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How to register to vote and vote by mail in the Philadelphia area
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Biden, first lady Jill Biden, JD Vance all traveling to Pennsylvania Tuesday
Following visits by former President Trump and Vice President Harris, on Tuesday President Biden, the first lady and JD Vance will all be in Pennsylvania for various events.
Train operator killed after NJ Transit River Line crash in Burlington County
A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.
Bundle up as fall chill sets in Tuesday. Here's the full forecast
Temperatures will dip on Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region with a frost advisory in effect parts of the Delaware Valley.
Trump, Harris each campaign in Pennsylvania with election 3 weeks away
Pennsylvania was back in the political spotlight on Monday night as both presidential candidates descended on the Keystone State.
George hyperextends left knee in 76ers-Hawks preseason game
Paul George hyperextended his left knee in a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, the 76ers said.
After hit-and-run at Penn, union president calls for security to increase
The president of a Pennsylvania nurses union is calling for an increase in emergency room security after a hit-and-run injured three nurses.
Doylestown dad rides 4,000-plus miles for daughter, RMHC
Jeff Bekos made 26 stops at Ronald McDonald houses on his journey and biked 4,000 miles from California.
New doc highlights Lennon and Ono's iconic week on The Mike Douglas Show
A new documentary revisits Philadelphia's The Mike Douglas Show where John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted the show for an entire week.
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Woman killed in hit-and-run near Fairmount Park in Philadelphia
Police said a driver hit a woman on Reservoir Drive and kept going early Tuesday morning.
Gritty stuns in new calendar from Philadelphia Flyers | Digital Brief
Flyers mascot Gritty is featured on a 12-month calendar benefiting Flyers Charities. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
Frost advisory ends early in Philadelphia area, but Wednesday morning starts even cooler
A frost advisory ended early on Tuesday morning but frost could return Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.
Philadelphia Flyers release 2025 Gritty calendar
The Philadelphia Flyers' chaotic mascot is back with another calendar for 2025. The calendars, which feature pictures of Gritty in a variety of outfits and costumes, are on sale now for $25 and benefit Flyers Charities.
NJ Transit River Line still suspended between Trenton and Florence stations after a fatal crash
NJ Transit River Line service is suspended in both directions between Trenton Station and Florence Station Tuesday after a fatal crash in Mansfield Township early Monday morning. The train operator was killed in the accident, and multiple people were treated for non-life threatening injuries.
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Frost advisory ends early in Philadelphia area, but Wednesday morning starts even cooler
A frost advisory ended early on Tuesday morning but frost could return Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.
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Golf Association of Philadelphia's Adaptive Championship tees off in Bucks County
The Golf Association of Philadelphia's inaugural adaptive golf championship drew players with disabilities from around the world to Bucks County.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Measles case confirmed in New Jersey, health officials say
A Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
Nearly 200 Philly schools impacted by meat and poultry recall
The School District of Philadelphia says nearly 200 schools were impacted by a meat and poultry recall due to possible listeria contamination.
Philly teen turns mental health struggles into positive clothing brand
A Philadelphia teenager has overcome mental health issues and created a clothing brand that spreads a positive message.
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
Conjoined twins back home after a year at CHOP after being separated
CHOP has now performed 32 conjoined twin separations, the most of any hospital in North America.
"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
PA nonprofit marks milestone of supporting over 10,000 families battling cancer
Bringing Hope Home recently marked a major milestone in their mission: Since 2008, the Malvern, Pennsylvania-based nonprofit has supported more than 10,000 families.
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George hyperextends left knee in 76ers-Hawks preseason game
Paul George hyperextended his left knee in a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, the 76ers said.
Golf Association of Philadelphia's Adaptive Championship tees off in Bucks County
The Golf Association of Philadelphia's inaugural adaptive golf championship drew players with disabilities from around the world to Bucks County.
Sirianni apologizes for jawing with Eagles fans in win over Browns
On Sunday, the TV broadcast showed Nick Sirianni jawing with Philadelphia Eagles fans at the end of the win over the Browns.
Eagles players shake off Nick Sirianni's sideline outburst
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is facing his share of criticism after appearing to taunt Eagles fans after beating the Cleveland Browns.
