Allentown City Hall employee charged with planting noose at own desk
Police said Allentown City Hall worker LaTarsha Brown is being charged with planting a noose at her desk in January 2025.
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Police said Allentown City Hall worker LaTarsha Brown is being charged with planting a noose at her desk in January 2025.
The Lehigh University women's basketball team is one of two schools from the Philadelphia area competing in the 2025 Women's NCAA tournament.
Lehigh University women's basketball coach Addie Micir said she isn't surprised her team punched a ticket to the Big Dance.
The Lehigh and Princeton University women's basketball teams each punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
Saquon Barkley, a native of Coplay, Pennsylvania, who played at Whitehall High School, was honored at the PPL Center in Allentown following his first year with the Eagles that ended in a Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was honored for his historic season on Sunday and received the key to Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The Lehigh County Coroner says a Springfield Township woman was killed when a tree fell on her while walking the Saucon Rail Trail.
Joshua Colon, 24, was sentenced to three to nine years in connection with shooting another man during a dispute at Musikfest in 2022.
A Lehigh County, Pennsylvania couple is facing new charges after child abuse allegations involving their twin 15-year-old sons.
A Pennsylvania couple faces additional charges after twin teens were found "very malnourished and extremely thin," according to a criminal complaint.
A Lehigh County man was a victim of a wire transfer scam and a romance scam. Now, he's working to ensure there are more protections for victims.
Saquon Barkley's high school teachers and coaches say he worked hard and did things the right way as a student-athlete.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is Super Bowl-bound, but his football journey started at Whitehall High School in Pennsylvania. His high school teachers and coaches remember him as a great football player and a hard worker.
One person is dead after a shooting outside BKK Lounge on Union Boulevard in Allentown, Pennsylvania, police said.
The case of bird flu, aka highly pathogenic avian influenza, was detected on a 50,000 chicken flock commercial poultry farm amid a nationwide outbreak.
A mother and stepfather have been arrested after twin teens were found "very malnourished and extremely thin," according to a criminal complaint.
The first case of bird flu on a farm in Pennsylvania in 2025 was detected on a poultry farm in Lehigh County on Monday, the state's Department of Agriculture announced.
The Lehigh County District Attorney's Office said Joshua Dechant and Tracy Dechant face two felony counts each of endangering the welfare of children.
A Pennsylvania couple has been charged with two felonies after twin teens were found "very malnourished and extremely thin."
Officials in Allentown, Pennsylvania, are considering an ordinance that would ban police from assisting federal immigration officials.
Officials in Allentown are considering an ordinance that would ban city police from assisting federal immigration officials with enforcement actions, unless they are legally required to.
Dozens rallied in front of Allentown City Hall Monday afternoon in a show of unity after a small item resembling a noose was found on a city employee's desk Friday.
In a show of unity, dozens came out in front of Allentown's City Hall Monday afternoon after an item resembling a noose was found on a city employee's desk.
Lehigh County prosecutors say a man who was charged with criminal homicide in May 2024 in connection with his roommate's death was found dead in his cell by Lehigh County Jail staff on Saturday.
A current Allentown police officer and a former police vice officer were charged with allegedly sexually assaulting the same victim between 2011-2015.
As QVC moves HSN's studio to West Chester, Pennsylvania, several workers in St. Petersburg, Florida, are losing their jobs.
The LOVE Run will take over part of Center City Philadelphia Sunday morning, resulting in road closures.
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
Temple journalism major Lauren Morris was recently surprised in class with a check for $10,000.
Firefighters had to evacuate four homes during a massive fire at a church on Allegheny Avenue Friday morning.
As QVC moves HSN's studio to West Chester, Pennsylvania, several workers in St. Petersburg, Florida, are losing their jobs.
The LOVE Run will take over part of Center City Philadelphia Sunday morning, resulting in road closures.
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
Temple journalism major Lauren Morris was recently surprised in class with a check for $10,000.
Firefighters had to evacuate four homes during a massive fire at a church on Allegheny Avenue Friday morning.
As QVC moves HSN's studio to West Chester, Pennsylvania, several workers in St. Petersburg, Florida, are losing their jobs.
The LOVE Run will take over part of Center City Philadelphia Sunday morning, resulting in road closures.
Temple journalism major Lauren Morris was recently surprised in class with a check for $10,000.
Firefighters had to evacuate four homes during a massive fire at a church on Allegheny Avenue Friday morning.
Residents in a South Philadelphia neighborhood are fed up with the months-long construction that has left the area with dug-out roads and broken sidewalks.
If you happen to ride the bus in Camden, you may spot a new addition at your bus stop to help beautify the neighborhood.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Police in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, said two school buses crashed Thursday morning.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
A Mount Laurel woman faces additional child abuse-related charges after being accused of abusing six children at a home daycare.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Friday marks exactly nine months since a deadly crash in New Castle, Delaware that changed a family forever.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
A doctor in one of Philadelphia's busiest emergency departments is innovating new ways to save lives inside and outside of the hospital.
As QVC moves HSN's studio to West Chester, Pennsylvania, several workers in St. Petersburg, Florida, are losing their jobs.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
ShopRite is recalling ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix made and sold in its Clementon, New Jersey store on March 20.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
The LOVE Run will take over part of Center City Philadelphia Sunday morning, resulting in road closures.
A part of I-76 westbound that was closed in Philadelphia has now reopened after a crash. Drivers should still expect delays and detours.
A program that gives free SEPTA rides to low-income people in Philadelphia is coming to an end.
Philadelphia commuters are frustrated with the persistent operator unavailability on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subways.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
In their first game after John Tortorella's firing, Matvei Michkov had two goals as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 6-4.
Bryce Harper has hit his sixth Opening Day homer and first as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
The Truist Championship will move from its usual home in North Carolina to the nation's oldest country club in Philadelphia this spring.
The Phillies' 2025 opening-day lineup features a new wrinkle: Trea Turner is now leading off vs. a lefty starting pitcher.
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
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.
CBS News Philadelphia drone footage shows extensive damage following a devastating fire at a church in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.
Starting June 5, you can board a direct flight between Mexico City and Philadelphia.
Did you know about the amazing fossil discoveries that have happened in New Jersey? Among them are the first tyrannosaur (not a T-Rex) and the first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton. Dr. Kenneth Lacovara, executive director of the Edelman Fossil Park and Museum, joins CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell for an interview.
Fans of the TV show "The Office" may want to swing by a new Chili's restaurant set to open near Scranton in Pennsylvania.
A body found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, was identified as a woman who was reported missing in Philadelphia last November.