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4th suspect in Philadelphia bus stop shooting arrested in Virginia, US Marshals say
U.S. Marshals say Asir Boone, the fourth suspect in a shooting that injured eight Northeast High School students, was arrested in Alexandria, Virginia.
Jalen Hurts pays for slain Texas football player's funeral
Texas native Jalen Hurts reportedly paid for the funeral of Jarvon Coles, a North Shore Senior High School defender
Starbucks to reconsider closing only location in downtown Trenton
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora says Starbucks will reconsider closing its only location in downtown
Charlie Manuel recalls why Phillies great Chase Utley "used to hate" him
In his first TV interview since a stroke last September, Charlie Manuel recalled why former Phillies second baseman Chase Utley told him recently, "I used to hate you."
Game-worn Roberto Clemente jersey from 1960 World Series sells for $256K at auction
A game-worn Roberto Clemente jersey from the Pittsburgh Pirates' 1960 World Series recently sold for over $256,000 at auction.
Where and when to see cherry blossoms in Philadelphia
Cherry blossom trees are expected to reach their peak bloom around the first week of April. From Longwood Gardens to riverbanks along Kelly Drive, here's where you can find them.
Photo agency labels another image by Princess Kate as being altered
Getty says a photo that Princess Kate posted online of Queen Elizabeth with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was "enhanced at source."
American farms may put AI-powered drones and robots to work
Nearly 2 million farmworkers help put food on American tables today, but modern machines powered by AI could eventually replace many of them.
Spring has nearly sprung! Breezy with some sun before PM clouds
The start of spring isn't particularly warm in Philadelphia, but it does mean more daylight is on the way.
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Starbucks reconsidering closing only Trenton store
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora told CBS News Philadelphia that Starbucks will reconsider its decision to close its only location in New Jersey's capital.
Spring is here - when is the best time to start your spring gardening?
Spring officially arrives Tuesday night and while it's still a little chilly, many flowers are starting to sprout thanks to the recent warm temperatures.
Hamstring injury to force Messi to miss Argentina's friendly vs. El Salvador in Philadelphia
Lionel Messi is dealing with a hamstring injury that will force the superstar soccer player to miss Argentina's friendly on Friday night against El Salvador at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Digital Brief: March 19, 2024
Janelle Burrell has your Tuesday morning Digital Brief, including the scoop on free Rita's Italian Ice and lottery machines being down in Pennsylvania.
Pa. lottery machines down for system upgrade ahead of $875 million Mega Millions drawing
A planned system upgrade means lottery machines across Pennsylvania are down March 19 until the upgrade is complete. Jasmine Payoute reports and shares sound from a Philadelphia business owner impacted.
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Spring has nearly sprung! Breezy with some sun before PM clouds
The start of spring isn't particularly warm in Philadelphia, but it does mean more daylight is on the way.
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Philadelphia churches compete while raising awareness for colon cancer screenings
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is hosting a Spirit Challenge as part of its 45+ Reasons campaign, which has the goal of getting 5,000 Black Philadelphians screened for colorectal cancer.
Testosterone websites promote off-label use despite FDA ad ban
Most healthy men produce sufficient testosterone as they age. Yet online ads and telehealth sites are promoting testosterone drugs with flawed promises of boosting libido and busting stomach fat.
Love in the Lab: Med school sweethearts celebrate Match Day at Penn
It's been a challenging four years for medical students who started at the height of the pandemic but it's also been extra special for one couple at Penn.
U.S. measles cases so far this year now exceed all of 2023
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Pa. doctor urges to "be a nudge" with online breast cancer risk test after Olivia Munn's diagnosis
The director of breast health at Main Line Lankenau Hospital said the risk assessment tool is based on a woman's family history, prior breast biopsies, the age of her first period and when her first child was born.
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Philadelphia federal court will have its first hearing about the safety of Ozempic
A hearing is scheduled Thursday for a U.S. district judge to decide how the cases proceed. It's the beginning of what many say will probably be a long drawn-out legal fight.
Virtual reality is improving seniors' lives and relationships, research shows
Seniors said using VR improved their relationships and helped them feel more positive.
NJ nonprofit celebrates passage of bill guaranteeing moms a right to a doula in hospital
A maternal health bill that passed in New Jersey this year ensures pregnant mothers have access to doulas in hospitals and birthing centers.
