Parker holds town hall in Cobbs Creek on Sixers' proposed arena
Before Cherelle Parker's town hall, City Council met with Sixers officials for the final scheduled hearing on the controversial project.
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Before Cherelle Parker's town hall, City Council met with Sixers officials for the final scheduled hearing on the controversial project.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and her staff addressed community members inside the Church of Christian Compassion in Cobbs Creek for the second of several planned town halls about the proposed agreement for a Sixers downtown arena.
Twice-weekly trash pickup starts on Dec. 2 for certain neighborhoods, but more parts of Philadelphia will get two days of trash pickup starting in the fall of 2025.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
The largest city workers' union in Philadelphia reached a deal preventing a possible strike, which could have halted trash pick-up along with other key services. The agreement was announced at a press conference held at City Hall Friday before 8 p.m. Kerri Corrado explains what's in the deal for members of District Council 33.
The president of the Municipal Union Workers of District Council 33 has signed off on a 1-year extension with the city. This includes city sanitation workers. A strike was previously authorized on Nov.14. For now, the union and its members continue to seek a long-term deal that includes pay raises.
A new bike lane law with tougher penalties for drivers is now in effect in Philadelphia. However, enforcement won't be starting for a little while. Here's why.
The parents of Isya Stanley, who was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia this summer, say they are relieved after the suspected shooter was arrested.
Thousands of Philadelphia city workers have voted overwhelmingly to approve a strike.
The mayor took part in a wreath laying at the Eternal Flame Memorial at Washington Square in Society Hill.
President-elect Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 election results in Philadelphia en route to defeating Kamala Harris.
A 7-year-old girl died after an accidental shooting in Juniata Park, Philadelphia police say.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker was joined by Hollywood heavyweights Saturday evening along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Vice President Kamala Harris made three campaign stops in Philadelphia Sunday, ending with a rally in North Philly. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in New York City.
Not Mayor Parker took a few other mayors from around the country on a tour on Thursday. Parker was at the Brith Shalom House in West Philadelphia along with a group from the U.S. Council of Mayors. they discussed a variety of ways to address the housing crisis at the local level. Mayor Parker renewed a promise to create 30,000 housing units in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Councilmember Mark Squilla on Thursday introduced bills that would authorize the proposed new Sixers arena, 76 Place. Protesters opposing the arena made their voices heard inside the chamber.
Former President Donald Trump worked the drive-thru at a McDonald's in Bucks County on Sunday. However, McDonald's Corp. said they will not be endorsing a candidate.
Philadelphia mayor, Cherelle Parker, was joined by several city officials Saturday morning outside City Hall to rally local voters and discuss why Pennsylvania residents need to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Parker is also set to kick off a neighborhood canvas in Brewerytown with volunteers from the Harris-Walz campaign.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore and other Philadelphia officials gave updates including identifying the man wanted in connection to the hit-and-run assault that injured three Penn Presbyterian Medical Center nurses and a shooting victim over the weekend.
Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker announced the retirement of Aren Platt, one of the city's two chief deputy mayors, during a press conference Friday. Parker said Vanessa Garrett Harley will join the administration as the chief deputy mayor for social impact and strategic initiatives.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and other Philadelphia officials visited a school in the extended school day pilot program, a priority for Parker.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and other Philadelphia officials on Tuesday visited a school in the extended school day pilot program, which has been a priority for Parker.
Mayor Cherelle Parker ran her campaign on clean and green initiatives, but activists are calling on her to do more to end illegal dumping
Community activists held a rather satirical birthday party in North Philadelphia on Thursday to call for an end to what they claim is a vicious cycle of illegal trash dumping.
The 80-page agreement contains details about Philadelphia's economic plan, its commitment to Chinatown and more.
The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the Delaware County borough.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Thursday through the weekend in the Philadelphia region will feature daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the Delaware County borough.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Thursday through the weekend in the Philadelphia region will feature daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the Delaware County borough.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are demanding answers after the Philadelphia Police Department's response to Pride celebrations in the Gayborhood sparked backlash.
Police in Prospect Park are looking for a man they say assaulted a girl inside a Dollar Tree store.
Pappou's Pizza Pub on Baltimore Pike in Delaware County is closing after more than 40 years in business.
Vito Maglio, 69, was found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2015, months after he was reported missing.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Neighbors are pushing back on a plan to turn the former Freeway Golf Course into a housing development.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
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 spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression.
Luis Arraez had two hits and two RBIs in his Philadelphia debut, Jesús Luzardo allowed four hits in eight innings and the Phillies beat the Nationals 5-0 for their fourth straight victory.
Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.
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.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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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.
Delaware's marijuana commissioner says the first year of legal recreational marijuana sales totaled $53 million, and more stores are set to open in the coming months.
In a freak accident, a South Jersey father was impaled by a tree branch in his face when he fell from a ladder in his yard. The branch went through his nose and into his brain. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick introduced a bipartisan bill to name the spotted lanternfly an invasive species.
An Aldan, Pennsylvania, police officer shot and killed a man on Thursday morning, law enforcement sources tell CBS News Philadelphia. Ray Strickland reports.
Tropical humidity is in place as a heat wave begins in the Philadelphia area. Dewpoints in the 70s will make it feel 10-15 degrees hotter and there will be the chance for spotty storms. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.