Man convicted of murdering his partner, burning his body, DA says
Kylen Pratt, 23, was convicted of murdering and burning the body of his romantic partner, 20-year-old Naasire Johnson back in 2022, the DA's Office said.
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Kylen Pratt, 23, was convicted of murdering and burning the body of his romantic partner, 20-year-old Naasire Johnson back in 2022, the DA's Office said.
Sources told CBS News Philadelphia a 34-year-old man from University City was charged with aggravated assault and ethnic intimidation for stabbing a city park ranger Sunday.
Police said Thomas Riceman, 34, of University City was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation and other related charges for stabbing a city park ranger Sunday.
Drexel University plans to review discrimination complaints received in recent years and will improve how it handles them under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education.
People in Mercer County are calling for the killing of a transgender teenager to be prosecuted as a hate crime.
Samuel Woodward is accused of stabbing Blaze Bernstein to death six years ago. Prosecutors say Woodward's cellphone had lots of anti-gay, antisemitic and hate group materials.
Drexel University President John Fry said a case of vandalism at the Raymond G. Perelman Center for Jewish Life is being investigated as a hate crime.
Drexel University President John Fry said vandals removed the letters of Raymond G. Perelman's name from the sign outside the Perelman Center for Jewish Life on campus - and said police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
We're hearing from the attorney for the 17-year-old, who is being tried as an adult on hate crime murder charges.
A grand jury voted to indict the 17-year-old high school student for second-degree murder as a hate crime.
The stabbing death of former former Philadanco! dancer O'Shae Sibley will be prosecuted as a hate crime, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said.
Police said the teen was charged with murder as a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon.
Surveillance video shows a group dancing when a man walks up to them and allegedly makes homophonic comments.
Eleven worshippers were killed at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018. The suspect could ultimately be sentenced to the death penalty.
The Middle Township Police Department says a woman was caught on camera allegedly hanging stuffed dolls over Tim Alexander's Congressional campaign sign on Election Day.
Ryan Hughes reports.
New Jersey police say a noose and stuffed dolls were hung above a sign for Tim Alexander, a Black Congressional candidate.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says he believes president-elect Donald Trump is to blame for a 35-percent increase in hate crime incidents over the past year in New York City.
Reported hate crimes against Muslims rose in 2015 to their highest number since the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to FBI statistics released Monday.
Rich discussed possible vice president picks for Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders endorsing Hillary Clinton and the evidence surrounding bias in police use of force. He also discussed PokemonGo, Dallas Police Chief David Brown's response to Black Lives Matter and Penn Jillette's thoughts on gun control.
The anti-Muslim rhetoric on the Presidential campaign trail and beyond is having an impact on Philadelphia's Islamic community. First a pig's head is thrown at a mosque and now-- an uptick in complaints from area Muslims where women are the latest targets.
Police say what were at first believed to be three nooses were found hanging from a tree on the campus at the University of Delaware.
Eyewitness News spoke to a Philadelphia area pastor who knew State Senator Clementa Pinckney.
New Castle County Police are investigating an act of hateful vandalism in New Castle, Delaware.
Philadelphia's city council has passed a bill authorizing added penalties for gender identity and sexual orientation hate crimes that aren't covered under state law.
It was a busy day at the Chester County Government Center in West Goshen Township, as hundreds of people arrived to drop off their mail ballots on Monday.
Tyree Wallace of Philadelphia walked free Monday after his original murder conviction was vacated, and he was resentenced.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
CBS News Philadelphia sat down with a group of Black male voters to talk candidly about the presidential election. The men also gave advice to the younger generation ahead of Election Day.
Because of the drought, Pennsylvania American Water wants customers in parts of Montgomery and Chester counties to voluntarily limit water usage.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.
With less than 24 hours until the polls open on Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is bringing out the star power in Pennsylvania.
It was a busy day at the Chester County Government Center in West Goshen Township, as hundreds of people arrived to drop off their mail ballots on Monday.
On the eve of the election, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are holding dueling rallies throughout Pennsylvania.
It was a busy day at the Chester County Government Center in West Goshen Township, as hundreds of people arrived to drop off their mail ballots on Monday.
Tyree Wallace of Philadelphia walked free Monday after his original murder conviction was vacated, and he was resentenced.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
CBS News Philadelphia sat down with a group of Black male voters to talk candidly about the presidential election. The men also gave advice to the younger generation ahead of Election Day.
Because of the drought, Pennsylvania American Water wants customers in parts of Montgomery and Chester counties to voluntarily limit water usage.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling another multi-acre wildfire, this one in Waterford Township.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
A man died after he was shot by police during an alleged attempted burglary early Sunday morning in Haddon Township, the New Jersey attorney general's office said.
Dozens attended a vigil in Willingboro on Saturday in honor of Catherine and Marisol Nunez who were killed in a home invasion in Burlington County.
People living in Hadden Heights in South Jersey have had to travel to another town to buy alcohol. Things could change after Election Day.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left a 22-year-old man dead and three others injured on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
The Phillies acquired two pitchers in a series of roster moves Monday, shortly after MLB teams could start signing free agents.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown left Sunday's game against Jacksonville with a knee injury.
Barring a setback, Paul George will make his highly anticipated 76ers debut on Monday night against the Suns, CBS Sports reported.
Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts each had strong performances in Philadelphia's win over Jacksonville.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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.
According to state data, about 20 percent of registered voters in Pennsylvania have already cast their ballot.
Temple police said the man left antisemtic and anti-Israel messages on the fraternity on the 1900 block of North 17th Street in North Philadelphia.
Because of the drought, Pennsylvania American Water wants customers in parts of Montgomery and Chester counties to voluntarily limit water usage.
Former President Donald Trump held an afternoon Get Out The Vote rally at the Santander Arena on Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. While the Harris campaign held multiple concerts and rally events throughout the afternoon into the evening in Allentown, Pittsburgh, and capped off election night eve in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia area can expect some morning clouds and fog and a high of 76 degrees for Election Day. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.