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Jalen Hurts pays for slain Texas football player's funeral
Texas native Jalen Hurts reportedly paid for the funeral of Jarvon Coles, a North Shore Senior High School defender
Game-worn Roberto Clemente jersey from 1960 World Series sells for $256K at auction
A game-worn Roberto Clemente jersey from the Pittsburgh Pirates' 1960 World Series recently sold for over $256,000 at auction.
Charlie Manuel recalls why Phillies great Chase Utley "used to hate" him
In his first TV interview since a stroke last September, Charlie Manuel recalled why former Phillies second baseman Chase Utley told him recently, "I used to hate you."
Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. post double-doubles and lead 76ers past Heat
Tyrese Maxey had 30 points and 10 assists and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers hold off the Miami Heat 98-91 Monday night in a potential preview of an NBA play-in tournament game.
Who's playing in NCAA Men's Tournament from Pa. and NJ?
There won't be any Philly men's schools in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but plenty of players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be in the big dance.
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"Fairmount Park Rapist" suspect faces new charges in 2003, 2007 rapes
Elias Diaz, the man police believe is the "Fairmount Park Rapist," has been charged with three more unsolved rapes in addition to Rebecca Park's murder.
Cold case solved: Arrest made in decade-old murder of Gloucester Township woman
Just eight days after a recent CBS Mysteries report profiled Reiff's case, an arrest has finally been made.
Investigators confident murder of Gloucester Township mother Carol Reiff will have resolution
It's been nearly 10 years since Carol Reiff, a beloved mother and friend from Gloucester Township, was found murdered in a wooded area not far from Route 42.
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Philadelphia students get head start on a legal career in city's Law Pathway program
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Philadelphia high school student gives SEPTA bus new design
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
Young Philadelphia scientist is taking her research on mental health to a new level
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
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Gallen of Questions Podcast, Ep. 30: Hannah Keyser
Hannah Keyser of Yahoo Sports joined Pat on the Gallen of Questions Podcast to talk all things Phillies before their NLDS series rematch against the Atlanta Braves.
Gallen of Questions Podcast, Ep. 27: Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer
Kapadia joined Pat to preview Eagles training camp and the 2023 season after the Birds made a run to the Super Bowl last season.
Gallen of Questions Podcast, Ep. 24: Jake Fischer, Jonathan Tannenwald
Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports and Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Inquirer joined Pat on the latest Gallen of Questions Podcast to talk about the Sixers, Union and more.
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4th suspect in Philadelphia bus stop shooting arrested in Virginia, US Marshals say
U.S. Marshals say Asir Boone, the fourth suspect in a shooting that injured eight Northeast High School students, was arrested in Alexandria, Virginia.
Jalen Hurts pays for slain Texas football player's funeral
Texas native Jalen Hurts reportedly paid for the funeral of Jarvon Coles, a North Shore Senior High School defender
Starbucks to reconsider closing only location in downtown Trenton
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora says Starbucks will reconsider closing its only location in downtown
Charlie Manuel recalls why Phillies great Chase Utley "used to hate" him
In his first TV interview since a stroke last September, Charlie Manuel recalled why former Phillies second baseman Chase Utley told him recently, "I used to hate you."
Game-worn Roberto Clemente jersey from 1960 World Series sells for $256K at auction
A game-worn Roberto Clemente jersey from the Pittsburgh Pirates' 1960 World Series recently sold for over $256,000 at auction.
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4th suspect in Philadelphia bus stop shooting arrested in Virginia, US Marshals say
U.S. Marshals say Asir Boone, the fourth suspect in a shooting that injured eight Northeast High School students, was arrested in Alexandria, Virginia.
Where and when to see cherry blossoms in Philadelphia
Cherry blossom trees are expected to reach their peak bloom around the first week of April. From Longwood Gardens to riverbanks along Kelly Drive, here's where you can find them.
Charlie Manuel recalls why Phillies great Chase Utley "used to hate" him
In his first TV interview since a stroke last September, Charlie Manuel recalled why former Phillies second baseman Chase Utley told him recently, "I used to hate you."
Spring has nearly sprung! Breezy with some sun before PM clouds
The start of spring isn't particularly warm in Philadelphia, but it does mean more daylight is on the way.
