The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Dec. 18-22
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 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.
Two Philadelphia police officers assigned to the Highway Patrol Unit and a man were shot during a shootout early Sunday morning in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.
Bethel brings tons of experience to the position as Philadelphia's top cop.
Bethel, a West Philadelphia native, says he's honored to take the job and is ready to keep the city safe
The Philadelphia Police Department will be delivering Thanksgiving dinner baskets to nearly 400 families in need across the city. In North Philadelphia, police and employees of the department packed up the dinner boxes.
Under the one-year agreement, Philadelphia police officers will get a 5% raise and a payment of $1,800, police officials said.
A CBS News Philadelphia exclusive investigation has uncovered concerning figures that show the Philadelphia Police force is down nearly 1,000 officers.
The Philadelphia Police Department is trying to reverse a trend of departures that spiked after 2020.
A new police commissioner will be the first hire for Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker.
Philadelphia police sources confirm the person who held up two Temple students at gunpoint on Tuesday morning, as well as a third person, is now believed to be tied to a fourth armed robbery. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/45XCBEj
Mark Dial was back in court about one month after a judge dismissed all charges against him in the shooting death of Eddie Irizarry in Kensington.
The viewing is took place at the John F. Givnish Funeral Home in Northeast Philadelphia on Academy Road.
Officer Richard Mendez was shot and killed inside a parking garage at the Philadelphia International Airport on Oct 12.
Irizarry was fatally shot by Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial on Aug. 14.
The man, identified as Michael Henry of Philadelphia, has been charged with 22 criminal counts, including rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, robbery and kidnapping
An exclusive to CBS News Philadelphia, in what was a last-minute offer by prosecutors, an ex-Philadelphia officer pleaded guilty late Friday.
This week, Philadelphia mourned a police officer killed in the line of duty, a New Jersey woman is tackling breast cancer in a unique way and more.
Two more men from New Jersey were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Officer Richard Mendez.
The Philadelphia Police Department said the officer was trying to disperse a mob of at least 500 unruly teenagers who had been fighting on the street.
Philadelphia police said it was mostly all Hyundai and Kias makes and models. In fact, Kias and Hyundais account for 62% of all stolen cars in the city.
A video on the PhanaVision screen showed Raul Ortiz getting a standing ovation from a raucous crowd at Citizens Bank Park.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
West Goshen police are investigating after they said they received a call reporting a shooting outside of a Wawa in West Chester on Saturday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
West Goshen police are investigating after they said they received a call reporting a shooting outside of a Wawa in West Chester on Saturday.
A shooting in North Philadelphia injured seven people, one of them critically, on Saturday morning, Philadelphia police said.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
West Goshen police are investigating after they said they received a call reporting a shooting outside of a Wawa in West Chester on Saturday.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
Giving back in the form of teddy bears is the mission of one Delaware grandmother helping her local police department.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
Ruben Bautista walked away from the corrections center on Tuesday after failing to return from an approved program pass.
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Seniors stayed active and embraced the joyful moments of their golden years at the annual Senior Strut at Boathouse Row.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
A travel nurse from the Philadelphia area was stationed in Asheville, North Carolina when Hurricane Helene flooded the region.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
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.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Police reported a seven-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on Route 309 in Fort Washington on Friday morning.
Video from a passenger aboard the train showed smoke coming from a stopped SEPTA Regional Rail train car.
Police say a 3-year-old boy from Lindenwold has died after he was hit by a car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
A four-goal second period carried the Seattle Kraken to a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Saquon Barkley will play the New York Giants for the first time in his career when the Philadelphia Eagles visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Flyers rookie sensation Matvei Michkov scored his first two career goals, but Philadelphia fell to Edmonton 4-3 in overtime.
Emotions ran high in Columbus on Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star Johnny Gaudreau and his late brother Matthew.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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.
Our streak of dry, sunny and warm days will continue next week. But the lack of rainfall across the region has become an increasing concern over the last couple of weeks with close to 75% of the region now under drought conditions. The last soaking rain of over one inch was back on August 8.
A balloon release was held on Diplomat Place in honor of 61-year-old Lola Karabaeva, whose body was found wrapped in plastic in a closet after she was reported missing earlier this week.
Philadelphia police say the shooting happened at 11th and Cumberland streets just before 3:30 a.m.
Philadelphia mayor, Cherelle Parker, was joined by several city officials Saturday morning outside City Hall to rally local voters and discuss why Pennsylvania residents need to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Parker is also set to kick off a neighborhood canvas in Brewerytown with volunteers from the Harris-Walz campaign.
Ross already has a day job on our morning newscast so he's probably not playing for the Flyers any time soon. But we were welcomed onto the ice at Wells Fargo Center as the orange and black get ready for their home opener Saturday night against the Vancouver Canucks. Hear all about the merch available in the team store, the special celebrations before the 7 p.m. puck drop and see Gritty being Gritty.