What to know about Kevin Bethel, Philadelphia's next police commissioner
Kevin Bethel is a former Philadelphia police deputy commissioner and a native of the city.
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Kevin Bethel is a former Philadelphia police deputy commissioner and a native of the city.
Bethel, a West Philadelphia native, says he's honored to take the job and is ready to keep the city safe
The Philadelphia Police Department will be delivering Thanksgiving dinner baskets to nearly 400 families in need across the city. In North Philadelphia, police and employees of the department packed up the dinner boxes.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will tap Kevin Bethel, the Chief of School Safety for Philadelphia schools, as the next police commissioner, Josh Sanders reports.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker plans to name Kevin Bethel as Philadelphia's next police commissioner, sources confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
two men have been arrested in connection with a crash involving two Philadelphia police officers. The crash happened at around 11:30 p.m. Friday in the city's Logan section. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/49HeUmK
Police issued a warrant for a 48-year-old man they said stole luggage from the Philadelphia International Airport in September.
Under the one-year agreement, Philadelphia police officers will get a 5% raise and a payment of $1,800, police officials said.
Police claim the suspect took the victim's cellphone and money.
A CBS News Philadelphia exclusive investigation has uncovered concerning figures that show the Philadelphia Police force is down nearly 1,000 officers.
The Philadelphia Police Department is trying to reverse a trend of departures that spiked after 2020.
A new police commissioner will be the first hire for Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker.
Parker announced her transition team and said she plans to hire a commissioner who knows the city well, Josh Sanders reports.
The man was found shot in a home near the corner of Vine and Gross Streets early Saturday.
Philadelphia police sources confirm the person who held up two Temple students at gunpoint on Tuesday morning, as well as a third person, is now believed to be tied to a fourth armed robbery. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/45XCBEj
100% of the proceeds from the event will benefit Mendez's family. He was killed in October while stopping a break-in at a car parked in an airport garage.
A 33-year-old man was struck and killed Wednesday morning in Kensington, according to Philadelphia police.
Police found a man with a gunshot wound in his leg near 22nd and Tasker Streets after 1 a.m. Saturday.
A crash at East Lehigh Avenue and Jasper Street left two people dead, according to police.
Fraternal Order of Police and the Philadelphia Police Department paid tribute to a fallen officer Thursday with a plaque dedication ceremony. Sergeant Joseph Youse died in December 2020.
Philadelphia police believe the store employee shot a 28-year-old man in self-defense during a robbery attempt.
The incident happened at Happy Day Food Market & Deli in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood, police said.
Mark Dial was back in court about one month after a judge dismissed all charges against him in the shooting death of Eddie Irizarry in Kensington.
Body camera videos showed Dial shooting Irizarry in August as Irizarry sat in his car on a Kensington street.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office will argue charges against Dial should be reinstated after a judge dismissed the murder case last month, Jasmine Payoute reports.
Police are investigating after two men were shot in the head in Northeast Philly's Holmesburg section Saturday morning.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
We're looking ahead to two NEXT Weather Alert Days on Sunday and Monday as a weekend storm is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding.
Mark Bray said his views have been under attack since he wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Playbook"
The 14th edition of the Army-Navy Cup game at Subaru Park featured men's and women's soccer teams, days before the Navy's 250th birthday.
Police are investigating after two men were shot in the head in Northeast Philly's Holmesburg section Saturday morning.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
We're looking ahead to two NEXT Weather Alert Days on Sunday and Monday as a weekend storm is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding.
Kada Scott has not been seen since she left to go to her job at an assisted living facility on Oct. 4.
One person is in the hospital after a fire broke out at a duplex in the 9400 block of Kirkwood Road in Northeast Philadelphia.
Police are investigating after two men were shot in the head in Northeast Philly's Holmesburg section Saturday morning.
Families learn to overcome fear and find strength as they talk openly about loving someone who's struggling with addiction or recovery.
The Aronimink Golf Club still needs hundreds of volunteers to help make next year's PGA Championship a success.
One person is in the hospital after a fire broke out at a duplex in the 9400 block of Kirkwood Road in Northeast Philadelphia.
Kada Scott has not been seen since she left to go to her job at an assisted living facility on Oct. 4.
Mark Bray said his views have been under attack since he wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Playbook"
One New Jersey high school canceled its homecoming dance that was set for this weekend, it said, due to low interest among students.
Visitors on Friday got an up-close look at the USS Billings in Camden for the Navy and Marine Corps' 250th birthday.
Jersey Shore towns are making preparations as a nor'easter approaches with potential to drop several inches of rain and create high waves.
Jack Ciattarelli plans to sue his opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, over claims she made during their debate Wednesday, his campaign says.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, has left a 16-year-old boy dead and another injured Wednesday night, police said.
The family of 12-year-old Keyonna Calloway says Ronald McDonald House Delaware has made a huge difference in her recovery.
Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday says customers with unused Iron Hill Brewery gift cards should dispute the purchases.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can range from fever, headaches, fatigue and occasionally serious heart complications.
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
Families learn to overcome fear and find strength as they talk openly about loving someone who's struggling with addiction or recovery.
Students at Memphis Street Academy in Port Richmond can get all kinds of health care without leaving school or waiting for a doctor's appointment.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can range from fever, headaches, fatigue and occasionally serious heart complications.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
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.
SEPTA GM Scott Sauer says the Philadelphia-based transit authority has a handle on how the fires started but hasn't uncovered what could connect them.
SEPTA says all Regional Rail service was temporarily suspended Thursday due to signal power issues.
SEPTA is facing a lawsuit that alleges its fare increases on public transportation in Philadelphia were illegal.
SEPTA says Regional Rail riders could face possible cancellations, delays and crowded trains after last week's federal emergency order.
A fire on the train tracks stopped multiple trains on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line on Friday.
The 14th edition of the Army-Navy Cup game at Subaru Park featured men's and women's soccer teams, days before the Navy's 250th birthday.
The Aronimink Golf Club still needs hundreds of volunteers to help make next year's PGA Championship a success.
District officials say they're reviewing the Lincoln High School football suspension after a new video surfaced of the fight.
Jalen Hurts' first interception of the season was among the many mistakes the Eagles made Thursday in their second straight loss.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Red October baseball is back in Philadelphia, Taylor Swift just dropped her 12th studio album and the Eagles are 4-0; can we really ask for anything more?
A sugar artist is putting her love for Taylor Swift into each and every cookie she makes
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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.
Officials say no one was injured after a fire broke out at a Holiday Inn on Penrose Avenue near the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were shot in the head in the city's Holmesburg section Saturday morning. Investigators responded to the shooting on Solly Avenue around 4 a.m.
Philadelphia's Dilworth Park next to City Hall is full of vendors selling handmade and homemade jewelry, skincare products, candles, clothing, drinkware and much more. Eva Andersen was live in the park all morning chatting with different vendors about their products.
Cloud cover is starting to filter in on Saturday before significant rainfall and potential coastal flooding on Sunday due to an approaching coastal storm. There could also be power outages and the New Jersey beach communities are bracing for heavy impacts. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest weather forecast.
One person is in the hospital after a fire and explosion caused a partial collapse at a duplex in Northeast Philadelphia. Ross DiMattei has your morning news headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.