Delco borough manager terminated after accusing councilwoman of using racist remarks
The 4-2 vote comes a week after a council meeting on March 11, when Dawn Jones accused Councilwoman Rachel Walker of racial discrimination and allegedly using a racial slur.
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Starbucks to reconsider closing only location in downtown Trenton
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora says Starbucks will reconsider closing its only location in downtown
Spring has nearly sprung! Breezy with some sun before PM clouds
The start of spring isn't particularly warm in Philadelphia, but it does mean more daylight is on the way.
Who's playing in NCAA Men's Tournament from Pa. and NJ?
There won't be any Philly men's schools in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but plenty of players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be in the big dance.
Court documents reveal new details in Levittown triple murder
Andre Gordon Jr. is now facing more than a dozen criminal charges in Pennsylvania following the slaying of three family members over the weekend, new court documents show.
New Jersey woman pivotal to North Carolina sit-ins during Civil Rights Movement
In 1960, a North Carolina college student from the Philadelphia area took a stand by being one of the first to sit down at a whites-only lunch counter.
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Spring has nearly sprung! Breezy with some sun before PM clouds
The start of spring isn't particularly warm in Philadelphia, but it does mean more daylight is on the way.
NEXT Weather: Temps back to normal for March, highs in the low-50s Monday
High temperatures stay in the upper 40s and low 50s this week, a return to the reality of March weather, with the chilliest day coming on Tuesday, aka the official start to spring.
NEXT Weather: Sunny and mild St. Patrick's Day before chilly start to the week
Sunday will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy and mild for your St. Patrick's Day celebrations with high temperatures near the low 60s, but a cool down is on the way for the official start to spring.
NEXT Weather: Warmth sticks around, and so does the high pollen count
Friday there's a chance of rain in Philadelphia - but it's mostly just a cloudy day with some risks to allergy sufferers - and more warm March temperatures.
Suspected serial killer gets 7 life sentences in Del. murders, awaits charges in Philly
A Delaware judge sentenced Keith Gibson to seven life terms - he will be extradited to Philadelphia to face charges for the murders of four people in 2021, including his mother.
Health News
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Philadelphia churches compete while raising awareness for colon cancer screenings
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is hosting a Spirit Challenge as part of its 45+ Reasons campaign, which has the goal of getting 5,000 Black Philadelphians screened for colorectal cancer.
Testosterone websites promote off-label use despite FDA ad ban
Most healthy men produce sufficient testosterone as they age. Yet online ads and telehealth sites are promoting testosterone drugs with flawed promises of boosting libido and busting stomach fat.
Love in the Lab: Med school sweethearts celebrate Match Day at Penn
It's been a challenging four years for medical students who started at the height of the pandemic but it's also been extra special for one couple at Penn.
U.S. measles cases so far this year now exceed all of 2023
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Pa. doctor urges to "be a nudge" with online breast cancer risk test after Olivia Munn's diagnosis
The director of breast health at Main Line Lankenau Hospital said the risk assessment tool is based on a woman's family history, prior breast biopsies, the age of her first period and when her first child was born.
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Offshore wind project proposed for New Jersey would have 157 wind turbines off coastline
Data from the federal government shows that an offshore wind power project proposed for New Jersey would have 157 turbines and be located 8.4 miles from shore at its closest point.
Trenton's mayor is urging Starbucks to reconsider closing only location in his city
Mayor Reed Gusciora said he wrote a letter to Starbucks asking the company to keep its Trenton location open.
She started scrubbing toilets at McDonald's - now she owns 12 locations on the Main Line
Tanya Hill-Holliday started out at a McDonald's in Baltimore, Maryland before going on to run 12 franchises in Pennsylvania.
Krispy Kreme offering Leap Day deal on a dozen doughnuts
On Thursday, Feb. 29, aka Leap Day, Krispy Kreme customers can buy any regularly priced dozen and get another dozen original glazed doughnuts for just $2.29.
At Wheelhouse Cards, trading baseball cards has become a father-son bonding experience
Wheelhouse Cards, a full-service sports card shop that saw a resurgence during the pandemic, has opened its second location in West Chester, Pa.
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Pothole repair season underway in South Jersey and Philadelphia
It's pothole season in the northeast, and as springtime nears, efforts to fix the holes ramp up. Drivers in both South Jersey and Philadelphia are doing their best to swerve away from the issue.
