Police investigating after human remains found in construction trailer
Police are investigating after human remains were discovered inside of a construction trailer in Southwest Philadelphia Saturday night.
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Police are investigating after human remains were discovered inside of a construction trailer in Southwest Philadelphia Saturday night.
Detectives said Anthony Jerome Sharpe Jr. of Smyrna, Delaware, was sitting near the slides at Russell DeRitis Playground along Grays Avenue when a gunman snuck up behind him and shot him several times.
Authorities are still searching for a suspect in the fire at an illegal horse stable in Southwest Philadelphia last month. Investigators believe the fire was intentionally set and are now searching for a man seen on surveillance video minutes before the stable went u[ in flames.
One person died after he was shot at a playground in Southwest Philadelphia Monday night, police say.
A man was shot multiple times and killed while at the Russell DeRitis Playground in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police said.
On Monday, Philadelphia police released surveillance video that they said shows a man walking up to the stables on the 5800 block of Eastwick Avenue the morning of Feb. 20. The suspected arsonist was wearing dark-colored pants, a gray long-sleeve shirt or sweatshirt and a black hat, police said.
Philadelphia Police released video that they said shows a man walking up to the stables on the 5800 block of Eastwick Avenue minutes before fire engulfed the property.
Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections cited the unlicensed horse stables that caught fire in Southwest Philly in May but the stables continued to house horses.
Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections cited the property back in May but the stables continued to house horses. A man told CBS News Philadelphia that he had been operating his nonprofit, Scorpion Horse Ranch, from there. Now, animal care officials are asking why the city didn’t tell them about this sooner.
Police said a 64-year-old woman was fatally shot in Southwest Philadelphia near 52nd Street and Greenway Avenue early Thursday morning.
The shooting happened on the 5900 block of Windsor Street at about 6:15 p.m., according to police. Both of the teens are in stable condition.
Two 13-year-old boys were shot in Southwest Philadelphia on Tuesday night after an attempted carjacking, police said.
Police say an unidentified man was dead on a street in Southwest Philadelphia early Thursday morning. They say the man was shot in the head. Officers responded to the 6000 block of Allman Street just after 3 a.m. Police are describing the victim as a John Doe and say he appears to be 20 to 30. They hope surveillance video will be able to help them in their investigation.
A Philadelphia Police vehicle and a car collided in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon. It happened at 54th and Woodland around 12:30 p.m. The police vehicle suffered heavy front-end damage and the car is heavily damaged on the passenger side.
Residents returned to their homes on the 6700 block of Paschall Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia Thursday evening after a gas leak forced them to evacuate.
According to Philadelphia police, the double shooting happened just before 11:45 a.m. on Monday at the laundromat, which is on the corner of Elmwood Avenue and South 65th Street.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting at a Southwest Philadelphia laundromat that injured two people Monday morning.
Two dump trucks carrying gravel were involved in a serious crash in Southwest Philadelphia on Thursday. Chopper 3 was over 61st and Passyunk just before noon. The trucks slammed into several cars. Police said two people were taken to the hospital. We are working to learn their condition and what led to the crash.
A man in his 30s was shot in the head and killed in Southwest Philadelphia's Elmwood Park neighborhood on Wednesday night, police said.
Three people had to be rushed to a hospital after this rowhome fire in Southwest Philadelphia. Crews were called to the home along Reinhard Street in Kingsessing after 11:30 Tuesday. It took firefighters just 15 minutes to get the fire out.
A weapon detection system at a Philadelphia high school led to an alert and lockdown, but police had not yet found a firearm.
There's a $20,000 reward for information after a man in his 30s was shot and killed in Kingsessing on Wednesday.
Philadelphia police believe two separate mass shootings over the summer are connected due to them being promoted on social media.
A 65-year-old woman died after she was struck by a car in Southwest Philadelphia early Monday morning, police said.
Police say a car struck and killed a woman in a freak accident behind Catharine Elementary School in Southwest Philadelphia Monday morning.
Clouds will increase Thursday in the Philadelphia region, but temperatures remain in the 50s.
AJ Lawson scored 28 points in the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 loss to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
A Rowan University senior and her boyfriend were killed over the weekend in a car crash in Toms River. Her twin sister, a Temple University senior, survived the crash but remains hospitalized, as does her boyfriend.
Two shootings within an hour of each other in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood left two men dead and another injured on Wednesday night, police said.
