phillies' intrasquad scrimmage, 31,363 fans showed up to watch the team get ready for the National League Division Series.
A sugar artist is putting her love for Taylor Swift into each and every cookie she makes
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
USA Today is out with its list of 10 best theme park Halloween events, and Pennsylvania is well represented.
Hulu has released a docuseries on the death of Ellen Greenberg, the Philadelphia schoolteacher who was found dead inside her Manayunk apartment in 2011.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl performance is more than just a show to Puerto Ricans in Philly.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
The activity is happening in the area of Snowden Road and Conshohocken State Road near the Cynwyd Heritage Trail.
The Phillies are selling new merchandise and food for 2025 Red October at Citizens Bank Park. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakiska Bailey has what's new from the ballpark.
Police in Burlington Township, New Jersey issued a warning about a man they say is behind a landscaping business scam. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines and weather from Kate Bilo.
Young Ones Records in Kutztown, Pennsylvania has plenty of copies of "The Life of a Showgirl" by Berks County native Taylor Swift on vinyl ready to sell. Jan Carabeo chats with store owner Chris Holt.
The Philadelphia area will see plenty of sunshine and temperatures only reach the 70s after a cool morning. We have more cool mornings this weekend, but highs will increase into the 80s. Perfect for Phillies playoff baseball and an Eagles home game! Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your latest forecast.