Amazon testing 30-minute delivery in Philadelphia
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Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Amazon is now testing an ultra-fast, 30 minute delivery service in parts of Philadelphia. The company says the option includes household essentials and groceries, but the speedy delivery comes with an additional fee.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
With early Black Friday deals launching Thursday, Amazon's facility in Northeast Philadelphia is preparing for a surge in online orders.
The job cuts come as Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has said he envisions the company relying on AI agents to replace human workers.
An Amazon Web Services outage impacting Amazon's own services and as well as apps around the world wasn't resolved until Monday evening.`
Amazon said Monday that it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny over an arrangement to essentially plug right into the power plant.
Mayor Parker got a closer look at Amazon's delivery station in the city. She toured the 140,000 square foot facility in Southwest Philly Thursday morning. It handles up to 25,000 packages a day and is the last stop for packages delivered to Delaware County, Philadelphia and parts of Montgomery County.
Holly LaFavers says she tried stopping 8-year-old Liam's Amazon order for about 70,000 Dum-Dum suckers before the treats arrived but it was too late.
A group called "The People's Union" wants Americans to stop spending on fast food, gas and at major retailers on Feb. 28 as a protest against rising prices and the power of corporations -- others are curbing their spending at businesses like Amazon and Walmart that recently removed references to diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Josh Sidorowicz breaks down what's behind the movement that's all over social media.
Amazon-owned Whole Foods is asking the National Labor Relations Board to set aside the results of a union election in Philadelphia.
The Whole Foods Market on Pennsylvania Avenue became the first of the Amazon-owned grocery chain's branches to unionize. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo in our morning Digital Brief.
Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philly have voted to unionize, becoming the first group of employees to pull off a labor win at the chain.
Workers at the Pennsylvania Avenue Whole Foods store in Philadelphia are trying to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
Shopping for the holidays could turn into a pricey proposition if you plan to take some of those presents back. Many retailers are restricting returns and adding fees.
When the Kelce brothers faced off in the Super Bowl it was a moment fans would never forget. Soon, you will be able to share that story of the brothers in a new children's book. "The Kelce Brothers: A Little Golden Book Biography" is now available for preorder at Amazon for just $6. The book hits shelves on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
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Revamp your backyard with a SoloStove fire pit -- now up to 19% off for Labor Day.
Some of Amazon's popular Kindle e-readers are on sale this Labor Day, starting at $85.
Celebrities are discovering the power of podcasting and the payout that comes with it. Jason Kelce and his brother Travis scored a three-year contract with Amazon's Wondery. The $100 million deal gives the platform advertising rights to the brothers' "New Heights" podcast as well as rights to merch. Alex Cooper is also cashing in, moving her podcast to SiriusXM in a reported $125 million deal. Joe Rogan reportedly renewed with Spotify earlier this year, making his podcast worth as much as $250 million.
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Friday in the Philadelphia region will have highs in the mid to upper 30s with wind chills in the 20s before snow arrives this weekend.
Mark Stone scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A 14-year-old boy was injured Thursday night in a shooting at a North Philly home that appears to be accidental, police said.
A South Jersey college student with hemophilia B is now living a more normal life thanks to a treatment developed from research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Price, not tradition, is leading some people to choose real trees over artifical ones this holiday season.
Friday in the Philadelphia region will have highs in the mid to upper 30s with wind chills in the 20s before snow arrives this weekend.
Murphy says the state of emergency will help keep the fuel heating thousands of residents' homes amid a long stretch of cold weather.
Eight people got out of a burning home safely Thursday after a police officer who lives nearby alerted them to the fire.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Mark Stone scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A 14-year-old boy was injured Thursday night in a shooting at a North Philly home that appears to be accidental, police said.
A South Jersey college student with hemophilia B is now living a more normal life thanks to a treatment developed from research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Price, not tradition, is leading some people to choose real trees over artifical ones this holiday season.
The streets department fixed a damaged guardrail in Chestnut Hill after a CBS Philadelphia investigation uncovered a pattern of crashes.
Workers at USPS's processing and distribution center on Lindbergh Boulevard in Southwest Philadelphia are feeling the rush.
Murphy says the state of emergency will help keep the fuel heating thousands of residents' homes amid a long stretch of cold weather.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Mark Stone scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
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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.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as the Delaware Valley is set to get some snow Saturday into Sunday.
The 14-year-old was shot in the stomach and taken to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, where he was placed in stable condition, according to police.
Penndel Borough Officer Sean Peck was heading out on a call when he saw the flames at the Bucks County home and helped rescue eight people.
People with the bleeding disease hemophilia now have a breakthrough treatment option developed from research done at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Thursday night and more.