Richard Ross Excited To Lead Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia native Richard Ross was Commissioner Ramsey's main man as deputy commissioner, and Ross says he has plans to expand on some of the programs the two worked on together.
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Philadelphia native Richard Ross was Commissioner Ramsey's main man as deputy commissioner, and Ross says he has plans to expand on some of the programs the two worked on together.
Andrea Haulcoch, from the Revolutionary Student Coordinating Committee at Philadelphia Community College, says the risk of police being killed is 'part of their job.'
People across Philadelphia spoke with CBS 3 as news of Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey's retirement made its way around town.
The Fraternal Order of Police is backing a bill that would prevent release of the names of police officers involved in shootings, while the investigation is going on.
Louis Vogwill, 59, is charged with vehicular homicide in connection to the death of Philadelphia Police Officer Lamar Poole Sr.
The Philadelphia Police department is working to attract more minorities and women.
Komen Philadelphia teamed up with the Philadelphia Police Department on Tuesday to honor Team Pink Cuffs, a group of Philly cops that have raised thousands to cure breast cancer.
The Philadelphia Police Department has released the following statement regarding an arrest incident from April that was caught on video:
The Philadelphia Police Department named two officers they say are under investigation for shooting at a suspect this past May.
Officials are warning people not to drink and drive, on the roads or on the water.
Police have arrested and charged a Philadelphia man with murdering a 28-year-old woman.
A Philadelphia judge has reversed dozens of additional drug convictions tied to a onetime elite squad of police narcotics officers whose members were recently acquitted of federal corruption charges.
Utilities have tried awareness campaigns before, but this new one has what's been missing: a way for homeowners to find out for sure if someone is scamming them.
These young men and women are about to embark on an unpredictable and sometimes dangerous journey, with the mission to serve and protect.
In its first year, the program has cut the number of child arrests in half. Jovon Scere is grateful for how the program helped her daughter, Jahnira Scere-Jones.
It's not currently known what circumstances caused the police response to the airport or the search of the plane.
The suspects in the shooting death of Philadelphia police officer Robert Wilson III waived their right to a preliminary hearing.
Two of the former officers have said they'll seek to return to the force, but the defense team's lead attorney says he expects the four other former cops to join the action.
"Controlled chaos would be an understatement," said police inspector Mike McCarrick, who runs the police department's East Division, where the derailment occurred.
The stunning verdict, following seven days of deliberations, was read aloud by the jury foreman: not guilty on each of 26 counts.
"We often arrest someone a year or year and a half, two years later," says Officer Gary Harrison (right), who investigates many of these crimes.
Usually, the Law Enforcement Memorial Run, a 142-mile trip from Philly to DC, has a stop in Baltimore along the way. Not this year, organizers say.
Darrell Clarke says the money is better spent on aging police and fire stations.
Police say a man caught on surveillance video stealing a shrub from a garden in Northeast Philadelphia has turned himself in after the video circulated on social media.
Michael Spicer is set to return after spending most of Friday on the witness stand.
People braved some of the coldest temperatures the Philadelphia area has seen all with the hope of getting into the holiday spirit.
Just a taste of the early-season arctic blast set to arrive this weekend and hang around for a while.
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.
People braved some of the coldest temperatures the Philadelphia area has seen all with the hope of getting into the holiday spirit.
Just a taste of the early-season arctic blast set to arrive this weekend and hang around for a while.
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.
People braved some of the coldest temperatures the Philadelphia area has seen all with the hope of getting into the holiday spirit.
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!
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.
People braved some of the coldest temperatures the Philadelphia area has seen all with the hope of getting into the holiday spirit.
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."
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.
Turning now to the forecast. A chilly night in the city and it’s going to get even colder. But on Saturday temperatures could feel like they're in the teens. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore is in the NEXT Weather Sphere with a look at the forecast.
The cold temperatures Friday night did not prevent hundreds from checking out the Christmas Village in Center City. Ray Strickland talked with shoppers about attempts to try to stay warm.
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.