UD students call for safety improvements on Main Street after freshman killed
Students started a petition calling for safety improvements on Main Street after a University of Delaware student was killed on the first day of classes.
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Students started a petition calling for safety improvements on Main Street after a University of Delaware student was killed on the first day of classes.
A 59-year-old woman was fatally struck by a car while crossing the street in North Philadelphia on Wednesday night, police said.
A woman was struck and killed by an SUV as she crossed North Broad Street in the city's Ogontz section overnight. Police say the impact knocked the 59-year-old woman out of her shoes, sending her about a 100 feet into the air. The driver did not leave and is said to be cooperating with police.
The calls to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians continue to grow louder after recent crashes in the city. Now advocates are calling on Mayor Cherelle Parker to do more to improve safety but they say they're concerned.
A one-year-old girl died and two other people were injured after they were hit by a car while crossing the street in Philadelphia's Feltonville neighborhood Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Police Department released photos of a car sought in a hit-and-run that left a 44-year-old man dead in Frankford at the end of May.
A 26-year-old man turned himself in Saturday morning in connection with a hit-and-run in Norristown last Sunday that killed 57-year-old Brian Clark.
A 55-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Philadelphia's University City early Wednesday morning, police said.
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
A man surrendered himself to Bensalem police Tuesday in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of a 14-year-old in July 2023.
A 52-year-old man is dead after he was struck by three cars in a hit-and-run in the city's Fern Rock neighborhood Saturday night, Philadelphia police said.
A person died after being struck by a SEPTA train on the Market-Frankford line in University City Friday night, a SEPTA spokesperson confirmed to CBS Philadelphia.
The pregnant woman and four other pedestrians were struck on West Rock Hill Road Saturday afternoon after two cars were involved in a crash.
White Horse Pike was shut down for several hours after one person died and two others were injured after three pedestrians were hit by a car Friday evening.
Monroe Township police said the van was going west on the Black Horse Pike, near Corkery Lane, when it hit a 45-year-old man trying to cross the road.
Police say a white Chevrolet Impala with dark-tinted windows struck and killed Tamarah Savage as she was crossing the street in North Philadelphia.
Roosevelt Blvd. in Philadelphia is one of the most dangerous streets, according to preliminary data that shows 59 pedestrians killed by vehicles on the roadway in 2022.
The woman killed in a North Philadelphia hit-and-run Thursday morning has been identified as 35-year-old Tamarah Savage, according to family.
Sisca was killed in the line of duty last year and was chief of the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company at the time of his death.
A 34-year-old woman wanted in connection to multiple car crashes on Christmas last year has been arrested, police say.
The 52-year-old woman was crossing in front of the bus on Cecil B. Moore Avenue at Broad Street when she was struck, police say.
The massive showing of support for both boys touched all in attendance Friday at the Memorial Park in Chester, Pa.
People gathered in prayer Saturday following the death of two children who were struck by an Amtrak train in Chester, Pa.
The driver and a passenger suffered minor injuries.
It happened around 5 a.m. in the 4700 block of Whitaker Avenue in the city's Feltonville neighborhood.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
President-elect Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 election results in Philadelphia en route to defeating Kamala Harris.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
President-elect Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 election results in Philadelphia en route to defeating Kamala Harris.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
President-elect Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 election results in Philadelphia en route to defeating Kamala Harris.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
Philadelphia's Veterans Parade returns this Sunday, Nov. 10 and will travel down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
The 120-year ban on alcohol sales in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, could soon come to an end.
Burlington County residents demand changes after voters at multiple polling sites reported long lines with some waiting up to five hours.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire is burning near South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is facing a new charge that he asked his daughter to lie about how she sustained a head injury.
Delaware's Sarah McBride will be the first openly trans person to hold a seat in Congress.
Delaware voters are selecting their next governor, lieutenant governor and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Democratic New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has defeated Republican state Rep. Mike Ramone to become the next governor of Delaware, CBS News projects.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
Fred Johnson injured his left leg in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Eagles play the Cowboys this week, which will be Quinyon Mitchell's first taste of the rivalry.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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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.
We are already in a record dry weather streak but now the latest drought monitor data shows a large area of "extreme drought" in parts of South Jersey – where two wildfires are burning. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore walks you through the fire danger risks and explains why Friday's risks could be even higher.
Dry conditions after a record-breaking lack of rainfall are posing high fire danger in New Jersey, where crews are battling two wildfires – a 75-acre blaze in Voorhees and Evesham townships and a 300-acre major wildfire in Jackson Township, Ocean County. Brandon Goldner reports on the Bethany Run wildfire and Ryan Hughes has the latest on the Shotgun Wildfire. Plus, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains more on the fire weather conditions and moderate to extreme levels of drought in the area.
Among the incredible dancers taking with stage at Radio City Music Hall this holiday season are two Delaware Valley Rockettes! Emily Willett, from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Jordana Rosenberg, from Vineland, New Jersey, joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about how they prepare for the Christmas spectacular.
Police say a neighbor stepped in after a dirt bike rider struck a highway patrol officer in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The neighbor helped hold the biker at the scene before they were taken into custody.
Thursday will be mild and dry in the Delaware Valley, but colder air moves in overnight to make things feel more like fall heading into the weekend. Meteorologist Kate Bilo says the next chance for some much-needed measurable rain comes on Sunday.