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The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating after a truck carrying a large concrete cylinder struck the Conrail Bridge above I-95 North on Monday, which caused a portion of the highway to close.
Police responded to the protest just before 4 p.m. where and they said approximately 350 members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation had rushed into traffic as part of a demonstration.
Police Academy class 401 held its graduation ceremony and are now ready to serve our city. Josh Sanders reports.
Police said 88-year-old Richard Butler was shot and killed while he was inside a white Hyundai in West Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon.
Philadelphia police said their final farewell to Civil Rights leader and former Officer Ruth Smith Wells Saturday morning. She was one of the first female officers in the city joining in 1995. The trailblazer died on February 17 at 94 years old.
On Friday afternoon, Deputy Commissioner John Stanford announced the department will increase the number of officers on patrol during Friday and Saturday nights.
You might see more police officers if you're walking or driving around Philadelphia during the weekends now. The move is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's plan to fight crime in the city.
The shooting happened in the city's Lawncrest neighborhood after the officer was pinned up against a wall, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
The Philadelphia police officer is undergoing tests at Einstein Medical Center to determine the severity of his injuries.
The officer was shot shortly after 6 a.m. while serving a warrant at a residence on Kings Place, a cul-de-sac off Master Street near 12th Street in North Philadelphia.
Natasha Brown broke down the new video released by Philadelphia police after the shooting left a man dead and an officer injured.
The investigation in a Fairhill shooting continues after a man died and a police officer was shot while he and his partner were on patrol Friday evening.
Addressing public safety in the city, particularly in Kensington, was one of the biggest issues Mayor Cherelle Parker ran on during the campaign.
Philadelphia police announced West Philly native Tamyra Ramsey as the new Acting Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Whether it's sports, mentorship or educational programs, each kid has a personal connection to the Police Athletic League.
Hundreds of students across Philadelphia visit local Police Athletic League centers for resources like computer labs, and on Monday night, kids went home with their very own laptops thanks to AT&T and PAL.
Police confirmed to CBS Philadelphia on Friday a former chief inspector will be reinstated after a criminal case against him was dropped.
For the people who live and work in Kensington, the focus on public safety means everything.
The Philadelphia Police Department is accepting applications for new recruits through Feb. 2, 2024. A CBS Philadelphia investigation found that the force is down nearly 1,000 officers, and the department is trying to reverse a trend of departures that spiked after 2020.
The Philadelphia Police Department said the blaze was the second car fire in the area overnight Thursday.
This week, flooding impacted roads and families around Philadelphia, the "Rosie Girls" program changes the faces of a male-dominated industry, the Joy of Sharing Toy Drive and much more.
This latest class of academy graduates walked up to the stage as recruits from across the Philadelphia metro area, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Uzbekistan and left that stage as new officers.
According to the 2020 census, more than half of the residents in the city of Philadephia are people of color. That is one reason why the police department celebrated a diverse class of new academy graduates Tuesday. Kim Hudson reports.
The Philadelphia police force is getting a group of new police officers during a time when departures have increased. Kim Hudson reports.
Both officers struck by gunfire were placed in stable condition at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, the Philadelphia Police Department said.
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
A police pursuit of a stolen car ended with a crash in Morrisville Thursday night, police said.
Lanes in both directions reopened Thursday after two separate car crashes on the Commodore Barry Bridge on Thanksgiving.
Black Friday shopping will be chilly but dry across the Philadelphia area.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
Black Friday shopping will be chilly but dry across the Philadelphia area.
A police pursuit of a stolen car ended with a crash in Morrisville Thursday night, police said.
Lanes in both directions reopened Thursday after two separate car crashes on the Commodore Barry Bridge on Thanksgiving.
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
A police pursuit of a stolen car ended with a crash in Morrisville Thursday night, police said.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
Cacia's Bakery cooked 118 Thanksgiving turkeys for families this year, beating last year's total by
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.
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.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
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.
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.
A new report indicates that, yes, the Philadelphia Phillies have spoken with Scott Boras about prized free agent Juan Soto.
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.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A year after a South Philly couple's car was stolen with their cane and walker inside, reporter Liz Crawford followed up to see how they're doing.
A blast of Arctic air is going to hit the Philadelphia region this weekend. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Black Friday deals are heating up online, but some scammers are out to get your money and your personal information. Reporter Josh Sidorowicz shares tips for keeping your money safe.
A fire in Norristown displaced 39 people and damaged 10 homes this week. Neighbors and the American Red Cross have stepped up to help.
Host Ashley Harder gets into the holiday spirit with an all-access pass to Walnut Street Theater's production of everyone's favorite elf!