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A group of people lit up cigarettes in the middle of a New Jersey Senate Health Committee meeting in protest Thursday afternoon after legislators dropped from their agenda a bill to ban smoking completely in casinos.
SEPTA Transit Police officers are on the picket line Thursday night after the Fraternal Order of Transit Police Union rejected SEPTA's latest deal and members voted overwhelmingly to strike.
The protesters blocked traffic on I-76 and on the Spring Garden Street Bridge. Philadelphia police said roughly 32 people were arrested.
Sammy was part of a new study from Nemours Children's Health that found congenital abnormalities in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl.
Philadelphia City Council voted 14 to 1 to make it illegal for hospitals to send noncitizen patients to their home countries without their consent.
Giovanni Hamilton asked his social media followers and podcast listeners to help him collect stuffed animals for kids in hospitals in Wilmington and Indianapolis.
Ski masks are now banned in some places in Philadelphia. Anyone caught breaking the law can be fined $250.
The holiday season can be a tough time to navigate for people in recovery, but more and more people are exploring the "sober curious" movement.
Many drivers holiday shopping are frustrated as only one southbound lane is open in King of Prussia due to a sinkhole.
Graduates of the union's Rosie's Girls program are automatically qualified to apply for an IBEW Local 98 Apprenticeship.
George McGinnis, a Hall of Fame basketball player who shined with the Pacers and 76ers, died Thursday morning from complications of a cardiac arrest.
The proposed legislation from Rep. Adams, who represents parts of Pike and Wayne counties, would require "instruction in cursive handwriting or joined italics to be taught in the appropriate grade levels."
Oi! Roy Kent is coming to Philadelphia. Brett Goldstein will kick off "The Second Best Night of Your Life" comedy tour at The Met on Jan. 25, 2024.
"It's been a frustrating couple of weeks here, these last two games," Jason Kelce said about the Philadelphia Eagles falling to the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys.
Pennsylvania House Republicans voted down legislation that would have sent $33 million to help Penn Vet train veterinarians.
The Wissahickon School District board will vote Tuesday on whether to fire Philip Leddy, the principal of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School accused of making antisemitic remarks about a parent on a voicemail. Janelle Burrell has this story and other top headlines in today's Digital Brief.
The security lines were packed as the holiday travel rush was on at Philadelphia International Airport. Brandon Goldner reports.
Snow in the early morning will transition to wintry mix and rain across the Philadelphia region, and could make for some slippery travel. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore is tracking the wintry mess.
Ukrainian officials say more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles were fired into the country, making it one of the largest combined strikes of the war with Russia. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
More than 11,000 additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files were made public early Tuesday morning, another major disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The latest trove of documents includes court records and FBI and DOJ documents related to Epstein's death in federal custody in 2019. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
A Philadelphia mother is on a mission to honor her son's life by pushing to make interstates safer after he was shot and killed on I-95 in March 2025.
Police believe a group of dirt bike riders deliberately damaged the field at the Mullica Township Recreational Complex and then drove away.
A USPS worker was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.
A Philadelphia mother is on a mission to honor her son's life by pushing to make interstates safer after he was shot and killed on I-95 in March 2025.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
A USPS worker was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.
The family-owned boardwalk shop has become a must-stop destination, serving generations of visitors the same hot cake donuts since 1976.
A signage issue at North Broad Street forced the PPA to refund more than $1.2 million in speed camera violations for more than 12,000 drivers.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
Police believe a group of dirt bike riders deliberately damaged the field at the Mullica Township Recreational Complex and then drove away.
A South Jersey woman who spent nearly $1,000 on Bruno Mars tickets says she finally got her money back after contacting CBS News Philadelphia for help.
The family-owned boardwalk shop has become a must-stop destination, serving generations of visitors the same hot cake donuts since 1976.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
A tornado warning in Burlington County, New Jersey, was canceled Tuesday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The surging Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 games and are now just three behind the Braves for the NL East lead.
The Montgomery County school had just 43 players and opened the season with a 53-0 loss.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
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.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The unofficial end of summer is nearly here, but reporter Siafa Lewis is soaking in the final taste of the season with some sweet treats from Shriver's Salt Water Taffy and Fudge along the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey.
The Ocean City Fishing Club is the oldest continuously running fishing club in the United States. Visiting the pier is about much more than catching fish, Ross DiMattei reports.
Ocean City, New Jersey, has a rich history as an East Coast surfing hub. A new museum exhibit celebrates that legacy.
In this week's edition of Hometown Hustle, reporter Krystle Rich talked to Caleb Lundy, who plans to play basketball at Drexel University next year, and one of his mentors, the former NBA player Jason Thompson. The two met through Thompson's camp in South Jersey.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Labor Day weekend.