Sixty structures are threatened as a wildfire burns in Franklin Township on Wednesday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Emine Emanet, who runs Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township with her husband, was reunited with her family Wednesday evening.
Clouds will increase Thursday in the Philadelphia region, but temperatures remain in the 50s.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
Sixty structures are threatened as a wildfire burns in Franklin Township on Wednesday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
AJ Lawson scored 28 points in the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 loss to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
Two shootings within an hour of each other in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood left two men dead and another injured on Wednesday night, police said.
The Department of Education is slashing nearly 50% of its workforce as part of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency.
Philadelphia breweries are bracing for financial strain after President Trump's 25% aluminum tariffs went into effect Wednesday.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
Police say Justin Smith, wanted in the 2021 murder of Dianna Brice in Philadelphia, was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia.
A Rowan University senior and her boyfriend were killed over the weekend in a car crash in Toms River. Her twin sister, a Temple University senior, survived the crash but remains hospitalized, as does her boyfriend.
Sixty structures are threatened as a wildfire burns in Franklin Township on Wednesday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
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Emine Emanet, who runs Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township with her husband, was reunited with her family Wednesday evening.
Emine Emanet, wife, mother and one of the owners of Jersey Kebab in Camden County, can be freed on a $7,500 bond after going in front of an immigration judge on Tuesday.
The University of Delaware Blue Hens' hot streak came to an end Tuesday night, but students said they enjoyed the season.
As Tesla stock continues to take a major hit this week, people are showing up to dealerships to protest Elon Musk and his role in the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency.
Delaware-based economist Robert Fry says the uncertainty about President Trump's tariffs is behind the recent stock market panic.
Police said 16-year-old Troy Kirkland was shot and killed on the 200 block of West 25th Street in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday night.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
A measles case was detected in a person who recently visited multiple Children's Hospital of Philadelphia facilities, health officials said.
Doctors say the COVID vaccine, which was created in Philadelphia, substantially changed the course of the pandemic.
A day after officials said new funding would keep Crozer Health's facilities open four to six weeks, an attorney says the money only covers two weeks.
Women are a large component of the overall health care industry, but make up only 14% of hospital CEO roles.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
The new product is a wide-mouth jar which can be used for dipping potato chips.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
Pedestrians will have some extra space to walk, shop and gather in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square this spring.
At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga is worried about the oysters amid the Trump's administration's on-again, off-again 25% tariffs on imports from Canada.
Businesses in Northeast Philly that were affected by the deadly medical jet crash now have a little more time to get financial help.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade, which features a new route.
A woman was killed in a wrong-way crash in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night.
Pennsylvania State Police said they believe a three-vehicle crash on I-76 westbound Tuesday morning happened after a driver experienced a medical emergency.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on part of City Avenue in Philadelphia and Lower Merion until April 7.
AJ Lawson scored 28 points in the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 loss to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
The Eagles reportedly signed former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon to a one-year deal on Wednesday to add depth at the position.
Lion Sports Bar is offering $100,000 to anyone who enters their perfect bracket challenge. The bar opens March 13 in Chinatown.
The University of Delaware Blue Hens' hot streak came to an end Tuesday night, but students said they enjoyed the season.
Brady Tkachuk scored 24 seconds into the game, Michael Amadio scored the go-ahead goal and the Ottawa Senators beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2.
Even though St. Patrick's Day is still a week away, celebrations for the holiday started on Saturday for the community in Glenside.
Philadelphia is filled with activities this weekend that will get you out of the house and in the celebratory spirit. Here's our weekend guide.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The classic dinner theater production "Tony N' Tina's Wedding" is coming to Peddler's Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
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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.
A man died and a teen was injured in a shooting in the Logan section of Philadelphia Wednesday evening, police said.
The above-average temperatures continue Thursday in Philadelphia, and the NEXT Weather team is tracking severe weather this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Emine Emanet, who owns and runs Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township, New Jersey, with her husband, was released on bond from an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detention center Wednesday. She said she is grateful for the support from her community at this time.
The fire, dubbed the "Scotland Run Wildfire," has burned 150 acres so far and is 50% contained, officials say. Aziza Shuler reports.
After nearly four years on the run, a man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend is now behind bars. Police arrested Justin Smith in Atlanta. He's accused of killing Dianna Brice. The pair was last seen together leaving a laundromat in 2021, and her body was found on the side of the road with gunshots to the head several days later.