Montco Adoption Attorney Surprised by Potential Action in Russian Parliament
Adopting a child from Russia was never easy, but the Russian parliament is considering making it impossible for Americans to do so.
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Adopting a child from Russia was never easy, but the Russian parliament is considering making it impossible for Americans to do so.
Police originally put out surveillance photos of a man and a woman who made three quick trips into a Walgreens store on Route 70 at Grove Street last week, taking toys from the "Toys for Tots" bin each time.
Local chefs will join forces Sunday at an event to raise money for people who were affect by Superstorm Sandy.
A committee of people who use DRPA bridges and the PATCO high speed line handed the Delaware River Port Authority a list of suggestions this week on issues they'd like to see addressed.
Once the Fralinger string band realized their props were not destroyed by Monday's South Philadelphia warehouse fire, they focused their fundraising efforts to assist the families who were not as fortunate.
A day after one of the nation's deadliest shootings, school districts locally and across the country are wondering if there's more schools should be doing to ensure their children's safety.
Thirteen-year-old Olivia Andrisani gathered her friends and neighbors to sing Christmas songs in LOVE Park in exchange for donations for the Make A Wish Foundation.
Local activist groups, students, parents and community members plan to come together Saturday afternoon to protest the recommended school closings announced on Wednesday.
"We never thought it could happen here" is the usual response after such horrific incidents, says a South Jersey security consultant.
Police say one of two brothers, apparently still angry following an argument with two other men, fired into the crowded Market-Frankford subway-elevated car after stepping off the train.
Families of young victims of senseless violence get a portrait of their lost loved one, painted by a volunteer artist.
The local chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual holiday party Thursday night for children affected by some kind of disaster over the past year.
"I got the dessert," said team manager Charlie Manuel (far right).
For the families of premature infants, the holidays can be a time of mixed emotions. But officials at a Camden hospital were trying to make the season a little brighter for them.
The measure would raise penalties for damaging a war memorial or public artwork from $300 in the current law to $1,000 and up to 30 days of jail time.
ACLU legal director Vic Walczak says the judge will likely schedule a hearing between now and May to determine whether to block the law for the primary.
Philadelphia Police chief inspector Joseph Sullivan says the group recognized "the widow of Officer Brad Fox, the widow of Officer (Brian) Lorenzo from the Philadelphia Police Department, the mother of Officer Moses Walker."
City Council's Rules Committee, by a narrow 4-3 vote, approved changes to the zoning code proposed by 10th District councilman Brian O'Neill.
Marti Hottenstein lost her son Karl to a methadone/prescription drug interaction in 2006, but she's turned her grief into action, in lobbying for the now-passed Karl's Law. It requires methadone related deaths in Pennsylvania to be investigated.
Next to a Christmas tree in a room decorated for the holidays, county clerk Tim Tyler officiated at sixteen consecutive weddings.
The $4-million facility is attached to the Volunteers of America offices on Atlantic Avenue in Camden, and will provide much-needed support to homeless veterans.
Washington Middle School is one of more than 30 schools that have participated in the airport's nationally recognized art program.
The wait is over, and we finally have the first words of Twitter wisdom from Pope Benedict XVI.
The decision by the city's L&I Review Board temporarily halts the demolition of the 164-year-old Church of the Assumption, which has ties to two local saints.
A Philadelphia-based insurance company and two other local organizations want to help potential health care companies make it in Philadelphia.
Four people were hurt in three separate shootings early Saturday morning in Philadelphia, police say.
The Labor Day holiday weekend is here, and Mother Nature will reward us after a very rough week of weather in the Philadelphia region.
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for Sept. 4, 2026.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
Four people were hurt in three separate shootings early Saturday morning in Philadelphia, police say.
The Labor Day holiday weekend is here, and Mother Nature will reward us after a very rough week of weather in the Philadelphia region.
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
Four people were hurt in three separate shootings early Saturday morning in Philadelphia, police say.
A Philadelphia mother is on a mission to honor her son's life by pushing to make interstates safer after he was shot and killed on I-95 in March 2025.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
A USPS worker was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.
The family-owned boardwalk shop has become a must-stop destination, serving generations of visitors the same hot cake donuts since 1976.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
Police believe a group of dirt bike riders deliberately damaged the field at the Mullica Township Recreational Complex and then drove away.
A South Jersey woman who spent nearly $1,000 on Bruno Mars tickets says she finally got her money back after contacting CBS News Philadelphia for help.
The family-owned boardwalk shop has become a must-stop destination, serving generations of visitors the same hot cake donuts since 1976.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
A tornado warning in Burlington County, New Jersey, was canceled Tuesday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
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
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for Sept. 4, 2026.
Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, marking a return to the NBA for the former No. 1 draft pick.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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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.
If you're heading to the Shore or another destination for Labor Day weekend, get ready to pay up for gasoline. Prices across the region are above $4 per gallon amid the U.S.' war with Iran.
Other than some shower chances on Sunday, it's going to be a spectacular Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia and at the Jersey Shore, with moderate temperatures and a mix of sun and clouds. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Bill Kelly says Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be less humid. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast for a beautiful Labor Day weekend.
The Phillies lost 5-2 to the Braves in the first game of a four-game series Friday night, but fans are still hopeful for the rest of the games.
John Dougherty was released Friday afternoon after he served less than a third of his six-year sentence, his lawyer said.