Graham becomes first player in Eagles history to play 200 regular season games
Brandon Graham is the only player in Eagles history to play in 200 career games for the franchise.
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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 school district helping mold future trade workers with 5-day CTE camp
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
High school graduate paving the way for a future in nursing
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
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Delco or not? FidDad and Dad joke extraordinaire Dave Olgeton settles the score
Social media star Dave "FitDad" Olgeton joins Pat Gallen on this week's episode of Gallen of Questions to settle the score of what is Delco and what is not Delco.
Zach Berman talks about his new Philadelphia Eagles book "The Franchise"
Zach Berman with PHLY Sports joins Pat Gallen to discuss his new book "The Franchise: Philadelphia Eagles: A Curated History of the Eagles. Catch more episodes of Gallen of Questions every Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on PHILLY 57, streaming on CBS News Philadelphia and available on our YouTube channel.
PHLY Sports' Jon Marks on Saquon Barkley's impact on Eagles, overlooked Phillies moments
PHLY Sports host Jon Marks joins Gallen of Questions to discuss Saquon Barkley's impact on the Philadelphia Eagles defensive line, overlooked Philadelphia Phillies moments of the past couple of seasons, and the rising costs of buffalo wings. Catch more episodes of Gallen of Questions every Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on PHILLY 57, streaming on CBS News Philadelphia and available on our YouTube channel.
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How to register to vote and vote by mail in the Philadelphia area
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Biden, first lady Jill Biden, JD Vance all traveling to Pennsylvania Tuesday
Following visits by former President Trump and Vice President Harris, on Tuesday President Biden, the first lady and JD Vance will all be in Pennsylvania for various events.
Train operator killed after NJ Transit River Line crash in Burlington County
A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.
Bundle up as fall chill sets in Tuesday. Here's the full forecast
Temperatures will dip on Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region with a frost advisory in effect parts of the Delaware Valley.
Trump, Harris each campaign in Pennsylvania with election 3 weeks away
Pennsylvania was back in the political spotlight on Monday night as both presidential candidates descended on the Keystone State.
Pennsylvania News
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How to register to vote and vote by mail in the Philadelphia area
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Biden, first lady Jill Biden, JD Vance all traveling to Pennsylvania Tuesday
Following visits by former President Trump and Vice President Harris, on Tuesday President Biden, the first lady and JD Vance will all be in Pennsylvania for various events.
After hit-and-run at Penn, union president calls for security to increase
The president of a Pennsylvania nurses union is calling for an increase in emergency room security after a hit-and-run injured three nurses.
Golf Association of Philadelphia's Adaptive Championship tees off in Bucks County
The Golf Association of Philadelphia's inaugural adaptive golf championship drew players with disabilities from around the world to Bucks County.
Theatre company unveils interactive art installation to honor Lenape tribe
Curio Theatre Company marked Indigenous Peoples' Day by unveiling an empty wooden flower bed outside its Philadelphia building on Baltimore Avenue.
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How to register to vote and vote by mail in the Philadelphia area
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
12-year-old dies after tree limb falls on him in NJ, police say
A 12-year-old boy died on Monday after a tree limb fell on him in his backyard in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, police said.
Train operator killed after NJ Transit River Line crash in Burlington County
A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.
Events in Philly this weekend: Eagles vs. Browns, OURFest, Stevie Wonder, fall fests
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
Teen reports wildfire after noticing smoke along Medford Township trail
A 15-year-old said he saw smoke and knew something wasn't right. After further investigation, he found a wildfire along a trail and took action by calling 911 and his grandmother.
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How to register to vote and vote by mail in the Philadelphia area
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Multiple cars catch fire in festival parking area, Delaware State Fire Marshal says
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that spread to at least 14 cars in a parking area in Bridgeville Saturday afternoon.
Bus driver abandons students at wrong stop in Delaware, police say
Police say a school bus driver abandoned about 10 Newark Charter School students at a wrong stop in Delaware.
Delaware, New Jersey National Guards deploy to Florida for Milton response
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard activated nearly 200 service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida's Hurricane Milton response.
Have Ticketmaster tickets? Check your account to make sure they're still there
Ticketmaster is claiming some of its customers' digital tickets are being stolen through email scams. Here's what they told CBS News Philadelphia after we reached out.
