Bill Seiders

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Liz Crawford |Bill Seiders

Philadelphia street safety advocates score major victories in mayor's 2026 proposed budget Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed budget, released Thursday, included a major victory for Philadelphia street safety advocates. Parker set aside $5 million for Vision Zero, Philadelphia's long-term traffic safety initiative, and an additional $5 million for concrete protection along Spruce and Pine streets, the city's two most popular bike lanes.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Eva Andersen |Bill Seiders

Nick Melillo plugged in his Tesla for the first time on Monday at a Supercharger, just a day after purchasing it. But even as he enjoys his new ride, Melillo is well aware that Tesla's name is at the center of growing controversy. "What I am most worried about is what I've seen on the news," he said. Tesla has become a flashpoint for political debate, with showrooms and vehicles reportedly being vandalized across the country. Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the incidents in a March 9 post on X.

Jan 15, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Tom Dougherty |Bill Seiders |Kerri Corrado

Police are investigating a vehicle recovered in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday morning and its possible connection with the murder of 17-year-old Noah Scurry, a Samuel Fels High School basketball player. Scurry was shot and killed Tuesday morning on his way to school with his mother. The shooting happened around 7:15 a.m. in the 5000 block of Rorer Street, near Tacony Creek Park and Roosevelt Boulevard, in the city's Feltonville neighborhood.

Jan 8, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Dan Snyder |Bill Seiders

Philadelphia opens new wellness facility for people recovering from homelessness, substance use Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials on Wednesday unveiled a new tool in the effort to help people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorder. They officially opened the Riverview Wellness Center in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia. It's a treatment and recovery facility next to the city's jail complex.

Dec 10, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Nikki DeMentri |Bill Seiders

With a countdown and the flip of a switch, the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia turned into a mini North Pole on Chestnut Street Tuesday night. Dozens braved the misty weather while others peered out from their windows to see the magic happen. For the Sanchez family and so many others living here, this place is home for the holidays. "To be here and be all together and celebrating the holidays, Christmas lights and Christmas trees [under] one roof — incredible.