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Car Slams Into House In Camden
By Syma Chowdhry CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) — A car slammed into a South Jersey home Monday night, causing a large portion of the building to come crashing down. First responders rescued two people from under...
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Suspect In Drexel Hill Murder, Abduction Found Dead In New York
By Jim Melwert, Syma Chowdhry and Matt Rivers DREXEL HILL, Pa. (CBS) — Police say a man suspected of killing his wife in Drexel Hill, Pa. and then abducting two young children took his own life hours...
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Police: Husband Charged With Jogger’s Murder
By Matt Rivers, Al Novack, Molly Daly, Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police have charged the husband of Connie McClain-Murray in connection with her death. After spending most of the...
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1 Dead After Shooting Near Peace Concert In Philadelphia
By Jim Melwert, Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed outside the Dell Music Center Wednesday night while an anti-violence concert was going on...
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Man Struck By Car, Then Shot Dead In Northeast Philadelphia
By Syma Chowhdry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police are searching for a suspect who ran down a man and then shot and killed him in Northeast Philadelphia. Police say it was around 8:45 p.m. Saturday when a...
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Man Shot In Car, Crashes Into Building, Dies In North Philly
By Syma Chowdhry, Andrew Kramer PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police say a man is dead after he was shot multiple times in a car, then drove into an abandoned home late Wednesday night in North Philadelphia....
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Police Say Hit And Run Driver Intentionally Struck Four People In NE...
By Molly Daly and Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police are looking for the driver they say intentionally plowed into a group of people in a Northeast Philadelphia shopping center early Sunday. It...
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Manhunt Continues For Gunman Who Ambushed 2 PA Troopers, Killing 1
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — State police officials did not give many details about what took place when a gunman ambushed two troopers, killing one and injuring the other, but they had this...
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Project HOME’s Latest Project Brings Homes And Opportunities To Chinatown
By Syma Chowdhry, Mark Abrams PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Project HOME is again doing its part to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness in Philadelphia. The group’s latest project is bringing new homes...
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EXCLUSIVE: Bicyclist Accuses UPenn Officer Of Using Excessive Force; Part Of...
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — “You’re going to pepper spray me? Holy (expletive.)” Cop: “Ya, holy (expletive.)” Sarah Rodriguez asked a University of Pennsylvania police officer that after he...
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2 Big Name Stores Breathing New Life Into Center City’s Retail Landscape
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Attention shoppers! Two stores opening this week will breathe new life into Center City’s retail landscape. New York-based department store Century 21 will open in...
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New App Raises Money For Animal Shelters Every Time You Walk Your Dog
By Syma Chowdhry MEDIA, Pa. (CBS) — Imagine every time you take your dog for a walk, you are helping other dogs with every step! A new app does that and it’s doesn’t cost you a penny. It’s called...
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NJ And NY Implement Strict Ebola Quarantine Rules
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A health care worker quarantined in a New Jersey hospital after caring for Ebola patients in West Africa has tested negative in a preliminary test for the virus....
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Thousands In Philadelphia Walk To Help Find Cure For Diabetes
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — With every step, we’re getting closer to a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. JDRF, formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, held its annual 5K walk at the...
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Company Combines Safety And Fashion With Potentially Life Saving Charm
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — We’ve all seen this video of Carlesha Gaither’s abduction. She told police she intentionally dropped her phone in hopes that someone will find it and know she was...
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Wawa Sues Florida Restaurant Over Name
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Wawa is suing a Florida restaurant over its name. Yogi Patel opened an Indian restaurant named Wawa Curry Taste of India in Kissimmee last year. He named it Wawa...
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Friend Of Tabernacle Shooting Victim Adopts Family Dog
By Syma Chowdhry TABERNACLE, N.J. (CBS) – Patrick Hines lost his best friend – 14-year-old Nicholas Harriman — in last week’s Tabernacle shooting. “We had so many good times together, it’s really hard...
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3 Puppies Saved From Warehouse In North Philadelphia Nursed Back To Health
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The puppies are only four-months-old, but they haven’t had an easy life. Last month, the three were removed from a warehouse filled with booby-traps on the 1800...
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Parents And Students Fighting To Keep South Jersey School Open
By Syma Chowdhry BURLINGTON, NJ (CBS) — Saint Paul elementary school in Burlington is on the verge of closing its doors. The parish subsidizing the 144-year-old school can no longer afford the expense....
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Police Say Greed Led Eight Suspects Into Police Custody In Radnor
By Syma Chowdhry RADNOR, Pa. (CBS) – Police say greed is what led eight people with outstanding warrants right into their custody. Radnor Township Police worked with Haverford and Marple Township...
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Shelter Animals Looking For A Home For The Holidays
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Shelter animals in the city are anxiously waiting to be part of a new family. The Saved Me Animal Shelter in Northern Liberties wanted to make the animals feel at...
