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Ex-MMA fighter sentenced for gruesome Atlantic City, NJ hotel killing
ATLANTIC CITY — A former professional fighter has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for stabbing an Egg Harbor Township man to death at Ocean Casino Resort. Andrew Osborne, 35, of Philadelphia was sentenced to 25 years in state prison on Thursday. He must serve 85% of his sentence before he is eligible for parole, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
Chester police host community members for annual C.A.R.E.S. Fair
CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) -- Kids were having the time of their lives outside of the Chester Police Department, jumping for joy inside of the bounce houses during the department's annual C.A.R.E.S. Fair on Sunday."I started doing it in 2020," said Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky.Dozens of families attended the event, which was meant to build a relationship between the community and police officers.Gretsky said C.A.R.E.S stands for "Creating A Relationship Enriched Summer."He said bringing the community together is what the event is all about."It's more important about having that community bond with the police department and the community from the...
Watch: Highlights of La Salle College High School’s win over Harrisburg
HARRISBURG — La Salle College High School will certainly remember Brett Gordon’s tenure beginning with a bang. A La Salle College High School alum of 1998, Gordon took over his alma mater in January and his first game helming his old haunt resulted in a 45-7 win over Harrisburg at Severance Field on Saturday.
These Bucks County High Schools Were Named Best in the Philadelphia Area
Several public high schools in the Bucks County area have been listed as the best in the Philadelphia region this year. Staff writers at Niche documented which local schools made the list. 274 schools in the region were listed based on the academic prowess, culture, and other factors unique to...
Multiple rowhomes, cars vandalized with red spray paint in Port Richmond
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Residents in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood are working to clean up their properties after someone vandalized multiple homes and vehicles with red spray paint.According to police, officers responded to the 2600 block of East Monmouth Street after getting complaints that multiple homes were spray painted early Sunday morning.In total, police said five homes were hit by the vandalism on Edgemont, Birch and East Ann streets. Three cars were also vandalized with spray paint, police said."I've lived here 57 years and I've never seen nothing like this at all," said John Alfonso, a Port Richmond resident. "It's always...
11th annual Philly 10k shuts down streets, but opens new pathways for thousands of runners
The Philly 10k had its 11th run on Sunday morning. Thousands of runners from near and far taking part in one of the city’s fastest-growing runs were rewarded with some uncommon views of the city.
1 dead, 1 injured after car crashes into Philadelphia Fire Department truck in North Philly, police say
One person is dead and another person is injured after a car crashed into a Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck in North Philadelphia on Saturday, police say. The crash happened around 12:10 p.m. at the intersection of West Lehigh and West Sedgley avenues, NBC10 reported. The firetruck was traveling westbound along West Lehigh Avenue on the way to an assignment, when a car traveling north on West Sedgley Avenue allegedly cut in front of the truck, causing the two vehicles to crash, authorities say.
Curio Theatre Company Celebrates 20 Years in West Philadelphia and Opens Season with The Thanksgiving Play
Curio Theatre Company celebrates 20 years of theatre in West Philadelphia this upcoming season. The company kicks off this anniversary season with the Philadelphia premiere of Larissa Fasthorse’s Broadway hit, The Thanksgiving Play. Then the company debuts a new Make/Partake production of The Three Little Pigs during the holiday season. In the New Year, audiences can spend one night with the powerhouse that is Shirley Chisholm in Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed. The season concludes with a return to the hysterical A Funeral Farce, co-written by Curio founders Paul Kuhn and Jared Reed.
New Student Orientation for the Class of 2028
The Class of 2028 students kicked off their first year by getting to know each other—and the Penn campus—at New Student Orientation (NSO) Aug. 21-26. The program is a series of events to help students acclimate to their new life at Penn, with special events for transfer, international, and first-generation and/or limited-income students.
Two Teens Shot in Philadelphia’s Olney Neighborhood, One Critical (Video)
Philadelphia’s ongoing gun violence crisis continues to impact the city’s youth, with the latest incident occurring in the Olney neighborhood early this morning. Two teenage boys were shot just after midnight, leaving one critically injured and the other in stable condition. The incident has prompted a large-scale police response, with multiple scenes under investigation as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
Kensington shooting leaves man fighting for his life
A man is hospitalized and fighting for his life following a shooting in Kensington.The Action Cam was on the scene at Kensington Avenue and Hart Lane, just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday.Police say the victim was shot in the stomach, and is now in critical condition.They located a car believed to be involved in that shooting about a mile away at 2nd and Cambria streets.No arrests have been made.
Brocious Collects a Pair of Goals as Drexel takes down Penn, 2-1
PHILADELPHIA - Liv Brocious tallied twice as Drexel women's soccer downed their University City rival Penn 2-1 Sunday night in Philadelphia. The Dragons opened the game scoring their first goal in the 15th minute. Brocious received the cross from Casey Touey and hit a header into the bottom of the net for her first goal of the season, getting Drexel on the board 1-0.
Philly gets federal money to explore ‘cool roofs’
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. The city of Philadelphia is getting money from the federal government to help make homes...
Temple Owls quarterback Forrest Brock game week preview
Forrest Brock, a redshirt junior quarterback for Temple, has a unique sense of humor when it comes to the competitive nature of football. Recently, he revealed to reporters that the initial snaps of Friday's scrimmage were decided by a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Despite this lighthearted approach, Brock is fully aware of the seriousness of his situation. He knows he has a legitimate opportunity to start in Temple's season opener against the Oklahoma Sooners on August 30 in Norman, Oklahoma.
Delawareans are less happy at work than other states. But some workplaces get it right
The usual culprit for economic woes is a lack of jobs. But during his final State of the State address in March, Delaware Gov. John Carney offered a perhaps unexpected complaint. “We still have more jobs available than we have people looking for work,” he said. “Right now, there are 31,000 jobs available,...
Knoll Revives Iconic Tugendhat Chair for Modern Interiors
EAST GREENVILLE, PA — Knoll has reintroduced the Tugendhat Chair, a celebrated design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, known for its minimalist elegance and comfort akin to a lounge chair. Originally created in 1929, this archival reissue highlights Mies’ skill in merging refinement with human-centric design, making it an ideal fit for contemporary living and workspaces.
Demaj Jalloh, Santana Young shine as CD East tops York High in Rose Bowl
YORK — CD East lost its top offensive weapon on the first series of Saturday’s season opener against York High at the York Rose Bowl, with Jared Porter turning an ankle. The Panthers could’ve shelled up. Instead, they exploded. If you purchase a product or register for...
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