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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia Police Officer has been arrested and charged after a car crashed into a home in Northeast Philadelphia, leaving one woman critically injured. The crash happened around 8 p.m. Saturday on the 2800 block of Comly Road. According to officials, the off-duty officer, identified as Gregory Campbell was crossing Comly Road when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the home. (credit: CBS3) Investigators say a 53-year-old woman was trapped under the car. She was rushed to the hospital where she is listed in critical condition. A 45-year-old man also sustained injuries to the right side of his body. Two dogs inside of the home were also struck. Campbell. 27, has been charged with Aggravated Assault, DUI, and related offenses. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw released a statement in regards to the incident saying in part: “The consequences of choosing to drive while under the influence are enormous, and all too often, … [Read more...] about Off-Duty Philadelphia Police Officer Arrested, Charged After Car Slams Into Northeast Philadelphia Home, Critically Injuring Woman

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A 21-year-old man is recovering after being shot in the neck inside a Northeast Philadelphia mall, police say. The shooting happened inside the Philadelphia Mills Mall, located at 1406 Franklin Mills Circle, just before 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Police say the victim was shot once in the neck and transported to an area hospital. He was placed in stable condition.RELATED: 2 Men Found Shot Dead Inside Kensington Property, Police Say Credit: CBS3 No arrests have been made. Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates to this developing story.  For a list of gun violence resources in Philadelphia, click here. RELATED: 4-Alarm Blaze That Gutted Playland's Castaway Cove On Ocean City Boardwalk Deemed Accidental MORE ON CBSPHILLY.COM Winter Weather Warning, Advisory In Place For Sunday As Snowstorm Could Dump Several Inches Of Snow Across Region Pennsylvania SPCA Rescues 17 Puppies From Lancaster Property Over Welfare ConcernsMORE: COVID In New Jersey: More Restrictions … [Read more...] about Police Investigating After 21-Year-Old Shot In Neck Inside Philadelphia Mills Mall

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — City officials are reopening Philadelphia’s ice rinks as a way to offer some winter fun and recreation. The announcement was made Friday afternoon at the Laura Sims Skate House in West Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s six city-run public ice skating rinks will now be open with safety protocols in place, including reduced capacity and training for all staff in sanitation and operational guidelines for COVID-19.RELATED: 2 Men Found Shot Dead Inside Kensington Property, Police Say (Credit: CBS3) “We know that families are looking for fun, family-friendly, safe activities to do with their kids and we know that they’ve been using some of the city’s outdoor skating rinks, so this is a great way, great opportunity for families to come and have a great family outing here,” Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell said. Admission to the rink is free. Skate rentals cost just a few dollars. Reservations are … [Read more...] about COVID In Philadelphia: Six City-Run Public Ice Skating Rinks Reopen With Safety Protocols In Place

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Kansas City Chiefs will try to win their second-straight Super Bowl on Sunday, which usually means big business for a South Philadelphia bar. But because of COVID, there will be no dancing in the streets this year at Big Charlie’s Saloon. “There was fireworks, there was music. I know I was crying,” Anthony Mazzone Jr. with Big Charlie’s Saloon said. “It was crazy. It was something I had never experienced before.”RELATED: WATCH LIVE: Memorial Service For Legendary Temple Basketball Head Coach John Chaney Mazzone’s big game dreams came true one year ago. McKean Street was flooded with red and white as Big Charlie’s Saloon became synonymous with Super Bowl champs. “This is an exact replica of the trophy and all of the players received it from Andy Reid, and Coach [Steve] Spagnola wanted to give us one,” Mazzone said. “We’re not only a better team than we were last year, but we’re a … [Read more...] about Super Bowl 2021: No Dancing In Streets This Year At Big Charlie’s Saloon, Philadelphia’s Chiefs Bar, Due To COVID-19

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Another bout of snow is gearing up to smack the region, just as lots of us are getting done cleaning up from the first significant snowfall in five years in Philly. A coastal low will skirt by the region to the south and, as it does, it could lead to a messy end to the weekend for many across the area. The coastal low that will be the main player for the messy weather on Sunday is still getting itself organized, but will do so quickly and could even help to cloud up our skies as early as Saturday afternoon.RELATED: Revolutionary Coronavirus-Killing Face Shield Made In Pennsylvania Hopes To Change How We Think About Masks While clouds will increase on Saturday, we will remain dry throughout the daytime hours. As we enter the night, that is when things start to get dicey. Snow will move into the southern parts of the region, like central and southern Delaware, as well as South Jersey and the shore as early as 1-3 a.m. Sunday. The precipitation will continue to … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Weather: Super Bowl Sunday Snowstorm Could Dump Up To 6 Inches