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Philadelphia police were called to the unit block of North 61st Street just before 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, after a friend went to check on a man he had not heard from in weeks, officials confirmed. Inside the home, officers found the body of a 41-year-old man lying face...

The bell at Our Lady of Lourdes in Philadelphia has been around since 1898, but hasn't worked since 2004. That will soon change.

A former NYPD officer who paralyzed a young businessman after shooting him with his police-issued weapon in a horrific fit of drunken road rage was sentenced to 10 years in prison in New Jersey this week. At his Monday sentencing in Superior Court, Camden, N.J., Hieu Tran received an agreed-upon...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS Philadelphia) — A story that's touched hearts across the country came full circle Monday as classmates, teachers and neighbors helped welcome home Philadelphia plane-crash survivor 10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana. After nearly a year of surgeries and rehabilitation, the Philadelphia community...

A distillery and tasting room will debut in the summer at the 42-acre Elkins Estate in Montgomery County, occupying the stables of a 19th century mansion designed by famed Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer. The estate, one of several Gilded Age properties in Elkins Park, will open Morgan Stillhouse as part...

Wanamaker building owner TF Cornerstone is seeking to transform the historic property into residential space with a redesigned retail space. TF Cornerstone, the owner of the Wanamaker building, is seeking to transform the historic property into residential space while redesigning the first three floors that...

SEPTA is adding new shuttle buses, starting Monday, for riders impacted by the closure of the Center City Trolley Tunnel. The buses will operate along the path of the tunnel, which will remain closed through the end of the month. This tunnel has been closed for repairs after, officials said,...

New Jersey's Smoke-Free Air Act largely bans indoor smoking, but casinos have a long-standing exemption.

Visitors to Delaware County's more affordable suburban communities can check out many free historical sites. Staying in one of Philadelphia’s lower-cost boroughs can help travelers stretch their budgets. The surrounding suburbs also offer long-term savings for those considering a permanent move, writes Jess Simms of...

Discover why Tinicum Township was selected for the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, how Norwegian Cruise Line’s investment will boost jobs, tourism, and Delaware County. A major new chapter in our region’s tourism economy is taking shape along the Delaware River, where construction has begun on the new PhilaPort Cruise...