Officials: 2 Suspects Arrested, 1 At-Large In Human Trafficking Of 17-Year-Old Girl
Three people stand accused of sexually assaulting a teen girl and forcing her to have sex for money.
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Three people stand accused of sexually assaulting a teen girl and forcing her to have sex for money.
Gwynedd Mercy University is hosting a special talk tonight to raise awareness about human trafficking, and it's part of a new curriculum designed to produce leaders who tackle tough issues.
The lawsuit is a first of its kind under a state 2014 human trafficking statute.
Human trafficking is a growing problem -- one that people may not know is happening right here in our community.
Law enforcement agencies on Wednesday announced a new multi-agency task force to combat the so-called 'invisible world' of human trafficking.
This was part of the Red Sand Project -- an exercise in activism through public art.
A brand new program will be coming to Big Brothers Big Sisters as a way to rehabilitate victims of human trafficking in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police are launching a special task force to battle the growing problem of Human Traffickers preying on children in Philadelphia, CBS has learned.
A Philadelphia-based non-profit is hosting the city's first "Walk for Freedom" on Saturday.
Acting New Jersey Attorney General John Hoffman says Michael McLeod, David Powell Jr. and Tyree Jeter, all of Jersey City, and Demetrius James Hayward, of Summerville, South Carolina, also face conspiracy, child endangerment and numerous other counts.
Officials say Michael D. Watts, 43, is accused of luring a 20-year-old Texas woman to New Jersey by promising her a modeling job.
Two people have been sentenced to prison terms in New Jersey for recruiting a woman in North Carolina to work in the sex trade.
Five New Jersey men have been indicted in connection with two slayings linked to a statewide human trafficking ring, including that of one man who authorities say was operating a rival brothel.
Human trafficking often involves forced prostitution – and now Philadelphia City Council is considering new regulations on local hotels aimed at preventing that.
A federal jury has heard opening statements and the start of testimony, which resumes this morning.
January is human trafficking awareness month and a Kensington drop-in center for women is using the time to educate their public about the sex trade going on right under your nose.
New Jersey officials are marking the tenth anniversary of the formation of the state's Human Trafficking Task Force by hammering home a simple message: "Know it. See it. Report it."
An investigation then revealed that Hall was allegedly forcing the woman to engage in prostitution several times a day by threatening her with violence.
A man and woman have been charged with allegedly committing human trafficking by prostituting a 16-year-old girl.
One of the challenges, noted US Rep. Pat Meehan (far right), is prosecuting those responsible for the activity.
KYW's Tony Hanson reports the defendant, from Philadelphia, allegedly used force and threats to control his prostitutes, including a girl who was just 16-years-old at the time.
Ten men are under arrest in Montgomery County snagged in a sting operation targeting human trafficking and the commercial sex trade in the Montgomeryville area.
The investigation began when a 26-year-old woman from South Carolina called police from New Jersey hotel reporting that she had been held against her will for week and was forced to perform sexual acts with numerous males for money.
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Upper Merion Township Chief Thomas Nolan announced the arrests of six men for patronizing prostitutes.
As New Jersey gears up for Sunday's Super Bowl, authorities are shining a light on the darker side to the big game -- human trafficking.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Timothy Sapp Sr. died on Jan. 28 while he was on shift as a heavy equipment operator removing snow in Philadelphia.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Timothy Sapp Sr. died on Jan. 28 while he was on shift as a heavy equipment operator removing snow in Philadelphia.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
Yonkers, New York, man Dijani Brown was wanted for sexual assaults of teen girls in Manor Township and Horsham Township, Pennsylvania.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
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Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
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The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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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.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior. Ross DiMattei reports.
Sonny Jurgensen, a Hall of Fame quarterback who began his legendary career with the Philadelphia Eagles, has died. He was 91.
For 50 years, fencing coach Nikki Franke tore down barriers to help usher in future generations of women fencers, while exposing the sport to inner city youth. Krystle Rich reports.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia community leaders are condemning President Trump's racist social media post about the Obamas.