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At issue is whether the fire commissioner is required to fill budgeted vacancies with firefighters who pass the promotion exam, as the union contends, or whether he can pick and choose.
"We worked with a scientist from Penn State who encoded the Declaration of Independence onto DNA, and then we added these DNA molecules to the beer."
"The three proposals in South Philadelphia are less likely to induce further development and less likely to generate a new audience than the other three proposals," city commerce director Alan Greenberger told a state oversight panel.
You may recognize the name from the popular beer produced at its upstate Pennsylvania brewery.
Across the street from the convention center, demonstrators collect bottled water and donations to help families whose drinking water, they say, has been contaminated by fracking along the Marcellus Shale in central and western Pennsylvania.
As the economy continues to struggle and the income gap widens, residents the country's richest states continue to prosper.
The Catholic Church in Philadelphia has a new fundraising vehicle with the formation of the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.
Even though he doesn't support it, House majority leader Mike Turzai says he's angling for a vote this fall on a state Senate-passed bill to increase transportation spending by $2½ billion per year.
Penndot spokesman Charles Metzger says it's a busy stretch that carries about 34,000 cars a day.
The initial reviews of about 25,000 property assessments won't be completed before the deadline to file a formal appeal, so the city is urging property owners to proceed without waiting.
When voters in New Jersey go to the polls this November, they'll be asked decide if the state's minumum wage should be raised.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate rose last month for the first time since January, while employer payrolls rose modestly.
Rep. Pat Meehan (R-Pa.) said, in a statement, that the measure "improves our country's fiscal health by cutting our out-of-control spending."
A group of students from Germany, in this country to learn about US history, has gotten an unexpected lesson about Philadelphia hospitality after their tour operator suddenly went bankrupt.
Crews are on the scene of a fire at EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey on Friday morning.
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
In an effort to ease the flow of traffic around the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, organizers unveiled a map of multiple lots surrounding the Belmont Plateau.
Prosecutors say Liza Ridley fatally shot Vincent Good and later took a Lyft to dump his body in a suitcase in Kensington.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was critically injured after being hit by a car in Southwest Philadelphia Thursday night, police said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Students, teachers and lawmakers spoke out against a plan to close schools in Philadelphia.
A former Eagles cheerleader is honored for her work as her husband's caregiver after his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Crews are on the scene of a fire at EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey on Friday morning.
NJ Transit and Amtrak trains are suspended between Penn Station New York and Newark Penn Station. Long Island Rail Road trains are partially restored.
South Jersey farmers are assessing major crop losses after a devastating cold snap last month wiped out large portions of their fruit harvests.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
A former Eagles cheerleader is honored for her work as her husband's caregiver after his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Michelle Lipchock went from being told she had just two years to live to now living every day to the fullest.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has plenty to celebrate this year and can now add one of the biggest milestones of all: becoming a girl dad.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
Cristopher Sánchez made Phillies history and extended his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings in a 3-0 win on Wednesday against the Padres for a three-game sweep.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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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.
We're celebrating America's 250th birthday with Farm Truck Brewing of Medford, New Jersey. "Breaking Brews" is an old-style lager that wouldn't be out of place in a tavern during the American fight for independence around the turn of the 19th century.
For vacation rental industry professionals like Duane Watlington, one story is becoming all too familiar: a family shows up at a Jersey Shore rental property only to find out their booking wasn't legitimate, leaving them scrambling to find something at the last minute. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips on how to spot scams before you book your summer vacation.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Mainstays brand 9-drawer fabric dressers sold at Walmart over concerns they could tip over.
2000s pop singer Jesse McCartney will perform at the senior prom at Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills, Bucks County this weekend, continuing a tradition of a major headliner taking the stage at what is called "The Best Prom in America."
Mitchell & Ness is opening a flagship store in Center City Philadelphia and kicking off opening weekend with fan activations, freebies and a block party. Wakisha Bailey chats with marketing manager David Dee and gets a look at the new space on Walnut Street before opening day.
