Lawnside community holds peace vigil after an act of hate of racist graffiti
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
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A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A South Jersey community comes together after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message. The act of hate in the historic town of Lawnside has triggered an outpouring of love and support. The community held a peace vigil on Saturday. Ryan Hughes reports.
The hateful message was spread across a woman's fence in Lawnside, a predominantly Black town in Camden County.
The racist message is under investigation as a hate crime, Lawnside police said.
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.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
Three men are expected to be OK after three separate shootings in North Philly, Northeast Philly and West Philly on Christmas Eve.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and some in New Jersey believe it could be them.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
No Mega Millions player won the $1 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, so the grand prize for Friday night's drawing will be an estimated $1.15 billion.
Three men are expected to be OK after three separate shootings in North Philly, Northeast Philly and West Philly on Christmas Eve.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
One museum in Montgomery County will keep the Christmas celebration going with a massive display of nativity scenes from around the world.
Mountain MacGillivray has endured some tough times, but he relies on his community and counts his blessings.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and some in New Jersey believe it could be them.
Families stopped at Giambri's Quality Sweets in Clementon for holiday treats on Christmas Eve.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
The sole winner of a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot has begun the process of collecting the prize, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
Police looking for a missing New Castle County, Delaware woman found her remains in a man's car in Maryland.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
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.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
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.
New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Mountain MacGillivray has endured some tough times, but he relies on his community and counts his blessings.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
The Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3 on Monday night in Pittsburgh.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied after Joel Embiid was ejected to beat the San Antonio Spurs.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night's game against San Antonio after drawing two technical fouls.
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.
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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.
Philadelphia Eagles players talked to CBS News Philadelphia about what Christmas and the holiday season mean to them.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly is tracking Santa's journey from the NEXT Weather Sphere — and the forecast for Christmas Day in the Philadelphia area.
A steady stream of customers filed in and out of the Lindenwold Preet Food Mart in Camden County, New Jersey, on Christmas Eve to snag their last-minute lottery tickets before Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.
Thousands of Starbucks baristas have walked off the job including employees in Philadelphia. Workers United says Starbucks proposed an economic package without an immediate wage increase and a guaranteed raise of only 0.015% in future years. Workers say they're not making enough money to be able to live comfortably in the cities where they're employed.
A house fire down the shore happened Monday morning in the Loveladies neighborhood in Long Beach Township, Ocean City. A firefighter fell and had to go to the hospital. Fire investigators say since this was a seasonal home, no one was inside when the fire started. They're still working to figure out the exact cause but believe it may have been electrical.