Parents of Philadelphia teen killed in summer shooting relieved after suspect's arrest
The parents of Isya Stanley, who was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia this summer, say they are relieved after the suspected shooter was arrested.
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The parents of Isya Stanley, who was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia this summer, say they are relieved after the suspected shooter was arrested.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore and other Philadelphia officials gave updates including identifying the man wanted in connection to the hit-and-run assault that injured three Penn Presbyterian Medical Center nurses and a shooting victim over the weekend.
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who died nearly two months after being shot in Kensington during a traffic stop, will be laid to rest this week. Police gathered Wednesday for a procession in Northeast Philadelphia.
Bethel asked the city to pray for the officer's family and the Philadelphia Police Department after 31-year-old Jamie Roman died months after he was shot in Kensington.
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who was shot in the line of duty in Kensington in June, has died. Roman was 31.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wouldn't specify the exact number of officers working, but sources said every available member of the force is on Tuesday night.
On his first National Night Out at Philadelphia's top cop, Commissioner Kevin Bethel danced with the community in West Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel met with community members during National Night Out events Tuesday. Aziza Shuler reports.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel opens up about his extensive safety plan and the city's declining violent crime numbers.
In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel discussed his extensive safety plans and what he believes is driving violent crime numbers down in the city.
Philadelphia Police on Monday announced their long-awaited plans to clean up Kensington, an area in the city notorious for being one of the largest open-air drug markets in the United States.
Aside from the highly-publicized open drug use and drug sales that have long plagued the neighborhood, police note it as one of the most violent in the city. Deputy Commissioner Pedro Rosario, who heads the department's Kensington Initiative, said "Consistently this area has been number one in the city of Philadelphia with shooting victims and homicides."
In a press conference Monday, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said 75 men and women from the Philadelphia Police Academy will be deployed to the Kensington area following their June 17 graduation. The new deployment of officers will address the area's drug corners and the activity that they believe is causing much of the violence.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges against eight members of criminal groups working out of North Philly.
Philadelphia police numbers show violent crime is declining, but leaders acknowledge more work needs to be done. Dan Snyder reports.
A CBS News investigation found thousands of guns once used by officers have been discovered at crime scenes. A Philly resident who lost her son to gun violence said there needs to be "more awareness" about this issue.
The move to increase police presence and enforcement on North Broad Street began Monday, officials said.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Thursday marked her 100th day in office by unveiling a plan for improving public safety in Kensington.
On her 100th day day in office, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke at a middle school in the city's Kensington section, where she unveiled a plan to address problems there.
Three people were shot at the end of a Ramadan event attended by around 1,000 people in West Philadelphia's Parkside section Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Hearings began Tuesday on Mayor Parker's budget. The hearing focused on public safety spending. Mayor Parker's proposed budget includes funding for 400 new police officers, 150 new radio cars, 75 unmarked cars and money to buy drones. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel explained to council why using drones is so important.
Bethel, Philadelphia's Police Commissioner, listened to resident's concerns and talked about resources to combat antisemitism.
The Philadelphia Police Department welcomed 48 new officers who are eager to serve the city with heart after Police Academy Class 401 graduated Friday.
Not a seat was open inside a conference room in the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia as the community showed their stance against gun violence in numbers on Thursday night.
Officers Cristian Rodriguez-Hecht and Sean Burgess applied tourniquets to students who were shot in Northeast Philadelphia last week.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals are shut down indefinitely due to radiology system problems, a Crozer Health spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia.
Traffic on the George C. Platt Memorial Bridge was blocked in both directions Tuesday morning after a car caught fire.
First responders in Westmoreland County are searching for a 64-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a 30-foot sinkhole in Unity Township.
The Brandywine Warriors need to raise more than $10,000 before traveling to Florida to compete in the 2024 United YFL Championship tournament.
Kutztown Borough Police said a skimmer was found Dec. 1 on the Santander ATM located inside the CVS store's photo section.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals are shut down indefinitely due to radiology system problems, a Crozer Health spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia.
Traffic on the George C. Platt Memorial Bridge was blocked in both directions Tuesday morning after a car caught fire.
First responders in Westmoreland County are searching for a 64-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a 30-foot sinkhole in Unity Township.
The Brandywine Warriors need to raise more than $10,000 before traveling to Florida to compete in the 2024 United YFL Championship tournament.
Kutztown Borough Police said a skimmer was found Dec. 1 on the Santander ATM located inside the CVS store's photo section.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals are shut down indefinitely due to radiology system problems, a Crozer Health spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia.
Traffic on the George C. Platt Memorial Bridge was blocked in both directions Tuesday morning after a car caught fire.
Kutztown Borough Police said a skimmer was found Dec. 1 on the Santander ATM located inside the CVS store's photo section.
Penn grad Sophia Schiaroli created Cherry Social to cultivate a safe space for the queer community.
Starting Monday, sanitation workers will pick up trash twice a week in Center City and South Philadelphia. Here's what residents should know.
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Route 130 in Burlington County Monday night, emergency officials said.
Walking pneumonia has increased all over the country and here in the Philadelphia region, where younger children are being especially hard hit.
A Canadian man has been arrested for the murder of Tammy Tignor, whose was found strangled to death in a New Jersey park in 1997.
Gov. Phil Murphy's administration says New Jersey's gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon starting New Year's Day.
Multiple fire crews responded to a three-alarm fire at a building in Maple Shade, New Jersey, early Monday morning.
The Brandywine Warriors need to raise more than $10,000 before traveling to Florida to compete in the 2024 United YFL Championship tournament.
Delaware State Police are investigating after a New York man was robbed and shot at the Biden Welcome Center in Newark Sunday morning.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
Walking pneumonia has increased all over the country and here in the Philadelphia region, where younger children are being especially hard hit.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
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.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Some of the Philadelphia region's best malls saw an influx of customers on Black Friday.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Traffic on the George C. Platt Memorial Bridge was blocked in both directions Tuesday morning after a car caught fire.
Sources told CBS Philadelphia conversations are ongoing to find a better, permanent location for a bus terminal in the city.
Plenty of people were also returning to the Philadelphia area after spending the holiday away.
Gov. Phil Murphy's administration says New Jersey's gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon starting New Year's Day.
Amtrak says train service between Philadelphia and New York City has been fully restored, but riders may still experience delays.
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.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a clear path to the NFC East title are threatening the Detroit Lions for the top seed in the conference.
K.C. Keeler will take over as head football coach at Temple University.
The Philadelphia Eagles flew to victory and extended their winning streak to 10-2 Sunday night at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
The Philadelphia Eagles look to extend their winning streak to eight games Sunday in a battle of the birds with the Baltimore Ravens.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
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People braved some of the coldest temperatures the Philadelphia area has seen all with the hope of getting into the holiday spirit.
Host Ashley Harder gets into the holiday spirit with an all-access pass to Walnut Street Theater's production of everyone's favorite elf!
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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.
The production "'Twas The Night Before..." by Cirque du Soleil runs December 19 through the 29 at The Met Philadelphia.
Check out the full news conference from Temple University as decorated former FCS head coach K.C. Keeler takes the reigns of the Owls football program.
A Crozer spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia the emergency rooms at Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital are shut down.
The Platt Bridge near the Philadelphia International Airport has reopened Tuesday morning after a car fire stopped traffic in both directions for several hours.
A crash in Fairmount Park is under investigation - meanwhile, the final legislative hearing in Philadelphia CIty Council on the proposed new 76ers arena is taking place Tuesday after tensions ran high during previous public comment sessions. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo.