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Three NJ men to face trial in deadly shooting of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez
Three New Jersey men will face trial in the deadly shooting of Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez at the airport.
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Three New Jersey men will face trial in the deadly shooting of Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez at the airport.
The three New Jersey men accused in the fatal shooting of Officer Richard Mendez at Philadelphia International Airport in October will face trial. A judge on Wednesday held most of the charges against the men for trial.
The defendants are charged with the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez and attempted murder of Officer Raul Ortiz.
The union representing Philadelphia's 911 dispatchers said they're budgeted for 350 positions, but right now, they have less than 300 people for those positions.
Hundreds made their way to FOP Lodge 5 Thursday night for a fundraiser to show their support for fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Officer Mendez was shot and killed while attempting to stop a car theft inside a parking garage at Philadelphia International Airport.
This week, a funeral was held for fallen Philadelphia officer Richard Mendez, an investigation discovered there are no cameras inside the parking garages and much more.
On Tuesday, Philadelphia said goodbye to police officer Richard Mendez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty at an airport parking garage.
Philadelphia on Tuesday will say goodbye to police officer Richard Mendez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty at an airport parking garage.
Today the city says goodbye to the father, friend and police officer shot and killed in the line of duty more than ten days ago. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Jasmine Payoute is in Logan Square where the city will honor Officer Mendez.
The viewing is took place at the John F. Givnish Funeral Home in Northeast Philadelphia on Academy Road.
Family, friends and fellow officers paid their respects to Officer Richard Mendez, who was fatally shot at Philadelphia International Airport.
Officer Richard Mendez was shot and killed inside a parking garage at the Philadelphia International Airport on Oct 12.
Police Officer Richard Mendez was fatally shot inside a parking garage at Philadelphia International Airport and the crime wasn't caught on camera.
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.
Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez will be laid to rest next Tuesday at Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter and Paul in Center City.
Police announced the arrest of 21-year-old Alexander Batista-Polanco and 21-year-old Hendrick Pena-Fernandez in connection to the killing of Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez.
The Philadelphia International Airport confirmed to CBS Philadelphia there are zero security cameras in their parking garages.
A total of three suspects have been arrested following the death of Richard Mendez, who was fatally shot at the Philadelphia International Airport.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation reveals so-called blind spots -- areas of the airport where vulnerabilities exist -- like the lack of security cameras.
Two more men from New Jersey were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Officer Richard Mendez.
Philadelphia police will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon announcing two more arrests in connection to the killing of officer Richard Mendez at a Philadelphia International Airport parking garage.
Luisa Carrero is mourning the death of her brother-in-law, Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez.
18-year-old Yobranny Martinez Fernandez was arrested in connection to a shooting that killed Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez and injured Officer Raul Ortiz.
The search continues Saturday for the person who shot and killed Officer Richard Mendez. Officer Raul Ortiz was discharged Saturday afternoon.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Family of victim shares new details of their own investigation into what happened the night of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho college students and the case against suspect Bryan Kohberger.
The Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit is leading an investigation after a man succumbed to his injuries after being shot in Overbrook, West Philadelphia Saturday night.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
The Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit is leading an investigation after a man succumbed to his injuries after being shot in Overbrook, West Philadelphia Saturday night.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
A 39-year-old man is accused of pulling up to a fight on a Kensington street, firing shots and later shooting a woman inside a home Friday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
Investigators say two people were shot while trying to run from a party after they heard gunshots in North Philadelphia Saturday morning.
Villanova University officially took over Cabrini University's campus on Friday, planning renovations until Fall 2026.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
If you head into the ocean right now, Bruckner Chase said be aware because the cold water and rough surf could cause some swimmers to panic.
With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Be sure to spend a ton of time outside today as the dew point is low and the temperature is just right for early summer.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
Get ready for a brighter, calmer end to the weather week in the Philadelphia region, with humidity dropping to pleasant levels.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Jen Dunlea, 22, is in a desperate fight for her life. She needs a lung transplant but has been rejected by most hospitals.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
Cake Life Bake Shop shared its mission for Pride Month to continue creating a welcoming space for all on Frankford Avenue as a woman and trans-immigrant owned business.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
PennDOT was forced to apologize to Philadelphia after a sign from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 had an embarrassing typo: "Cenrtal."
SEPTA Transit Police will begin issuing court-backed tickets in July for low-level crimes like alcohol consumption, public urination, smoking, littering and other offenses, the transportation service announced on Thursday.
Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
There was a sell-out crowd of about 44,000 at the Citizens Park Bank on Friday as Philly fans watched one of our teams try to hold it down without an injured star. From Joel Embiid to Jalen Hurts, we've seen this movie before.
Sánchez pitched a shutout, Bryson Stott drove in both runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 in the first contest without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in the lineup.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected center Jett Luchanko with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft Friday night. Luchanko played for the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Bad Boys star and Philadelphia native Will Smith is set to perform at the BET Awards Sunday night on CBS at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday afternoon and evening scattered showers and strong to severe storms will once again develop across the Delaware Valley ahead of a cold front. Tammie Souza has the forecast.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend. Ryan Hughes reports.
A South Jersey community joined the family of a little boy to honor his life. Michael Stewart died earlier this week while at a summer camp. Ray Strickland talked to the child's mother.
Because of the heat and storms, we have issued a NEXT Weather Alert tonight through Sunday night to help you prepare and plan. Saturday will be a seasonable summer day with highs in the upper 80s and a noticeable increase in humidity. Tammie Souza reports.