PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For many, Wednesday’s weather was a welcome change. Weather days like this in February are hard to come by! The melt is on! How are you spending this sunny Wednesday ☀️ pic.twitter.com/kt59GLabxb READ MORE: Police Searching For Two Suspects Wanted In Northeast Philadelphia Homicide — Matt Petrillo (@MattPetrillo) February 24, 2021 It’s not quite beach weather yet, but take heart, we’re just about three months from Memorial Day and that unofficial start of summer! This winter has seen so much snow. It’s so warm that some people stopped at Weckerly’s Ice Cream in Fishtown. Today is the day to get outside and take a breath of fresh air. With temperatures skirting past 50, the snow, ice and just downright awful conditions we’ve experienced the past few weeks seemed a thing of the past. “It’s absolutely phenomenal out,” one man said. Drone Watch 3 captured bright blue skies Wednesday afternoon from across the Ben Franklin Bridge overlooking … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Residents Enjoy Warmest Day In Over 5 Weeks
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Police Searching For Two Suspects Wanted In Northeast Philadelphia Homicide
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help identiying two suspects wanted in a Northeast Philadephia homicide. Police say two men went to a residence on the 4000 block of Creston Street just after 11:15 p.m. on Feb. 15. One of the suspects knocked on the door of the home and confronted the victim when he answered the door. The suspect shot the victim several times, killing him. READ MORE: Pennsylvania GOP Will Meet Again To Discuss Toomey, Vote Both suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction. READ MORE: Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Center Opens Thursday In Philadelphia's Juniata Park Suspect No. 1 is described as a tall, thin man wearing a dark jacket and a dark face mask. The second suspect is described as a man wearing a dark jacket with large light color logos on the chest, back and arms. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. MORE NEWS: WATCH: Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. … [Read more...] about Police Searching For Two Suspects Wanted In Northeast Philadelphia Homicide
Jaleel Uqdah Arrested For Raping 55-Year-Old Woman Inside Center City Macy’s, Philadelphia Police Say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The suspect wanted in the sexual assault of a 55-year-old woman at the Macy’s in Center City was taken into custody on Wednesday. Police announced the arrest of 22-year-old Jaleel Uqdah this afternoon. UPDATE: Police have identified Jaleel Uqdah as the man responsible for raping a 55 yr old woman in the bathroom of the Market st. Macy’s. The clothes he was wearing the day of the assault have been recovered from his home. More at 4/5pm @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/OyTtThOBlP READ MORE: Police Searching For Two Suspects Wanted In Northeast Philadelphia Homicide — Alecia Reid (@alecia__reid) February 24, 2021 Uqdah was arrested at his West Philadelphia home this morning. Police say the suspect has a very distinctive walk, which helped to identify him. Although he hasn’t confessed, authorities recovered the clothes he was wearing the day of the assault. Police say Uqdah walked into Macy’s Sunday morning on a mission. “He went into that store … [Read more...] about Jaleel Uqdah Arrested For Raping 55-Year-Old Woman Inside Center City Macy’s, Philadelphia Police Say
Philadelphia Weather: Warmup On The Way As Area To See Several Days In The 50’s
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The day we’ve all been waiting for… we are off to a clear start and a noticeable breeze. Highs Wednesday afternoon will climb above average and into the mid 50’s. A forecast high of 54 degrees in Philly would be the mildest reading in over five weeks. READ MORE: Police Searching For Two Suspects Wanted In Northeast Philadelphia Homicide Finally! pic.twitter.com/lV3T2neooM — Llarisa Abreu (@LlarisaAbreu) February 24, 2021 READ MORE: Pennsylvania GOP Will Meet Again To Discuss Toomey, Vote Sunshine and snow-free conditions will dominate through the remainder of the workweek and considerable snow melting weather will occur. Though a passing rain shower is possible Wednesday night. MORE NEWS: Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Center Opens Thursday In Philadelphia's Juniata Park The weekend looks active with a storm system lifting in on Saturday. Rain showers are likely though models are differing a bit on the robustness and the timing of the … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Weather: Warmup On The Way As Area To See Several Days In The 50’s
Claude Giroux Powers Flyers To 4-3 Win Over Rangers In First Game Back From COVID
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidelined two weeks because of COVID-19 protocols, Claude Giroux had enough of watching Flyers games on TV. “It’s not that fun watching the guys play when you’re at home,” he said. READ MORE: Police Searching For Two Suspects Wanted In Northeast Philadelphia Homicide Giroux made it fun playing with the Flyers. His 903rd career game tied him with Bill Barber for most in the regular season with Philadelphia. He also had three assists in his return from a coronavirus absence to lead the Flyers over the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night. “Surprised would be an understatement,” coach Alain Vigneault said. “I didn’t really know what to expect, but you could tell early on he had his game tonight.” Giroux, who played his first game since Feb. 7, led the Flyers with eight shots on goal, 12 total shot attempts, three points and was 8 of 11 on faceoffs. “This was one of his better games all year,” Vigneault said. James van Riemsdyk and Shayne Gostisbehere … [Read more...] about Claude Giroux Powers Flyers To 4-3 Win Over Rangers In First Game Back From COVID