West Chester man arrested for seeking explicit images from kids
A West Chester man has been arrested for allegedly possessing, collecting and soliciting explicit images and videos from children, the DA says.
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A West Chester man has been arrested for allegedly possessing, collecting and soliciting explicit images and videos from children, the DA says.
Police in Montgomery County have arrested a former substitute teacher and baseball coach for allegedly sexually abusing children, trafficking in minors and other charges.
Police in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, have arrested a former substitute teacher and baseball coach for allegedly sexually abusing children, trafficking in minors and other charges.
A former Philadelphia priest and an ex-police officer pleaded guilty in separate child sexual assault cases Monday, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said.
Former Folcroft deputy chief Matthew Thomas Bateman will spend one to two years in prison after pleading guilty.
Jerry Sandusly's lawyers said they have new evidence that has to do with a "repressed memory" that was used to convict the former Penn State assistant coach.
Pennsylvania's newly minted state House speaker is moving to make his major policy goal regarding victims of child sexual abuse to be the chamber's urgent priority.
56-year-old William Watts Sr. pleaded guilty to receiving and possessing child pornography.
The state Senate voted 48 to 0 in favor of a bill that would abolish the criminal statute of limitations.
A state Senate committee Monday tackled the question of whether a bill that would allow retroactive lawsuits by adults who were sexually abused as children would hold up under the Pennsylvania constitution.
A bill that would give victims of child sex abuse more time to seek justice is now teed up for a vote in the state House this week.
Advocates say they believe the grand jury report about abuse by priests in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese is a tipping point in their effort to eliminate the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases.
Christopher Walsh, 31, was arrested on March 10.
Stephen Stace, a retired Penn State-Abington music professor, is headed to prison after pleading guilty to sharing explicit photos with a 16-year-old girl in Spain.
A gripping trial three years ago impacted every corner of Pennsylvania.
A Chester County prosecutor Wednesday said Warren Earl Yerger Sr. "perpetrated one of the most egregious and horrific cases" of abuse the county had seen.
According to court documents, the images showed the victims undressed, showering, or using the toilet, often with the camera placed to get specific and close-up shots.
Delaware County district attorney Jack Whelan says the investigation revealed that two women and three men performed sex acts in front of the children, and shot at them with BB guns as discipline.
A judge has ordered the NCAA to turn over 477 internal emails relating to the sanctions imposed on Penn State over the university's handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Defendant Matthew Krapf admitted to having sex with four of the five victims, and having contact via computer with the fifth.
Gorski, 35, of Mount Holly, was charged in late July with abusing a girl for seven years, starting when she was six.
Bridgett Szychulski of Philadelphia faces charges that include statutory sexual assault and indecent aggravated assault.
A Philadelphia jury has found Christina Regusters guilty of kidnapping a five-year-old girl from her West Philadelphia kindergarten class, molesting her, then leaving her in an Upper Darby playground.
The defendant lived with her aunt in West Philadelphia, near the school, at the time of the kidnapping. Christina Regusters is also charged with molesting the abducted kindergartener.
Christina Regusters is accused of dressing in Muslim garb, impersonating the girl's mother to remove her from her kindergarten class, then sexually attacking the child.
What would happen if the U.S. got rid of the penny? It wouldn't be easy because there are 420 billion in circulation.
Temperatures will top out in the mid-40s on Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, while the normal is in the low 60s.
March Madness came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball title.
Police said a male was shot in the head at 19th and Ellsworth streets in Point Breeze on Monday night.
Duncan Robinson scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro scored 20 and the Miami Heat pulled away to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-105 on Monday night.
Philadelphia City Council is set to vote on a bill to put speed cameras in some school zones in the city.
What would happen if the U.S. got rid of the penny? It wouldn't be easy because there are 420 billion in circulation.
The video shows the moment a tree came smashing down on an SUV with the driver escaping without injury in Kennett Square.
A suspect was taken into custody in connection with shooting a police officer in Pottstown after an hours-long barricade situation.
