Homicide rates in Philadelphia, 4 other big cities in US drop in 2023
Philadelphia's homicide rate dropped 20% last year and the city wasn't alone in seeing homicide rates go down. Detroit, Los Angeles, Phoenix and New York City also saw a drop.
Philadelphia's homicide rate dropped 20% last year and the city wasn't alone in seeing homicide rates go down. Detroit, Los Angeles, Phoenix and New York City also saw a drop.
Philadelphia Phillies talk ahead of NLCS Game 5.
The Ernst family headed to two World Series games in Houston last season and are now headed to see the NLCS in Phoenix, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Tickets to the National League Championship Series are cheaper at Chase Field than Citizens Bank Park. Jana Tidwell from AAA explains how you could make the trip work for you.
Some area residents have expressed concerns about money as the temperatures at or above 110 degrees continue.
Philadelphia continued to slump behind major U.S. cities based on population, according to new data released this month from the Census Bureau.
Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted in Idaho last week in the deaths of her two children and a romantic rival.
The Eagles also promoted safety Anthony Harris and receiver Greg Ward from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday for the game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
At first, about a dozen flights were scheduled from Philadelphia International Airport, but over the course of Saturday, five more flights were added.
Ross DiMattei reports from Philadelphia International Airport.
The "Wilson Exhibit" is one of several displays at the NFL experience.
Ross DiMattei reports from PHL International Airport.
Our Jim Donovan put together a list of his top ten favorite responses to the Valley Metro video.
Jasmine Payoute reports from the PHL International Airport.
Jasmine Payoute reports from PHL International Airport.
Marcella Baietto reports.
Marcella Baietto reports from Phoenix.
Philadelphians treat watching the Eagles like it's their job. In Arizona, watching bald eagles are actually a job.
Don Bell and Pat Gallen have report live from Phoenix.
CBS Philadelphia caught up with some of the fans who are shelling out thousands of dollars for what could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Diehard Chiefs fans who live year-round in the Phoenix area hang out at the Pub Rock Live while Eagles fans flock to their nest at the Rock Bar.
Marcella Baietto reports.
We got a look at the Super Bowl Experience for fans, set up at the Phoenix Convention Center near where the Eagles will play the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.
Marcella Baietto reports from the Phoenix Convention Center.
Marcella Baietto reports, and does a QB scramble drill.
The initiative to get abandoned cars off city streets is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's effort make Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city" in America.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said investigators believe a group on dirt bikes tried to rob a 17-year-old, who was riding a motorized scooter, before chasing him 10 blocks and shooting him in the leg.
This year's NFL draft will likely be another busy one for the Philadelphia Eagles, who have eight picks in this year's draft. Here's a list of all the Eagles' draft picks in 2024.
Nationally, more than 1,900 children received lifesaving transplants in 2023, matched from nearly 900 pediatric organ donors. More than 500 children waiting for a donor organ are between 1 and 5 years old.
Get live results of Pennsylvania's primary election.
The initiative to get abandoned cars off city streets is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's effort make Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city" in America.
Sean Dougherty beat seven-term incumbent State Rep. Kevin Boyle on Tuesday night and won the Democratic nomination for the 172nd Legislative District, The Associated Press projects.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
With the Pennsylvania primary election on Tuesday, residents across the Philadelphia region hit the polls to vote for a number of candidates, including the 2024 presidential race.
The initiative to get abandoned cars off city streets is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's effort make Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city" in America.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said investigators believe a group on dirt bikes tried to rob a 17-year-old, who was riding a motorized scooter, before chasing him 10 blocks and shooting him in the leg.
Nationally, more than 1,900 children received lifesaving transplants in 2023, matched from nearly 900 pediatric organ donors. More than 500 children waiting for a donor organ are between 1 and 5 years old.
Sean Dougherty beat seven-term incumbent State Rep. Kevin Boyle on Tuesday night and won the Democratic nomination for the 172nd Legislative District, The Associated Press projects.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
The Atlantic City School Board declined to publicly address the child endangerment charges against Superintendent La'Quetta Small and her husband, Mayor Marty Small Sr..
