Montgomery County taking extra precautions to secure general election
Montgomery County in Pennsylvania is taking extra precautions to secure the general election on Nov. 5.
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Montgomery County in Pennsylvania is taking extra precautions to secure the general election on Nov. 5.
Montgomery County in Pennsylvania is taking extra precautions to secure the general election on Nov. 5, including the creation of a nine-member threat assessment management unit charged with investigating threats related to the election.
The DA's office said the shooting happened on Saturday just after 8 p.m. on the 100 block of Cherry Street in East Greenville.
Police in East Greenville fatally shot a man armed with a machete and a hatchet, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said.
Extra police officers will be at Wissahickon High School in Ambler for the next few days after a security scare on Thursday.
Extra police officers will be at Wissahickon High in Ambler, Montgomery County for the next few days after a security scare on Thursday. Students were sent home early this afternoon after someone found a bullet in a classroom. Police also found another student had a shell-casing in his pocket but they don't think the two incidents are connected.
Former Lower Merion Township and Philadelphia teacher Jeremy Schobel, 33, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a child exploitation catfishing scheme.
Since 2020, a combined total of more than 700 years of on-the-job experience have left the job in Pennsylvania.
Since the 2020 presidential election, more than a third of United States election officials are new, according to data from the Bipartisan Policy Center.
The fire started near a porta-potty at the back of the bandshell, according to the Norristown Fire Department.
The Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary had 150 years worth of stuff, including paintings and statues.
The Historic Saint Charles Seminary has moved to a new smaller home. But what happened to all the paintings, statues and other items that could not fit at the new location? Joe Holden reports.
Norristown Fire Department confirmed the flames that destroyed the Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell in Elmwood Park was arson.
Another school in the Philadelphia region with a new no cellphone policy. Wakisha Bailey reports as Sacred Heart Academy in Bryn Mawr welcomes its students back to school.
Students in Washington Township, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Lower Merion, Pennsylvania are just some of the kids returning to school on Tuesday.
New start times are in effect in the Lower Merion School District, with the high school opening an hour later. Amy Buckman tells Howard Monroe why the change took place and how it's meant to help students this school year.
Norristown officials had no plans to cancel the concert despite the fire that damaged the Fire Chief's Memorial.
After a fire heavily damaged the beloved Fire Chief's Memorial in Norristown, the community came together with a concert.
Two people died in a house fire in Ardmore Wednesday night, Lower Merion Township officials said.
A phishing scam is targeting Pennsylvania voters, officials say.
A phishing scam is targeting Pennsylvania voters, and officials say not to click on any links you receive in a text message.
An investigation is underway after a fire damaged the Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell at Elmwood Park in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
The Norristown Fire Department said a two-alarm fire destroyed the Fire Chief's Memorial, which was located in Elmwood Park.
A historic landmark honoring firefighters who served in Norristown, Pennsylvania was destroyed overnight in a fire.
Pennsylvania State Police identified the 67-year-old woman killed as Susan Henderson of Norristown, Montgomery County.
Some sunshine will start the weekend but with the upper low still nearby, winds will stay quite robust, making it feel colder.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game.
Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
Some sunshine will start the weekend but with the upper low still nearby, winds will stay quite robust, making it feel colder.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Make a child's holiday shine a little brighter by donating to CBS Philadelphia's Joy of Sharing Toy Drive. The toy drive benefits The Salvation Army and Mothers In Charge.
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.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
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 Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game.
Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
The Eagles will be without DeVonta Smith on Sunday in Los Angeles because of a hamstring injury.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
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.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
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.
Police say a man who was shot in the head while trying to steal a car in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon has died.
The largest city workers' union in Philadelphia reached a deal preventing a possible strike, which could have halted trash pick-up along with other key services. The agreement was announced at a press conference held at City Hall Friday before 8 p.m. Kerri Corrado explains what's in the deal for members of District Council 33.
We will see some sunshine to start the weekend but with the upper low still nearby, winds will stay quite robust with gusts to 25 mph, making it feel colder. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
Thousands of runners are expected to participate in Philadelphia Marathon Weekend and hundreds of them waited in long lines at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to pick up their bibs on Friday. Siafa Lewis reports.