Philadelphia Authorities Warn Against New Year's Eve Gunplay
"Bullets go up, and they do come down, and we have no control over where they land and who they might injure," police commissioner Charles Ramsey said.
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"Bullets go up, and they do come down, and we have no control over where they land and who they might injure," police commissioner Charles Ramsey said.
The undisputable mushroom capital of the world, right here in Chester County, Pa., is holding a family-friendly New Year's Eve event that includes a new tradition: its first "Mushroom Drop."
If your New Year's resolution is to start running, why wait 'til morning? You can do a 5K run at the stroke of midnight.
The New Year's Live app lets you experience the excitement of New Year's around the world with live Webcam feeds ranging from Amsterdam and Tokyo to the US.
Chef Jack McDavid, of Jack's Firehouse, shared some delicious bacon and chocolate appetizers that are perfect for your New Year's Eve parties.
More than 4,000 shells were loaded onto barges at the Philadelphia Navy Yard Sunday in preparation for the New Year's Eve fireworks shows.
CBS 3 will once again ring in the New Year with a live broadcast of Penn's Landing's New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular.
The highlights include not one but two fireworks displays. KYW Newsradio anchorman Steve Nikazy will voice the shows.
Citing the senseless violence that "makes my head spin," a Philadelphia judge sentenced a 23-year-old man to 10-20 years in prison for his role in a shootout that left 5 people, all innocent bystanders, wounded.
Little news fans turned out at First Night Haddonfield on New Year's Eve on Monday, Dec. 31st, 2012.
The city of Philadelphia hosted annual New Year's Eve celebrations with the highlight being a pair of fireworks shows over the Delaware River.
SEPTA is adding extra regional rail service for New Year's eve celebrations.
New Year's isn't just for adults. Some kids had the opportunity to ring in 2013 a little early Monday.
It's an annual reminder that, apparently, isn't reaching its target audience.
The AAA-run service, which offers a free tow home for drivers who have been drinking on holidays like New Year's Eve, started a few years ago in certain cities, but still hasn't made its way to the Delaware Valley.
After hundreds of man-hours in the design, and then three days of setting everything up here, show producer Ken Furstoss and his crew have done the final checks.
SugarHouse Casino Presents New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront at 6pm and 12 Midnight!
There are numerous things we can all do to improve our lives and the lives of those around us but, whatever your resolution, keep it in perspective.
Fireworks show producer Ken Furstoss says crews are beginning the three-day job of loading shells for the two shows -- which, he says, should go off regardless of rain or snow.
Find out more about New Year's Eve events at the Hyatt.
Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter says the city's New Year's Eve celebration seems to get better every year.
Sugarhouse is a sponsor of two New Year's Eve fireworks displays on the Delaware River (6pm and 12 midnight), and of the Mummers' Parade the following morning.
The Philadelphia Orchestra is ready to kick off its new season, including a liver performance of the score to accompany the film "West Side Story."
"That was Jesus that appeared on my verticals" on New Year's Eve, says Patty Maiellano of South Philadelphia.
Take a New Year's resolution for what it is worth - an attempt to make a lifestyle change. This can be done any time of the year. Don't give up.
CBS News Philadelphia is getting answers after receiving a tip about the heat not working for some Northeast Philly seniors.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing his girlfriend on Outlook Lane in Levittown on Sunday, police said.
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Police say an argument inside a bar in the 2500 block of North 2nd Street in North Philadelphia led to a critical shooting.
A Pennsylvania woman spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed by her bank.
As parents navigate social media and the age of constant information, A Book A Day is using books to help kids better understand the world around them.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Tyrese Maxey will be the first Philadelphia 76ers player to compete in the 3-Point Contest since Kyle Korver in 2005.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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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.
Parents and dental experts in the United Kingdom created a website for families with children on the spectrum.
Some residents of an apartment building in Northeast Philadelphia say they have to bundle up and turn on space heaters just to stay warm inside their homes because of issues with the heat. The building owner said a team is working to resolve the issue.
The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly found Jeff Stoutland's replacement.
Sharing the stage with Bad Bunny during his historic Super Bowl halftime show Sunday was a Philadelphia Eagles fan named Andrew Athias. CBS News Philadelphia's Marcella Baietto spoke with Athias about the experience.
The Philadelphia Phillies equipment trucks have made it to Clearwater, Florida! Phillies will play their first spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, Feb. 21.