U.S. Postal Service now accepting letters to Santa Claus
USPS says letters to Santa need to be postmarked by Dec. 1!
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Eagles O-linemen releasing 2nd Christmas album, with Jason Kelce original song
"A Philly Special Christmas Special" will be released this fall and features an original song by Eagles center Jason Kelce.
Philadelphia Centurions team up with Shriners Hospital for Christmas in July toy drive
Stephanie Byrwa with Shriners and Brian Cain with the Philadelphia Centurions joined CBS News Philadelphia on Friday to discuss the event.
Another Eagles Christmas album in the works?
We'll have to wait and see if this is a follow-up to the players' hit Christmas album from last year.
Philadelphia police looking for suspect accused of arson on Christmas Day
The incident happened on the 1600 block of Francis Street just after midnight on Christmas.
Ways to recycle your Christmas tree in Philadelphia
The Philly Goat Project is collecting trees for its fifth annual tree-cycle fundraiser next month.
Mays Landing woman accused of killing husband in their home on Christmas
Prosecutors have not revealed anything about a possible motive for the shooting.
Return season starts as shoppers exchange holiday gifts at Suburban Square
Now that the gifts have been unwrapped, some of them are going back to the store
Ways to recycle your Christmas tree in Philadelphia
Now that Christmas is over, it's time to start thinking about what to do with your Christmas tree when you take it down.
In Christmas message, Pope Francis laments "senseless" war in Ukraine
Pope Francis urged the faithful to remember the millions of Ukrainians who were without electricity or heating Sunday because of Russian attacks, as well as the millions more displaced from their homes.
NORAD tracking Santa as he delivers presents
One person having no travel troubles this Christmas is Santa.
Hey Ray: The science behind Santa's worldwide trip
For years, Ray has been trying to figure out how Santa does it and now he thinks he's cracked the case!
NEXT Weather: Cold Christmas
Andrew Kozak reports.
Black Dolls Matter donates dolls to children for Christmas
The group donated 260 dolls on Thursday.
Christmas could be coldest in decade. Here are HVAC tips to keep home delightful
Howard Monroe reports.
Winter storm throwing wrench into holiday travel in Philadelphia
CBS3 saw long lines and they are expected to get even longer over the next few days.
Inside look at Santa's home, Elf Village in North Pole
Santa's busy making sure toys are being made at his workshop up at the North Pole, but have you ever wondered what his home looked like?
Holiday season in Philadelphia: Events, light shows and more
From Center City to South Jersey, we've created a list of Christmas markets, light shows and holiday events for you to check out this holiday season.
Children at St. Christopher's Hospital to get special holiday treat
Saint Nick will be spreading holiday cheer from the back of a bucket truck on Tuesday.
South Jersey family thankful of kindness, Christmas miracle on Ben Franklin Bridge
One South Jersey family has a lot to celebrate this holiday season, thanks to the kindness of one very special stranger.
Christmas miracle on Ben Franklin Bridge
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Cherry Hill Mall ready on one of busiest holiday shopping days
"Super Saturday" is when many people finish up last-minute holiday shopping. Marcella Baietto speaks with Lisa Wolstromer from the Cherry Hill Mall.
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
AAA estimates 14% increase in holiday travel in U.S. this year
Experts credit the lower prices to decreased demand for oil.
Hundreds of Christmas trees for sale from Westmont Fire
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, natural Christmas trees are likely to cost about 10% more this holiday season.
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Philly store owner "heartbroken" after looters steal thousands of dollars of items
A state-run liquor store and a beauty supply store are among the stores looted in Philadelphia Wednesday night into Thursday.
Some Philadelphia liquor stores closed "until further notice" after looting
Some Fine Wine and Good Spirits liquor stores will remain closed "until further notice" after looting in Philadelphia.
Phillies record 3M in attendance, surprise Pa. family with playoff tickets, swag
The Phillies welcomed their 3 millionth fan to Citizens Bank Park for the first time in a decade with seats behind home plate.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
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Philly store owner "heartbroken" after looters steal thousands of dollars of items
A state-run liquor store and a beauty supply store are among the stores looted in Philadelphia Wednesday night into Thursday.
Some Philadelphia liquor stores closed "until further notice" after looting
Some Fine Wine and Good Spirits liquor stores will remain closed "until further notice" after looting in Philadelphia.
Phillies record 3M in attendance, surprise Pa. family with playoff tickets, swag
The Phillies welcomed their 3 millionth fan to Citizens Bank Park for the first time in a decade with seats behind home plate.
Kia and Hyundai recall 3.3 million cars, tell owners to park outside
Kia and Hyundai are advising motorists to park affected models outside after a rash of fires linked to faulty brakes.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
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Philly store owner "heartbroken" after looters steal thousands of dollars of items
A state-run liquor store and a beauty supply store are among the stores looted in Philadelphia Wednesday night into Thursday.
