Police force mourns fallen Philadelphia officer as search continues for suspects
The search continues Saturday for the person who shot and killed Officer Richard Mendez. Officer Raul Ortiz was discharged Saturday afternoon.
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The search continues Saturday for the person who shot and killed Officer Richard Mendez. Officer Raul Ortiz was discharged Saturday afternoon.
Police said the two officers approached a group breaking into a vehicle when they were shot multiple times. Jan Carabeo has the latest from the scene.
Interim Police Commissioner John Stanford said the officers were trying to stop individuals from breaking into a vehicle when the suspects opened fire.
A Brink's truck driver was shot outside a Bank of America in South Philadelphia Thursday, police said.
Police were responding to another shooting when they heard gunshots and went running toward them in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood Thursday morning.
Police say an officer attempted to stop a vehicle they believed was connected to thefts in Radnor Township - then there was a pursuit that ended in a fatal shooting.
A suspect has been taken into custody hours after a shooting that injured five officers in Minnesota's Benton County Thursday morning.
An 11-year-old girl was shot in North Philadelphia on Wednesday night, police said.
A 44-year-old man is wanted for murder and other offenses after a woman was shot and killed inside a North Philadelphia barbershop last Saturday.
U.S. Marshals said Senaaj Jackson, who allegedly shot and killed a city Streets Department worker last month, was arrested in North Philadelphia on Wednesday morning.
Philly police described the shooters as two men wearing blue gloves, black masks, hoodies, sweatpants and sneakers. They were wielding semi-automatic handguns.
A school bus passed by the scene of a shooting in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood seconds before the shooters opened fire.
The shooting happened at the Chevy Chase Community Center, just about a mile away from campus.
A 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old have been taken to Temple University Hospital after both were involved in a shooting in North Philadelphia on Sunday. The 15-year-old is listed as critical after being hit in the left knee and upper back.
It's unclear what led to the shooting which happened at around 2:30 a.m.
Police say more than three dozen shell casings littered the 500 block of South Salford Street in Cobbs Creek where the shooting happened at around 11:19 p.m.
The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m.
The third Philadelphia police officer injured in Wednesday's shooting after responding to a domestic incident in the city's Northeast section was released from the hospital.
A 40-year-old woman died after being shot inside a North Philadelphia barbershop.
Josh Kruger dedicated his life to advocating for some of the city's most vulnerable people. His tragic death has shaken the community.
A man who was fatally shot by Philadelphia police after opening fire on officers was identified on Thursday.
A man was fatally shot by police after he opened fire and shot three police officers and another man in Northeast Philadelphia following a domestic incident, police said.
A man was fatally shot by police after he opened fire and shot three police officers and another man in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
Police rushed to the 2700 block of North Croskey Street just after 11 p.m. Wednesday.
The shooting happened on the 7500 block of Whitaker Avenue in Philadelphia's Rhawnhurst neighborhood.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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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.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility. Eva Andersen reports.
Temperatures are plummeting and dangerous cold will be in place through the weekend around the Philadelphia area. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior. Ross DiMattei reports.
Sonny Jurgensen, a Hall of Fame quarterback who began his legendary career with the Philadelphia Eagles, has died. He was 91.