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Man, teen critically injured after they were shot in car in North Philadelphia, police say
Two people are in critical condition after they were shot inside a car in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning, police said. Philadelphia police responded to a call about a shooting near the intersection of North 5th and St. Paul streets around 12:30 a.m. At the scene, officers found two victims in a car near a barbershop, police said. A 22-year-old man was shot multiple times and is listed in critical but stable condition at an area hospital.
Uber driver shot after 2 armed men tried to rob her, police say
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) -- Philadelphia police are searching for two men after a driver for a ride-hailing app was shot in an attempted robbery early Saturday morning. It happened around 12:30 a.m. on the 2800 block of Poplar Street in the city's Fairmount neighborhood. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was waiting for a passenger when a man tapped a handgun on the driver-side window of her vehicle, police say.
Quakertown residents say "trust has been broken" after clash between police chief and students during protest
A packed and emotional meeting in Bucks County brought renewed calls for accountability following the arrest of several students during an anti-ICE protest at Quakertown Community High School last month. On Wednesday night, community members filled the Quakertown Borough Council meeting, many demanding the firing of Police Chief Scott McElree.
Woman whose allegations led to charges against ex-Pennsylvania police officer speaks out: "I am at peace"
A woman whose allegations helped lead to child sexual abuse charges against a former part-time Delaware County police officer is speaking publicly for the first time, after he was shot and killed during a confrontation with officers. Victoria Collier Payne told CBS News Philadelphia she experienced a range of emotions after learning her uncle, Francis Collier, had been killed Wednesday when police attempted to arrest him in Bala Cynwyd.
Shoppers brave Cherry Hill Mall in New Jersey for last-minute Christmas shopping, holiday memories
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall in New Jersey. "I think it's worse than Black Friday," said shopper Shabnoor Begum. Hurried holiday shoppers swarmed stores and pop-up shops alike, leaving some procrastinators like John Murphy coming up short. "Every store we go into, they have larges, extra small, smalls — they don't have medium, though," Murphy said.
South Philadelphia family celebrates Thanksgiving early before son's next naval deployment
Thanksgiving came a little early for one Philadelphia family whose son will be deployed for the holidays. Outside the Roccuzzo house on 12th Street in South Philadelphia, all the feelings of fall and patriotism are on full display. Inside, the dining room was bustling as a turkey dinner with all the trimmings was on the table for one special guest who won't be able to be there in a few weeks.
"Good Night Lights" brings joy to kids at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia
A large police presence shut down a portion of Broad Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday. In this case, officers weren't responding to a crime, but instead, it was to something that they hope will help kids in need of a little joy.
Community rallies to support Downingtown, Pennsylvania, man detained by ICE
More than 100 people filled Valley Forge Presbyterian Church in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, on Sunday for a bilingual rally and vigil supporting Carlos Della Valle, a longtime Downingtown resident who is being held in immigration custody. Della Valle has lived in Chester County since 1997. It was there that he met his wife Angela, and together, they raised their son Alessandro.
3 people trapped in flooded cars saved in water rescue in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
3 people rescued in water rescue in Delaware County Three people were saved from their cars during a water rescue in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday night as severe weather moved through the Philadelphia region. The rescue happened in the area of Ring Road in Chadds Ford, Delaware County. Joe O'Leary, the EMS captain with the Concordville Fire & Association, said crews were dispatched to the area in Chadds Ford for the report of multiple vehicles stuck in the water.
Home of Philadelphia's WMMR radio station damaged in severe storms
At One Bala Plaza in Bala Cynwyd, which is home to the Philadelphia radio station WMMR, part of the roof fell into a back parking lot during severe storms on Thursday night, leaving behind chunks of roofing, insulation and even some wood beams. Fortunately, no one was injured. "We heard this big crash and people started calling us, saying, 'Hey the roof just blew off,'" said Beasley Media Group's chief engineer Rodney Byrd.
Hours after protests in Philadelphia and across US, Washington woman released from ICE custody
Rally held in Philadelphia for Washington woman who was released by ICE Hours after protests in Philadelphia and around the country, a 64-year-old woman has been released from ICE custody. Holding signs and chanting "Free Auntie Lynn," members of the Service Employees International Union called for the release of one of their own on Thursday.
Parents continue to protest top superintendent candidate for Centennial School District in Pennsylvania
Parents and community members gathered outside Log College Middle School in Warminster, Pennsylvania, Thursday ahead of a community forum with the school board's top candidate for superintendent. The group was there to speak out against Abram Lucabaugh, who Centennial School District board is considering for the role of superintendent.
Video shows cows roaming neighborhoods after escaping farm
Click here for updates on this story BUCKS COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KYW) -- Bucks County residents were taken by surprise Wednesday morning after more than two dozen cows were spotted running through several neighborhoods. It was anything but a quiet day on the Curly Hill Farm in Doylestown. "We got a phone call this morning that the neighbor spotted some of our heifers at his place," Annette Worthington, of Curly Hill Farm, said. How did the cows escape?
