Northeast Philly community reeling after shooting wounds 8 teens near bus stop
Witnesses and community leaders described frustration and sadness after 8 Northeast High School students were shot in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday.
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Witnesses and community leaders described frustration and sadness after 8 Northeast High School students were shot in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday.
For the fourth time this week, a shooting happened in Philadelphia near or on a SEPTA bus. This time, eight Northeast High School students were wounded by gunfire.
Four separate shootings in Philadelphia this week have happened on or near SEPTA buses. The shootings have left three people dead and 12 others wounded, including 10 Philadelphia high school students.
"We are losing our children": Activists voiced frustration during a conversation about how gun violence is affecting young people in Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia police narcotics officer was shot in the hand after a bullet ricocheted off his ballistics vest.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and DA Larry Krasner provided an update on Friday's police shooting that killed Alexander Spencer in Philadelphia.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel swore in Pedro Rosario on Thursday, tasking him with focusing on public safety in Kensington.
Pedro Rosario will be in charge of Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel's strategy to address public safety in Kensington.
Other city officials were also sworn into office Tuesday during Parker's inauguration.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wants to restore "peace and safety in our streets" with a 3-fold strategy: prevention, intervention and enforcement.
Bethel said he chose to be sworn in at Russell Conwell Middle School to show his commitment to the Kensington community and the danger children face going to and from school.
Kevin Bethel was sworn in as the city's newest police commissioner at the Russell Conwell Middle School in Kensington.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Tuesday outlined her first 100 days to make the city the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city in the nation."
Bethel most recently served as chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia
Pastor Carl Day and other activists battling gun violence want the new Philadelphia mayor and police commissioner to engage with community leaders and groups and develop neighborhood safety plans.
During her tenure as mayor, Cherelle Parker says her goal is to make Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city in the nation."
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Thursday named Adam Geer as the city's chief public safety director and Craig Murphy as acting fire commissioner.
Bethel, a West Philadelphia native, says he's honored to take the job and is ready to keep the city safe
Kevin Bethel is a former Philadelphia police deputy commissioner and a native of the city. He'll take over as the city's top cop in 2024.
Kevin Bethel is a former Philadelphia police deputy commissioner and a native of the city.
Parker said Bethel will take over as Philadelphia's top cop in 2024.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Wednesday named Kevin Bethel as Philadelphia's next police commissioner.
Sherwayne Garrison was charged with murder for shooting and killing a 48-year-old man last week after he tried to steal his car in Frankford.
Philadelphia police are investigating four shootings, including three that happened in West Philly over the weekend.
The Eagles will look to extend their winning streak to seven games tonight against the Rams on Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Jamel Brunson, a man wanted for the killing of a man in his 20s inside a North Philadelphia pizzeria on Thursday, has surrendered to police.
The Eagles will look to extend their winning streak to seven games tonight against the Rams on Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium.
Sherwayne Garrison was charged with murder for shooting and killing a 48-year-old man last week after he tried to steal his car in Frankford.
Sunday is a cool fall day leading up to the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel week, where chances of wintry mix and rain are possible.
Philadelphia police are investigating four shootings, including three that happened in West Philly over the weekend.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Philadelphia police are investigating four shootings, including three that happened in West Philly over the weekend.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Jamel Brunson, a man wanted for the killing of a man in his 20s inside a North Philadelphia pizzeria on Thursday, has surrendered to police.
A water main break blocked off multiple streets in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia on Sunday.
This weekend feels like fall, with blustery conditions, and a mix of sun and clouds.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
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.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
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.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
The Eagles will look to extend their winning streak to seven games tonight against the Rams on Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Matvei Michkov scored a power-play goal in overtime as the Flyers overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
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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.
Andrew Kozak has your NEXT Weather forecast as we get ready for the holiday week in the Philadelphia area.
Nearly 20,000 people participated in the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday, and many more were spread across the city to cheer them on. William Loevner talked to CBS News Philadelphia after winning the men's elite race.
Crews are cleaning up part of Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood after a water main break flooded the street and damaged at least one apartment building.
Thousands of athletes participated in Sunday's Philadelphia Marathon. Plus, more details on new funding for SEPTA and the latest weather forecast for the region.
Philadelphia Marathon race director Kathleen Titus talked to CBS News Philadelphia about what draws athletes to the race and what makes the weekend a success.