Temperatures will top out in the mid-40s on Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, while the normal is in the low 60s.
The ramp at Lombard Circle and Columbus Boulevard onto I-95 North will be closed for about two years.
A bill to put speed cameras in several different school zones in Philadelphia was voted out of committee Monday in City Council.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who stole a popular art installation from a South Philly fountain.
An enforcement initiative using AI-powered cameras will help SEPTA and the PPA crack down on illegally parked cars in Philadelphia.
Ian Evans was charged with sexual abuse of children and other offenses for trying to meet a 13-year-old for sex in Bucks County.
New Jersey Rep. Donald Norcross was hospitalized over the weekend in North Carolina, his office announced on Monday.
The trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of convicted ex-New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, continued with testimony from a businessman who said he bribed the couple with a Mercedes Benz.
Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of Johnny Gaudreau, announced on Instagram she gave birth to her third baby, Carter, on April 1.
We're not expecting severe weather Monday, but you'll definitely want the umbrella and raincoat. Showers move across the region throughout the day, starting during the AM commute.
A crowd of teens was caught on video swarming a neighborhood in Burlington County Friday night, disturbing residents and damaging property.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A Philadelphia-based organization that serves individuals battling addiction and homelessness is in limbo after federal funding was cut.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
These motion labs are now in 14 centers across the country, and this center allows doctors to see what's happening inside the body as the patient moves.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
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Car dealers in the Philadelphia area say the prices of cars and repairs could go up with the Trump administration's tariffs.
Freedom Coffee House, a new coffee shop in North Philadelphia, is brewing more than just good coffee, but a powerful story of resilience.
As President Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs, businesses in the Philadelphia area say their prices could rise.
Jersey Kebab reopened Sunday with a free feast for the community about a month after its owners were arrested by ICE.
The ramp at Lombard Circle and Columbus Boulevard onto I-95 North will be closed for about two years.
A bill to put speed cameras in several different school zones in Philadelphia was voted out of committee Monday in City Council.
A spokesperson for SEPTA said seven people were injured after a Route 82 bus hit a car and pushed it down the street in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
March Madness came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball title.
Duncan Robinson scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro scored 20 and the Miami Heat pulled away to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-105 on Monday night.
Phillies super-utility infielder Edmundo Sosa is forcing Rob Thomson's hand and could soon see playing time in the outfield.
The Jordan Romano experience so far in Philly has been a disaster, and it's clear the Phillies have a late-game bullpen issue.
A group of Philadelphia girls gathered Sunday to watch Dawn Staley coach in the NCAA title game after studying her journey.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
On Wednesday, city officials read a proclamation officially declaring April Philly Jazz Month in a ceremony at City Hall.
2025 Wawa Welcome America announces returning traditions and new events for the 16-day festival this summer.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
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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.
The ramp from Lombard Circle on I-95 north is closing for two years starting Tuesday as work on the CAP project continues in the area. Plus, the price of a Mega Millions lottery ticket is going up from $2 to $5, and Tuesday will feel more like winter with feels-like temperatures in the 20s and 30s.
On Tuesday, winds will gust to 35 mph-plus, along with temperatures that only top out in the mid-40s in the Philadelphia region, where the normal is in the low 60s. Those winds, combined with the air, will make it feel like the 20s and 30s all day. Overnight, winds decrease slightly but will still make temps around 30 degrees feel more like the low 20s to start the day.
The Lindback Foundation is honoring seven outstanding administrators in the Philadelphia School District with its annual distinguished principal award. Ahead of the ceremony, reporter Wakisha Bailey spoke with one honoree whose focus is on reviving enrollment at one of the city's most historic and prestigious institutions.
If your kids want to hang out at the Cherry Hill Mall late on Saturday afternoons, you'll need to be with them. The rule which took effect on April 5, requires minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is 21 or older.
It seems like everything costs more these days, including certain lottery tickets. Starting Tuesday, the price of a Mega Millions ticket is now $5, that's more than double the price that it had been. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei breaks down the reason behind the increase and if people will pay it.