Court rules to remove plywood box covering Columbus statue
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled to remove the plywood structure covering the Christopher Columbus statue in South Philadelphia on Friday.
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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled to remove the plywood structure covering the Christopher Columbus statue in South Philadelphia on Friday.
The shooting happened at the Mifflin Supermarket just before 6:45 p.m. on the 1900 block of South 5th Street.
Police say Lance Ryan is the suspect in a robbery and beating that occurred at the Morris Market in Point Breeze.
For $29, Cacia's Bakery will cook your Thanksgiving turkey in the brick oven used for their famous tomato pie. But you should arrive early.
It's a decades-long tradition: bringing your turkey to Cacia's in South Philly to get cooked in the brick oven. Ross DiMattei reports.
Philadelphia police say they have a warrant for Lance Ryan in the attack outside Morris Market on Nov. 7, 2022.
In a video released by police, the suspect is seen searching for the mom and son before putting on a mask, following them outside and then beating them.
The incident took place at the Morris Market in Point Breeze section of Philadelphia. Marcella Baietto reports.
Police made an arrest and recovered a weapon.
The bar in South Philadelphia is throwing a party Thursday to celebrate the birthday.
Investigators say a SEPTA officer exchanged gunfire with the man who is accused of fatally shooting a woman earlier in the day.
It happened Tuesday morning near Broad and Ellsworth Streets.
The statue was a point of controversy two years ago, prompting the city to remove it from the park.
The shooting happened on the 1600 block of South Taney Street around 5:15 p.m.
Police say the suspect got inside the home, went through some drawers then sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl before running off.
No arrests have been made.
Police say a handgun was recovered after the suspect attempted to hide it in a charcoal grill.
Work will most likely last into 2026.
Police say one of the three victims who died in the shooting was involved in a physical altercation with another man. They believe that altercation was potentially the genesis of the shooting.
The victim ran two blocks to the nearest Wawa after the shooting and he was taken to Jefferson Hospital by police.
The 10 shootings come after a violent couples days in Philadelphia. From Thursday to Friday, five people were killed and 16 others were injured in several shootings across the city.
The incident occurred on the 2700 block of South Randolph Street just before 3 a.m.
The incident occurred on the 1400 block of Admiral Peary Way around 5 p.m.
It happened around 11:30 p.m. at Bucks Racks City on Columbus Boulevard.
There are still many questions surrounding this homicide. Was the victim in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or was this a targeted attack?
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
Nick Castellanos addressed his benching in Miami last June on social media after the Philadelphia Phillies released him Thursday.
Nick Castellanos' time in Philadelphia is officially over as the Phillies released him on Thursday.
Alexis Flores, accused of killing 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus in 2000, was arrested in Honduras by Transnational Anti-Gang Task Force, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Xiaomin Fei pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Robert and Gretchen Ackerman, Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta said.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
Nick Castellanos addressed his benching in Miami last June on social media after the Philadelphia Phillies released him Thursday.
Nick Castellanos' time in Philadelphia is officially over as the Phillies released him on Thursday.
Alexis Flores, accused of killing 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus in 2000, was arrested in Honduras by Transnational Anti-Gang Task Force, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Xiaomin Fei pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Robert and Gretchen Ackerman, Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta said.
Alexis Flores, accused of killing 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus in 2000, was arrested in Honduras by Transnational Anti-Gang Task Force, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Xiaomin Fei pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Robert and Gretchen Ackerman, Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Chester Asher says Pennsylvania is the "snack belt of America," and for over a century, Asher's Chocolate Co. has been a big part of it.
A large sinkhole has opened up at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from launching or carrying out operations on state property.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett was laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
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.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Nick Castellanos addressed his benching in Miami last June on social media after the Philadelphia Phillies released him Thursday.
Nick Castellanos' time in Philadelphia is officially over as the Phillies released him on Thursday.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Former Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is heading to the Dolphins to become the team's passing game coordinator.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Ukee Washington 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.
Speed bumps near dozens of Philadelphia schools were installed improperly and don't meet safety standards, a new report from City Controller Christy Brady's office says.
Part of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia is closed because of a leak, the water department said. The recreational trail remains open, officials said.
Pennsylvania's heated rivalry has entered a new stage after the Altoona-based SHeetz opened its first store near Philadelphia in Montgomery County. CBS News Philadelphia's Marcella Baietto reports from the grand opening in Limerick.
Princeton Police Patrolman Luis Martinez's body camera captured the tense moments before he rescued an injured skater stuck on the Delaware and Raritan Canal.
The Philadelphia Phillies released Nick Castellanos on Thursday after failing to find a trade partner for months. Shortly before the transaction was made, the former All-Star outfielder took to social media to address the "Miami incident" that led to him being benched last season.