No Snow: Bad News For Kids, Good News For City Budget Crunchers
Kids hoping for sledding instead of school may be disappointed by the lack of snow so far this winter. But city of Philadelphia budget crunchers are ecstatic.
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Kids hoping for sledding instead of school may be disappointed by the lack of snow so far this winter. But city of Philadelphia budget crunchers are ecstatic.
Officials of Sunoco and ConocoPhillips told state lawmakers yesterday they are still working to find a buyer their idled Delaware County refineries, while local emergency response officials expressed concerns that they may be left holding the bag if no buyers are found.
"There's a strong chance that that money can be stolen by people who have no right to the money," according to Philadelphia's city controller.
Newly elected Philadelphia sheriff Jewell Williams oversaw his first mortgage foreclosure sale on Tuesday, and pledged a new era of openness and honesty at the scandal-plagued sheriff's office.
Just hours before a new legislature was taking office Tuesday in New Jersey, state legislators wrapped up the old session by approving a long list of proposals that are now subject to action by the governor.
Newly elected Sheriff Jewell Williams will preside over his first mortgage foreclosure sale this morning. A number of those properties have a ritzy addresses.
The first bill introduced Monday in the New Jersey Assembly and Senate was a measure to legalize same sex marriage.
A "free" emergency identification program launched by the Nutter administration is actually helping a for-profit company get thousands of potential new customers.
In a change that is being applauded by immigrant support groups, the Obama administration says it will tweak federal immigration law so that families can stay together in the US while individual members wait for a green card.
A fourth man -- a former employee in the sheriff's accounting office -- is scheduled to plead guilty next week.
Airlines operating at Philadelphia International would bear much of the cost.
Following two weekend debates, the GOP candidates for president are rounding the final turn in New Hampshire where the first primary of election season is taking place.
A Philadelphia Traffic Court judge who -- according to sources -- showed naked pictures of himself to a female employee -- has now been suspended without pay.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is disputing the auditor general's warning that the agency is being crushed by debt because of its obligations to provide funding for statewide transportation needs.
A New Jersey Assembly committee has cleared a plan that lifts a three day waiting period for marriage licenses to be issued. But it's unclear at this point if the measure will become the law of the land.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Bats may be beneficial to the environment, but health officials are urging residents to take encounters seriously. Here's why.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bats may be beneficial to the environment, but health officials are urging residents to take encounters seriously. Here's why.
Pottstown Councilmember Andrew Monastra is urging the borough manager to find a quick solution for installing banners honoring veterans of color.
Police say Ionut Adrian Oprea and another man targeted EBT users in a card skimming scam in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
The search has ended for a Burlington County, New Jersey, woman who saved a young girl's life Monday afternoon.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
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
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.
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.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Tuesday will be a comfortable night in the Philadelphia region, and Wednesday is expected to be another beautiful day. But rain is on its way by the end of the week. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has your Tuesday night weather forecast and what's next.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the conception and transformation of the oldest Black congregation in Delaware.
Three months after a CBS News Philadelphia investigation found that a veteran banner program honoring local heroes didn’t include any people of color, nothing has changed. Now, one councilmember is calling for action.
Bats are turning up in unexpected places across Delaware County, including homes and offices, as young bats learn to fly. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
A Florida man is facing charges after police say he and another man targeted electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, accounts at a supermarket in Bristol, Pennsylvania, using card-skimming devices designed to steal customers' information.