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Pa. Drivers Speak Out About High Gas Tax
By Syma Chowdhry WARMINSTER, Pa. (CBS) – Gas prices may be at an all time low, but a gas tax in Pennsylvania could set back drivers 10 cents a gallon. Erika Bach says, “Money does not grow on trees...
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Many Homeowners Heating Their Homes This Winter Benefiting From Falling Price...
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — “I’m shocked it’s so cheap! I’m shocked.” Maywood Brown warms his home using oil. So far the season has been good to him with mild temperatures, but more...
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Animal Advocates Urging Pet Owners To Bring Pets Inside During Extreme Cold
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — When a Code Blue is effect, animal advocates see red if they find dogs being left out in the extreme cold. A new city ordinance can fine owners up to $500 if their...
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Supporters Going All Out To Keep South Jersey School From Closing
By Syma Chowdhry BURLINGTON, NJ (CBS) –“It’s been going wonderfully. We have an enthusiastic and extraordinary community here.” Principal William Robbins faced a challenge. Raise $250,000 by this week,...
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Some Seeing Red Over Cancelled Flights Due To Impending Snow Storm
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The snow storm has grounded many flights throughout the northeast. Philadelphia International Airport says all US Airways and American Airlines are cancelled...
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Snow Not Panning Out As Planned Could End Up Hurting The Bottom Line Of Some
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) –“Forecast busts, if you might call it that, do happen,” says Mayor Nutter. A bust in this “no-storm” isn’t just disappointing for snow lovers. Many businesses have...
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Philadelphia City Council Candidate Hijacks Domain Names To Steer Voters From...
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — “This election will not come down to domain names.” If you’re looking to learn more about City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, you won’t find it on...
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Gloucester County High School Holds Annual Hoagie Fundraiser
By Syma Chowdhry MULLICA HILL, N.J. (CBS) — More than 200 students and volunteers were “breaking bread” at Clearview Regional High School in Mullica Hill, New Jersey Sunday morning for the annual...
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Community Steps Up After Local High School’s Prom Cut Short By Power Outage
http://media.philadelphia.cbslocal.com/CBSPHL_20150519173521857AA.mp4 By Syma Chowdhry WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, NJ (CBS) — A prom is supposed to a night you will never forget. But after the power went out...
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Philly Couple Says Their Poodle Is Battling For His Life After Pit Bull Attack
http://media.philadelphia.cbslocal.com/CBSPHL_20150520171814900AA.mp4 By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — “He’s fighting for his life…” Janet and Bob Wilson say it’s “touch and go” after their...
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Philadelphia Police Ramp Up Efforts To Catch An Alleged Sexual Predator
http://media.philadelphia.cbslocal.com/CBSPHL_20150527183041063AA.mp4 By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police want to get a man spotted on surveillance video off the streets. He is wanted in...
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South Jersey Residents Will Be Able To Virtually Track How Officers Do Their...
http://media.philadelphia.cbslocal.com/CBSPHL_20150602172212620AA.mp4 By Syma Chowdhry EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ (CBS) — “Drivers license, registration insurance.” Eyewitness News got a firsthand look from...
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New Jersey Seeks To Make ‘Upskirting’ A Crime
http://media.philadelphia.cbslocal.com/CBSPHL_20150604174509910AA.mp4 By Syma Chowdhry TRENTON, NJ (CBS) — It is a new type of voyeurism, except it can happen anywhere in public. “They can take their...
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Realtors Pull Out All The Stops To Sell Mansion On The Main Line Once Owned...
http://media.philadelphia.cbslocal.com/CBSPHL_20150617174650957AA.mp4 By Syma Chowdhry VILLANOVA, Pa. (CBS) — Realtors have to come up with different ways to attract buyers, so the listing agents for...
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Philadelphia Police Officer’s Act Of Kindness Goes Viral
http://media.philadelphia.cbslocal.com/CBSPHL_20150619174928033AA.mp4 By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — “Oh my Gosh that is a blessing!” When Bernice Daniels was driving near 20th and Diamond...
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Residents In Delaware County Try To Stay Positive Amid Power Outage Woes
By Syma Chowdhry CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) — It’s been two days since a short lived storm cause a ton of damage in Delaware County. Cleanup efforts are still underway, but residents are staying positive and...
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Locals Weigh In On Historic Decision By Supreme Court To Legalize Same Sex...
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A rally is underway at the National Constitution Center to celebrate the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage. It is an historic day especially here in...
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Philadelphia Could Be Getting A Boost In Tourism If Named A World Heritage City
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia is known for many things, including its rich history. But does the city get enough international recognition? Julia Pierson says, “It does not get...
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Point Breeze Pop-Up Beer Garden Reopens Amid Battle With City
By Syma Chowdhry PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The pop-up beer garden at the center of a nasty battle between its owner and Philadelphia officials reopened Saturday afternoon. Pop-up beer gardens have been...
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