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Philadelphia's unemployed now have four new ways to get the skills and connections they need.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more men are back at work, but in different positions. Instead of construction, you'll find more of the guys in retail or other positions traditionally held by women.
Of 357 metropolitan areas, a Gallup Poll found, Ocean City had the lowest percent of angry, depressed people.
Non-union workers employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the governor and cabinet secretaries, will not see a pay raise for the fifth year in a row.
A multi-jurisdictional investigation during the NHL Winter Classic has led to the seizure of tens of thousand of dollars' worth of counterfeit merchandise in Philadelphia.
We're doing less talking and more texting on our cell phones. But there are signs that's changing, too.
This week, word came that Sears will be closing two stores in the Delaware Valley: on 69th Street in Upper Darby, and at the Coventry Mall in Chester County.
One of several bus companies commonly referred to in Philadelphia as the "Chinatown bus" has been ordered to stop operations by the federal government.
Breastfeeding Moms are showing up at Target stores across the country, after 500,000 of them joined a Facebook page to protest the treatment of a Houston area woman.
With operations at two Delaware County oil refineries suspended, and a third in Southwest Philadelphia threatened in the New Year, thousands of local jobs hang in the balance.
"The goal, really, is to emphasize to Philadelphia how proud we are to be Philly born and raised." head of Peanut Chews Gayl Downs says.
There was a celebration on South Broad Street this morning, complete with a string band to mark the official reopening of the land mark Broad Street Diner.
The economy has existed somewhere between sputtering and stable this year, but there have been some positive signs for businesses -- take the holiday sales numbers, for instance. So, what's on tap for finances in 2012?
If you've waited until the final days, the eve of Christmas, you're likely considered a last minute shopper.
The end of the year is fast approaching and for many frequent fliers- it could also mean the end of certain airline privileges.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Saturday in the Philadelphia region will have plenty of sunshine before storms move into the Delaware Valley on Sunday.
A nanny who was arrested by ICE at PHL is back in Philadelphia after spending a month in federal custody.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether two North Philly shootings that left two people injured 15 minutes apart Friday night are connected.
A customer fatally shot a 70-year-old owner of an auto body shop in Philadelphia's Ogontz neighborhood Friday morning, police said.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether two North Philly shootings that left two people injured 15 minutes apart Friday night are connected.
A nanny who was arrested by ICE at PHL is back in Philadelphia after spending a month in federal custody.
After a Philadelphia resident contacted a reporter about vacant houses near her home, city workers came out to clean things up.
Philadelphia native Jeremiah Delgado said he is ready to bring the fire to his fight on Friday.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Philadelphia native Jeremiah Delgado said he is ready to bring the fire to his fight on Friday.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the corn behind right field as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in the first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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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.
Bill Kelly says it will be another mixed weekend in the Philadelphia region with sunny skies Saturday and storms on Sunday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The debris fell in the area of the 1200 block of Chestnut Street in Center City, Philadelphia police say.
The fights are still a day away, but the energy surrounding UFC 330 was already at a fever pitch Friday night as thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins.
Before UFC 330 in Philadelphia, CBS News Philadelphia caught up with UFC president and CEO Dana White for a one-on-one interview where we discussed the Jaylen Brown trade, Philly sports and more.
After CBS News Philadelphia reported on an Olney women who lives between two vacant houses with overgrown yards and stray cats running around, city workers came to Fairhill Street to start cleaning up.