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Jim Kenney wasn't the only winner on Primary Day in Philadelphia. Education had a big night, too.
Helen Gym, Allan Domb, and Derek Green edged out incumbents Ed Neilson and Wilson Goode Jr. for nominations. Kenyatta Johnson and Maria Quiñones-Sánchez survived district challenges.
"Seventy percent of 18-24 year olds in Philadelphia have not voted in the last five elections," says David Thornburgh of the Committee of Seventy.
The two candidates first to vote were former judge Nelson Diaz in Chestnut Hill and State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams at Anderson Elementary in Cobbs Creek.
Today is decision day for the voters of Pennsylvania.
The Wagner Free Institute of Science celebrates the 150th anniversary of its North Philadelphia home with a free program Wednesday evening that explores how the major events of 1865 played out in Philadelphia and influenced its future.
Voters are being asked to approve commissions for women and universal pre-kindergarten, a rule promoting multi-language access to city services, and a referendum on school district governance.
Today, Williams stood with children in front of a mock voting booth at City Hall.
President Obama has finally gotten his own Twitter account.
The focus of the president's visit is the city's two-year-long effort to rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community.
The blogging platform "Tumblr" has launched a new campaign to promote positivity and support in online communities.
Terri Matthews learned the true meaning of grit when her son Jaden was diagnosed with autism at age 2½.
It was $10 a dog, and was part of a fundraising efforts to expand the square's dog park.
On Thursday June 4th, the Philly U will host a celebration at the Gallagher Center on campus.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness or NAMI awards Lower Merion Police Department with its 2015 Criminal Justice Award.
The first Philadelphia female firefighter to die in the line of duty was honored Saturday.
A memorial service was held Saturday for one of the eight victims in the Amtrak derailment earlier this week.
The students are part of the "Council Rock United with NASA to Create Hardware" program, or "CRUNCH."
Work is expected to be completed on the new Camden County animal shelter in Blackwood by the end of summer.
The final, farewell concert of the Philadelphia Singers is tomorrow evening, as the group shuts down operations after more than 40 years of performing. Their leader, David Hayes, was aboard the train that derailed.
Some people in center city Philadelphia were surprised this afternoon when they were told lunch was free.
"Controlled chaos would be an understatement," said police inspector Mike McCarrick, who runs the police department's East Division, where the derailment occurred.
More than one hundred people today celebrated a milestone of survival following their cancer treatment in Philadelphia.
The school's director of choral activities, Bill Naydan, came up with the idea for a veterans' monument at the high school as he toured through Europe.
Detectives at Eugene Horsch's house on West Chew Avenue in Olney were looking for evidence of wet cremation, sources say.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
Voicemail messages containing racist threats were left for Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara last week.
A "significant personnel" announcement in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration is expected Tuesday afternoon.
After a research trip to Costa Rica, a group of Philadelphia freshmen is set to meet Mayor Cherelle Parker.
We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for today as multiple rounds of heavy rain could produce localized flash flooding.
Detectives at Eugene Horsch's house on West Chew Avenue in Olney were looking for evidence of wet cremation, sources say.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
Voicemail messages containing racist threats were left for Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara last week.
A "significant personnel" announcement in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration is expected Tuesday afternoon.
Detectives at Eugene Horsch's house on West Chew Avenue in Olney were looking for evidence of wet cremation, sources say.
Voicemail messages containing racist threats were left for Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara last week.
A "significant personnel" announcement in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration is expected Tuesday afternoon.
After a research trip to Costa Rica, a group of Philadelphia freshmen is set to meet Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Griffin Conine hit a walkoff run-scoring single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 and end Miami's 12-game losing streak.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Ukee Washington 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.
With yet another round of storms headed to the Philadelphia region, the City of Camden in New Jersey is bracing for what might come. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri has more from the fire administration building.
Usually emerging around early or mid-August, lifeguards in Bethany Beach, Delaware, say they're already seeing jellyfish stinging swimmers.
The tuition-free Seeds of Change Research Program, run by Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, brought students to Costa Rica to study biodiversity and the lives of ants native to the climate. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Strong storms could bring heavy rain with risks of flash flooding across the Philadelphia region, and a flood watch has already been issued. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
Thousands of people have been forced from homes and vacation destinations as a massive wildfire continues to threaten France's Atlantic coast. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.