Nearly half of Philly correctional officer jobs vacant as new prisons commissioner announced
A recent report showed nearly half of correctional officer jobs are currently vacant. Now, the city has a new leader of the prisons department.
A recent report showed nearly half of correctional officer jobs are currently vacant. Now, the city has a new leader of the prisons department.
Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday appointed Michael R. Resnick as the new Philadelphia Prisons Commissioner.
A 23-year-old man was stabbed eight times in the back in Philadelphia's prison system on Monday night, police said.
Commissioner Blanche Carney's decision to step down is tied to retirement reasons and is effective April 5, a spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia.
A 28-year-old inmate at a Philadelphia prison was killed after a fight in his cell early Wednesday morning, officials said.
William Franklin, 77, reunited with his daughters and other family members Tuesday after being released from prison.
William Franklin reunited with his family Tuesday after being released from a Philadelphia prison. A judge vacated his conviction but Franklin could be re-tried.
Daniel Gwynn was exonerated and freed after three decades in prison. His case gained attention after his paintings were featured on a website called Art for Justice. The Philadelphia DA had the case thrown out and the charges dropped.
A prominent rights group says over 400 people have been detained in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
The Delaware Department of Correction said Mikel Paoletti escaped after obtaining a work pass to leave a correctional facility.
Law enforcement is looking for help from the public in the search for Gino Hagenkotter, who escaped from a Philadelphia prison last week. Newly released footage shows him shortly after he fled from a supervised work site.
A former prep school teacher who served 11 months for sexually abusing two students in Pennsylvania is going back to prison for an earlier incident when he was a camp counselor in New Hampshire.
The Philadelphia Department of Prison confirmed an inmate was fatally assaulted at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate Friday at a federal prison in Arizona.
An email exchange made public this week shows that a prison guard had warned convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante was planning to escape a month before the act was carried out.
Residents at the first town hall meeting on Monday night heard about the planned security upgrades that leaders say will prevent escapes like Cavalcante's from happening again.
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
A former leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for spearheading the U.S. Capitol attack to try to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential election.
"You understand when I say that I can't do an interview, which means that I can't answer any questions," Whelan told a Russia Today reporter.
A New York City drug dealer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for providing "The Wire" actor Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin.
A New Jersey man has admitted posting a broad online threat that spurred heightened security at synagogues and Jewish schools in the state last year.
Authorities searching for a homicide suspect who used bedsheets to escape from a northwestern Pennsylvania jail last week say items found in the last 24 hours lead them to believe he is still in the area.
Van Houten, now in her 70s, received a life sentence for helping Manson's followers carry out the 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife, Rosemary.
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another incarcerated person at a federal prison in Florida, sources says
Police say inmate Michael Burham used bed sheets to escape Warren County Prison.
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A Philadelphia man pleaded guilty to making fake fantasy football-related bomb and mass shooting threats in Norway and Iowa.
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On Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced how they will honor Johnny and Matthew Gaurdreau during the 2024-25 season.
After 51 years, the Wawa location at 1110 Marlton Pike East (Route 70) in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is set to close on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
A Philadelphia man pleaded guilty to making fake fantasy football-related bomb and mass shooting threats in Norway and Iowa.
On Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced how they will honor Johnny and Matthew Gaurdreau during the 2024-25 season.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
After 51 years, the Wawa location at 1110 Marlton Pike East (Route 70) in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is set to close on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.
A Philadelphia man pleaded guilty to making fake fantasy football-related bomb and mass shooting threats in Norway and Iowa.
Philly Fashion Week, now in its 19th year, showcases local and international designers and provides a platform for both emerging and established artists.
Enon Tabernacle Church in Philadelphia is holding its second annual Financial Wellness Expo this weekend.
A crash on the Blue Route closed all northbound lanes between Broomall and Villanova after a dump truck was hit by another car and overturned Wednesday morning.
There will be two public viewings for Officer Jaime Roman on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 before his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
On Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced how they will honor Johnny and Matthew Gaurdreau during the 2024-25 season.
After 51 years, the Wawa location at 1110 Marlton Pike East (Route 70) in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is set to close on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway announced Tuesday that he will step down after the 2024-25 school year.
Thomas Sharp and James Garfield Elementary in Collingswood won't close after a bond referendum failed to pass.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Several Delaware beaches are closed to swimming after medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore.
Delaware State Police said card skimmers were recently found at the self-checkout kiosks in four Wawa locations across Sussex County.
Philadelphia's weekend is headlined by warm and sunny days with comfortable nights. There was dense fog across South Jersey and Delaware this morning but the skies are cleared and temperatures are rising.
Camden High School shined in South Jersey under the lights in Week 2 of Friday Football Frenzy.
Former Mayor Michael Nutter opens up about his battle with prostate cancer in the American Cancer Society's "Know Your Score" PSA.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
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Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
Through Sept. 21, foodies can enjoy three-course prix-fixe dinners for just $40 or $60. Or if you're hungry for an early dinner, restaurant-goers can grab a two-course lunch for just $20.
Aramark food service workers at Lincoln Financial Field voted to authorize a strike on Friday, the same evening the Eagles kicked off the 2024 season against the Packers in São Paulo, Brazil.
Months after pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and got fresh financing amid struggling sales and opioid-related lawsuits, the company says it has completed its restructuring.
A crash on the Blue Route closed all northbound lanes between Broomall and Villanova after a dump truck was hit by another car and overturned Wednesday morning.
PennDOT is proposing to build 16 new walls in the city of Chester and Chester Township to act as sound barriers and block I-95 traffic noise. Here's how residents can get involved.
According to police, the motorcycle, operated by Ortiz, was riding eastbound on Maple Avenue when it struck a Chevrolet Traverse making a left turn into the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex entrance.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take the stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday night as preps are underway around the city.
Drivers should expect traffic and lane closures near the National Constitution Center after the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
A Philadelphia man pleaded guilty to making fake fantasy football-related bomb and mass shooting threats in Norway and Iowa.
On Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced how they will honor Johnny and Matthew Gaurdreau during the 2024-25 season.
Bryce Harper hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Phillies defeated the Brewers in a matchup of division leaders.
Philadelphia Phillies fans can now enter a lottery to get a chance to buy postseason tickets. Here's how.
Nick Sirianni navigated a string of questionable calls that still left Philadelphia's fourth-year coach guiding the Eagles to the brink of a victory.
Oprah Winfrey traveled to Graceland to sit down with Riley Keough for her first in-depth interview since the death of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
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Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
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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.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is expected to meet with some Chinatown community leaders at City Hall on Wednesday over the proposed new Sixers arena at Market East.
Enon Tabernacle Church in Philadelphia is hosting its second annual financial wellness expo on Saturday, Sept. 21 to help families get all their questions about money and finances answered, from credit card debt to buying a home and saving for retirement.
Fashion is taking over Philadelphia! Philly Fashion Week is back with new designers and new designs for 2024. CBS News Philadelphia's Jan Carabeo got a sneak peak at some of the pieces designers are showcasing in this year's shows.
Four men from Philadelphia were arrested by New Jersey State Police in connection with an organized cargo theft ring that stole meat, seafood and alcohol off trailers along the New Jersey Turnpike.
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who died nearly two months after being shot in Kensington during a traffic stop, will be laid to rest this week. A public viewing will be held for Roman on Sept. 18 at Givnish Funeral Home on Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia, and a second viewing will happen on Sept. 19 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia before Roman's funeral.