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Plymouth Township patrol sergeant competes in 2024 Broad Street Run after battling cancer
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is in the books. Over 30,000 runners from all over the world ran through the heart of Philadelphia, but one participant in particular had a special mission. The iconic event has been a proud Philly tradition for more than 40 years, and for one Plymouth Township police officer, it's a moment he will never forget.
Thieves get away with pallets of pork from truck parked in Philadelphia near site of salmon heist
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It happened again - another heist involving stolen food from a tractor-trailer in Northeast Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia was on the scene early Wednesday morning as police were called to Norcom Road, right off Roosevelt Boulevard. A truck driver told police he was sleeping in his cab when he felt the truck shaking. It turns out someone was stealing two pallets of pork from the back of the truck. Police tell us the suspect got away in a Lexus.
Shooting and crash closes portion of I-95 north in Chester, Delaware County
Shooting and crash shuts down portion of I-95 in Chester, Delaware County CHESTER (CBS) -- A portion of I-95 north in Chester, Delaware County is closed Thursday morning due to police activity. All lanes between Exit 4 - US 322 East/Commodore Barry Bridge and Exit 5 - Kerlin Street are closed. CBS News Philadelphia has learned the police activity is related to a shooting and crash.
Vandals remove benefactor's name from Drexel University Jewish Life building
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Drexel University's president said police are investigating a recent act of vandalism on campus as a potential hate crime after the metal letters of a notable benefactor's name were recently removed from a sign outside the university's Center for Jewish Life building. The Raymond G.
Video shows flames shooting from Philadelphia home; father, 8-year-old son injured in fire
PHILADELPHIA (KYW) -- An 8-year-old boy was critically wounded and his father was left with burns after a fire broke out at their house in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood overnight Tuesday. Cellphone video captured the intense flames shooting from the two-story rowhome on the 4300 block of Griscom Street just after 1:30 a.m. Neighbors said they see the father and son outside often and weren't surprised to learn that he reportedly rushed inside the burning home to save his son.
Video shows flames shooting from Philadelphia home; father, 8-year-old son injured in fire
Published April 2, 2024 10:43 AM By Jasmine Payoute , Tom Dougherty , Scott Hezlep , Fletcher Rumbaugh Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — An 8-year-old boy was critically wounded and his father was left with burns after a fire broke out at their house in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood overnight Tuesday.
Elderly woman killed in Newtown house fire, cause still under investigation
Elderly woman killed in Newtown townhome fire NEWTOWN, P.a. (CBS) -- An elderly woman was killed after a fire broke out inside a Newtown Township home Monday morning. Newtown Township Assistant Fire Chief Nicholas Weaver said the fire started just before 4:30 a.m. at a townhome on the 400 block of Mahogany Walk. Investigators are still working to determine what caused the blaze but said one woman, whose name and age have not yet been released, was killed.
Winter weather from Delco to Montco made a fun snow day for families
Families show their sledding skills after morning snow storm throughout the Philadelphia region JENKINTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- From Delaware County to Montgomery County, Saturday's winter weather made for a fun snow day for families. Brothers Sebastian and Kendrick Waters took on the snow in Jenkintown after bringing along their makeshift sleds. "Daddy made it," 6-year-old Sebastian said. "They're made out of trash bags and cardboards," their dad Ted Waters said.
East Lansdowne, Pa. shooting, fire on Lewis Avenue caught on these videos from a neighbor
East Lansdowne fire, shooting caught on neighbor's videos EAST LANSDOWNE, Pa. (CBS) -- Videos from Lewis Avenue in East Lansdowne show a police officer in the street after being shot, and other officers coming to his rescue, with one giving him cover with a ballistic shield. The harrowing videos were filmed by a neighbor Wednesday after police arrived at a home in the Delaware County town responding to a 911 call. Two officers were hit by gunfire, leading to more police arriving at the scene.
Baby left inside North Philadelphia day care: "Nobody even knew where she was at"
North Philadelphia day care leaves 6-month-old girl locked inside: police PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A Philadelphia family is demanding answers after they claim their daughter's day care forgot all about her. Workers at New Arisens Childcare Solutions in Feltonville locked up Thursday and left a 6-month-old girl inside the building alone. "Did somebody take her? Did they take her to a police district, or is my baby dead," Cameron Banks said.
25 bullets, gas can found after suspected arson in Hunting Park, Philadelphia: police
Police investigating shooting, fire at North Philadelphia home PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Police claim someone shot at a house and then attempted to set it on fire overnight in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood. Emergency crews arrived at a house in the 3800 block of Marshall Street around 3:30 a.m. Thursday and found the porch on fire.
