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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.
"We're trying to look for that predator that's preying on the vulnerable," says Septa police chief Tom Nestel.
Elie Honig, director of the state's Division of Criminal Justice, says cops won't be the only ones with eyes peeled.
At a summit on human trafficking Friday in Trenton, the State Attorney General's Office described efforts to step up enforcement, awareness, training and victim services.
The victims, indentified in court only as Minor 1, Minor 2, and Minor 3, were in their mid teens when they were lured into child prostitution.
Assistant US attorney Dan Velez says at its core, human trafficking is modern-day slavery "(that) involves the exploitation of people for either commercial sex or for forced labor."
Grab the sunglasses and extra layers for Thursday. It will be seasonably cool in the mid to upper 40s and mostly sunny.
The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania hosted a children's party in West Philly for families impacted by disaster over the past year.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Grab the sunglasses and extra layers for Thursday. It will be seasonably cool in the mid to upper 40s and mostly sunny.
The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania hosted a children's party in West Philly for families impacted by disaster over the past year.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
Tickets are on sale now for 2025 Philadelphia Mummers Parade bleacher seats and Fancy Brigade Finale Shows.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty in connection with the 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, officials said.
The family of Eric Harrison, a security guard fatally stabbed inside a Macy's in Philadelphia, has filed a new civil lawsuit.
Police have arrested a second 14-year-old in a shooting at the Dilworth Park ice skating rink that injured three teens.
Tickets are on sale now for 2025 Philadelphia Mummers Parade bleacher seats and Fancy Brigade Finale Shows.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Investigators in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, say they believe Dr. Michael Anthony was stabbed multiple times outside his home.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, Mayor Marty Small Sr. was indicted on a witness tampering charge after prosecutors allege he tried to get his daughter to cover up alleged abuse.
Gloucester Township Police are trying to identify two people caught dancing in front of a Ring camera after stealing a package from a home in Sicklerville.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
After rain moved through the Delaware Valley, with even some snow across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, the precipitation will move out for most of the second half of the day.
The holiday season is a season of giving, and many local organizations are helping support their communities with your help.
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.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
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.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
Your favorite Philadelphia sports mascots want you to cozy up by the fireplace with a special YouTube video this year.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball's return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the Hornets on Monday night.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Hornets are "in discussions" to bring on Michael Vick to lead the program.
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.
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.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast in the sphere.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Devin Weedon, who was shot and killed on the way to school in 2022. His family still has questions.
Families impacted by disaster over the past year were treated to an early Christmas all thanks to the American Red Cross. Alicia Roberts reports from West Philly.
Philadelphia City Council is expected to vote to approve a 76ers arena for Market East Thursday.
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey gave a farewell address Wednesday on Capitol Hill. The Democrat ran for a fourth term but lost to Republican Dave McCormick. Casey urged senators to support Ukraine, not dictators, crack down on China and invest in children. Fellow Democratic Senator John Fetterman praised Casey saying he delivered for Pennsylvania.