New Jersey Senators Want Cheerleading Recognized As Varsity Sport
Cheerleading could soon be recognized as a varsity sport by the NJSIAA after a bill supported by a Burlington County senator passes a senate committee.
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Cheerleading could soon be recognized as a varsity sport by the NJSIAA after a bill supported by a Burlington County senator passes a senate committee.
Niese (3-2) improved to 5-0 in his last seven starts against Philadelphia, surrendering two runs and five hits with six strikeouts and one walk. Neither of the runs was earned.
Second half-substitute Darren Mattocks also scored to help the Whitecaps (6-3-2) win at home for the first time since early April.
A lot of fantasy baseball owners like to grab a rookie early and wait for him to pan out on the field. That can take all season, though. Sometimes, it's best to grab the non-flashy veterans with the steady statistics instead, because at least they're playing every day—and playing at a level you can rely on to win your league.
Ryan Howard homered and drove in two runs, Cole Hamels outpitched Matt Harvey and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 3-1 Friday night.
Tom Brady's agent, Don Yee, discusses the Ted Wells report on 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Bovada sets the over/under for Tom Brady's suspension at three and a half games.
At some point in the not-so-distant past, someone decided that Rais Mbolhi would never again play for the Philadelphia Union.
Sam Bradford has impressed Eagles' pass catchers, early on.
Angelo Cataldi named Al Morganti his winner of the week for the first time ever.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie defends Tom Brady.
Ike Reese joins the Sports Beyond Measure podcast to talk about the Eagles' draft.
Tom Brady says the deflate gate scandal in no way detracts from the Patriots Super Bowl win.
The NBA announced the list of participants for the 2015 NBA Draft Combine.
Gabrielle Amarando, who is linked to a house on West Chew Avenue owned by Eugene Horsch, had "the biggest personality," her friend said.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Upper Merion supervisors on Thursday night rejected five applications seeking to construct data center-related developments.
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.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Upper Merion supervisors on Thursday night rejected five applications seeking to construct data center-related developments.
Gabrielle Amarando, who is linked to a house on West Chew Avenue owned by Eugene Horsch, had "the biggest personality," her friend said.
The PPA program uses cameras to track how long a car is in a loading zone and issues penalties if you stay too long.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
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.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
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.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
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.
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.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have no shortage of time in the national spotlight this season with 34 nationally televised games.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
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.
A battle over the proposed development of five data centers in Upper Merion Township came down to a vote Thursday night, and it appears the residents opposing it have come out on top, at least for now. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
It's not going to be a bad way to end the work week in the Philadelphia region, as it will be hot and still a bit sticky, but generally dry today. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Ashley Levin, who says she was a childhood friend of Gabrielle Amarando, said she was "a wonderful person" who could always make everyone laugh. Police said this week that they believe Amarando, who has been missing since 2012, is dead, based in evidence they found inside a house on West Chew Avenue in the Olney section of Philadelphia.
Fists were thrown, and general manager Howie Roseman chatted with Moro Ojomo and Fred Johnson after the first fight of the Eagles' training camp Thursday. No video has emerged, but some players were talking about it.
A massive fight between defensive tackle Moro Ojomo and offensive lineman Fred Johnson broke out Thursday during the Eagles' final practice before their first preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens.