Hundreds of Philadelphians beautify city in annual spring cleanup event
The Philly Spring Cleanup took place on Saturday. It's billed as the city's largest single-day cleanup event, taking place at hundreds of locations.
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The Philly Spring Cleanup took place on Saturday. It's billed as the city's largest single-day cleanup event, taking place at hundreds of locations.
The rain on Wednesday is creating a mess for drivers right as the evening commute shifts into high gear. This tree fell onto City Avenue blocking both sides. Traffic had to be detoured between Lancaster and Haverford avenues.
One man is dead and another is injured after police said a woman shot two men during an attempted home invasion as she entered her home on Chestnut Street in West Philadelphia.
There's new information on a shooting and attempted home invasion in West Philadelphia early Friday morning. Law enforcement officials said the suspects were disguised as police officers. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/43DI3wx
Police said a woman opened fire in her own home in West Philadelphia Friday morning, hitting two men inside and killing one of them. Here's what we've learned about the incident, so far. Ray Strickland reports.
Philadelphia police say a woman arrived home and found two men there. She then shot them both.
The initiative challenged students to collect 10,000 plastic bottles, but the kids at Blankenburg Elementary School went above and beyond that goal.
Students at Blankenburg Elementary School in West Philadelphia collected 43,103 plastic bottles as part of a school-wide initiative to promote recycling and foster community spirit.
Philadelphia police responded to the old City Line Sports golf course located at 7900 City Avenue at around 4:15 p.m. on reports of an unresponsive man.
Philadelphia native and Emmy Award-winning actress, Quinta Brunson will add another title to her resume this May as Temple University's 2024 commencement ceremony speaker.
Derrick Gant, better known by stage name Phat Geez, was shot and killed Sunday night in the Brewerytown section of Philadelphia.
Damari Carter has been missing since December. His mother and her boyfriend have since been charged with his death.
Philadelphia police are looking for a person seen on surveillance video who they believe shot and killed 88-year-old Richard Butler on March 5.
Philadelphia police hope new surveillance video will help solve the deadly shooting of an 88-year-old grandfather in West Philly. Police said the shooter was seen in a silver Nissan Altima, model year 2018 or 2019. There is a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3wZQVR1
Judge Timika Lane, a Commonwealth judge is sharing her inspiring journey to one of the highest courts in Pennsylvania ahead of International Day of Women Judges on Sunday.
Police said 88-year-old Richard Butler was shot and killed while he was inside a white Hyundai in West Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon.
Police are searching for a shooter who killed Richard Butler behind the wheel of his car in West Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon, Jasmine Payoute reports.
Relatives are mourning after 88-year-old Richard Butler was shot and killed in his car in West Philadelphia. He was "a fixture in the community," his son Orlando Butler said.
A man in his late 20s died after being stabbed in West Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
At the age of 19, Egor Cherniuk, of Kaliningrad, Russia, was appointed to run Alexey Navalny's 2018 presidential campaign in his hometown of Kaliningrad, Russia.
Escaped prisoner Alleem Bordan was captured Thursday after fleeing from police custody during a discharge from Temple University Hospital's Episcopal campus in Kensington.
More than 15,000 Philadelphia kids are raised by their grandparents, and the Manayunk-based nonprofit Connectedly is helping them foster learning at home.
Daniel Gwynn was exonerated and freed after three decades in prison. His case gained attention after his paintings were featured on a website called Art for Justice. The Philadelphia DA had the case thrown out and the charges dropped.
The U.S. Marshals Service is considering escaped Philadelphia prisoner Alleem Bordan possibly armed and dangerous and offering a $2,500 cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Pennsylvania Sen. Vincent Hughes shared a simple message in West Philadelphia Monday: "We need more teachers."
After a taste of some more seasonable conditions Wednesday, some cooler air sneaks back into the Philadelphia region as we head into 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.
A teen was shot in Linwood, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, authorities said.
A Montgomery County man was arrested in a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-girlfriend and two men she dated after they broke up.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
After a taste of some more seasonable conditions Wednesday, some cooler air sneaks back into the Philadelphia region as we head into Thursday.
An infant was stabbed in a gated apartment complex on Smithbridge Drive in Coatesville, Chester County, police say.
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.
A teen was shot in Linwood, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, authorities said.
A teen was shot in Linwood, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, authorities said.
A Montgomery County man was arrested in a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-girlfriend and two men she dated after they broke up.
The family of a Pennsylvania man who was arrested by federal agents during a tense raid this week is sharing their side of the story.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
More than a million artifacts from America's founding will be on display at a new exhibit at the National Constitution Center.
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.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
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.
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 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 is closed on Wednesday, Feb. 11 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.
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.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
"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.
Grant Gilmore says Thursday will be brisk with a high of 36 degrees in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Independence Blue Cross Blue Crew and Phillies front office volunteers served a special Valentine's Day dinner to more than 200 families as part of the Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia's "Served with Love" program.
A teenager was shot Wednesday night in Delaware County, emergency officials said.
Philadelphia's statue of late heavyweight boxing champion "Smokin" Joe Frazier will soon have a new home.
The FBI said agents were conducting an "extensive search" along roadways in the part of Tucson where Guthrie lives.