Commissioner Ramsey Says All Officers Assigned To 12-Hour Shifts During Papal Visit
Philadelphians should have no fear about public safety outside of Center City during the Pope's visit.
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Philadelphians should have no fear about public safety outside of Center City during the Pope's visit.
The Phillies are making Pope Francis rookie cards available at Wednesday's game.
The Catholic men's organization is printing 350,000 programs at its New Haven plant for the papal Mass on Sept. 27.
Lanza told Chris Stigall on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT that this particular plot did not rise the level where it posed a serious risk.
One of the keynote speakers of the World Meeting of Families is coming to town, from across the globe, and getting an honorary degree from La Salle University on Friday. He's also energizing many Filipino-American Catholics in the region.
Boathouse Row on the Schuylkill River is in an interesting position. Part of the river that a lot of crew teams use is in the papal security zone and part is not.
"The message spoken here is the message for the world and not just for the archdiocese, for Pennsylvania or for the United States," he said.
The World Meeting of Families, the prelude to the arrival of Pope Francis in Philadelphia the weekend of Sept. 26 and 27, begins next Tuesday.
CBS 3 Eyewitness News spoke with the Police Commissioner.
In just 11 days, Pope Francis will set foot in Philadelphia.
A group of South Jersey Catholics credit God, and their Congressman for DC trip to see Pope.
"It seemed appropriate that people who have already paid for an annual permit would have some accommodation to make this easier for them."
A local family whose son was murdered in Philadelphia spent months writing to the Vatican asking to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia.
Pope Francis will deliver only four out of his 18 speeches in the U.S. in English.
Pope Francis arrives in Philadelphia next weekend, but Popemojis are available for your smartphone today.
A new service is offering to shuttle pilgrims to SEPTA stations for the pope's visit.
Journalist and author of the new book, The Vatican Prophesies, John Thavis, predicts a successful Papal Visit.
The United States Postal Service will temporarily put Saturday mail delivery and pickup on hold in eight Center City ZIP codes when Pope Francis visits Philadelphia.
He says people who want to come see the pope in Philadelphia can still do it - they just have to prepare.
Planners for the World Meeting of Families and the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia knew more than a year ago that they were going to need thousands of volunteers to make the events go - especially the pope's big public appearances on the weekend of Sept. 26 through the 27th.
CBS 3's Pat Ciarrocchi spoke with the Director of the U.S. Secret Service.
It was also announced that Grammy Award winner Aretha Franklin will perform for the Pope, along with the band "The Fray."
The surging crowds about to welcome Pope Francis to Philadelphia will be greeted by hundreds of banners spelling out what the World Meeting of Families is all about.
SEPTA says it has a released a new system map which features snapshots of each of the 18 outlying Regional Rail stations that will be operating during the papal visit.
Bob Ciaruffoli, is World Meeting of Families president and chairman of the board.
Two inmates were hospitalized after a double stabbing inside the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Some of the Philadelphia region's best malls saw an influx of customers on Black Friday.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers on Friday.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with President-elect Donald Trump Friday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Two inmates were hospitalized after a double stabbing inside the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Some of the Philadelphia region's best malls saw an influx of customers on Black Friday.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers on Friday.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with President-elect Donald Trump Friday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Some of the Philadelphia region's best malls saw an influx of customers on Black Friday.
A woman was killed and a man and child were injured after a crash into the front porch of a home on North Broad Street on Thursday.
Host Ashley Harder gets into the holiday spirit with an all-access pass to Walnut Street Theater's production of everyone's favorite elf!
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot while trying to flee police in Deptford Township, New Jersey.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A decadelong conflict over North Wildwood's beaches involving tens of millions of dollars in litigation and fines could end soon.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Camden County Police Department is helping some seniors have a stress-free holiday with Thanksgiving only two days away.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
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.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
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.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Some of the Philadelphia region's best malls saw an influx of customers on Black Friday.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
If you're flying today for Thanksgiving, you can track TSA screening wait times on Philadelphia International Airport's website.
Philadelphia residents should expect road closures for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what you need to know.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take to the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers on Friday.
Saquon Barkley is on pace to have the best running back season in Eagles franchise history in his first year in Philadelphia.
Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
The Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
Host Ashley Harder gets into the holiday spirit with an all-access pass to Walnut Street Theater's production of everyone's favorite elf!
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
The holiday movie season is well underway and an epic animated musical is returning to the big screen this week with an expansive brand new voyage. Moana 2 will also feature a brand new soundtrack which was created by two of the industry's youngest songwriters. Ukee Washington had the opportunity to chat with the duo.
Cucumbers distributed to more than two dozen states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York are being recalled after 68 people reported getting sick with salmonella. SunFed produce announced on Wednesday. The cucumbers were sent to food service and retail outlets between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26. 18 of the infected people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it’s also a crucial day for many small businesses relying on their deep connection with their customers. Josh Sanders and photojournalist Brad Nau were in Ambler on Saturday where businesses are hoping to cash in on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
The Phillies held their annual Red Friday sale Saturday at the New Era Phillies Team Store at Citizens Bank Park. Crowds lined up as early as 6 a.m. for a chance to snag unique fan experiences, gifts and 50% off deals storewide. Fans also got the chance to enjoy soft pretzels and hot cocoa in the dugout and meet Phillies broadcasters and ballgirls.
The Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey has opened its first pop-up shop to help make the holidays brighter for families. The shop is located at The Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton and will be open every Saturday and Sunday leading up to Christmas and Hanukkah. All proceeds will go to supporting children and their families who can't be home for the holidays.