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Trump shooting suspect killed by Secret Service sniper, sources say
The gunman, who was armed with a rifle, was outside of the cordoned-off rally area about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage, and was standing on an elevated structure, sources said.
Trump says bullet "pierced the upper part of my right ear" at rally
"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," former President Trump wrote.
Trump rally attendees react to shooting: "I thought it was firecrackers"
Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday after he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired.
A "semi-charmed" kind of weekend in Philadelphia – things to do in the region
From Friday to Sunday, from Philly to the Jersey Shore, there are tons of activities going on to get you outside and sure to keep you entertained. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Wet start to the weekend; conditions will dry out ahead of heat wave
Saturday is off to a wet start with a flood watch in effect into the afternoon. But the Philadelphia area won't be totally washed out.
Biden makes statement after Trump rally shooting: "It's sick"
The person believed to have fired shots during former President Donald Trump's rally is dead, the Secret Service said.
Harper, Turner homer and Phillies beat A's 11-5 to give Phillips the win in first career start
Tyler Phillips pitched into the seventh inning in his first career start, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner hit two of Philadelphia's four home runs and the Phillies defeated the Oakland Athletics 11-5.
Security increased at Trump Tower in NYC after shots fired at Pa. rally
There will be increased security at Trump Tower in Manhattan and at other New York City landmarks Saturday after shots were fired at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania.
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Big crowds flock to the 30th Annual Haddonfield Crafts And Fine Arts Festival
The 30th Annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival kicked off Saturday. It's day 1 of the two-day event. Ray Strickland explains the festival is more than a good time, it's bringing the community together.
South Philadelphia NBA star Rasual Butler honored in court-length mural at Chew Playground
The South Philadelphia community paid tribute Saturday to a man whose heart and hustle led him to the NBA. City Council President Kenyatta Johnson was on hand at Chew Playground for the unveiling of a mural of Rasual Butler. He played on these courts as a kid and starred at Roman Catholic and La Salle University before being drafted by the Miami Heat. Butler died in 2018 at 38 in a car crash in Los Angeles, but these courts are part of his legacy in this community.
Mostly sunny with slight chance of showers on Sunday
Sunday is mostly sunny, hot and very humid, slight chance of showers, high of 93, feels like 100. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Kamala Harris stopped in Philly for the Asian and Pacific Islander American Presidential Town Hall
Vice President Kamala Harris stopped in Philadelphia on Saturday. She was the keynote speaker at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote Presidential Town Hall. Eva Andersen caught up with the vice president over at Reading Terminal Market.
Why Mt. Joy's Matt Quinn wants to get dunked on by Joel Embiid
Mt. Joy lead singer Matt Quinn tells CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen why he would rather get dunked on by Sixers superstar Joel Embiid and helps pick the Philadelphia Phillies' next playoff song if they move on from "Dancing on My Own."
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Mostly sunny with slight chance of showers on Sunday
Sunday is mostly sunny, hot and very humid, slight chance of showers, high of 93, feels like 100. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
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Doctor restores mobility to teenage scoliosis patient with groundbreaking procedure
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus detected in Delaware County
A group of mosquitoes in Concord Dog Park in Delaware County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first instance in 2024.
Where to find cooling centers in Philly and the surrounding counties
To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the extreme heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs and in New Jersey.
$1 billion donation will make Johns Hopkins medical school free for most
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch recalls 1 million AC adapters because of shock hazard
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
White House proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Jefferson Health's outpatient facility Honickman Center is a rarefied world of sensory sensitivity
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
FDA announces death in probe of recalled microdosing candies
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
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Harper, Turner homer and Phillies beat A's 11-5 to give Phillips the win in first career start
Tyler Phillips pitched into the seventh inning in his first career start, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner hit two of Philadelphia's four home runs and the Phillies defeated the Oakland Athletics 11-5.
Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sánchez replacing Atlanta's Chris Sale
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Chris Sale.
Late South Philly native Rasual Butler honored with court-length mural at Chew Playground
A mural honoring the late NBA player and South Philadelphia native, Rasual Butler, was unveiled on Saturday morning at the Chew Playground.
Princess Kate to attend Wimbledon men's final in rare public appearance
Kate, wife of heir to the throne Prince William, will be in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz play Novak Djokovic.
Butler, Langeliers lead last-place Oakland over first-place Phillies
Lawrence Butler homered, Shea Langeliers drove in a two runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2.
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"Fairmount Park Rapist" suspect faces new charges in 2003, 2007 rapes
Elias Diaz, the man police believe is the "Fairmount Park Rapist," has been charged with three more unsolved rapes in addition to Rebecca Park's murder.
