Princeton, NJ To Vote -- Again -- on Merger of Town and Borough
Princeton, NJ has been a both township and a borough since 1894, when they split over the issue of school taxes. The schools have since reunited, but the municipalities have not.
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Princeton, NJ has been a both township and a borough since 1894, when they split over the issue of school taxes. The schools have since reunited, but the municipalities have not.
Fifty-one Pennsylvanians on Friday became US citizens at the National Constitution Center under the watchful eye of retired US Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
More than 300 disabled veterans and their supporters arrived in Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, on a winding, weeklong trek to all of the 9/11 sites.
Three dozen first responders from a number of states are bicycling thousands of miles in honor of their fallen comrades of 9/11.
Outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, people gathered around the county's 9/11 memorial on Friday to mark the upcoming tenth anniversary of that terrible day.
A grassroots transgender group has kicked off a petition campaign urge the public to take a stand against SEPTA's gender stickers on transit passes.
CBS Philly has received community cancellations for Thursday, September 8th, 2011.
Even Ellen Saracini (left), the driving force behind the memorial, helped workers pump out water last week so they could lay the foundation.
New York City firefighter Fabrizio Bivona, a first responder at the World Trade Center in 2001, was at Temple University on Wednesday as part of a 9/11 concert and presentation.
A ribbon cutting ceremony signalled the official opening of Lenfest Hall, a nine-story building that will provide everything the conservatory's talented musicians will need or want.
"To maintain a sufficient supply here in our region, we need to collect on average about 1,200 units of blood per day," a Red Cross spokesman says, "and we did not meet that goal this weekend because of Hurricane Irene."
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Sunday, August 28th, 2011.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Saturday, August 27th, 2011.
The first full-size grocery store in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia opened Friday morning, and shoppers took advantage of grand opening specials to prepare for Hurricane Irene.
A behavioral health center in North Philadelphia has a new look, thanks to a new initiative by the Mural Arts Program.
The reports of sightings continue to come in, but so far police have come up empty in the search for 31-year-old Toni Sharpless of West Brandywine Township.
"We actually had a glitch in our system when we were signing up donors," says a Red Cross spokesman. "We overbooked the schedule."
A new exhibit at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology shows ordinary objects from the site of the former World Trade Center in a moving display about September 11th.
Some residents of a Glen Mills (Delaware County) retirement home are using their sewing skills to create dresses out of pillowcases, to be donated to children in need.
The Archdiocese Nutritional Development Service has been feeding needy kids for more than 30 years -- lunch, and a choice of breakfast or a snack.
The Philadelphia Prison System has welcomed some more arrivals. But they're happy to be there -- and wagging their tails.
Cardinal Justin Rigali was overseeing the dedication of a new church, specifically for Spanish-speaking Catholics, on Tuesday afternoon in southern Chester County.
A new structure is going up in North Philadelphia that will allow fruits and vegetables to grow longer, thereby providing more fresh produce for those who need it.
A new study shows the Philadelphia area has a high rate of what is called "food hardship" -- that is, households without enough money to buy all the food they need.
On behalf of Hyundai Motor America, Peter DiPersia, general manager of the car company's eastern region, presented a check for $100,000 to Children's Hospital for the "Hope on Wheels" program.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
Preparations are underway for Friday's parade in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th anniversary.
Dan Bromley, an American Flat Track racer from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, died after an on-track incident, AMA Pro Racing said.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
Preparations are underway for Friday's parade in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th anniversary.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
Preparations are underway for Friday's parade in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th anniversary.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man wanted in three shootings, including two deadly ones, in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood.
One Pennsylvania church is opening its doors wider, creating a welcoming place for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Montgomery County on Monday kicked off America's semiquincentennial week with a birthday bash celebrating Valley Forge National Historical Park.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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 First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia will reopen to the public this week. It's been closed to the public since 1976.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Monday night as we're set to experience another heat wave.
Hydration is key for people who work outside, as the Philadelphia region is set to experience another heat wave.
Residents of Nicetown said they're still processing the trauma they experienced last year.
Workers at the Sheraton Downtown hotel in Philadelphia have agreed to a tentative deal and are expected to return to work Tuesday, the union says.