Planning Goes On While Awaiting Pontiff's Official Word on Phila. Visit, Chaput Says
Philadelphia's archbishop is in Rome for planning sessions for the World Meeting of Families event, scheduled for next September in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia's archbishop is in Rome for planning sessions for the World Meeting of Families event, scheduled for next September in Philadelphia.
Many child advocates say physical discipline is wrong, while some parents defend their actions, saying spankings can be appropriate under certain circumstances.
As the Trump Plaza casino folded its hand Tuesday, former owner Donald Trump says he might buy back in the game.
Kids sang and danced and drew pictures as the grownups pushed for funding for quality pre-kindergarten programs.
One of the key events taking place during the process is a pep rally for families in Philadelphia in September 2015, which Francis is expected to attend.
Cuomo and Christie said they have directed their homeland security advisors and top police officials to review current security measures for the region and make recommendations for how best to respond to new threats.
Police commissioner Charles Ramsey says they don't take this type of incident lightly.
"It is our smartphones, it is Black Twitter, it is NetRoots, it is all of us," said Temple University professor Chris Rabb. "It does not belong to one man, one person, one corporation, to one industry. It is ours."
Getting around in the snow and ice is tricky enough, but when the traffic lights are out, the danger level rises, county officials note.
The lawmakers heard promises of improvements from local officials, and tales of bureaucratic bungling from veterans.
The Hartsville Fire company was filled with those who knew and loved Officer Brad Fox Sunday.
Scores of former players from a now defunct youth athletic team from North Philadelphia reunited this weekend to say thank you to the man who founded the group more than 45 years ago.
The African American Museum of Philadelphia opened a new exhibit this week that makes a haunting comparison between the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and modern day sweatshops.
A Philadelphia city councilman wants to slash in half the amount of time that you can leave an RV parked on a neighborhood street.
Peace Day, as established by the United Nations, is September 21. In Philadelphia there's a week of lectures, service projects and concerts leading up to next Sunday.
Robert Smith, who heads community investment in the region for Comcast, says they're also giving a break on the $10/month cost for the connection for half a year.
The second annual Philadelphia United Jazz Festival is gearing up to take over two city blocks on the west side of South Street, and the goal is to showcase Philadelphia-bred musicians.
"It seems pretty unenviable it would move," says Terry Quinlan, the supervisor of health services for the Lower Merion School District.
A special honor for a 14-year-old fighting cancer.
Contractors are making final preparations for the implosion of the Queen Lane Apartment building in Germantown Saturday morning.
Phillies' third baseman Cody Asche tried a driving simulator while using a smartphone, and smashed into a car.
Letters are going out to parents from various school districts in the Commonwealth saying that, due to federal budget cuts, free influenza vaccines will no longer be available.
The task force -- made up of representatives from law enforcement, social services, education, and the community -- is charged with coming up with solutions, short-term and long-term, to address the problems.
On a beautiful day for a walk, hundreds of people -- decked out in pink -- started their 60-mile, three-day journey.
Philadelphia University dedicated the new center for public service Thursday night.
A baby from Alaska became the youngest child at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to get gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Thousands of jobs in Delaware County would be at risk if Boeing reduces or cancels the Chinook helicopter program.
Stephen Pagnoni, an Atlantic City lifeguard, was arrested after allegedly trying to meet with someone he met online in Cherry Hill.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker said requiring coaches and teachers to report hazing could help protect children.
A suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student was arrested Thursday, police said.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
A baby from Alaska became the youngest child at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to get gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Thousands of jobs in Delaware County would be at risk if Boeing reduces or cancels the Chinook helicopter program.
Stephen Pagnoni, an Atlantic City lifeguard, was arrested after allegedly trying to meet with someone he met online in Cherry Hill.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker said requiring coaches and teachers to report hazing could help protect children.
A baby from Alaska became the youngest child at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to get gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Thousands of jobs in Delaware County would be at risk if Boeing reduces or cancels the Chinook helicopter program.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker said requiring coaches and teachers to report hazing could help protect children.
A suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student was arrested Thursday, police said.
Police said in recent weeks Honda models have been targeted in neighborhoods along I-95 from South Philadelphia to the northeast.
Stephen Pagnoni, an Atlantic City lifeguard, was arrested after allegedly trying to meet with someone he met online in Cherry Hill.
A 38-year-old woman was charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend in Winslow Township, Camden County officials said.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Norma Yates, who lived on a Winslow Township farm, vanished in 2023. Her family is still searching for answers.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in Winslow Township Wednesday afternoon, Camden County officials said.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
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.
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.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James.
Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth, Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernández and Xavier Edwards each had two RBIs, and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6.
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.
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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 has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a comfortable Thursday night.
At 6 months old, Nicholas became the youngest patient at CHOP to get the gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Thousands of jobs in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, would be at risk if Boeing reduces or cancels the Chinook helicopter program in Ridley Township.
U.S. Marshals arrested a suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student, police say.
State Sen. Art Haywood said he plans to push the Pennsylvania legislature to strengthen the mandatory reporting law after a grand jury investigation found a 15-year-old Cheltenham High School football player was assaulted twice in the locker room. Four coaches are accused of covering up the attacks.