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Not satisfied with the status quo, the Nutter administration plans a bigger push in that direction.
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Not satisfied with the status quo, the Nutter administration plans a bigger push in that direction.
City controller Alan Butkovitz says a review of ambulance billings by the city for 2011 shows it only collected $34 million of the $82.5 million it billed -- about 42 percent.
"You need to follow and make sure these funds are not delegated for anything other than to stop these brownouts, to support our firemen," said Diane Neary, whose husband Robert was killed in a warehouse fire last month in Kensington.
With a cash-starved government and 10 percent unemployment in the city, the mayor is clinging to hope that the state legislature doesn't yank away what was to have been a second casino license in the city.
The mayor says he knows the owners of the building in which two firefighters died this month had received three violation notices and never responded.
The US Supreme Court has ruled that South Jersey prison officials had the right to strip-search a Bordentown man in 2005, even though he was never charged with a crime.
Philadelphia is one of six cities in the "Project Open Voice" beta test, an outgrowth of Comcast's purchase of NBC-Universal.
One day after the head of Philadelphia's School Reform Commission admitted to financial mismanagement under the SRC's previous leadership, City Council members voiced misgivings about raising an extra $90 million to help bail out the school district.
City councilman Mark Squilla is proposing putting the brakes on Mayor Nutter's plan to revamp Philadelphia's broken property assessment system.
The City of Philadelphia has been ordered to pay hefty legal fees to the local Boy Scouts chapter, which was involved in a federal trial over the national Boy Scouts' controversial policy of banning gays.
City controller Alan Butkovitz says it was the highest level of sales tax receipts since the city started keeping track.
A city council committee proposes calling the open-air concert stage "The Georgie Woods Entertainment Center at the Robin Hood Dell."
Philadelphia is stitching together what could be the next big fashion designer, by setting up a "fashion incubator" at a center city department store.
City Council has announced its plans for public hearings on the mayor's proposed spending plan -- and they're taking it on the road.
Poll director Larry Eichel doesn't see those findings -- a desire to lower taxes and yet preserve services -- as contradictory.
Mayor Michael Nutter has honored 35 city employees who volunteer to help catch other city employees who may be involved in unethical practices.
Dr. Donald Schwarz says he has "not seen anything like this before."
The poll by the research arm of the Pew Charitable Trusts is the fourth annual survey of city residents' outlook on the present and future state of the city.
The School District of Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia have cut a deal to keep city school buildings open during the weekends for recreation programs.
The city's third annual launch of the Financing College Campaign was held Thursday at City Hall.
Those regulations prohibit employers from inquiring about a job applicant's criminal background on the initial application.
Philadelphia City Council chambers were packed on Thursday morning as the lawmakers launched their 2012 legislative session.
At issue was whether Philadelphia Fire Department paramedics should be allowed to stay in the union or, as the mayor wants, be forced to negotiate a separate deal.
The City of Philadelphia has posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the savage beating death of 23-year-old Kevin Kless early Saturday morning. The Philadelphia FOP added $5,000 more.
Newly elected Philadelphia sheriff Jewell Williams oversaw his first mortgage foreclosure sale on Tuesday, and pledged a new era of openness and honesty at the scandal-plagued sheriff's office.
Zach Werenski continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Elijah Moore to a one-year deal Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their offensive line Tuesday by re-signing offensive lineman Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Miguel Ovalles Ubri was sentenced to prison for his role in a shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that wounded six people.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Zach Werenski continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Elijah Moore to a one-year deal Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their offensive line Tuesday by re-signing offensive lineman Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Miguel Ovalles Ubri was sentenced to prison for his role in a shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that wounded six people.
Miguel Ovalles Ubri was sentenced to prison for his role in a shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that wounded six people.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cesar Chavez's face will soon be replaced with Dolores Huerta's in the mural on North 5th Street in Fairhill.
ICE agents were seen helping with TSA operations at Philadelphia International Airport, and their presence created a mixed reaction.
Firefighters got a fire on Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia under control Tuesday.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Zach Werenski continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Elijah Moore to a one-year deal Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their offensive line Tuesday by re-signing offensive lineman Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32. The deal also contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
Lucas Bibro underwent open-heart surgery at Nemours for a congenital heart defect in 2020. Now, he'll throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' season opener vs. the Texas Rangers.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
The original Rocky statue will be displayed inside the Art Museum as part of a Rocky exhibit from April to August.
Parker's proposed budget includes a $1 per ride tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.
The animals were found inside a North Philadelphia home after reports of dogs barking inside the abandoned property.
The city of Philadelphia made repairs to a sinkhole in Manayunk weeks after CBS News Philadelphia highlighted the problems it was creating for residents.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a chilly Tuesday night.