Mayor Parker to host town hall on proposed 76ers' arena
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will host a town hall on Wednesday night about the 76ers' proposed arena in Center City.
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will host a town hall on Wednesday night about the 76ers' proposed arena in Center City.
The town hall will be at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The town hall will be at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Wednesday night.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and municipal Workers District Council 47 members struck an agreement on a contract extension. Parker announced the deal on Friday. Every District Council 47 member will receive a 4.4% pay increase in fiscal year 2025. Many also qualify for a one-time bonus payment of $1,400. Parker called the pay terms historic.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker gave a progress report after her administration completed a summer-long cleanup effort across the city.
The cleaning effort by Parker's administration will now happen twice a year, according to the city.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke out for the first time since New Jersey offered the Sixers to build an arena in Camden.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke out Wednesday for the first time since New Jersey offered the Sixers a deal to move across the river.
Mayor Parker talked about her commitment to Vision Zero which is Philadelphia's strategy to increase safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's office released four independent reports detailing the possible impact of the proposed 76ers arena in Center City. The arena could hurt Chinatown's small businesses, the report says.
The School District of Philadelphia and other local districts welcomed students back to class on Monday for the first day of school.
Democratic Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker was out in Chicago at the DNC and spoke to the assembled Pennsylvania delegates about the race and candidate Kamala Harris.
Pennsylvania Democratic leaders including Sen. Bob Casey and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz at Temple University Tuesday.
Philadelphia homeowners can expect to see increased property tax bills, but there are options for relief.
Philadelphia homeowners can expect to see increased property tax bills following the city's first property assessment in two years. Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday explained some of the relief programs that are available.
A video posted on Mayor Cherelle Parker's campaign account endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Josh Shapiro on the same presidential ticket generated a lot of buzz and caused confusion on social media Friday.
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is demanding action and hoping to see major changes put in place to keep pedestrians and bike riders safe following the death of CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes.
Three people died and six others were injured in a shooting at a block party early Sunday morning in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, police said.
Philadelphia city workers returned to the office full-time Monday after a judge denied a union's request last week to block Mayor Cherelle Parker's return-to-work order.
Philadelphia Judge Sierra Thomas-Street denied a plea from AFSCME District Council 47 to block the mandate last week after two days of lengthy testimony from remote workers and city officials.
Philadelphia city workers are expected to return to work in person Monday after a judge denied the unions' request to block Mayor Cherelle Parker's return-to-office order.
Philadelphia is now the first and only major northeast city requiring all employees to return to work in person, five days a week.
A Philadelphia judge denied a union's request in a ruling Friday evening to block Mayor Cherelle Parker's mandate for city workers to return to the office full-time.
On Monday, all city workers must return to the office full-time. Union leaders fought the mandate and went to court over it. A judge Friday evening denied a union’s request to block Mayor Parker’s mandate. Josh Sanders reports both sides.
A 2-year-old and two teenagers are in the hospital after being shot in North Philadelphia and meanwhile, the courts are continuing to hear testimony after unions sued Mayor Cherelle Parker over the return-to-office policy taking effect Monday. Janelle Burrell has your latest morning headlines with weather from Andrew Kozak.
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
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Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
The new public safety hub brings Philadelphia police, SEPTA police, Jefferson police and more under one roof to help the agencies coordinate and keep people safe.
After a CBS News Philadelphia investigation exposed the rampant sale of nitrous oxide in Pennsylvania smoke shops, a new law is now in the works.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
The new public safety hub brings Philadelphia police, SEPTA police, Jefferson police and more under one roof to help the agencies coordinate and keep people safe.
After a CBS News Philadelphia investigation exposed the rampant sale of nitrous oxide in Pennsylvania smoke shops, a new law is now in the works.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
For the first time in his career, Lane Johnson has a new offensive line coach, which will be a massive shift for the two-time Super Bowl champion.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni spoke with the media Tuesday for the first time since the team traded A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots.
Berks County police officer Kristen Yeager died in a single-car crash while she was responding to a call in May.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday night.
CBS News Philadelphia got a tour inside Philadelphia Stadium before FIFA World Cup matches start.