Cold case solved: Arrest made in decade-old murder of Gloucester Township woman
Just eight days after a recent CBS Mysteries report profiled Reiff's case, an arrest has finally been made.
Investigators confident murder of Gloucester Township mother Carol Reiff will have resolution
It's been nearly 10 years since Carol Reiff, a beloved mother and friend from Gloucester Township, was found murdered in a wooded area not far from Route 42.
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Philly seniors fulfill one wish before graduation – to save their sports teams
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
East Norriton students hold cleanup event for environment
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia senior Ylaine Zhu wins Gates Scholarship, will attend Drexel on full ride
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
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Why Mt. Joy's Matt Quinn wants to get dunked on by Joel Embiid
Mt. Joy lead singer Matt Quinn tells CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen why he would rather get dunked on by Sixers superstar Joel Embiid and helps pick the Philadelphia Phillies' next playoff song if they move on from "Dancing on My Own."
From music to blogger to Phillies' front office, Corrine Landrey's inspiring journey
Phillies director of baseball operations Corrine Landrey sits down with Pat Gallen to discuss her journey from band teacher to baseball blogger to working in Philadelphia’s front office.
Philadelphia Eagles punter Braden Mann talks offseason with the team, hopes for 2024
In this episode of Gallen of Questions, sports reporter Pat Gallen talks to Philadelphia Eagles punter Braden Mann about overcoming injuries, getting involved in the Philly community, bouncing back from an ugly end to the 2023 season and much more.
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Trump shooting suspect killed by Secret Service sniper, sources say
The gunman, who was armed with a rifle, was outside of the cordoned-off rally area about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage, and was standing on an elevated structure, sources said.
Trump says bullet "pierced the upper part of my right ear" at rally
"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," former President Trump wrote.
Trump rally attendees react to shooting: "I thought it was firecrackers"
Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday after he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired.
A "semi-charmed" kind of weekend in Philadelphia – things to do in the region
From Friday to Sunday, from Philly to the Jersey Shore, there are tons of activities going on to get you outside and sure to keep you entertained. Check out our latest weekend guide!
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Late South Philly native Rasual Butler honored with court-length mural at Chew Playground
A mural honoring the late NBA player and South Philadelphia native, Rasual Butler, was unveiled on Saturday morning at the Chew Playground.
PA Sen. Bob Casey walks a fine line between his own campaign and turmoil surrounding Biden
With control of the Senate on the line, the drama surrounding President Joe Biden is an unwelcome development for Democrats.
Wet start to the weekend; conditions will dry out ahead of heat wave
Saturday is off to a wet start with a flood watch in effect into the afternoon. But the Philadelphia area won't be totally washed out.
Doctor restores mobility to teenage scoliosis patient with groundbreaking procedure
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
City of Chester renaming street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s mentor
A Chester church is honoring the memory of its longest-serving pastor this weekend. A pastor who was a mentor to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Wet start to the weekend; conditions will dry out ahead of heat wave
Saturday is off to a wet start with a flood watch in effect into the afternoon. But the Philadelphia area won't be totally washed out.
Cape May City Hall closes down for the day after lighting strikes building
Cape May City Hall shut down for the day after the building was struck by lightning during an electrical storm Friday morning, the city's Office of Emergency Management said.
Man jumps out of window to escape Atlantic City fire, video shows
The fire on July 11 burned multiple buildings on Georgia Avenue in Atlantic City. One man had to jump from an upper-story window to safety.
A "semi-charmed" kind of weekend in Philadelphia – things to do in the region
From Friday to Sunday, from Philly to the Jersey Shore, there are tons of activities going on to get you outside and sure to keep you entertained. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Executive director of NJ State Commission of Investigation killed in crash
Chadd Lackey was executive director of the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation. He was killed in a crash on July 10 in Hamilton.
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Wet start to the weekend; conditions will dry out ahead of heat wave
Saturday is off to a wet start with a flood watch in effect into the afternoon. But the Philadelphia area won't be totally washed out.
Some relief from the heat on Friday in Philadelphia, chance for showers into the weekend
Friday will bring below-normal temperatures and a chance for rain to the Philadelphia region.
Tolls on Ben Franklin Bridge, 3 other bridges between Pa., NJ set to increase
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
Speed cameras added to I-95 construction zone in Newark, Delaware
Starting later in July 2024, speeding through the I-95 and Route 896 construction zone in Newark, Delaware could get you a ticket.
Heat wave enters sixth day in Philly, feels-like temps could reach 105 Tuesday
Tuesday will be the sixth day of the ongoing heat wave in the Delaware Valley. Highs will reach the mid-90s but the heat index will get up to 105 degrees.
