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Philadelphia police are reclaiming city streets by targeting — and towing — abandoned cars. Josh Sanders reports from North Philadelphia, where neighbors said they welcome the crackdown.
The initiative to get abandoned cars off Philadelphia streets is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's effort to make the city the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city" in America.
It's primary day in Pennsylvania, and in Philadelphia, the district attorney's office says the election task force will be ready to safeguard voters' rights at the polls. Who and what is on the ballot? Meanwhile, the arrest warrant in Philadelphia for State Rep. Kevin Boyle was withdrawn and the latest on former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
The trip marks Biden's third stop in Pennsylvania this week. He recently visited Scranton and Pittsburgh.
The move to increase police presence and enforcement on North Broad Street began Monday, officials said.
Philadelphia officials say Mayor Cherelle Parker's program aims to streamline the licensing and inspection process, remove unnecessary regulations, and speed up timelines.
Business owners in Philadelphia have long complained about the hassle of trying to start a business in the city. Parker's initiative aims to make it easier to start and grow a business in Philly.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday will sign an executive order that she claims will help clear some of the red tape that business owners often face when dealing with the city.
The walking tour, which commenced at 28th and Woodland Avenue, brought together Mayor Parker and dozens of city officials to evaluate the state of the neighborhood.
The Parker administration unveils its plan to tackle the long-standing problems in Kensington. Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders visited Kensington Thursday where they announced the mayor's 5-step plan to improve the area. Dan Snyder talked to people who live and work in the community. The reaction was mixed. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/4asaWOW
Polymer80 and JSD Supply have agreed to stop selling their products online and in stores in Philadelphia for four years and at gun shows for two years.
A settlement signed Thursday targets two companies and will help keep ghost guns off Philadelphia streets, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
This week, we had team coverage of the solar eclipse, details about New Jersey's earthquake and a rare one-on-one interview with Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Thursday marked her 100th day in office by unveiling a plan for improving public safety in Kensington.
On her 100th day day in office, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke at a middle school in the city's Kensington section, where she unveiled a plan to address problems there.
Philadelphia prisons have been under fire for years. There have been concerns about conditions inside facilities, inmate deaths, escapes and more. now, the city has a new leader of the prison's department. Dan Snyder shows the new leader's plan.
Three people were shot at the end of a Ramadan event attended by around 1,000 people in West Philadelphia's Parkside section Wednesday afternoon, police said.
As Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker marks 100 days in office, the first woman to lead the city opened up about Kensington, her journey to making history and keeping the city safe.
Mayor Cherelle Parker marks 100 days in office on Thursday. Philadelphia's first female mayor sat down with CBS Philadelphia anchor Janelle Burrell in a rare one-on-one interview to reflect on her historic journey and discuss her plans to keep Philadelphians safe.
Hearings began Tuesday on Mayor Parker's budget. The hearing focused on public safety spending. Mayor Parker's proposed budget includes funding for 400 new police officers, 150 new radio cars, 75 unmarked cars and money to buy drones. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel explained to council why using drones is so important.
Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday appointed Michael R. Resnick as the new Philadelphia Prisons Commissioner.
In an exclusive interview ahead of her 100th day in office, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker shared the story of giving a speech at City Hall at age 17 and why her journey to the city's top office was statistically unlikely. In this part 1 of a two-part interview, Parker also shares with our Janelle Burrell how the Parker administration plans to tackle crime. You can catch Part 2 tomorrow morning on CBS News Philadelphia.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is approaching 100 days in office, what Philadelphia is doing for Monday's solar eclipse and a firefighter injured in a West Philadelphia hit-and-run. These stories and more from CBS News Philadelphia.
The Philly Spring Cleanup took place on Saturday. It's billed as the city's largest single-day cleanup event, taking place at hundreds of locations.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake, although jarring, didn't cause any damage to City Hall or other nearby buildings in Philadelphia, officials said. The shaking did, however, cause a wave of about 200 911 calls.
From the 2024 Penn Relays and Game 4 of the Knicks-Sixers series to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Lincoln Financial Field, Philly is buzzing with thrills, chills and excitement.
Climate Central, a homegrown organization, has developed unique programs to help people understand the rapidly changing climate.
A gallery owner and an artist with Kensington ties hope that art as an expression can be a force of positive change in their community.
Discover which Apple iPad models are best suited to college students.
A 76-year-old man was charged with shooting and killing his wife and adult daughter, the Chester County District Attorney's Office and Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday.
