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1 week ago | 
ktvz.com | Tom Ignudo |Scott Jacobson |Ben Payne
By Tom Ignudo, Scott Jacobson, Ben PayneClick here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WFOR) — A teenage boy was shot twice by a 45-year-old man during a fight with another child on Thursday night in Southwest Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood, police said. Philadelphia Police Department Inspector Michael Gormley said the shooting and fight unfolded at the intersection of 57th Street and Kingsessing Avenue.
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1 month ago | 
cbsnews.com | Kerri Corrado |Scott Jacobson
It's been more than two years, but now Tequilas Restaurant in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood is back. "I'm tearing up. It's been a long time coming, and we can't wait," said David Suro Jr., who co-owns the restaurant. In February 2023, the family business at 16th and Locust streets caught fire, and the team has been trying to rebuild ever since. The family says there's been a mix of emotions opening back up.
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1 month ago | 
cbsnews.com | Kerri Corrado |Scott Jacobson
Hot streak ends for University of Delaware men's basketball team with loss in CAA title game The University of Delaware Blue Hens' hot streak came to an end Tuesday night. The men's basketball team was one game away from securing the CAA title, which would have guaranteed them a place in the NCAA tournament. Students on campus are disappointed but said it was an unforgettable, historic run. The game came down to the wire.
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1 month ago | 
cbsnews.com | Kerri Corrado |Scott Jacobson
Residents learn more about plan to add bike lane to part of 3rd Street in Philadelphia During a meeting Thursday night in Philadelphia, all eyes were on the 3rd Street Bike Lane Project from South Street to Market Street. At an open house for Society Hill residents, people could visit tables, ask questions and learn more about the project. Right now, there are two driving lanes and one lane for parking and loading on the street.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Alicia Roberts |Jim McHugh |Scott Jacobson |Aziza Shuler
10 Safest Airlines In The World, According To ResearchIt may not seem like flying is the safest mode of transportation, but it is. There's a lot of space up there compared to land travel, and there are a …
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2 months ago | 
cbsnews.com | Kerri Corrado |Scott Jacobson
There was a long line wrapped around the Deptford Mall in South Jersey to see Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith at Dick's Sporting Goods on Thursday night. Fans waited hours to get a picture and an autograph days after Smith and the Birds won the Super Bowl over the Kansas City Chiefs. "We just want everyone to be excited because our Eagles are Super Bowl champions," a fan shouted. Fans say this is the perfect way to kickstart their Super Bowl parade celebrations.
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2 months ago | 
local21news.com | Tom Ignudo |Scott Jacobson
DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. (CBS Philadelphia) -- About 350 passengers were evacuated amid a fire on a SEPTA train at Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park on Thursday night, officials said. The fire started under the first car of the train, and passengers evacuated at the station located at 350 West Ridley Avenue in Delaware County, according to SEPTA. Once the fire was reported around 6 p.m., the crew worked quickly to evacuate passengers, SEPTA Director of Media Relations Andrew Busch said.
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2 months ago | 
cbsnews.com | Aziza Shuler |Scott Jacobson
Philadelphia artists create custom outfits and shoes for Eagles fans ahead of Super Bowl As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for the Super Bowl, fans are turning to local artists for custom sneakers and jerseys to show their team spirit. Atlantic City-based sneaker artist Jelishka Maldonado has been working around the clock, airbrushing one-of-a-kind footwear for Eagles lovers eager to stand out. "The craze is individuality," Maldonado said. "Everybody wants to be different.
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2 months ago | 
cbsnews.com | Tom Ignudo |Scott Jacobson |Aziza Shuler
Philadelphia Eagles fans wasted no time celebrating after the Birds won the NFC championship, 55-23, over the Washington Commanders on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia scored 55 points, the most by any team in a conference championship game since the 1970 merger. Super Bowl 59 will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. The game will be broadcast on FOX.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
cbsnews.com | Kerri Corrado |Scott Jacobson
Philadelphia leaders and volunteers share resources with people experiencing homelessness during ann Philadelphia city leaders and hundreds of volunteers will hit the streets late Wednesday night to find people experiencing homelessness. It's all part of the annual federally required Point in Time Count, which tracks sheltered and unsheltered people on a single night in January. "It's very critical that we be out there in the streets.
