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Young male sought by Philly police after 87-year-old man assaulted
CENTER CITY - Philadelphia police are looking for a male suspect after a vicious attack on an elderly man in Center City near Chinatown. Police released surveillance video of what appears to be a school-aged student wanted for a midday Center City attack near the Pennsylvania Convention Center on an 87-year-old man.
Philadelphia Police and Community Mobilize in Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Tristen Gulledge
The Philadelphia community is on alert as the search intensifies for Tristen Gulledge, a 14-year-old boy reported missing since May 2. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, Tristen was last spotted around 4:00 pm on the 5xx block of W. Cambria St. and is now believed to possibly roam near G St. and Allegheny Ave.
Man charged with commercial bribery in fraud, kickback investigation
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have charged seven people for allegedly committing bribery fraud worth thousands of dollars in Pennsylvania. The Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania says charges have been filed against Jose L. Ortiz, 48, of Drums, for conspiring to commit honest services fraud. According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, during […]
North American River Otter spotted at Ridley Creek for first time in 100 years
The cute and fluffy mammal was caught on camera in December 2023 — sometimes even looking directly into it, making for great photo-ops. This is the first time the North American River Otter has been spotted at Ridley Creek in 100 years.
Construction Worker Fatally Electrocuted in West Philadelphia Work Site Accident
A construction worker's life was cut short Wednesday after a tragic incident at a West Philadelphia work site, where he was fatally electrocuted and fell from a ladder, as reported by police. The 49-year-old man was working along the 6500 block of Lansdowne Avenue when the accident occurred just after 12 p.m., leading to severe injuries that resulted in his death, NBC Philadelphia confirmed.
Pa. town hires goats to clear weeds with 2 weeks of chomping
Parsley, an 11-year-old goat, ambled over to several children who gathered to watch his first day on the job. He patiently let them pat him but soon had to get back to work munching on a bush. Parsley chewed away at leaves and branches that made their way to his four-compartment stomach to be fermented as if in a living wine barrel.
Dry start to the weekend in the Philadelphia area with showers returning on Mother's Day
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It's a beautiful Saturday with plenty of sunshine. Despite the sun, the weather is a bit chilly, and clouds are expected to build later into the day. Cloudy conditions kept the Philadelphia area from viewing the Northern Lights last night, but there is a possibility to view them again tonight if the sky is clear. The viewing line is already close to Philadelphia and is edging further south. However, the possibility that the area's skies will clear for this event is slim.Showers will move in Saturday at around 8 p.m. making for a wet and chilly Mother's Day. Sunday...
Councilman Young calls Parker admin’s move to add drug rehab services at North Philly homeless shelter ‘unacceptable’
Philadelphia City Councilmember Jeffrey Young is fighting the Parker administration over adding drug rehab services to a homeless shelter in his North Philadelphia district.
Delaware County mom publishes new book to inspire, educate readers about autism
MEDIA, Pa. (CBS) -- A Delaware County mother is inspiring readers with a new book about autism advocacy and acceptance.Cheryl Borrelli from Media is the full-time caregiver of her adult son with autism, Nicky D'Ambra. She chronicled her journey in her fourth book about her son, "He Is A Person," which was released last month.Her message is to treat people with autism with kindness, empathy and respect."It was important for me to have people understand that our children in the community should be treated just as anyone else is treated," said Borrelli.Borrelli described the joys and struggles of their lives...
Top 4 Ways to Celebrate Mom on Mother's Day in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA - Mother's Day is the perfect time to show your mom how much you appreciate her. This year, ditch the generic gifts and whisk her away for a day of fun and pampering in the heart of Philadelphia. From delightful brunches to relaxing garden strolls, here are the top 5 ways to make this Mother's Day truly special:
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