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Doctor restores mobility to teenage scoliosis patient with groundbreaking procedure
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus detected in Delaware County
A group of mosquitoes in Concord Dog Park in Delaware County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first instance in 2024.
Where to find cooling centers in Philly and the surrounding counties
To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the extreme heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs and in New Jersey.
$1 billion donation will make Johns Hopkins medical school free for most
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
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Hollydell Ice Arena in New Jersey brings chills during sweltering temperatures
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
Headstone salesman accused of defrauding customers out of $1.5 million
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz now delivers beer in Pennsylvania
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
What's open and closed on July 4th across the Philadelphia region
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Atlantic City prepares for crowds ahead of July 4 holiday
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Traffic & Transportation
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I-676 westbound blocked after tractor-trailer crash; how to get around closure
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on Ben Franklin Bridge, 3 other bridges between Pa., NJ set to increase
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
Moving Philadelphia's intercity bus terminal to Old City would be "terrible," residents say
Some Old City residents made clear how they feel about a proposal to move the city's temporary Greyhound bus station to their neighborhood on Tuesday.
Speed cameras added to I-95 construction zone in Newark, Delaware
Starting later in July 2024, speeding through the I-95 and Route 896 construction zone in Newark, Delaware could get you a ticket.
New bill will require Philly tow truck drivers to collect photo evidence
Starting in September in Philadelphia, tow companies will be required to collect photographic evidence of parking violations for vehicles they tow.
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Harper, Turner homer and Phillies beat A's 11-5 to give Phillips the win in first career start
Tyler Phillips pitched into the seventh inning in his first career start, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner hit two of Philadelphia's four home runs and the Phillies defeated the Oakland Athletics 11-5.
Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sánchez replacing Atlanta's Chris Sale
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Chris Sale.
Late South Philly native Rasual Butler honored with court-length mural at Chew Playground
A mural honoring the late NBA player and South Philadelphia native, Rasual Butler, was unveiled on Saturday morning at the Chew Playground.
Princess Kate to attend Wimbledon men's final in rare public appearance
Kate, wife of heir to the throne Prince William, will be in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz play Novak Djokovic.
Butler, Langeliers lead last-place Oakland over first-place Phillies
Lawrence Butler homered, Shea Langeliers drove in a two runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2.
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Richard Simmons, fitness guru, dies at age 76
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Alec Baldwin's manslaughter case dismissed in "Rust" shooting
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
A "semi-charmed" kind of weekend in Philadelphia – things to do in the region
From Friday to Sunday, from Philly to the Jersey Shore, there are tons of activities going on to get you outside and sure to keep you entertained. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Southwest adds flights to handle Taylor Swift fans for U.S. shows this fall
Southwest is adding more than 10 flights to its schedule, citing demand from Swifties traveling to see the pop star in concert.
Shelley Duvall, star of "The Shining" and "Popeye," dies at 75
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Philly seniors fulfill one wish before graduation – to save their sports teams
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
East Norriton students hold cleanup event for environment
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia senior Ylaine Zhu wins Gates Scholarship, will attend Drexel on full ride
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
Philadelphia student makes history as Preparatory Charter School's first-ever Yale-bound student
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Real-life karate kid from Pennsylvania making name for herself on the mat
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
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Big crowds flock to the 30th Annual Haddonfield Crafts And Fine Arts Festival
The 30th Annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival kicked off Saturday. It's day 1 of the two-day event. Ray Strickland explains the festival is more than a good time, it's bringing the community together.
South Philadelphia NBA star Rasual Butler honored in court-length mural at Chew Playground
The South Philadelphia community paid tribute Saturday to a man whose heart and hustle led him to the NBA. City Council President Kenyatta Johnson was on hand at Chew Playground for the unveiling of a mural of Rasual Butler. He played on these courts as a kid and starred at Roman Catholic and La Salle University before being drafted by the Miami Heat. Butler died in 2018 at 38 in a car crash in Los Angeles, but these courts are part of his legacy in this community.
Mostly sunny with slight chance of showers on Sunday
Sunday is mostly sunny, hot and very humid, slight chance of showers, high of 93, feels like 100. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Kamala Harris stopped in Philly for the Asian and Pacific Islander American Presidential Town Hall
Vice President Kamala Harris stopped in Philadelphia on Saturday. She was the keynote speaker at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote Presidential Town Hall. Eva Andersen caught up with the vice president over at Reading Terminal Market.
Why Mt. Joy's Matt Quinn wants to get dunked on by Joel Embiid
Mt. Joy lead singer Matt Quinn tells CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen why he would rather get dunked on by Sixers superstar Joel Embiid and helps pick the Philadelphia Phillies' next playoff song if they move on from "Dancing on My Own."