Man charged with murder after woman's body found in West Philly garbage can
A man was arrested after a woman was found shot to death and left inside a garbage can in West Philadelphia last month, police said on Wednesday night.
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A man was arrested after a woman was found shot to death and left inside a garbage can in West Philadelphia last month, police said on Wednesday night.
A 16-year-old was shot in the back on 52nd Street near Chestnut Street in West Philly on Tuesday morning, Philadelphia police said.
The shooting happened near a busy shopping corridor in West Philly on 52nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets.
A teenager was shot on 52nd Street near Chestnut Street on Tuesday morning, Philadelphia police said. Two people were taken into custody.
Philadelphia police said two victims shot along the 3800 block of Wallace Street early Sunday morning were a husband and wife.
A 60-year-old man was shot in the leg and killed in West Philadelphia on Thursday night, police said.
Police say a homeowner shot and killed an intruder in West Philadelphia. The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. on Monday, inside a home along Cobbs Creek Parkway. We're told the homeowners, a couple in their 60s, first noticed the alleged trespasser on their doorbell camera. One of them shot that intruder after they tried to break in through the front door.
Superintendent Tony Watlington talked about scholastic improvement and a new challenge the district may be facing ahead of the State of the Schools address.
We sat down with the superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia just ahead of his State of the School's address on Thursday to talk about scholastic improvement and a new challenge they may be facing.
Police say at least 10 shots were fired into a home in West Philadelphia early Thursday morning hitting a man in the face and shoulder. Officers responded to the 800 block of Lex Street just after 1 a.m. That's where they found the 25-year-old man wounded on the first floor. He is in critical condition. Police are working on a description of the shooters and a possible motive.
The Philadelphia Homicide Unit is investigating after officers found a gruesome discovery inside a garbage can in the city's Mill Creek section. Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of North 47th Street after receiving a report of a deceased body inside a trash can. The person was pronounced dead at the scene by medics at this moment investigators say their sex and age are unknown.
A homicide investigation is underway after a body was found inside a garbage can in West Philadelphia Thursday morning.
Police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times inside his home in the Mill Creek section of West Philadelphia. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
At least four people were hurt in a West Philadelphia fire that spread to several rowhomes, fire officials said. At least 19 people were displaced.
At least four people were taken to the hospital and 19 were displaced after a fire spread to nine rowhomes in West Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
At least three children and one adult were injured in a rowhome fire in West Philadelphia, officials say. Heavy wind made fighting the fire difficult, but it is now under control.
A shooting in West Philadelphia has left a man dead and another injured on Monday night, police said.
Philadelphia police say one man was shot in the hand and another was shot in the chest in a shooting Monday night on the 4100 block of Leidy Avenue in the Parkside section of West Philadelphia.
The multi-day search for a group of loose dogs that attacked two men in Fairmount Park continues.
Philadelphia police and animal control officers are searching for multiple dogs that they say acted aggressively and attacked two men in Fairmount Park near Chamounix Drive.
Police are asking the public to avoid Fairmount Park after a group of dogs attacked multiple people, sending two of them to the hospital Friday.
Police say a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in West Philadelphia.
A mosque in West Philadelphia hosted an end-of-the-year feast on Saturday to give back to community members in and outside of the Muslim faith.
A mosque in West Philadelphia hosted an end-of-the-year feast on Saturday to give back to community members in and outside of the Muslim faith. Eva Andersen takes us to the annual feast of giving.
Police said two shooters walked up to the sides of a parked car on a Mantua street and fired multiple shots, killing two people inside. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
Starting Tuesday, the Delaware Valley will warm above freezing each day to the mid and upper 30s, with low the 40s possible for some.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
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.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
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.
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.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
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.
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.
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.
The Moore College of Art and Design, which was the country's first arts and design college for women, is considering allowing men into the undergraduate programs. The school was founded in 1848 as the Philadelphia School of Design for Women.
After a long stretch of below-freezing temperatures, there's thick ice on the Delaware Bay that is blocking travel for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.
Jefferson Station is back in business on Tuesday morning after an apparent water main break overnight.
A pilot from Ewing, New Jersey and his co-pilot have been jailed in the Republic of Guinea for almost six weeks after landing there to refuel. Fabio Espinal Nunez spoke by phone with CBS News New York this week.
A Philadelphia sheriff's deputy and a relative both fired at a teenager who broke into the off-duty deputy's Honda Accord overnight, according to police. The 17-year-old who was shot was in possession of key fob cloning devices and may have been trying to steal the car, according to police. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.