Pa. man pleads guilty in arson attack at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence
A man who scaled a security fence in the middle of the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.
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A man who scaled a security fence in the middle of the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke publicly after Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to setting a fire at the governor's mansion in Harrisburg. The videos of the attack have been haunting him, he said.
Three men were charged in connection with an arson and conspiracy investigation in Bucks County that led to a home going up in flames.
The arson happened in the Croydon section of Bucks County in August and led to a house of five people being evacuated.
Authorities say someone intentionally set fire to a vehicle outside a home on Cedar Avenue in Croydon and the blaze then spread to the home. Brandon Goldner reports.
A Delaware County man is charged with arson in connection with an apartment fire in West Chester this week. The fire broke out in an apartment above Jake's Bar on South Matlack Street. West Chester Borough police say 22-year-old Michael Thompson was charged with arson, attempted criminal homicide and other related offenses.
Philadelphia police say they are looking for a woman they believe started a house fire on South Ruby Street in West Philadelphia Tuesday evening.
The man accused of trying to burn down the official Pennsylvania governor's mansion is due in court this week, but his public defender is asking to postpone the hearing because the suspect, Cody Balmer, is receiving mental health treatment.
Police are working to identify the person responsible for purposely starting a fire that killed a person inside their West Philadelphia home in November 2024. The arson was recorded on surveillance video around 4 a.m. on the 1400 block of North 61st Street. The suspect can be seen setting fire to a front porch, which later led to the death of a 67-year-old who was bedridden.
A barrier described as an "anti-climb fence" to bolster security is in the works for the Pennsylvania governor's official residence.
A consultant paid to review security at the official residence of the Pennsylvania governor after it was firebombed by a late-night intruder last month says his team's findings won't be made public.
A 19-year-old man from Waretown, New Jersey is facing aggravated arson charges as the Jones Road Wildfire continues to scorch over 15,000 acres with 50% containment. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest updates.
A 911 call from an arson suspect. Investigators release the phone call made by Cody Balmer. The man who admits to setting Gov. Josh Shapiro's Harrisburg home on fire. This phone call is critical because authorities say it indicates that Balmer was in part targeting the Shapiros because of their faith. Kerri Corrado reports.
Dauphin County officials released the 911 call placed by Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence over the weekend.
Cody Balmer, accused of burning the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, had "political motivation" connected to the conflict in Gaza, documents say.
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke to reporters Thursday after serving a catered lunch to Harrisburg firefighters in thanks for their role in responding to the blaze.
There’s new information about the suspect in the arson attack on the governor's mansion in Harrisburg over the weekend. The fire happened Sunday morning after Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family celebrated the first night of Passover. Authorities said Cody Balmer called 911 and told them that Shapiro needs to know that he "will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people."
The news about possible evidence of a hate crime is hitting home especially to Pennsylvanians in the Jewish community, who say the timing of the arson feels personal.
The news about possible evidence of a hate crime is hitting home especially to Pennsylvanians in the Jewish community, who say the timing of the arson feels personal. Eva Andersen reports.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis condemned the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence on Sunday morning.
Cody Balmer was charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other counts after officials said he intentionally set a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.
Cody Balmer, the man accused of breaking into the Pennsylvania governor's mansion and starting a fire, was denied bail Monday. Balmer told police he was "harboring hatred" toward Gov. Josh Shapiro, according to court documents.
Officials say Cody Balmer, the suspect arrested in connection with the arson at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, intentionally set the fire with a homemade incendiary device.
Police say Agustin Cisneros-Bedolla is charged with attempted homicide, arson and other offenses after allegedly setting fire to a convenience store.
Authorities say someone intentionally set fire to a stable in Southwest Philadelphia, killing 2 horses and injuring others.
A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
At Montgomery County's Glencairn Museum, visitors will find an array of Christmas nativity scenes that reflect cultures from around the globe.
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The Philadelphia region can expect a sunny and breezy Wednesday, and some precipitation is expected later this week.
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A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say.
At Montgomery County's Glencairn Museum, visitors will find an array of Christmas nativity scenes that reflect cultures from around the globe.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
The Philadelphia region can expect a sunny and breezy Wednesday, and some precipitation is expected later this week.
A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
At Montgomery County's Glencairn Museum, visitors will find an array of Christmas nativity scenes that reflect cultures from around the globe.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
With its future uncertain, families are savoring the Wanamaker Building's Christmas Light Show in Philadelphia.
Two people were killed and at least 20 more were injured in an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, officials said.
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The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
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Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
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Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
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A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
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Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
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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.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
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The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
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Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
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Inside Montgomery County's Glencairn Museum, visitors will find an array of Christmas nativity scenes that reflect cultures from around the globe.
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A Delaware State Police trooper was shot and killed by a gunman who entered a DMV in Wilmington on Tuesday, officials said. A New Castle County police officer was able to take down the gunman as the trooper pushed an employee out of harm's way. Brandon Goldner has the latest.
Two people were killed and at least 20 were injured in an explosion Tuesday afternoon at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, officials said. Wakisha Bailey has the latest from the scene in Bristol Township and Josh Sanders is at the Pulse Desk with more on the background of the Silver Lake Nursing Home.