Video shows cows roaming Bucks County, Pennsylvania, neighborhoods after escaping farm
Farm owner in Bucks County grateful cows returned home after escaping Bucks County residents were taken by surprise Wednesday morning after more than two dozen cows were spotted running through several neighborhoods. It was anything but a quiet day on the Curly Hill Farm in Doylestown. "We got a phone call this morning that the neighbor spotted some of our heifers at his place," Annette Worthington, of Curly Hill Farm, said.
3 family members hit, killed by Amtrak train in Pennsylvania; service reopens between Philadelphia, New York
By Tom Ignudo, Nikki DeMentri, Atheer Hussein, Jim McHugh, Siafa Lewis Click here for updates on this story Pennsylvania ( KYW) - Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours Thursday evening after three family members were fatally struck by a train near Bristol Station in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, officials said. CBS News Philadelphia spoke to the wife of one of the victims who said her husband, his brother and their father were all killed.
3 family members hit, killed by Amtrak train in Pennsylvania
CBS PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours Thursday evening after three family members were fatally struck by a train near Bristol Station in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, officials said. CBS News Philadelphia spoke to the wife of one of the victims who said her husband, his brother and their father were all killed. She said they come from a big family, and this is a huge loss everyone is trying to process.
Wildfire in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest 100% contained after burning over 2,300 acres
By Jessica MacAulay, Alexandra Simon, Atheer Hussein, Ryan Hughes Click here for updates on this story New Jersey (KYW) — Two campgrounds were evacuated and over 2,300 acres were burned after a fire broke out Saturday at Wharton State Forest in Waterford, New Jersey. The fire was 100% contained by Monday morning, according to the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service. On Sunday evening, the fire known as the California Branch Wildfire, was 80% contained.
Wildfire in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest burns 1,750 acres, 2 campgrounds evacuated
By Jessica MacAulay, Alexandra Simon, Atheer Hussein, Ryan Hughes Click here for updates on this story New Jersey (KYW) — Two New Jersey campgrounds were evacuated as fire crews work to contain a wildfire that broke out in Wharton State Forest in Waterford Saturday afternoon, officials said. In an update Sunday morning, the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service said the fire, known as the California Branch Wildfire, grew from 1,000 to 1,750 acres overnight. However, the fire is now 50% contained.
Fire rages through rowhome in Philadelphia's Brewerytown overnight
Firefighters douse flames at Brewerytown rowhome Flames ripped through a rowhome in Philadelphia's Brewerytown neighborhood overnight. Officials tell CBS Philadelphia firefighters responded to a home on the 3000 block of West Girard Avenue just after 11:30 p.m. Friday night to a raging fire in the upper levels of the three-story home. Crews worked for about a half hour until the blaze was placed under control shortly after midnight.
FBI, Philadelphia UPS store owner share tips for avoiding scams this holiday season
As online shopping surges during the holiday season, the FBI is warning that the season of giving is also prime time for criminals scheming to steal packages, personal information and money.
Hundreds of women and girls gather in New Jersey to bake challah for Jewish new year
Jewish community gathers for "Mega Challah Bake" in Cherry Hill, New Jersey Eight hundred women and girls came together Monday evening in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, for the Chabad Lubavitch of Camden and Burlington Counties Mega Challah Bake in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. They all mixed, kneaded and braided challah, a beloved Jewish tradition. "Challah is a commandment; it's a mitzvah from the Bible, the Torah," said Dinie Mangel, an organizer with Chabad Lubavitch.
Multiple rowhomes and cars vandalized with red spray paint
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) -- Residents in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood are working to clean up their properties after someone vandalized multiple homes and vehicles with red spray paint. According to police, officers responded to the 2600 block of East Monmouth Street after getting complaints that multiple homes were spray painted early Sunday morning.
Temple University in Philadelphia asks community to remain vigilant after assaults on 2 students
3 teens arrested after assaulting 2 Temple University students in Philadelphia, police say PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Temple University is asking students and staff to remain vigilant after campus police say three teenagers attacked two students Tuesday night. Police say two 13-year-olds and a 15-year-old were taken into custody in connection to the incidents. The teens are accused of assaulting a student at 11th Street and Montgomery Avenue at around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, police said.
Philadelphia Eagles open practice gets fans excited for football season to begin
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Philadelphia Eagles held their highly anticipated annual open practice Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field. It's the one day during training camp fans get to see the team before the pre-season begins. Held in the midst of another hot and humid heat wave, excited fans braved the temps to see the Birds. It's almost a rite of passage. When the Eagles hold their open practice at the Linc, you know summer is winding down and football season is right around the corner.