Climate Central, a homegrown organization, has developed unique programs to help people understand the rapidly changing climate.
A gallery owner and an artist with Kensington ties hope that art as an expression can be a force of positive change in their community.
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2024 NFL draft with eight picks, with three in the first two rounds. Keep track of the Birds' draft picks here.
From the 2024 Penn Relays and Game 4 of the Knicks-Sixers series to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Lincoln Financial Field, Philly is buzzing with thrills, chills and excitement.
A 76-year-old man was charged with shooting and killing his wife and adult daughter, the Chester County District Attorney's Office and Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday.
From the 2024 Penn Relays and Game 4 of the Knicks-Sixers series to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Lincoln Financial Field, Philly is buzzing with thrills, chills and excitement.
Climate Central, a homegrown organization, has developed unique programs to help people understand the rapidly changing climate.
A gallery owner and an artist with Kensington ties hope that art as an expression can be a force of positive change in their community.
A 76-year-old man was charged with shooting and killing his wife and adult daughter, the Chester County District Attorney's Office and Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday.
Students at Pennridge High School celebrated their efforts in raising big money for the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.
From the 2024 Penn Relays and Game 4 of the Knicks-Sixers series to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Lincoln Financial Field, Philly is buzzing with thrills, chills and excitement.
After a chilly start, bright and clear skies will make for a crisp Friday with a high of 65 before a cloudy weekend with a chance of showers on Saturday and potential Sunday night thunderstorms.
Opposition is growing in one Atlantic City neighborhood over possibly expanding the area where recreational marijuana businesses can open.
At least two Princeton University students were arrested Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus where students began setting up tents.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
After a chilly start, bright and clear skies will make for a crisp Friday with a high of 65 before a cloudy weekend with a chance of showers on Saturday and potential Sunday night thunderstorms.
Camay Mitchell De Silva was killed at Delaware State University. Her family wants to make sure she's remembered for the life she lived.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
Camay De Silva's loved ones gathered at a Wilmington park to remember her and release balloons in her honor.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says he's been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a medical condition that causes facial muscle weakness, pain and discomfort.
Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day and we've got everything you need to know about why and the risks of holding onto expired medications.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
From the 2024 Penn Relays and Game 4 of the Knicks-Sixers series to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Lincoln Financial Field, Philly is buzzing with thrills, chills and excitement.
Students at Pennridge High School celebrated their efforts in raising big money for the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.
Lincoln Financial Field will host Round 15 of the AMA Supercross Championship, the first time supercross is returning to Philadelphia in 40 years.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says he's been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a medical condition that causes facial muscle weakness, pain and discomfort.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
From the 2024 Penn Relays and Game 4 of the Knicks-Sixers series to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Lincoln Financial Field, Philly is buzzing with thrills, chills and excitement.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Play on Philly provides students with ambitious, high-quality music education at almost no cost.
The Iron Menace coaster at Dorney Park takes you 15 stories into the sky before a 95-degree drop tops out at speeds of 64 mph. We got a sneak peek and rode the brand new ride.
Construction is halfway complete on the Lansdowne Theater, the focus of an $18 million restoration project. Once the building reopens, it will serve as a concert hall.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Clouds will aid in keeping temperatures below average in the low 60s. Following the warm front passage on Saturday night the southwest winds will increase ushering in warmer and more humid air. Tammie Souza reports.
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Friday was the opening reception for a local art show featuring work from students with disabilities. Alicia Roberts explains how creating art in all forms is shaping their lives.
Passengers of a flight that landed at Philadelphia International Airport had to get off the plane Friday evening because of a possible safety concern. An American Airlines spokesperson said law enforcement officials met flight 1738 which was coming to Philly from Turks and Caicos. Chopper 3 was overhead as passengers were deplaned and waited on the tarmac as the aircraft was inspected. The plane was cleared and headed to the terminal.
A show of solidarity. City leaders said they're committed to keeping our communities safe two weeks after gunfire sent people running during a Muslim celebration in West Philadelphia. Four juveniles will now be charged as adults in connection to that shooting. Meanwhile, neighbors are being encouraged to come out to the Philadelphia Masjid community day on Saturday. Kerri Corrado reports.
The first witness in former President Donald Trump's historic criminal trial in New York, a former tabloid publisher, has wrapped up his testimony. Trump is accused of falsifying business records in connection with a so-called hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. CBS News Correspondent Bradley Blackburn reports.