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Imhotep students pitch ideas to curb youth violence to DA Larry Krasner as summer approaches
Summer is just around the corner. And as kids across Philadelphia lose the daily structure of school, city officials worry about a rise in youth violence.
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Summer is just around the corner. And as kids across Philadelphia lose the daily structure of school, city officials worry about a rise in youth violence.
After a shooting left one teen dead and another injured in East Germantown, Mothers in Charge founder Dorothy Johnson-Speight is urging people to get involved in preventing violence and supporting teens.
The Northeast Philadelphia community is persistent and pushing for change after eight teens were injured in a shooting at Rising Sun and Cottman avenues.
Investigators said Rashaan Vereen started a fight outside Rita's Italian Ice that sparked the mass shooting on Philadelphia's South Street in 2022.
Mourners to flocked to The Met Philadelphia to pay respects to Phat Geez, whose real name is Derrick Gant. The rapper sought to speak out against gun violence and had recently released a song "Nogunzone." He was shot and killed Sunday and the incident was captured on Ring surveillance camera video, Ray Strickland reports.
Derrick Gant, better known by stage name Phat Geez, was shot and killed Sunday night in the Brewerytown section of Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia rapper known as Phat Geez was shot and killed in North Philadelphia late Sunday night. CBS News Philadelphia's Kerri Corrado spoke to relatives about his legacy.
Philadelphia artist Meek Mill is paying tribute to his fellow rapper and collaborator Derrick Gant, known as Phat Geez, who was shot and killed near his home Sunday night. Police are investigating.
Philadelphia police are looking for a person seen on surveillance video who they believe shot and killed 88-year-old Richard Butler on March 5.
State Sen. Sharif Street said the town hall meetings are necessary to keep moving forward and address the gun violence in Philadelphia.
Police responding to a shooting call found a man dead on the 2900 block of West Oxford Street late Tuesday.
Two Philadelphia officers are being hailed as heroes after they applied tourniquets to teens who were shot in a mass shooting last week in Northeast Philadelphia. Doctors said their actions saved lives.
Multiple sources tell CBS Philadelphia that two people are in custody in connection with a shooting that injured eight Northeast High School students at a SEPTA bus stop last week at Rising Sun and Cottman avenues.
Philadelphia Police are still searching for one more suspect who was involved in a SEPTA bus stop shooting that injured eight Northeast High School students.
Students at Philadelphia's Northeast High School are returning to in-person learning this week, days after eight teenagers were injured in a shooting at a SEPTA bus stop.
Police say they are looking for three gunmen and a getaway driver seen in surveillance video in connection with a shooting that injured 8 teens in the Burholme section of Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
The national nonprofit is seeking volunteers for patrols to help keep kids safe on North Philly bus routes.
The Uvalde Foundation for Kids, formed after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, is recruiting volunteers for safety patrols on Northeast Philadelphia SEPTA bus routes.
After 8 students were shot at the Five Points intersection, one witness said it looked like a "mini war zone, but children."
Witnesses described the scene they saw Wednesday when 8 teens were shot in the Burholme section of Philadelphia near a SEPTA bus stop.
SEPTA police use more than 30,000 cameras to monitor Philadelphia's public transportation system.
Four separate shootings in Philadelphia this week have happened on or near SEPTA buses.
Witnesses and community leaders described frustration and sadness after 8 Northeast High School students were shot in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Philadelphia City Councilmember Anthony Phillips spoke to CBS News Philadelphia's Jessica Kartalija after 8 students were shot near a SEPTA bus stop in his district Wednesday.
Eight Northeast High School students were shot near a SEPTA station in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday. Jessica Kartalija has the latest details.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
Penn Woods Winery grows enough grapes to fill 10,000 cases of wine every year. But lately, the tasting room has been emptier than usual due to the scorching heat.
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Wednesday is off to another hot and humid start with temperatures in the Philadelphia area and more severe weather is moving into the region.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
Penn Woods Winery grows enough grapes to fill 10,000 cases of wine every year. But lately, the tasting room has been emptier than usual due to the scorching heat.
Penn Woods Winery grows enough grapes to fill 10,000 cases of wine every year. But lately, the tasting room has been emptier than usual due to the scorching heat.
The board of trustees at Drexel University on Tuesday appointed Denis O'Brien as the new interim president, replacing John Fry who was recently appointed by Temple University for the same position.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
The East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District will host a free summer screening of the cult classic "Mannequin" on July 19, featuring a familiar face to fans of the '80s rom-com.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
A man is hospitalized after officials say he rescued two younger people from the water at Weymouth Furnace Park in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
A heat advisory is in effect for the Delaware Valley until Tuesday morning. Temperatures during that time will feel like 98 to 102 degrees.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
A group of mosquitoes in Concord Dog Park in Delaware County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first instance in 2024.
To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the extreme heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs and in New Jersey.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
Some Old City residents made clear how they feel about a proposal to move the city's temporary Greyhound bus station to their neighborhood on Tuesday.
Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Phillies may have a franchise-record eight All-Stars, but those at the Midsummer Classic say none of this matters if this season doesn't end with a World Series.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm was knocked out of the 2024 Home Run Derby in the semifinals by Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez during a swing-off on Monday night.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
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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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Now to a scary scene in Wilmington, where Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a home injuring a couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with Ryan Hughes.
A man is hospitalized after Atlantic County, New Jersey, officials say he rescued two young people who were in trouble in Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth Furnace.
Workers at Penn Woods Winery are adjusting their routine because of the heat wave.
The cruise line announced Wednesday that its Norwegian Jewel ship will begin picking up passengers from The Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026.
According to the county director of emergency services, the western part of Chester County saw the most damage.