Some Philadelphia liquor stores closed "until further notice" after looting
Some Fine Wine and Good Spirits liquor stores will remain closed "until further notice" after looting in Philadelphia.
Phillies record 3M in attendance, surprise Pa. family with playoff tickets, swag
The Phillies welcomed their 3 millionth fan to Citizens Bank Park for the first time in a decade with seats behind home plate.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
Colon cancer has a high survival rate when caught early. How to get a free screening
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
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SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
Colon cancer has a high survival rate when caught early. How to get a free screening
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
NEXT Weather: Spotty showers developing Thursday afternoon, storms Friday
Thursday is cloudy before some rain could develop, and we could see storms Friday.
Convicted attempted murderer still on the run after escaping during work detail in Mount Laurel Township
Edward Berbon was living at a halfway house in Camden, New Jersey, while he was finishing out a nearly two-decade sentence for attempted murder.
Sen. Menendez, co-defendants plead not guilty to bribery-related charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will appear before a federal judge for his initial appearance in the case along with his wife Nadine, who is also charged in the case, and two other co-defendants.
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NEXT Weather: Spotty showers developing Thursday afternoon, storms Friday
Thursday is cloudy before some rain could develop, and we could see storms Friday.
Delaware trooper accused of beating teens over ding dong ditch prank indicted by grand jury
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
3-year-old boy dead after hit by off-duty firefighter parking his car
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
23 rescue dogs involved in I-95 crash in New Castle County
Twenty-three dogs were on their way to multiple rescue locations throughout the northeast after they were saved from overcrowded shelters down in Louisiana.
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Colon cancer has a high survival rate when caught early. How to get a free screening
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
Crisis therapy friends from Philly team up to help others get lifesaving therapy access
The two friends created Charlie Health, a virtual therapy platform that provides mental health counseling for teenagers and young adults.
Majority of dog owners see pet vaccinations as unsafe, ineffective, or unnecessary: study
A new study finds many dog owners are skeptical of having their pet vaccinated but experts said vaccines for dogs are safe, effective and necessary.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Famous Philly streetwear store looks to rebuild after being looted
One of Philadelphia's most recognizable streetwear businesses was looted Tuesday night as trouble took over streets in the city's northeast section.
Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
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SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
SEPTA bus driver discovers man shot in his car
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
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Phillies record 3M in attendance, surprise Pa. family with playoff tickets, swag
The Phillies welcomed their 3 millionth fan to Citizens Bank Park for the first time in a decade with seats behind home plate.
Bryce Harper homers in the 7th inning and leads the playoff-bound Phillies past the Pirates 7-6
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning as one of the few regulars in Philadelphia's lineup and the Phillies rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Wednesday night, a day after clinching the NL's top wild-card spot.
Celebrating wild-card playoff berth, Phillies fans load up on gear at team store
Philadelphia Phillies fans flocked to the team store at Citizens Bank Park after the team clinched a wild-card playoff berth.
When did the playoff-bound Phillies hit their low point? The data says June 2.
According to playoff odds data from Fangraphs, the Phillies have come a long way in the last four months.
"I need to sing for the boys!!": Calum Scott offers to perform "Dancing On My Own" for Phillies
Calum Scott says he wants to "sing for the boys" as the Philadelphia Phillies clinch another "Red October" and charge into the MLB playoffs.
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Bruce Springsteen postpones remaining 2023 tour dates
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen announced that he has postponed his remaining tour dates in 2023 as he receives treatment for peptic ulcer disease.
New docuseries takes closer look at 2018 fatal stabbing in Rittenhouse Square
Paramount+ docuseries "72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square" unravels the mystery of what really transpired in July 2018, when Michael White fatally stabbed successful real estate developer Sean Schellenger.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum, who played Ducky on "NCIS" decades after he became a teen heartthrob, died Monday of natural causes.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
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Philadelphia remembers Constance Clayton, schools' 1st Black and 1st woman superintendent
Constance Clayton made history as the first African American and the first woman to lead the School District of Philadelphia. Jasmine Payoute reports from the service in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia.
Digital Brief: Sept. 28, 2023 (AM)
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45 Plus Reasons spreading awareness about when you should get a colon cancer screening
You should get a colon cancer screening around age 45. 45 Plus Reasons is a campaign hyper focused on spreading awareness among Black Philadelphians, Jan Carabeo reports.
Another liquor store looted overnight in Philadelphia despite crackdown
Looters hit a Fine Wine & Good Spirits on Adams Avenue in Lawndale, one of at least three businesses looted Wednesday night into Thursday, Howard Monroe reports.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $925 million after no winner Wednesday night
You still have a chance to become an instant millionaire in Friday night's Powerball drawing.