Ross DiMattei
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Teen Shot During Heritage Day Fireworks Show In Easton
Police believe the victim was targeted after being involved in a larger group disturbance right before the shooting several blocks away. → Read More
4th Of July Parade, Concert Taking Over Philadelphia Today
Today the city of Philadelphia is celebrating America's 246th birthday with food, games, a parade - and it all ends at the Parkway with a big concert. → Read More
Exclusive: Sources Tell CBS3 Criminal Charges Expected In Fire, Building Collapse That Resulted In Death Of Philadelphia Fire Lt. Sean Williamson
Sources say authorities recovered surveillance video which shifted the investigation late last week into a criminal case. → Read More
President Joe Biden Lands In Philadelphia To Speak At AFL-CIO National Convention
Traffic trouble is expected Tuesday in Center City as President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak at AFL-CIO National Convention. → Read More
2 Men Shot During Robbery Inside Store In South Philadelphia’s Italian Market: Police
Two men were shot during a robbery inside a store in South Philadelphia's Italian Market late on Monday night. → Read More
Philly Fans Boo Sixers Over Poor Performance In 103-88 Game 5 Loss To Toronto Raptors
Philly fans are no strangers to booing when their teams aren't producing and they let the Sixers hear it after dropping Game 5, giving the Raptors life as they head back to their home court. → Read More
Harry Reid remembered as fighter in the political arena and boxing ring
Many who knew Harry Reid well will describe him as a fighter. But did you know that before becoming a politician, Reid was an amateur boxer who became a lifelong fan and advocate for the sport? → Read More
'No doubt' omicron has overtaken delta as dominant COVID variant in Southern Nevada
13 Action News spoke with Dr. Edwin Oh, an associate professor at UNLV and the leader of this wastewater testing, to find out how prevalent the omicron variant is in Southern Nevada and how fast it's spreading. → Read More
Las Vegas mayor praises I-15 expansion, but says it's a temporary traffic fix
If you've ever driven from southern Nevada to southern California or vice-versa, you know the traffic can be brutal. On Sunday, governors for the two states announced a new I-15 expansion project that will open an additional lane during peak travel times. → Read More
Comparing the cost of driving vs. flying to southwest cities for Thanksgiving
13 Action News used Google Flights and Gas Buddy's Gas Trip Calculator to break down the cost benefit of driving vs. flying to three nearby destinations: Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. → Read More
Nevada senators talk numbers after passage of $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law on Monday. The bill has bipartisan support, including from both of Nevada's senators, who say they've secured more than $4 billion for the Silver State. → Read More
Bidders preview wide variety of vehicles, miscellaneous items at Clark County auction
The government's trash could be your treasure! Clark County is hosting a surplus auction, and the public can preview vehicles and miscellaneous items on Nov. 13 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway before bidding online. → Read More
Vegas Chamber in Washington DC pushing for federal funding for Nevada
Right now, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is leading a large delegation in Washington DC, pushing for federal funding for issues facing Nevada. → Read More
Is Las Vegas overtaking Oakland's teams? Raiders moved; A's remain possibility
Four and a half years ago, the NFL approved the Raiders move from Oakland to Las Vegas. Now, it’s the Athletics who have interest in moving to the desert. → Read More
Caesars Entertainment reaches sports gambling agreement with Fiesta Bowl
Caesars Entertainment has signed a multi-year partnership with The Fiesta Bowl in Arizona. This is the first partnership between a college bowl game and a company that specializes in sports betting, and experts say it reveals college athletics is embracing sports betting. → Read More
MGM agrees to sell properties, land to VICI in $17.2 billion deal
A major deal has been reached involving multiple properties on the Las Vegas Strip. VICI Properties Inc. is acquiring MGM Resorts' properties division, MGM Growth Properties, in a deal worth more than $17 billion. → Read More
End of eviction moratorium could mean more living in vehicles on Southern Nevada streets
Without protection from the state or federal government, many who are facing eviction may be wondering, 'Where do I go?' One of the worst consequences could be more people living on the street or in their vehicle. → Read More
'We're reliving 2020 in 2021' Las Vegas hospital workers discuss surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations
For weeks, 13 Action News has been reporting on a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, largely driven by the Delta variant and a local lag in vaccinations. Now, we're getting first person accounts of the crisis that won’t go away. → Read More
Tenants throughout Las Vegas valley report rising rent costs
Throughout the Las Vegas valley, tenants are seeing the price to rent their apartments going up. Suzy Vasquez, the Executive Director of the Nevada State Apartment Association, says lack of supply is driving the increase in rent prices. → Read More
Las Vegas doctor urges everyone to wear a mask around others, including vaccinated
The Chief Medical Officer at Southern Hills Hospital Dr. Domenic Martinello sounded the alarm about an increasing number of unvaccinated people having to be hospitalized because of COVID-19. Now, he's urging everyone to wear a mask in public to help slow the surge of infections in Las Vegas. → Read More