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Despite an emotional show of remorse, corrupt former Philadelphia police officer Robert Snyder was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison for taking part in a conspiracy to rob drug dealers and resell the stolen drugs.
Philadelphia and Temple University police are searching for a man who shot and killed a college student Monday evening.
Former Philadelphia police officer James Venziale has been sentenced to federal prison, but he got a big break for cooperating with the authorities in the prosecution of his partners in crime.
Despite a steady rain in Philadelphia, dozens of police officers, firefighters, and family members of those killed in the line of duty gathered for the city's annual "living flame" memorial on Wednesday in Franklin Square.
Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey, who was the police chief in Washington, DC on September 11th, 2001, says he had trouble sleeping on Sunday night after hearing the news about Osama Bin Laden's death.
Fiften people, including a Philadelphia police detective and two other Philadelphia police officers, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged involvement in an illegal steroid and HGH distribution ring.
The city says it rejected Vento's offer because he demanded his name on plaques on the trailers, but Vento says it was out of of spite.
Daniel Castro, the former Philadelphia police inspector charged with corruption, has completed his testimony in federal court, admitting to taking part in strongarm extortions -- but only after a certain date, and then only reluctantly.
In stunning and emotional testimony, former Philadelphia police Inspector Daniel Castro admits he took part in a series of strong armed extotion attempts, and later lied about it when confronted by the FBI.
An FBI informant was undergoing cross-examination on Wednesday in the case of former Philadelphia police inspector Daniel Castro (left), charged with corruption.
Assistant US attorney Salvatore Astolfi says James Gautieri homed in on a police helicopter near Northeast Philadelphia Airport and flashed the cockpit many times, hitting Lt. Anthony Ginaldi (left) right in the eyes.
Philadelphia police inspector Castro had lost $90,000 to a business associate, but informant Rony Moshe says Castro wanted to get $150,000 back for his trouble. And, says Moshe, they were using some muscle to get it.
Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey says the time has come for a stepped-up police role in city schools, and he says a plan is being drawn up to expand the presence of officers there.
Philadelphia City Council, which controls the purse strings of the city's government, apparently has no problem with the $60,000 salary hike given to police commissioner Charles Ramsey to keep him from fleeing to Chicago.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey is not leaving the City of Brotherly Love to take over the police department in Chicago.
Tuesday was the kickoff to the 25th annual "Battle of The Badges" that pits Philadelphia police officers against firefighters to see which service can lose the most weight in 13 weeks.
A former Philadelphia police officer has pleaded guilty to corruption, and his partner is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, after they were caught in a sting allegedly trying to rob a drug courier.
Stephen Sheller says his daughter was driving his car in West Philadelphia last week when she was pulled over for an expired registration and the car impounded.
Philadelphia Police have welcomed the department's newest recruits -- the four-legged kind who will soon be a part of the reinstated Mounted Unit, which is expected to be up and running later this year.
Steven Fulton, a former teacher at Timothy Academy Christian Elementary School, has been charged with rape and numerous other offenses for a series of sexual crimes that happened over a three-year period.
The poll found the public's respect overall for police is high, but racial or ethnic group, income, and race also played a role in the answers.
Bryan Williams, 53, and Anthony Reid, 46, admitted stealing $100,000 from an armored car employee, then leading Philadelphia police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash and an exchange of gunfire.
Officer Kevin Gorman testified that defendant Nasuil Martinez shot him at point-blank range during a foot pursuit in December.
Mayor Michael Nutter was delivering his new budget on Thursday morning to City Council, unveiling a hold-the-line spending plan.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to speak at a campaign event in Bucks County Thursday morning before traveling to Erie, Pennsylvania later in the day.
Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been named People's "Sexiest Podcast Host" by the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2024 Readers' Choice Poll.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
It will feel more like summer than the last day of October this Halloween in the Philadelphia region.
Pennsylvania drivers see a lot of deer on the road throughout the year.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to speak at a campaign event in Bucks County Thursday morning before traveling to Erie, Pennsylvania later in the day.
Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been named People's "Sexiest Podcast Host" by the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2024 Readers' Choice Poll.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
It will feel more like summer than the last day of October this Halloween in the Philadelphia region.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to speak at a campaign event in Bucks County Thursday morning before traveling to Erie, Pennsylvania later in the day.
Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been named People's "Sexiest Podcast Host" by the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2024 Readers' Choice Poll.
A Philadelphia man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a staffer at the Montgomery County Republican Committee office, the DA said.
Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Some residents are working to block a crematorium from being built in their community in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey.
CBS News Philadelphia talked exclusively with Megan Kanka's parents about the legacy their little girl left behind.
A wildfire has burned 40 acres in Evesham Township, Burlington County, on Wednesday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
Aqua is asking Pennsylvania and New Jersey customers to voluntarily cut back on water usage because of the historic drought.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
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.
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is opening registration Monday for drivers to win a five-digit, numbers only tag.
Here's a guide on how to vote early in person in New Jersey and Delaware.
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.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Doctors say the dry weather is impacting people with respiratory diseases like asthma.
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.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
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.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month.
New Jersey residents spoke out at a public meeting in Palmyra to discuss safety and reliability issues following the deadly River Line crash.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
Tobias Harris had 18 points and 14 rebounds in his Philadelphia return as the Pistons beat the Sixers on Wednesday night.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver in August in Salem County, New Jersey.
A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, man pleaded guilty in a sports betting scheme that ended Jontay Porter's NBA career.
Samuel Ersson stopped 23 shots, Tyson Foerster broke a scoreless tie early in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Boston Bruins 2-0.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
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Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Here's a list of events to celebrate Halloween in the Philadelphia area this weekend if you dare...
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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.
Fifteen-year-old Joe Veneziale built a haunted house inside and outside of his Chester County home. We sent CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey inside the spooky attraction, which raised thousands of dollars for Nemours Children's Hospital.
The forecasted high on Halloween in Philadelphia is 82 degrees, which would tie the record set in 1946 – which is also the only other Halloween where temperatures reached the 80s. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has more on the high October heat and a front that has a chance to bring us some much-needed rain.
Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump is seizing on an opportunity to paint his Democratic opponents as out of touch with regular Americans. Meanwhile Vice President Kamala Harris ended her night in Wisconsin with musical appearances from Mumford and Sons and Gracie Abrams after campaign stops in North Carolina and in Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg.
Jason and Travis Kelce have been named People's "Sexiest Podcast Host" by the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2024 Readers' Choice Poll.
The fire comes as much of the Philadelphia region is under a moderate to severe drought.