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Montgomery County schoolchildren helped stuff stockings for soldiers ahead of the holidays
Montgomery County schoolchildren play Santa by sending taste of homes to troops serving overseas NORTH WALES, Pa. (CBS) -- Kindergarteners at a Montgomery County Catholic school are playing Santa and spreading holiday cheer around the globe to those who serve the country. Students at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School stuffed Christmas stockings Wednesday morning and plan to send them to troops serving overseas who may not be home in time for the holidays.
1 killed in double stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia; man arrested at SEPTA station
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia left a security guard dead and another injured, interim police commissioner John Stanford said Monday. It happened at the department store in the 1300 block of Market Street in Center City. The suspect in the fatal stabbing, 30-year-old Tyrone Tunnell, was arrested at a SEPTA station in Kensington after the incident. Stanford said the incident began around 10:45 a.m. when Tunnell allegedly attempted to steal multiple hats from the store.
Macy's in Philadelphia remains closed after security guard fatally stabbed
Macy's in Center City remains closed after deadly stabbing PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Macy's in Center City remained closed Tuesday after a security guard was fatally stabbed by a man accused of shoplifting. The incident also left another security guard injured. Philadelphia Police claim that Macy's in the 1300 block of Market Street has had more than 250 reports of retail theft in 2023. The most recent incident turned deadly while shoppers were inside.
1 killed in double stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia; man arrested at SEPTA station
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia left a security guard dead and another injured, interim police commissioner John Stanford said Monday. It happened at the department store in the 1300 block of Market Street in Center City. Stanford said the incident began around 10:45 a.m. when a man allegedly attempted to steal multiple hats from the store. The man was stopped by security, and after a confrontation, Stanford claimed the security guards got the merchandise back.
National Dog Show returns to Philadelphia region this weekend
2023 Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s The National Dog Show returns this weekend OAKS, Pa. (CBS) -- The Kennel Club of Philadelphia's National Dog Show returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks this weekend. The two-day event features nearly 2,000 canines representing almost 200 different breeds.
3 people including bus driver transporting 12 elderly people wounded by gunfire
Digital Brief: Oct. 12, 2023 (AM) PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The driver of a private bus carrying a dozen elderly people was hit in a shooting that wounded two other men, leaving one in extremely critical condition, according to police. Around 9 a.m., investigators from the Shooting Investigation Division were serving a warrant on the 400 block of Ashdale Street in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood when they heard gunshots from about two blocks away.
Philadelphia-based Israeli Chef Michael Solomonov giving 100% of restaurant sales to those injured in Israel war
Chef Michael Solomonov restaurants raisng money for free EMS in Israel PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia-based Israeli Chef Michael Solomonov is helping to raise money for those injured in the war in Israel. Solomonov owns four restaurants in Philadelphia under the banner CookNSolo, including Zahav, Goldie, Laser Wolf and K'Far Cafe. Zahav was awarded the James Beard Foundation "Outstanding Restaurant" in 2019.
3 people including bus driver transporting 12 elderly people wounded by gunfire
PHILADELPHIA (KYW) -- The driver of a private bus carrying a dozen elderly people was hit in a shooting that wounded two other men, leaving one in extremely critical condition, according to police. Around 9 a.m., investigators from the Shooting Investigation Division were serving a warrant on the 400 block of Ashdale Street in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood when they heard gunshots from about two blocks away.
Philadelphia veteran hopes to redefine her neighborhood with help of Mother Nature during Navy Week
Navy Week: Veteran hopes to redefine her West Philadelphia neighborhood with gardening PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- More than 200 sailors and marines are visiting neighborhoods in Philadelphia and Camden doing acts of service for the community as part of Navy Week. A nonprofit and dozens of service members were in a West Philly neighborhood Wednesday helping one of their own. "I think it's important for people to think about not just themselves," Salome Hall said.
Four restaurants in Philadelphia will donate 100% of their proceeds to Israel's EMS
Digital briefing: October 11, 2023 (AM) PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Four restaurants in Philadelphia will donate 100% of their sales to Israel’s emergency medical services on Thursday, October 12, as more than 1,200 people, including at least 22 Americans, have died in the disaster. Israel-Hamas war. The conflict reportedly first started last Saturday. The four CookNSolo restaurants are owned by the Israeli chef Michael Solomonov.
Four Philadelphia restaurants will give 100% proceeds to Israeli EMS
Digital Brief: Oct. 11, 2023 (AM) PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Four restaurants in Philadelphia are giving 100% of their sales on Thursday, Oct. 12 to Israeli Emergency Medical Services as over 1,200 people, including at least 22 Americans, died in the Israel-Hamas war. It's reported the initial start of the conflict was last Saturday. The four CookNSolo restaurants are owned by Israeli Chef Michael Solomonov.
Rally held outside City Hall in Philadelphia to show solidarity with Israel
Rally held in Philadelphia to show solidarity with Israel PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff across Pennsylvania to honor the lives lost in Israel. The flags outside City Hall where an impromptu rally was held Tuesday to show solidarity with the Jewish community and Israel. "Everybody's shocked," said Baita Praizner, who joined dozens of other Israeli supporters at Philadelphia City Hall.
Philadelphia remembers 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's arrival
By JOE BRANDT, ANDI KORFF Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Oct. 6, 2023, marks the 300th anniversary of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin’s arrival in Philadelphia, and some events are happening to commemorate the occasion. Around 9 a.m., a reenactor on a boat landed at the Independence Seaport Museum along the Delaware River.
Philadelphia remembers 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's arrival in 1723
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Oct. 6, 2023, marks the 300th anniversary of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's arrival in Philadelphia, and some events are happening to commemorate the occasion. Around 9 a.m., a reenactor on a boat landed at the Independence Seaport Museum along the Delaware River. Pete Seibert, the museum's CEO, handed "Ben" some "puffy rolls" baked by High Street Philly in honor of the real Ben's first meal in Philadelphia.
Temple University president JoAnne Epps laid to rest in moving celebration of life
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Late Temple University President JoAnne Epps was "truly remarkable," like "a family member" and "a diamond in our midst," alumni and wellwishers said Friday at a funeral at the Liacouras Center. Epps, a Philadelphia-area native and the first Black woman to serve as Temple's president, died on Sept. 19 at a memorial service, leaving the university's top job vacant and devastating students, trustees and alumni, particularly in the legal community.
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