Union Says Sunoco Wants To Close Local Refineries, Laying Off Thousands
Union workers gathered outside Sunoco's annual shareholders' meeting in center city Philadelphia to voice fears that the company may close its two area refineries.
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Union workers gathered outside Sunoco's annual shareholders' meeting in center city Philadelphia to voice fears that the company may close its two area refineries.
In the latest Quinnipiac University Poll -- the first since the death of Bin Laden -- the president's approval rating is now 52 percent, the highest it's been in two years.
Councilman Jim Kenney won't divulge the names of the restaurants, but he says he's heard of several that deduct the three percent processing fee charged by credit card companies directly out of the money specified by customers for a tip.
A landmark butcher at the Reading Terminal Market has pulled up stakes following a beef over his prime vending spot. The stand has suddenly closed.
Plans for construction of a medical office tower in center city by Penn Health System have gotten an initial okay in Philadelphia City Council despite concerns voiced by nearby Jefferson University.
Nine high school seniors from throughout the Delaware Valley will be competing for college scholarships during a financial literacy event in Bucks County tonight.
It's May, a big month for college graduations, along with all the cards comes the first repayment statement for college loans.
Revenue collections in April were 9% above what was anticipated. In addition to being a sign of a rebounding economy, it means that for the fiscal year to date, revenues are half a billion dollars above estimates.
While gasoline in South Jersey costs about a nickel below the national average, prices in southeastern Pennsylvania have crossed the four-dollar mark -- with the all-time record in sight.
The US State Department has issued a worldwide travel "alert" following the death of Osama Bin Laden, but local travel agents say there are no widespread cancellations yet.
Top city leaders, including planners and hospitality officials as well as small business people gathered this week to discuss the state of Philadelphia. They were looking for "transformative ideas' to impact jobs and the quality of life in the city.
The beautiful weather has more diners seeking sidewalk tables and more restaurants putting them out - sometimes at the expense of pedestrians.
There are some jobs in this "jobless recovery," if you know where to look.
Three years out of college and feeling secure about her job, Stephanie Pincus is sure this is the right time to buy.
Buying your first home can be a very exciting time, but it can also cause a lot of anxiety -- especially when it comes to the application process for securing a mortgage.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A United flight from O'Hare International Airport heading to LaGuardia was diverted to Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie is selling items from the late radio legend Pierre Robert's personal vinyl collection.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie is selling items from the late radio legend Pierre Robert's personal vinyl collection.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie is selling pieces of late radio legend Pierre Robert's personal vinyl collection. Our Ray Strickland spoke to one man who camped out over 12 hours ahead of time to make sure he was able to get something.
We'll have a mild Saturday with temperatures in the 60s and nearing 70 in spots, though it's a little cooler at the Jersey Shore. Clouds build Saturday night before rain arrives overnight, and sticks around through a good chunk of the day on Sunday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
Cpl. Matthew Snook's name will be engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. ahead of a vigil next month.
Less than a day after reopening, the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial waterway for oil exports out of the Persian Gulf — has once again been closed by Iran. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
You may need a light jacket if heading out. Otherwise 60s and 70s, dry weather until the evening when our next weather maker arrives. Bill Kelly has the forecast.