Study Shows Many In Philadelphia Area Struggle To Pay For Food
A new study shows the Philadelphia area has a high rate of what is called "food hardship" -- that is, households without enough money to buy all the food they need.
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A new study shows the Philadelphia area has a high rate of what is called "food hardship" -- that is, households without enough money to buy all the food they need.
Residents who live near any of Pennsylvania's five nuclear power plants can pick up free potassium iodide tablets from the state and their local health department.
US Sen. Bob Menendez plans to introduce legislation next month to take national a popular Garden State program that creates sustainable infrastructure.
The committee is tasked with recommending ways in which to reduce the deficit by $1.2 trillion by Thanksgiving.
The city's pension board held an hourlong meeting this morning, during which the members decided to cash out $50 million worth of public equities. Some board members had urged converting even more of the fund's public holdings -- perhaps another $50 million -- to cash.
Where was Superintendent Arlene Ackerman? She was not at Wednesday's School Reform Commission meeting, amid reports that the SRC wants her out.
The latest Wall Street crisis is a worst-case scenario for the pension fund of Philadelphia city workers. Thursday morning, members of the board that oversees the fund were meeting to look at the damage.
This coming school year could be the fourth year that teachers in the Neshaminy School District have started school without a contract. Health care remains the sticking point.
If the idea sounds familiar, it should. Camden has tried twice before to force businesses that attract rowdies to close early.
A Philadelphia man charged with posting an anti-Semitic threat against Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut will have his computer use monitored while he's out on $50,000 bail.
"Whatever I can do that motivates the kids to support me, I want to help support them to do something positive," the artist known as "DJ Damage" says.
The turmoil in financial markets could quickly filter down to the budgets of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia, with officials at both levels facing difficult decisions.
Its light flashing, Motorola Solutions' vision of the "police car of the future" sits in the Great Hall of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, at Broad and Cherry Streets.
Mayor Michael Nutter has announced tighter weekend curfew rules as he continues grappling with the threat of "flash mobs" in Philadelphia.
After threat of a lawsuit by the local branch of the NAACP, Philadelphia City Council has agreed to expand the number of hearings into how the city will be redistricted in accordance with the latest census.
After back-to-back beautiful late days in the region, the NEXT big change could arrive as early as the morning commute.
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar, one of the oldest restaurants on Main Street in Manayunk, will close on Oct. 19, 2026.
Mice, roaches and mouse droppings were seen in prep, bar and storage areas at Victory Brewing Company's Philadelphia taproom.
Residents' reactions were mixed to the news that Amazon could soon use drones to deliver packages in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A homeowner and her children locked themselves inside a bathroom while a suspected burglar was inside their Pennsylvania home.
After back-to-back beautiful late days in the region, the NEXT big change could arrive as early as the morning commute.
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar, one of the oldest restaurants on Main Street in Manayunk, will close on Oct. 19, 2026.
Mice, roaches and mouse droppings were seen in prep, bar and storage areas at Victory Brewing Company's Philadelphia taproom.
A homeowner and her children locked themselves inside a bathroom while a suspected burglar was inside their Pennsylvania home.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
After back-to-back beautiful late days in the region, the NEXT big change could arrive as early as the morning commute.
Residents' reactions were mixed to the news that Amazon could soon use drones to deliver packages in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
Two children were killed when a fire broke out Wednesday morning in the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
After back-to-back beautiful late days in the region, the NEXT big change could arrive as early as the morning commute.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
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.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
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.
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.
Kyle Schwarber became the first MLB player to reach 40 home runs this season, and Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in the Phillies' 6-0 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
Jeffrey Lurie is being added to the Eagles Hall of Fame for his "legacy and relentless dedication" to the team, Ron Jaworski said.
Cal Raleigh tied a team record with homers in four straight at-bats, George Kirby pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
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."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
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.
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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.
Lincoln Univeristy, an HBCU in Chester County, is suing Lower Oxford County over a new ordinance requiring groups to apply for a permit to hold special events.
After a $17 billion settlement with Meta, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are set to receive more than $1.1 billion combined. Brandon Goldner reports.
Severe storms and flash flooding risks have led to a NEXT Weather Alert Day on Thursday afternoon and evening in the Philadelphia region. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia was ordered to close after health officials said they found mice, roaches and other sanitation issues during an inspection Tuesday.
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar will close Oct. 19, exactly 39 years after owner and head chef Bruce Cooper first opened the Philadelphia restaurant in 1987. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Andersen and Bill Seiders have the story.