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Golf Association of Philadelphia's Adaptive Championship tees off in Bucks County
The Golf Association of Philadelphia's inaugural adaptive golf championship drew players with disabilities from around the world to Bucks County.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Measles case confirmed in New Jersey, health officials say
A Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
Nearly 200 Philly schools impacted by meat and poultry recall
The School District of Philadelphia says nearly 200 schools were impacted by a meat and poultry recall due to possible listeria contamination.
Philly teen turns mental health struggles into positive clothing brand
A Philadelphia teenager has overcome mental health issues and created a clothing brand that spreads a positive message.
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New retail options coming to Wells Fargo Center this season
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
Spirit Halloween plans 10 Christmas-themed stores: See where they are
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Tuxedo rental shop in Havertown sending relief supplies to Helene victims
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
Philadelphia's Chart House restaurant closing after 38 years
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Phillies fans stock up on merchandise in Broomall, Delaware County
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
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Tractor-trailers crash, block outer lanes on NJ Turnpike
One outer lane of the New Jersey Turnpike northbound is blocked Friday morning after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers.
NJ Transit reopens River Line service after vehicle struck
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
Police chase in Philly leads to crash on I-95 North
A police chase led to a crash on I-95 near Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
Philly officials pitching plan for concrete-protected bike lanes
Philadelphia officials presented a plan for protected bike lanes to a Center City residents' organization on Tuesday.
An exclusive look at progress extending the Schuylkill River Trail
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
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George hyperextends left knee in 76ers-Hawks preseason game
Paul George hyperextended his left knee in a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, the 76ers said.
Golf Association of Philadelphia's Adaptive Championship tees off in Bucks County
The Golf Association of Philadelphia's inaugural adaptive golf championship drew players with disabilities from around the world to Bucks County.
Sirianni apologizes for jawing with Eagles fans in win over Browns
On Sunday, the TV broadcast showed Nick Sirianni jawing with Philadelphia Eagles fans at the end of the win over the Browns.
Eagles players shake off Nick Sirianni's sideline outburst
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is facing his share of criticism after appearing to taunt Eagles fans after beating the Cleveland Browns.
Graham becomes first player in Eagles history to play 200 regular season games
Brandon Graham is the only player in Eagles history to play in 200 career games for the franchise.
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New doc highlights Lennon and Ono's iconic week on The Mike Douglas Show
A new documentary revisits Philadelphia's The Mike Douglas Show where John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted the show for an entire week.
Al Pacino on becoming Al Pacino
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
Events in Philly this weekend: Eagles vs. Browns, OURFest, Stevie Wonder, fall fests
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
Artist behind "Dancing Kelce" murals says he wanted to bring joy to Eagles fans
Street artist, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself.
Philly gospel singer drops new track to help get out the vote
AJ Evans released "Get Up, Go Vote" on streaming platforms to encourage voters to make their voices heard.
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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.
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Philadelphia school district helping mold future trade workers with 5-day CTE camp
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
High school graduate paving the way for a future in nursing
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
Philly seniors fulfill one wish before graduation – to save their sports teams
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
East Norriton students hold cleanup event for environment
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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Woman killed in hit-and-run near Fairmount Park in Philadelphia
Police said a driver hit a woman on Reservoir Drive and kept going early Tuesday morning.
Gritty stuns in new calendar from Philadelphia Flyers | Digital Brief
Flyers mascot Gritty is featured on a 12-month calendar benefiting Flyers Charities. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
Frost advisory ends early in Philadelphia area, but Wednesday morning starts even cooler
A frost advisory ended early on Tuesday morning but frost could return Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.
Philadelphia Flyers release 2025 Gritty calendar
The Philadelphia Flyers' chaotic mascot is back with another calendar for 2025. The calendars, which feature pictures of Gritty in a variety of outfits and costumes, are on sale now for $25 and benefit Flyers Charities.
NJ Transit River Line still suspended between Trenton and Florence stations after a fatal crash
NJ Transit River Line service is suspended in both directions between Trenton Station and Florence Station Tuesday after a fatal crash in Mansfield Township early Monday morning. The train operator was killed in the accident, and multiple people were treated for non-life threatening injuries.