City Council introduces "ICE OUT" legislation restricting federal agents
Philadelphia City Council took a step in restricting federal agents in the city with the introduction of the so-called "ICE OUT" legislation.
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Philadelphia City Council took a step in restricting federal agents in the city with the introduction of the so-called "ICE OUT" legislation.
The fight to restore a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia is ramping up after it was dismantled last week.
A few dozen people braved the bitter cold Wednesday afternoon to show their opposition to the removal of a slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took legal action to support Philadelphia's lawsuit against the Trump administration after slavery exhibits in Old City were removed.
Last week, National Park Service workers removed the slavery exhibits in Old City because of President Trump's executive order called "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History."
The great dig-out began Monday after a winter storm dumped over 9 inches of snow in Philadelphia, but the city's snow emergency will continue until further notice, Mayor Cherelle Parker said Monday. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is the oldest and largest day of service in the nation.
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The winner will receive scholarships, mentorship, performance opportunities and arts funding for their school.
Mayor Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington outlined plans to add two optional year-round schools in North Philly's Promise Zone.
During her State of Public Education speech this year, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker touched on the issue of vacant schools throughout the city.
Philadelphia is welcoming 2026 with a first-of-its-kind concert and celebration on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Parker will reflect on her administration's second year and provide an update on plans for 2026.
Mayor Cherelle Parker surprised CBS Philadelphia anchor Jim Donovan, who is retiring, with a mayoral proclamation celebrating his 25 years of serving the city and his lasting impact.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on a resolution Thursday that would give the district the green light to hand the properties over to the city for plans to potentially turn them into affordable housing units.
Parker's housing initiative includes programs to help existing homeowners make necessary repairs so they can afford to stay in their homes.
Parker said she's following legal advice, but that the status quo wasn't helping enough people.
"Shine on, Kada": Hundreds pay tribute at the funeral of Kada Scott as Mayor Parker promises to carry on her legacy.
Months after plans to build a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers near Market Street were abandoned, leaders in government and real estate are announcing a new plan to renew Market East. CBS News Philadelphia's Natasha Brown reports.
The city says the initiative has provided more than 200,000 quality-of-life services through the program.
Philadelphia's Office of Clean and Green and Green Initiatives is starting its citywide cleaning program this week.
AG Dave Sunday said that through September, law enforcement has seized more than 50 million doses of the powerful opioid.
Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and officials announced a new task force aimed at tackling the issue.
The task force officially launches on Nov. 3. It's just one part of the city's broader plan to stop illegal dumping.
Philadelphia recorded its first official 90-degree day of the year on Wednesday, and it's set to repeat that on Thursday.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
A Marine Corps veteran and his family received a life-changing surprise on Wednesday. They got the keys to a fully paid-off home in Concord Township, Delaware County.
Philadelphia recorded its first official 90-degree day of the year on Wednesday, and it's set to repeat that on Thursday.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Police sources said the victim was an MLB umpire in town to work the Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks series last weekend.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
A Marine Corps veteran and his family received a life-changing surprise on Wednesday. They got the keys to a fully paid-off home in Concord Township, Delaware County.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
One person was arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman at the Willow Grove Park Mall in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, police say.
Philly's Rittenhouse Square will soon have a bench honoring former 93.3 WMMR radio host Pierre Robert.
A new mural will soon pay tribute to the historic Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues baseball team.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
Authorities released new photos of a man who was killed in Camden, but footage of an attack or crime scene is slim.
Lower Township is also now considering a second ordinance, which will offer a $250 seasonal parking permit for residents.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
The $20 million expansion of Stateside Live! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex will be unveiled at the end of May, just in time for a slate of big sporting events this summer.
A new mural will soon pay tribute to the historic Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues baseball team.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region is likely to experience record heat again on Thursday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Sixers will play their heated rivals, the Boston Celtics, in the first round of the playoffs.
An investigation is underway after a 61-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Cherry Hill.
City officials say they're making the change for safety reasons to prevent large gatherings.
The Norwegian Jewel will take passengers from Philadelphia to Bermuda.