Southwest Philly church to be demolished after roof, bearing wall collapses
A Southwest Philadelphia church will be demolished after the roof and side bearing wall collapsed Sunday night.
Watch CBS News
A Southwest Philadelphia church will be demolished after the roof and side bearing wall collapsed Sunday night.
The Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Southwest Philadelphia will be demolished after the roof and side bearing wall collapsed on Sunday night. Woodland Avenue between 55th and 56th streets was shut down on Monday morning as crews prepared for the demolition. The Department of Licenses and Inspections said that all the utilities to the building have been secured. A fence has also been set up around the church ahead of the demolition.
A community came together to heal and speak out against gun violence in a neighborhood that saw a mass shooting last year. Ray Strickland goes to Southwest Philadelphia to the Peace Not Guns Festival.
A Southwest Philadelphia community came together to heal and speak out against gun violence in a neighborhood that saw a mass shooting last year.
Philly is recruiting volunteers to help with visitors as the city prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Meet the native who signed up.
As Philadelphia gets ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday next year, the city is recruiting volunteers to assist with visitors. They honored the 5,000th person who signed up. Madeleine Wright introduces the Southwest Philly native.
A 4-year-old boy is expected to recover after he was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Southwest Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Police are looking for a driver wanted in a hit-and-run crash that injured a 4-year-old boy in Southwest Philadelphia.
A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood that left three people dead and nine others injured just days after July 4.
Authorities are investigating after a driver lost control of their car and crashed into a Southwest Philadelphia home, leaving behind a trail of debris and damage.
Authorities are investigating after a driver lost control of their car and crashed into a Southwest Philadelphia home, leaving behind a trail of debris and damage.
The first day of school was filled with smiles and jitters for students and parents at Philadelphia's Harrity Elementary School and Molina Elementary in Camden, New Jersey.
A passenger in a stolen car died, and a 74-year-old driver of an airport shuttle was critically injured after a crash Thursday morning on Bartram Avenue, not far from Philadelphia International Airport, according to police.
A 69-year-old man died and another man was injured in a stabbing in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.
The stabbing happened on the 7100 block of Brant Place in Southwest Philly, according to police.
Fire ripped through a rowhome in Southwest Philadelphia. Chopper three over 65th and Regent just before 2 p.m. Firefighters battled the smoke and flames from both the ground and the rooftop. The fire also damaged a corner store next door. We're working to learn if anyone was injured and how the fire started.
Mayor Parker got a closer look at Amazon's delivery station in the city. She toured the 140,000 square foot facility in Southwest Philly Thursday morning. It handles up to 25,000 packages a day and is the last stop for packages delivered to Delaware County, Philadelphia and parts of Montgomery County.
Justin Smith was arrested in March in Atlanta in connection with the 2021 murder of Dianna Brice and her unborn child.
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating after a man was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle on Cobbs Creek Parkway in Southwest Philly.
Philadelphia police said a suspect walked up to a home in Kingsessing and opened fire on three people sitting outside on Wednesday night.
A 43-year-old man wanted for the shooting of a 13-year-old during a fight with another child last week in Southwest Philadelphia has been arrested.
Owners of a Caribbean restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia say they'll need all the help they can get after a car crashed into their business early Monday morning.
Wade Murray, who owns Caribbean Cuisine in Southwest Philadelphia, said he plans to rebuild after a car crashed into the restaurant, setting the building on fire and causing severe damage.
Owners of a Jamaican restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia are picking up the pieces after a car plowed into their business and set fire to the building early Monday morning.
Families and crime survivors gathered in Kingsessing on Saturday for the National Healing Vigil Day of Action.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
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.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
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.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
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.
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.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
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.
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.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
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.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Philadelphia Thursday to unveil his plan to make housing more affordable and available in the state.
The Delaware Memorial Bridge will transition to cashless tolls, but officials say it will take multiple years.
The FBI has increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Snow will continue to melt around the Philadelphia area over the next week as high temperatures above freezing continue. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Alexis Flores, who is accused of killing 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus in Philadelphia in 2000, was arrested in Honduras this week, federal officials say. Iriana's family celebrated the capture.