North Philadelphia funeral home plans to rebuild after fire, keep family business going
North Philadelphia's beloved Pennick Funeral home plans to rebuild after fire, supervisor says PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A nearly century-old funeral home in North Philadelphia was ravaged by a fire early Wednesday morning. Pennick Funeral Home, a beloved establishment on Montgomery Avenue in Brewerytown since 1928, now stands as a charred reminder of its long history in the community. "It's been really important for us to keep the business going.
4th annual Tri-State DisAbility Art Show in South Jersey showcases work from students with disabilities
Tri-State DisAbility Art show in Cherry Hill features work from students with disabilities CHERRY HILL, N.J. (CBS) -- A local art show is highlighting the work of students with autism. The fourth annual Tri-State DisAbility Art Show opened in Cherry Hill on Friday. The show features 300 art pieces created by students from across the Delaware Valley. It's hosted by the Y.A.L.E. School, a private special education school serving students with disabilities ages 3-21.
Flooding fills buildings, strands drivers in Penns Grove, NJ
Delaware River floods Penns Grove, NJ, after rainstorm PENNS GROVE, N.J. (CBS) – Tuesday night's deluge caused the Delaware River to overrun its banks, pushing water into the low-lying areas of Penns Grove in Salem County, New Jersey. Suited and booted in fisherman waders just to leave home for a grocery run, Steve Dennis lives near the Delaware River in Penns Grove. Wednesday his home on State Street looked like an island surrounded by water because of heavy rain the night before.
'The best Christmas gift': Eagles fans celebrate Philadelphia win over Giants
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- This Christmas was about family and football in Philadelphia. With the rival New York Giants in town looking to deliver a lump of coal, festive fans flocked to the Linc to back the Eagles. "We love to do it big," Jeanine Burgos, of Delaware, said. "Part of my family is from New York ... It's all love." Monday would be anything but a silent night for Birds fans.
Philadelphia police officers treat community members to Target shopping spree
"Shop with a cop": Philadelphia police treat community members to shopping spree PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police officers joined together to help children and families in need this holiday season. While building community relationships, officers assisted and treated 10 children to a Christmas shopping trip Thursday evening.
Rain delay keeps the shopping buzz alive at Christmas Village
Rain delay helps Philadelphia's Christmas Village keeps the shopping buzz alive Sunday evening PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Much to the delight of vendors, Sunday evening turned out to be picture-perfect at Christmas Village in Philadelphia's LOVE Park. The market was forced to close early last weekend because of severe weather. "We do have to bring the booth in, sometimes cover up a lot of the wares, traffic is very slow," Adam Growd of Marseilles Imports said.
Delco nonprofit Men of Action Brothers of Faith feed about 600 with Thanksgiving meals
YEADON, Pa. (CBS) -- Dozens of families in Delaware County will have a warm Thanksgiving meal thanks to Men of Action Brothers of Faith. From Darby to Upper Darby and now Yeadon, Men of Action Brothers of Faith has spent the week giving away ready-made food platters so that people in need can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
2 men in stolen Hyundai crash into Philadelphia police cruiser after pursuit; 2 officers hurt
2 Philadelphia police officers recovering after crash in Logan PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Two men in a stolen SUV crashed into a Philadelphia police vehicle Friday night in the city's Logan section, sending two officers to a hospital, police say. It all started just before 10:30 p.m. on Broad Street near Ruscomb, when police saw a Hyundai Santa Fe that had been reported stolen months earlier in North Philadelphia.
One person dead after attempted armed robbery at Frankford pizza shop: police
Digital Brief: Nov. 4, 2023 (AM) PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- One person died after an attempted armed robbery at a pizza shop in Frankford Saturday night. Police said around 8 p.m., two males with guns went into George's Pizza near 5300 Oxford Avenue with the intent to rob the restaurant. They said shots were fired and one person was pronounced dead at the scene right before 8:30 p.m. after being shot multiple times through his upper body and his head. The second person left the scene on foot.
Man dies after shot inside apartment in West Philadelphia: police
Digital Brief: Nov. 4, 2023 (AM) PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man died after being shot inside of an apartment in West Philadelphia overnight Saturday, police said. Officials arrived at 6300 Vine Street and said around 12:17 a.m., a 26-year-old man was shot once in the head inside an apartment. The man was pronounced dead on the scene around 12:24 a.m. There are no arrests at this time and no weapons were recovered.
Man shot and killed in Point Breeze, Philadelphia
Man shot and killed in Point Breeze, Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood early Saturday. Police responded to reports of gunshots near 22nd and Tasker Streets after 1 a.m. and found a man with at least one gunshot wound in one of his legs. Officers transported the man to a nearby hospital and he was pronounced dead after 2 a.m. The police department's homicide division is investigating.
Students at Philadelphia's longest-running charter school walkout after announcement of final year
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia's longest-running charter school will close its doors at the end of this school year. Parents and students were caught by surprise when they received a letter on Tuesday notifying them of the future plans. Students at Math, Civics, and Sciences staged a mid-day walkout Wednesday after learning this will be their final year attending the charter school that's stood on Broad Street in Center City for the past 25 years.
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