Study Shows Many In Philadelphia Area Struggle To Pay For Food
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.
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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.
Mayor Michael Nutter has announced tighter weekend curfew rules as he continues grappling with the threat of "flash mobs" in Philadelphia.
Gerome lights up a room with his sense of humor. He's intelligent, creative -- and he loves comics.
A wide array of vendors from a variety of fields, including Cummins Power Systems of Bristol, NMS Labs of Willow Grove, Drexel University, Lincoln Technical Institute, Amtrak, and Amazon were there to conduct interviews.
A Bucks County organization that helps wounded veterans and their families is getting a $250,000 grant from the General Motors Foundation to take their "9/11 Heroes Run" nationwide this year.
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission executive director Barry Seymour says this brings the total number of classic towns in our region to 21.
A substantial piece of the former World Trade Center was being welcomed in Montgomery County on Wednesday afternoon, in an important step toward creating a 9/11 memorial.
In this economy, local food banks are being pressed to the limit. On Wednesday a New Jersey official took time out to visit a rolling delivery unit.
Advocates for the disabled are filing a federal lawsuit to force the Philadelphia Parking Authority to provide accessible taxis to people who use wheelchairs.
A South Jersey girl is head to Mexico this Saturday with some very special cargo in her suitcases.
The Camden County Boys and Girls Club has launched an initiative designed to get kids to school this fall, and keep them there.
Buildings now under construction are blocking the public's view of murals in two separate neighborhoods of the city.
A change in the way that services are being dispensed to needy children in our area has resulted in the need for more foster parents in Philadelphia.
"Philadelphia Recovery Idol" is modeled after a popular television show.
Depending on whom you talk to, these hearings are either a necessary sounding board for those in need, or unnecessary and potentialyl dangerous political theatre.
Many college students dread the "freshman fifteen," but a new program at Villanova University aims to cut the fat by offering some farm-fresh fruits and greens.
Sarah Burns, 77, has been taking advantage of the annual giveaway since the program's inception in 1999.
Ashayah's gorgeous voice graces her school's choir.
The new and outgoing leaders of Philadelphia's Roman Catholics shared the altar at a noontime mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
As part of its many programs designed to help people with difficulties become independent, JEVS Human Services operates 32 group homes that give people with emotional and intellectual disabilities a chance at independence.
The City of Philadelphia plans a six-month test of dedicated bike lanes on southbound 10th Street and on northbound 13th Street, between South Street and Spring Garden.
Kids at a suburban summer camp for children with disabilities and chronic illnesses are finding ways to keep cool this week.
Archbishop Charles Chaput, a Native American, has a reputation as a conservative and a strong record on child protection.
A Montgomery County-based organization that helps families become self-sufficient is asking for the public's help in supplying the families with the things they need.
Labor Day will continue the beautiful weather we had Sunday, with even more sunshine, light wind and comfortable temperatures in the Philadelphia region.
A suspect and a family member were arrested after a road-rage stabbing on Interstate 476 led to a brief lockdown at Villanova, a law enforcement source said.
The Phillies held their 10th annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday, giving children and families affected by cancer an unforgettable experience.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Phillies 5-4, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
Cavan Sullivan scored in a third straight match to become the first teenager with a goal contribution in five straight and the Philadelphia Union beat CF Montreal 2-0 to extend their unbeaten streak to eight.
A suspect and a family member were arrested after a road-rage stabbing on Interstate 476 led to a brief lockdown at Villanova, a law enforcement source said.
Labor Day will continue the beautiful weather we had Sunday, with even more sunshine, light wind and comfortable temperatures in the Philadelphia region.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
The Phillies held their 10th annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday, giving children and families affected by cancer an unforgettable experience.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Phillies 5-4, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
A suspect and a family member were arrested after a road-rage stabbing on Interstate 476 led to a brief lockdown at Villanova, a law enforcement source said.
The Phillies held their 10th annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday, giving children and families affected by cancer an unforgettable experience.
Officers were called to the intersection of 58th Street and Hazel Avenue in Cobbs Creek for a reported crash.
A woman died, and another woman was injured in a crash near the Philadelphia Zoo on Girard Avenue Saturday morning, police said.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
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.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
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.
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.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Phillies 5-4, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
Cavan Sullivan scored in a third straight match to become the first teenager with a goal contribution in five straight and the Philadelphia Union beat CF Montreal 2-0 to extend their unbeaten streak to eight.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Keveun Mason rushed for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns and the Owls added two pick-6 scores as Temple beat Rhode Island 38-14 on Saturday in the team's season opener.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"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."
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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.
Andrew Kozak says Labor Day in the Philadelphia region will be sunny and warm. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
At least five people were killed, and five others were injured when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles Sunday, officials said.
A road-rage stabbing on the Blue Route led police on a chase and prompted a brief lockdown at Villanova on Sunday night. A suspect and a family member were both eventually arrested.
Sullivan, the teen on the Philadelphia Union, recently became the youngest player in MLS history to have a goal contribution in five straight matches.
Have you noticed more bugs at the Jersey Shore this summer? NEXT Weather meteorologist Andrew Kozak explains why it's happening.