Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite questions about evidence
Marcellus Williams was convicted in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in Missouri, but DNA testing raised questions.
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Marcellus Williams was convicted in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in Missouri, but DNA testing raised questions.
The Anti-Defamation League Philadelphia will join elected officials in Harrisburg to introduce a bill at revising hate crime laws in Pennsylvania.
Terrance Williams, convicted in 1986 of the robbery and bludgeoning murder of a man he later set on fire, would have been the first person executed in Philadelphia since Gary Heidinick, in 1999.
A Delaware judge has set a Dec. 4 execution date for a man convicted of raping and killing a University of Delaware student.
Flor is one of the 184 Pennsylvania inmates on death row. Governor Corbett has now signed 40 death warrants during his administration.
Gov. Tom Corbett has signed a death warrant ordering a western Pennsylvania man be executed for the rape and murder of a 2-year-old girl in 1988.
A Chester County man has been charged in the "execution" murder of his long-time girlfriend.
Chris celebrates the return of the NFL referees, ending the lockout. He details the raises give to non-union city employees by Mayor Nutter and explains the biased national polls that claim Mitt Romney is losing to President Obama. He also discusses the Inquirer suing the state of Pennsylvania to be able to see the first execution in 13 years and talks to Jerome Corsi from World Net Daily.
The execution of a Philadelphia man could be stopped.
A Philadelphia judge is expected to hear new evidence today in a hearing that could mean a stay of execution for convicted killer Terry Williams.
A judge may rule Friday on a motion to stay the scheduled Oct. 3 execution of a Philadelphia man who now claims his victims had sexually abused him.
A convicted Delaware killer who waived his right to further appeals and sought to speed his execution has been put to death by lethal injection.
Chris discusses the latest endorsements garnered by Mitt Romney and reviews the details from last night's Bruce Springsteen concert. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday about the economic impact of a Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act and to Beasley Reece about expectations for this year's Phillies team.
Delaware's next execution is just days away, and a debate is now raging about whether the confessed killer should be granted clemency.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is returning to New York City after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Universal Alcorn Charter School was placed on lockdown after a shooting Thursday morning.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City go up for a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City go up for a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is returning to New York City after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Grab the sunglasses and extra layers for Thursday. It will be seasonably cool in the mid to upper 40s and mostly sunny.
Philadelphia's Universal Alcorn Charter School was placed on lockdown after a shooting Thursday morning.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
Philadelphia's Universal Alcorn Charter School was placed on lockdown after a shooting Thursday morning.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City go up for a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty in connection with the 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, officials said.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Investigators in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, say they believe Dr. Michael Anthony was stabbed multiple times outside his home.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
After rain moved through the Delaware Valley, with even some snow across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, the precipitation will move out for most of the second half of the day.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City go up for a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
Your favorite Philadelphia sports mascots want you to cozy up by the fireplace with a special YouTube video this year.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball's return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the Hornets on Monday night.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
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.
All season long you have been helping us make the holiday season brighter, for families in our region through our annual Joy of Sharing toy drive. As we get ready to wrap up the toy drive this week, we want to take a minute to say thank you.
Hundreds of handmade blankets will be displayed at Independence National Historical Park as part of the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project this weekend.
The state-of-the art technology has been added to three school campuses in the Hamilton Township School District.
The fire started inside a 3-story home on North Gratz Street Thursday morning.
Snow is possible for some of us on Friday, especially north and west of Philadelphia, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.