Crowd watches history be made as first Kwanzaa candle lit at Philadelphia City Hall: "It's just beautiful to see"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A crowd watched history be made on the first day of Kwanzaa Tuesday. The cultural holiday was founded in the 1960s by California State University Professor Dr. Maulana Karenga. "It started here in the United States but it's rooted in African traditions and culture," said artist Maisha Ongoza. She created what is called a kinara, or candle holder, made especially for Kwanzaa. Hers is the first to be lit at Philadelphia City Hall.
Preston and Steve's Camp Out For Hunger helps fill shelves at Philabundance
Preston & Steve's Camp Out For Hunger underway in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Preston and Steve's Camp Out For Hunger, a massive five-day campaign to help fill the shelves at Philabundance, is underway in Philadelphia. From Monday to Friday, there will be guests, games, stunts and carnival rides inside the Wells Fargo Center parking lots and at Xfinity Live! The event is free to attend -- people just need to bring a nonperishable donation to support Philabundance.
NJ man burned in home explosion in Stafford Township, NJ
Explosion reported at home in Stafford Township, NJ STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- A man was badly burned after an explosion in a home in Ocean County, New Jersey early Tuesday morning, neighbors and police said. The explosion happened at a home on Neptune Drive in Stafford Township.
Funeral procession for fallen Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez arrives at Basilica
By Jasmine Payoute, Joe Holden, Scott Hezlep, Fletcher Rumbaugh Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Philadelphia on Tuesday will say goodbye to Richard Mendez, a father, friend and police officer who was shot and killed more than 10 days ago at a Philadelphia International Airport parking garage. The funeral procession left John F. Givnish Funeral Home around 6 a.m. and arrived shortly before 7 a.m. at Cathedral Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Logan Square.
Funeral procession for fallen Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez arrives at Basilica
Funeral procession arrives at church for fallen Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia on Tuesday will say goodbye to Richard Mendez, a father, friend and police officer who was shot and killed more than 10 days ago at a Philadelphia International Airport parking garage. The funeral procession left John F. Givnish Funeral Home around 6 a.m. and arrived shortly before 7 a.m. at Cathedral Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Logan Square.
Phillies fans dip into wedding fund to attend Game 3 of NLDS: "My mom was mad"
By FLETCHER RUMBAUGH, TOM DOUGHERTY, HOWARD MONROE Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — For two baseball fans, their love for the Phillies matters a little more than marriage — at least for now. Phillies fans Jamie Crane and Mikayla Teets were saving for their wedding, but the couple opted that potentially could wait.
Phillies fans dip into wedding fund to attend Game 3 of NLDS: "My mom was mad" Original
2 Phillies fans dip into wedding fund to attend Game 3 of NLDS PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For two baseball fans, their love for the Phillies matters a little more than marriage -- at least for now. Phillies fans Jamie Crane and Mikayla Teets were saving for their wedding, but the couple opted that potentially could wait.
Police ID victims, alleged shooter killed by authorities in Lawncrest quadruple shooting
Accused shooter in quadruple shooting killed by Philadelphia police PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 41-year-old man was shot and killed by police Monday in Mount Airy. The man is believed to be the person who shot four others, including three fatally, inside a home in Lawncrest earlier in the morning, according to officials. Police identified the 41-year-old as Jahad Snead of Philadelphia.
Man believed to be person of interest in Lawncrest quadruple shooting dies after shot by police
Police give update after Lawncrest shooting person of interest shot by officers PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 21-year-old man was shot and killed by police Monday in Mount Airy. The man is believed to be the person involved in a quadruple shooting inside a home in Lawncrest early in the morning that left three people dead, according to officials.
Medical marijuana dispensary hit with stolen Kia amid Philadelphia looting incidents
Looters ram stolen Kia through front of marijuana dispensary PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police said a stolen Kia was used to break down the front door of a medical marijuana dispensary in the city's Wynnefield section on Tuesday night, amid multiple incidents of looting across Philadelphia.
House collapses in North Philadelphia, several cars damaged
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Investigators are looking into whether rain may have played a factor in a house collapse in North Philadelphia. The collapse happened on the 2600 block of North 11th Street around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Several cars parked around the home were damaged by fallen bricks. Fire officials say the house was vacant at the time and there are no reports of injuries. In: House Collapse Philadelphia
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