Philadelphia launches real-time tracker for air pollution in city
Philadelphia launched a real-time air quality monitoring system that allows anyone to check the level of air pollution in their neighborhood at any time.
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Philadelphia launched a real-time air quality monitoring system that allows anyone to check the level of air pollution in their neighborhood at any time.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said she's proud of the city's history after a judge ruled the Trump administration and the National Park Service must restore a slavery exhibit to the President's House Site in Old City.
Philadelphia is expanding its efforts to clear snow off the city's streets and walkways. Some in Northeast Philadelphia say the wait has been frustrating.
The slavery exhibits were removed from the President's House in Philadelphia under a directive from the Trump administration last month.
Eight days after a strong snowstorm, getting around Philadelphia is still a hassle.
City leaders on Monday said they've made good progress in cleaning up after the storm, but acknowledged a lot more work needs to be done.
Community members in Northeast Philadelphia will join local leaders for a memorial Saturday.
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.
We remain in a NEXT Weather Alert until Tuesday morning due to cold wind chills and potential black ice.
An image the FBI released of the suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door, without a backpack, was captured by her Nest doorbell camera prior to the night of her abduction.
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Edward A. Segreaves and Lucas A. Snyder were both killed in a crash Sunday night in Lower Nazareth Township, Pennsylvania.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major blizzard has dumped 14 inches of snow in Philadelphia, the most since 2016. Now, the cleanup is underway.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
We remain in a NEXT Weather Alert until Tuesday morning due to cold wind chills and potential black ice.
A blizzard dumped snow in the Philadelphia region overnight into Monday, with parts of the region getting nearly 2 feet of snow.
An image the FBI released of the suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door, without a backpack, was captured by her Nest doorbell camera prior to the night of her abduction.
Edward A. Segreaves and Lucas A. Snyder were both killed in a crash Sunday night in Lower Nazareth Township, Pennsylvania.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed by two days for Philadelphia households this week, the city said.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A boil water advisory remains in effect for thousands of Camden residents Monday following a water main break that happened as snow fell across the region.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
A blizzard warning is in effect for all of New Jersey as parts of the Garden State could get one to two feet of snow.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The U.S. women's ice hockey team said Monday they will not be attending President Trump's State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts.
Tyrese Maxey had 39 points and eight assists, VJ Edgecombe made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Sixers beat the Timberwolves 135-108 to snap a four-game losing streak.
After the thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Canada, Team USA hockey players skated around the rink while holding Johnny Gaudreau's number 13 jersey.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
The Joel Embiid-less Sixers dropped their fourth straight game in loss to the Pelicans.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Delaware Valley will be under a NEXT Weather Alert until Tuesday morning due to the freezing temperatures and wind chills.
While streets are passable across the Delaware Valley, crews are still dealing with the blizzard's aftermath.
Residents in Camden County, New Jersey, say the snow from the Blizzard of '26 is easier to clean up than the snow that fell in late January, but power outages are frustrating. Plus, reporter Liz Crawford has been practicing her snowball throw.
Neighbors in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, are digging out their driveways and cars after a blizzard dumped nearly two feet of snow on the area Sunday and Monday.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for Monday night after the Philadelphia region got hit with a massive snowstorm.