Two men were charged in connection with the murder of 47-year-old Leroy Julious, who was killed in 2008 in Ewing Township.
More cases of measles have been reported so far this year, in less than four months, than in all of 2022. As of April 18, 125 cases were reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a black bear was spotted in Ewing, New Jersey, police are asking the public to keep an eye out and implement some tips to keep their homes safe from bears.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
More cases of measles have been reported so far this year, in less than four months, than in all of 2022. As of April 18, 125 cases were reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
It might be spring, but it'll feel like winter Tuesday morning when parts of the Philadelphia region dip below freezing overnight. By the afternoon, temps climb to near 70s with abundant sunshine.
The FBI says romance scammers are getting more sophisticated and sinister than ever before, and the popularity of dating apps has given the criminals an easy in.
Dover Police said 18-year-old Camay Mitchell DeSilva, who was not a registered student at Delaware State University, died at a hospital after she was found shot near a campus residence hall.
Tick bites can cause a range of illnesses — and as the weather warms up, ticks can be particularly prevalent. Delaware County leaders are working to keep residents aware of the dangers ticks bring.
Pennsylvania has the second highest number of infant botulism cases in the country, many concentrated in Montgomery County.
More cases of measles have been reported so far this year, in less than four months, than in all of 2022. As of April 18, 125 cases were reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Delaware lawmakers narrowly passed a doctor-assisted suicide bill in the House, which will now be considered in the Senate.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
Aramark employees at the Wells Fargo Center say they plan to strike again during the April 25 Sixers game after Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution supporting the workers.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
A 21-year-old woman was killed after her car was struck by a drunken driver on I-95 northbound in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police said Sunday.
This year's NFL draft will likely be another busy one for the Philadelphia Eagles, who have eight picks in this year's draft. Here's a list of all the Eagles' draft picks in 2024.
Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run home run and Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 3 for 4 with two RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds ended the Philadelphia Phillies' seven-game win streak with an 8-1 victory.
Tyrese Maxey won the award over Alperen Şengün of the Houston Rockets and Coby White of the Chicago Bulls. All three were named finalists for the award on Sunday.
The NBA's Last 2 Minutes report found that officials missed two fouls on Tyrese Maxey in the final 30 seconds that would've benefitted the Philadelphia 76ers in the Game 2 loss against the New York Knicks.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. was reinstated by the NFL on Tuesday after serving a suspension for violating the league's gambling policy.
The Iron Menace coaster at Dorney Park takes you 15 stories into the sky before a 95-degree drop tops out at speeds of 64 mph. We got a sneak peek and rode the brand new ride.
Construction is halfway complete on the Lansdowne Theater, the focus of an $18 million restoration project. Once the building reopens, it will serve as a concert hall.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is back in Philly for another year this Saturday at the Fashion District from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is a new collection in honor of Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
Philadelphia is allowing more time for people to apply to be a lifeguard in the city. And residents in Ewing, NJ called police after seeing a black bear - a normal occurrence this time of year. Janelle Burrell has your latest morning headlines with the Philadelphia region's weather forecast from Kate Bilo.
After defeating State Rep. Kevin Boyle in District 172's primary election, Democrat Sean Dougherty will face Republican Aizaz Gill in November. In District 10, the Democratic contest between Amen Brown, Cass Green and Sajda Blackwell remains undecided Wednesday morning.
Wednesday starts cloudy with a few showers during bus stop hours, but the sun starts to peek out by around 10 a.m. around Philadelphia. The afternoon is shaping up to be sunny with highs near 70 again, though according to meteorologist Kate Bilo, a pop-up shower or thundershower can't be ruled out.
Philadelphia Police said a 17-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was chased down and shot in Philadelphia's Passyunk Square neighborhood overnight in what investigators believe might've been an attempted robbery.
Bill Kelly says Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be mild and breezy with on-and-off showers.