I-76 near Conshohocken reopens after truck fire closes highway for nearly 12 hours
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 near Conshohocken closed around 1 a.m. because of a truck fire on the eastbound lanes between Exit 331B/PA 23 and Exit 338 (Green Lane/Belmont Avenue).
Philly St. Patrick's Day parade route, road closures, parking restrictions: What you need to know
Here's everything you need to know to ensure you're all set ahead of the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
SEPTA Police to target "every criminal code on the books" after violent week
SEPTA Transit Police Chief Charles Lawson discussed safety at a press conference Wednesday. Hours later, eight teens were shot near a bus stop in Northeast Philadelphia.
Speed cameras on Philadelphia's Roosevelt Boulevard have slowed down drivers, report says
A 2023 report by the Pennsylvania State Transportation Advisory Committee found that speed cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia have been successful in slowing down reckless drivers.
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Jalen Hurts pays for slain Texas football player's funeral
Texas native Jalen Hurts reportedly paid for the funeral of Jarvon Coles, a North Shore Senior High School defender
Game-worn Roberto Clemente jersey from 1960 World Series sells for $256K at auction
A game-worn Roberto Clemente jersey from the Pittsburgh Pirates' 1960 World Series recently sold for over $256,000 at auction.
Charlie Manuel recalls why Phillies great Chase Utley "used to hate" him
In his first TV interview since a stroke last September, Charlie Manuel recalled why former Phillies second baseman Chase Utley told him recently, "I used to hate you."
Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. post double-doubles and lead 76ers past Heat
Tyrese Maxey had 30 points and 10 assists and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers hold off the Miami Heat 98-91 Monday night in a potential preview of an NBA play-in tournament game.
Who's playing in NCAA Men's Tournament from Pa. and NJ?
There won't be any Philly men's schools in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but plenty of players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be in the big dance.
Entertainment News
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Photo agency labels another image by Princess Kate as being altered
Getty says a photo that Princess Kate posted online of Queen Elizabeth with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was "enhanced at source."
Dr. Dre says he had 3 strokes while in hospital for brain aneurysm
In an interview last week, Dr. Dre said he endured three strokes while he was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm in January 2021.
Pennsylvania Lottery players won't be able to buy Powerball or Mega Millions tickets on Tuesday. Here's why
With hundreds of millions on the line for Powerball and Mega Millions, you won't be able to buy lottery tickets today in Pennsylvania.
Celine Dion shares health update in rare photo with sons
Celine Dion said in her post that March 15 was International Stiff-Person Syndrome Awareness Day.
"Ghostbusters" original cast joins forces with Paul Rudd and Mckenna Grace
The original "Ghostbusters" cast braved the heavy proton packs once more for the franchise's latest installment.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
Focusing on the Future
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Philadelphia students get head start on a legal career in city's Law Pathway program
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Philadelphia high school student gives SEPTA bus new design
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
Young Philadelphia scientist is taking her research on mental health to a new level
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
NJ high school Unified Sports basketball team proves bonds go beyond the court
At Cherokee High School, its Chiefs United basketball team is proving that lasting bonds go well beyond the court.
Meet the Philadelphia kids who voice PBS series "Lyla in the Loop" theme song
Meet the Fanny Jackson Coppin School students who voice the theme song for the new PBS Kids series "Lyla in the Loop."
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Starbucks reconsidering closing only Trenton store
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora told CBS News Philadelphia that Starbucks will reconsider its decision to close its only location in New Jersey's capital.
Spring is here - when is the best time to start your spring gardening?
Spring officially arrives Tuesday night and while it's still a little chilly, many flowers are starting to sprout thanks to the recent warm temperatures.
Hamstring injury to force Messi to miss Argentina's friendly vs. El Salvador in Philadelphia
Lionel Messi is dealing with a hamstring injury that will force the superstar soccer player to miss Argentina's friendly on Friday night against El Salvador at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Digital Brief: March 19, 2024
Janelle Burrell has your Tuesday morning Digital Brief, including the scoop on free Rita's Italian Ice and lottery machines being down in Pennsylvania.
Pa. lottery machines down for system upgrade ahead of $875 million Mega Millions drawing
A planned system upgrade means lottery machines across Pennsylvania are down March 19 until the upgrade is complete. Jasmine Payoute reports and shares sound from a Philadelphia business owner impacted.