Philadelphia city council working to end gun violence following another mass shooting
City councilmember Kenyatta Johnson is continuing his series of roundtable discussions on gun violence. It comes as the city deals with yet another mass shooting.
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City councilmember Kenyatta Johnson is continuing his series of roundtable discussions on gun violence. It comes as the city deals with yet another mass shooting.
Five people were shot Tuesday night in the city's Feltonville neighborhood.
Police said the vigil was for a homicide victim in the Feltonville area earlier this month on July 5.
The shooting happened in the area of D Street and Wyoming Avenue just after 8:30 p.m. in Feltonville.
A day before killing four people in a mass shooting in Philadelphia last week, authorities say the gunman went to his first victim's door wearing a dark mask, shot through it and yelled that he was law enforcement before entering the home and continuing to shoot.
Police now say the first victim, Joseph Wamah Jr., was killed nearly two days before the shooting spree and officers were dispatched to the wrong area of the city.
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is looking into the alleged errors by 911 dispatchers.
The ongoing investigation determined, Joseph Wamah Jr., 29, was allegedly fatally shot by the suspect, Kimbrady Carriker, about 44 hours before the mass shooting.
One of the five people killed in the Kingsessing mass shooting last week was killed nearly two days before the alleged gunman fired randomly on the street, police said.
One person suffered "serious" injuries in the shooting, according to Cleveland police. No deaths have been reported.
At least 14 deaths and 50 injuries came from shootings over the Fourth of July weekend.
This week, a Kingsessing community was rattled after a mass shooting left five dead and two others injured, severe weather in the region prompted alerts and damaged property and residents across the Philadelphia area celebrated the Fourth of July.
The mass shooting in Kingsessing left five dead and two others injured by gunfire.
Philadelphia police said they recovered 12 ghost guns in 2018. That number jumped to 575 last year.
Police said the suspect in the Kingsessing mass shooting had two ghost guns during the incident.
The man accused of fatally shooting five people in Philadelphia on Monday night told police in sum and substance that he carried out the attack to clean up the neighborhood, according to reports.
It has been a heartbreaking 48 hours for Josephine and Jasmine, whose brother Joseph Wamah, Jr., was one of five people killed in Kingsessing Monday night.
Wednesday night's prayer vigil in Kingsessing comes as the Philadelphia District Attorney charged the accused gunman with five counts of murder.
A peace walk is happening at 56th Street and Chester Avenue at 6 p.m., Wakisha Bailey reports.
Kimbrady Carriker was charged in the mass shooting that killed 5 people Monday, July 3, in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia.
As many questions remain unanswered, community members say they want to focus on the memories of those who lost their lives.
An armed person wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire in Philadelphia's Kingsessing section Monday night, killing five people and injuring two children, police said. Here's what we know so far.
Police searched the suspect's home and said they found their handwritten will that was dated June 23 and more.
Family members of the Kingsessing mass shooting victims are still coping with the loss of their loved ones as questions remain as to why this tragic shooting happened.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney joins other officials in announcing new litigation being filed to address gun violence in the city. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3NID4D8
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Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance Abdul Carter will be back for the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Dinosaurs big and small are calling upon the Delaware Valley this weekend. Here's how you can enjoy Jurassic Quest while in the Philadelphia area.
Police are searching for suspects after multiple Comcast fiber lines were cut and internet access was knocked out this week.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
Kelce has tried his hand at late-night television hosting the debut episode of "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce," Friday on ESPN.
Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance Abdul Carter will be back for the College Football Playoff semifinals.
A snowstorm overnight Sunday into Monday could drop heavy snow on the Philadelphia region depending on its track.
Dinosaurs big and small are calling upon the Delaware Valley this weekend. Here's how you can enjoy Jurassic Quest while in the Philadelphia area.
Dinosaurs big and small are calling upon the Delaware Valley this weekend. Here's how you can enjoy Jurassic Quest while in the Philadelphia area.
Police are searching for suspects after multiple Comcast fiber lines were cut and internet access was knocked out this week.
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Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office provided an update after a shooting in the Colonial Estates neighborhood of Monroe Township.
A man is in custody after police discovered multiple guns linked to an unattended bag at Newark Penn Station on Friday.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
The start of New York City congestion pricing can proceed as scheduled on Sunday, a federal judge has ruled.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds.
A quick-moving system approached the Philadelphia area Friday through the afternoon and brought snow showers in the evening.
U.S. Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, of Delaware, will be sworn in as the first openly transgender member of Congress on Jan. 3.
From minimum wage increases to changes in health insurance coverage, here's a look at some of the new laws taking effect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware in 2025.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds.
New Jersey kicks off 2025 with a surge in several respiratory illnesses — influenza, RSV and COVID.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
I-95 southbound was closed in northern Delaware Wednesday morning after a fatal crash involving two paramedics and a Newark resident.
Traffic is moving again on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row after an accident.
The 2025 Mummers Parade will result in Philadelphia road closures and parking restrictions. Here's what you need to know.
Kelce has tried his hand at late-night television hosting the debut episode of "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce," Friday on ESPN.
Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance Abdul Carter will be back for the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Verizon announced Friday that it will transform stadiums and venues across 30 NFL markets into a massive coast-to-coast event called FanFest on Feb. 9.
Your leftover Christmas tree doesn't need to be thrown away – it could be turned into goat food and wood chips.
Flyers rookie Aleksei Kolosov allowed three second-period goals as Philadelphia lost, 5-2, to the Golden Knights on Thursday.
Kelce has tried his hand at late-night television hosting the debut episode of "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce," Friday on ESPN.
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What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
If your kids like dinosaurs, listen up. North America's most popular interactive dinosaur event is back in town. This weekend, those in the Delaware Valley will get a chance to walk among a herd of realistic dinosaurs at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center!
Girl Scouts are starting to pick up boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to sell across the region. We saw tons of peanut butter sandwich cookies, Thin Mints and more going out.
The Philadelphia Water Department is responding to a sinkhole that opened up on North 6th Street between Erie and Rising Sun Avenues. Meanwhile, residents across the region are stocking up on shovels and de-icer ahead of the first potential significant snowstorm of 2025.
The track of the snowstorm hitting the Philadelphia area on Monday could still shift, but it looks like points south and east of Philadelphia - like Delaware and South Jersey - will get the most snow. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest snow forecast.
A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after being hit by a SEPTA bus while crossing the street in South Philly on Friday. Police said the two pedestrians were husband and wife. The incident happened before 7 p.m. at Front Street and Washington Avenue. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.