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While an estimated two-thirds of voters approved a ballot measure legalizing marijuana use, the day to freely light up could be a while away.
Call them President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
It happened just before 8 p.m. on the 400 block of West Cambria Street.
Police say they made no arrests among the citywide celebrations, where thousands of people came together.
Biden's victory came after more than three days of uncertainty as election officials sorted through a surge of mail-in votes that delayed the processing of some ballots.
Biden's win in Pennsylvania was a dramatic, though not unexpected
Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes put President-elect Biden over the 270 threshold needed for the White House.
The president-elect already was braced to deal with the worst health crisis the nation has seen in more than a century and the economic havoc it has wreaked.
The Biden-Harris ticket won after receiving the most votes in American history at over 74 million.
CBS News projects Joe Biden has won the Keystone State and its crucial 20 electoral votes over President Donald Trump to put him past the 270 threshold needed for the White House.
The news of Scranton-native Joe Biden's projected presidential win spread quickly across social media.
Philadelphia election workers have been processing ballots for 24 hours a day since election day.
New Jersey transit police are investigating the accident.
Drivers were paying an average of $2.59 a gallon a year ago at this time.
The transition can be a frenzied process even under normal circumstances.
It is a big weekend down the shore. It will look like a busy summer weekend with people flocking to the Wildwoods for four big events. Brandon Goldner reports in North Wildwood to check out the massively popular Irish Fall Festival.
Water safety is a year-round concern for families with children, especially those on the autism spectrum. Stephanie Stahl has more on the importance of swimming lessons for children and where you can find specialized lessons for children on the autism spectrum in the Philadelphia region.
A judge temporarily suspended the deadline for the SS United States to leave its dock in South Philadelphia. According to a new statement from the SS United States Conservancy, the ship's owners, operators of Pier 82 and Okaloosa County, Florida officials participated in court-ordered mediation on Friday. The ultimate plan is to sink the ship off the coast of Florida.
Pennsylvania State Police are revealing more information about a shooting that led to a two-car crash and killed two men last Friday night near the Macdade Blvd. exit in Delaware County.
Researchers at Saint Vincent College want you to capture a spotted lanternfly if you see one and not kill it. Why? They want you to send it to them for a study.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
A 15-year-old boy was found shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, police said.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
A 15-year-old boy was found shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, police said.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. for about a month this summer.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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.
A new app called "Access Philly" is designed to help residents, community groups and businesses be prepared for Philadelphia's 250 celebrations.
A high school basketball coach in New Jersey has been making a difference and working hard to develop the next generation of ballers for over half a century. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
CBS News Philadelphia New Jersey reporter Ryan Hughes has the details on the effort to get beaches at the Jersey Shore ready for the summer.
Body camera video shows the moments first responders rushed to the rescue after an explosion at an industrial facility in Logan Township, New Jersey, earlier this month.
Bars and restaurants in Philadelphia can stay open two hours later than normal this summer as the city hosts a slew of America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star Game festivities.
