Social Media Proving Effective In Solving Crime For Philadelphia Police
Sites like Twitter and Facebook have proven effective crime-fighting tools generating scores of tips.
Sites like Twitter and Facebook have proven effective crime-fighting tools generating scores of tips.
Printic lets you select digital photos, print them out in the style of an old Polaroid shot and mail them to whomever you'd like.
The best part? Winning the contest makes choosing between Pat's and Geno's on a Friday night a whole lot easier.
Nude pictures of several girls at a western Pennsylvania high school were posted on a pornography website that has since been taken down.
The Pheed app is an incredibly useful tool, letting you check in on all of your social networks in one place.
Can you be fired for 'liking' someone? As in, 'liking' them on Facebook?
If you don't laugh, you'll probably cry. If you don't cry, you'll likely lock yourself inside your house and not come out for a while.
"There was a problem updating your status. Please try again later," was the error message that popped up whenever Facebook users attempted to update their status, post comments, send messages, or post photos.
Whether you've just started dating or have just broken up, social media can be your best friend or worst enemy.
What's a person to do, now that any of Facebook's one billion users can search for you by name?
Who's watching you? What are they learning about you? And how can you turn it off?
Facebook is getting rid of a privacy feature that let users limit who can find them on the social network.
You can plan for rain or snow based on the forecast, but what about catching cold or flu? A website promises to predict where illnesses are spreading.
Gender stereotypes appear to hold up, at least on Facebook.
The goal of ads will be relevancy to a user's search, and Pinterest will promote a few pins in search results and category feeds.
Twitter's IPO sets the stage for the most highly anticipated technology stock market debut since Facebook's last year, but what does all this mean for its users?
So what's next for Instagram? All signs point to advertising. But, we'll have to wait and see.
This is very important, because what it suggests is that people can be instructed, through social media, to take steps that could impact their own health.
Facebook has unveiled a new feature - Shared Albums - that allows multiple users to upload images to the same album on the social network.
Facebook is still keeping "Gifts," but it's just switching over to gift cards and digital codes instead of items such as flowers, stuffed animals, and cupcakes.
A new study shows that Facebook may help people feel connected, but it doesn't make them any happier.
Starting this week, you can research and make your dinner plans from one place, using Facebook.
According to Facebook, the average user's News Feed has the potential of around 1,500 possible stories per day but only 20-percent of them actually make your feed.
The girl's shirt reads, "My Best Subjects" at the top and has boxes checked off next to the words "Shopping," "Music" and "Dancing." A box next to the word "Math" is left blank, with the phrase "Well, nobody's perfect" underneath.
Those seemingly 'free' services, like email and social networking, are funded (and then some) by information like your birthdate, location, what you search for and buy, and insights to your online behavior.
Skies will be mostly cloudy once again across the Delaware Valley and Philadelphia region Monday. A few breaks of sun are possible later in the day east of the city.
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."
Helene left at least 116 people dead and caused widespread destruction. More than two million homes and businesses still had no power in the storm's wake.
A woman was found dead on the patio of a home in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood on Sunday night, police said.
Jalen Hurts didn't make excuses for the team's poor performance after the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Buccaneers.
Jalen Hurts didn't make excuses for the team's poor performance after the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Buccaneers.
Skies will be mostly cloudy once again across the Delaware Valley and Philadelphia region Monday. A few breaks of sun are possible later in the day east of the city.
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."
Helene left at least 116 people dead and caused widespread destruction. More than two million homes and businesses still had no power in the storm's wake.
A woman was found dead on the patio of a home in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood on Sunday night, police said.
A woman was found dead on the patio of a home in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood on Sunday night, police said.
Puerto Rican pride was on full display in Philadelphia as hundreds danced their way down the Ben Franklin Parkway during the 2024 Puerto Rican Day Parade.
The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on a professor over her comments about race in recent years.
A Philly native completed his goal of running up and down the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 1,000 times in honor of his brother.
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans have travel plans in Florida but may not have much to do.
Officer Bobby Shisler family and fellow law enforcement gathered in Westville, New Jersey to unveil a memorial honoring the 27-year-old, who died in the line of duty in 2023.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
A permanent memorial honoring the life of Bobby Shisler, a Deptford Township police officer shot in the line of duty in 2023, will be unveiled this weekend.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
There's a social media fad called "chroming" that a doctor in Pittsburgh wants parents to know about.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
CyberKnife technology has evolved and can be a quick and easier treatment for our four-legged friends with cancer.
Filling up care packages for families with babies in intensive care, where newborns often teeter between life and death.
A New Jersey woman turning 101 says she reached the milestone age by eating whatever she wants, "but in moderation."
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect.
Food service workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia went on strike early Monday morning.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
A crash near the Allegheny Avenue exit on I-95 is causing a backup in Philadelphia Thursday morning.
Jalen Hurts didn't make excuses for the team's poor performance after the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Buccaneers.
Kyle Schwarber and Weston Wilson each drove in two runs, Aaron Nola earned his 14th win and the Phillies avoided a series sweep Sunday against the Nationals.
The Philadelphia Eagles have an early bye week for the first time in nearly a decade, and the team surely needs it.
The Philadelphia Eagles will enter the bye week 2-2 following the loss against the Buccaneers.
The Philadelphia Eagles won a nail biter of a game against the New Orleans in Week 3, and now look to improve their record to 3-1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Question Time is holding a rare U.S. election special in Pennsylvania, and is looking for audience members to participate.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Filmmaker Charlie Minn spent four days in Kensington and filmed his documentary to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction.
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.
More than 150 search-and-rescue missions were carried out around Asheville, North Carolina over the weekend after the city was devastated by the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Thousands of people are still without power and cell service, and flooding closed roads and destroyed homes and businesses.
Millions of people across multiple states are still reeling from Hurricane Helene. Operation BBQ Relief is currently stationed in Tallahassee, Florida, where the organization has already handed out tens of thousands of meals to storm victims. Director of Operations Skeeter Stone joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the aid mission so far, and their plans to help people in hard-hit North Carolina in Georgia.
Monday will be mostly cloudy with cooler with highs in the low 70s across the Delaware Valley. Those conditions stick around through midweek until sunnier skies finally return to the region on Thursday. NEXT Weather meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Cloudy, foggy conditions will continue in the Philadelphia region Monday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Puerto Rican pride took center stage Sunday afternoon as hundreds marched and danced down Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the 2024 Puerto Rican Day Parade.