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The man charged with intentionally setting a fire at Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence may face ethnic intimidation charges, which are Pennsylvania's version of hate crime charges, the Dauphin County district attorney told CBS News Philadelphia.
The news about possible evidence of a hate crime is hitting home especially to Pennsylvanians in the Jewish community, who say the timing of the arson feels personal.
The man charged with intentionally setting a fire at Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence may face ethnic intimidation charges, which are Pennsylvania's version of hate crime charges, the Dauphin County district attorney told CBS News Philadelphia Tuesday.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis condemned the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence on Sunday morning.
Cody Balmer, the man accused of breaking into the Pennsylvania governor's mansion and starting a fire, was denied bail Monday. Balmer told police he was "harboring hatred" toward Gov. Josh Shapiro, according to court documents.
Cody Balmer was arraigned on multiple charges on Monday evening, including criminal homicide and terrorism, and a judge denied bail. He turned himself in at Pennsylvania State Police headquarters after intentionally starting a fire at the Governor's Residence, court documents say.
Cody Balmer, the man accused of starting a large fire in the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, told police he was "harboring hatred" toward Gov. Josh Shapiro, according to new court documents.
During an interview with Pennsylvania State Police, Cody Balmer admitted he hated Gov. Shapiro, removed gasoline from a lawn mower and poured it into beer bottles before walking an hour to the Governor's Residence and throwing the homemade Molotov cocktails into the home, according to the criminal complaint.
Cody Balmer, 38, turned himself in at Pennsylvania State Police headquarters after intentionally starting a fire at the Governor's Residence, court documents say.
Officials say Cody Balmer, the suspect arrested in connection with the arson at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, intentionally set the fire with a homemade incendiary device.
An overnight fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence in Harrisburg is being investigated as arson, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
Cody Balmer was charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other counts after officials said he intentionally set a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.
SEPTA is set to announce major price hikes and service cuts as a part of its budget proposal on Thursday, a spokesperson for the transit system said Wednesday.
Five Democrats joined all Republicans to support the bill in the wake of controversial decisions by an Allegheny County judge.
Pennsylvania's three statewide row officers have been sworn in to four-year terms.
Two men said thieves drained the money from their SNAP benefits cards before they had a chance to head to the grocery store.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show's annual butter sculpture features a dairy cow and a backdrop depicting the Keystone State.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Joseph Camino, of Braddock, was released on parole seven months ago after serving decades in prison for third-degree murder.
A Pennsylvania jail is facing accusations it retaliated against inmates suspected of smoking synthetic marijuana by withholding necessities like toilet paper, soap and warm clothing.
No security guards or bystanders were injured on Monday in the shooting at the Sylvia H. Rambo U.S. Courthouse on North Sixth Street in Dauphin County.
A tractor-trailer overturned on a central Pennsylvania highway, sending lumber and debris all over the road.
SEPTA announced steep rate hikes and service cutbacks unless they get funding from Harrisburg. But that is looking unlikely. Wednesday is the last day of the Senate's session. SEPTA said it's facing a $240 million shortfall in its operating budget for this fiscal year. The state provided a one-time payment of $46 million but legislators in Harrisburg have not created a permanent funding fix.
Three people were killed and two others wounded when a suspect opened fire in an apartment and then led police on a high-speed chase.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick have shared the debate stage for the last time before the election.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will celebrate the opening of a new Hershey's chocolate manufacturing plant on Wednesday.
Wawa is celebrating its 61st anniversary by giving away free cups of hot coffee across its more than 1,100 stores.
A 77-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old was shot multiple times outside a hookah lounge not far from Rittenhouse Square in Center City Wednesday morning.
On Wednesday, it will be a bit calmer in the Philadelphia region but it will still be on the breezy side with wind gusts up to 30 mph.
The Burlington Township girls' flag football team won the first championship in the history of the Burlington County Scholastic League on Tuesday night.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will celebrate the opening of a new Hershey's chocolate manufacturing plant on Wednesday.
Wawa is celebrating its 61st anniversary by giving away free cups of hot coffee across its more than 1,100 stores.
Despite efforts to find a buyer to save the bankrupt Crozer Health System in Delaware County, people say they've received layoff notices.
Cody Balmer "made reference to the governor's faith" before setting a fire that burned the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence in Harrisburg this weekend, the Dauphin County DA said.
A 77-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old was shot multiple times outside a hookah lounge not far from Rittenhouse Square in Center City Wednesday morning.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will celebrate the opening of a new Hershey's chocolate manufacturing plant on Wednesday.
Wawa is celebrating its 61st anniversary by giving away free cups of hot coffee across its more than 1,100 stores.
A 77-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old was shot multiple times outside a hookah lounge not far from Rittenhouse Square in Center City Wednesday morning.
The daughter of a Delaware County couple whose deaths are among six connected to a cultlike group says she has been falsely accused of killing her parents.
A portion of the Northeast Extension on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has reopened after a crash involving two tractor-trailers in Lehigh County.
The Burlington Township girls' flag football team won the first championship in the history of the Burlington County Scholastic League on Tuesday night.
The family of Toni Donato-Bolis, who died in a crash in 2011, advocates for safer driving in New Jersey and around the country.
New Jersey Rep. Donald Norcross is in intensive care after he was diagnosed with cholangitis, a gallbladder infection that later developed into sepsis.
Wildwood, New Jersey, police will strictly enforce a 10 p.m. curfew for minors this upcoming summer, according to the city.
Washington Township School District named Annette Miller as the new interim superintendent on Monday, but parents and staff are sounding the alarm about the move.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
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 CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Philadelphia health officials are warning of possible measles exposures at two locations in the region over the last week.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital will remain open for now, but a long-term solution remains unclear.
A Philadelphia-based organization that serves individuals battling addiction and homelessness is in limbo after federal funding was cut.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
Business owners in Philadelphia say uncertainty about tariffs is complicating their supply chains and could force them to raise prices.
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
The ongoing tariff war means brides-to-be may be facing more than just wedding jitters.
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SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
The Paoli-Thorndale line, Broad-Ridge Spur and dozens of bus routes could be on the chopping block if SEPTA can't get a funding boost.
SEPTA's new budget is set to go into effect at the start of the new fiscal year on July 1.
Mayor Parker and SEPTA are also discussing extending Zero Fare, which benefits 25,000 low-income Philadelphia residents.
A man was struck and killed by a SEPTA subway train in North Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon, a SEPTA spokesperson said.
The Burlington Township girls' flag football team won the first championship in the history of the Burlington County Scholastic League on Tuesday night.
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in South Philadelphia Tuesday.
Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Bryson Stott and Max Kepler added two hits apiece as the Phillies beat the Giants on Tuesday night.
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers signed prospects Devin Kaplan and Alex Bump to their entry-level contracts.
A judge in New Jersey upheld all charges against Sean Higgins, the driver charged with killing Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
The mayor of one New Jersey town says the charitable efforts of rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his wife are creating problems, but others in the area say they're not to blame.
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Wednesday's weather is partly cloudy in the Philadelphia area and noticeably cooler than Tuesday, but temperatures will rebound as the week goes on — reaching the 80s by Saturday, when we could see some showers. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
Ingenuity and creativity were on display as the Washington Township High School engineering club showcased their catapults for our Ross DiMattei.
The crash near Emmaus, Pennsylvania forced the interstate to close for several hours.
One man was killed and another was hurt after a shooting outside a hookah lounge on the 100 block of South 18th Street in Center City on Wednesday morning. Jan Carabeo reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of a cloudy and breezy Wednesday.