Phila. City Council Presses Ahead With New Structure For L&I Oversight
Despite the plea for delay from the mother of a woman killed in the 2013 Market Street building collapse, the proposed charter change got City Council committee approval.
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Despite the plea for delay from the mother of a woman killed in the 2013 Market Street building collapse, the proposed charter change got City Council committee approval.
Templeton Fellow of the Foreign Policy Research Institute and La Salle University professor, Ed Turzanski, spoke with WPHT morning show host Chris Stigall about the report.
Pennsylvania's governor-elect, Tom Wolf, plans to use his own money to rent office space for state police security officers while they are guarding him at his private residence, a transition team spokesman said this week.
The failure of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter's ambitious plan to sell PGW marks a new low in relations between Nutter and members of City Council. But the mayor insists he'll be able to get things done in 2015, his final year in office, and rejects the label "lame duck."
During his remarks made in Calgary, he referred to what he calls a "North American model" for the rest of the world to emulate.
The cities of Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Pittsburgh, along with several state legislators have challenged in Commonwealth Court the law that allows the National Rifle Association to sue any municipality that passes gun control measures stricter than state law.
We might be looking at another government shutdown similar to the more than two week long one we experienced October of last year if action is not taken.
The Corbett administration has acknowledged that it's leaving behind a dire state budget situation for Governor-Elect Tom Wolf.
Governor Chris Christie, in announcing the grant today, conceded that the half-century-old building needs a lot of work.
State Sen. Richard Codey is considering a bill that would prevent stores from opening before 9 p.m. so employees can enjoy the holiday with their families.
Where in the Constitution does it empower the federal government to tell private restaurants what to put on their menu? I checked and the answer is nowhere.
Foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski criticized the Obama administration for their handling of the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, suggesting politics played a major role in the decision.
Eric Hansen, a top official at the US Travel Association, won't come right out and say which city he thinks might be the best fit.
DNC officials say the list of potential host cities for the 2016 nominating convention is now down to just Philadelphia, New York, and Columbus, Ohio.
Robert Kerns pleaded "no contest" to the misdemeanor charge, admitting no guilt but conceding that prosecutors had enough evidence to convict him had the case gone to trial.
A 40-year-old man from Philadelphia was charged after police said he stabbed another driver on I-476 on Sunday.
A group of car thieves fleeing from Philadelphia police struck one sergeant's vehicle while getting away. The officer is expected to be OK.
Temple alumnus Christopher M. Barnett's company, ABA Centers of America, is under federal investigation, court records say.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
First responders gathered for a picture-perfect night of golf at the Waynesboro Country Club to help share a message of care for those who sacrifice on the front lines.
A 40-year-old man from Philadelphia was charged after police said he stabbed another driver on I-476 on Sunday.
A group of car thieves fleeing from Philadelphia police struck one sergeant's vehicle while getting away. The officer is expected to be OK.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
First responders gathered for a picture-perfect night of golf at the Waynesboro Country Club to help share a message of care for those who sacrifice on the front lines.
A former member of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration plans to run against her former boss next year.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Jersey Shore towns are working to draw families back down on weekends with a number of major events during the shoulder season.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
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.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
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.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
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.
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.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
The Sixers and Flyers on Tuesday dropped renderings showing what their new arena will look like.
Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Phillies 5-4, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"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."
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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.
Mural Arts Philadelphia, Impact Services and Councilmember Quetcy Lozada's office teamed up on small triangular murals brightening up the area under the Market-Frankford Line in Kensington.
Surveillance video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows two suspected car thieves crashing into each other while fleeing police officers in Northeast Philadelphia. Chilekasi Adele reports.
The price of a gallon of gas in Philadelphia jumped 7 cents overnight as oil topped $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly six weeks. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
New Jersey's governor for the first time has responded to reports that Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell is under investigation for inappropriate behavior with women.
A group of car thieves fleeing from Philadelphia police struck one sergeant's vehicle while getting away. The officer is expected to be OK. Chilekasi Adele reports from Northeast Philly.
