House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
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The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
The time change known as daylight savings starts Sunday, March 8, 2026. Most Americans lose an hour of sleep when clocks "spring forward."
Longer and lighter days were supposed to save energy, reduce traffic accidents and help people become more active. Governments thought daylight saving time would save money.
The switch to Daylight Saving Time increases the risk for heart attacks and car crashes. Some doctors say it's mainly due to disrupted sleep and thats a growing issue for children. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Daylight saving time ended on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, when the clocks fell back and we gained an hour.
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 2 a.m., when the clocks "fall back" and we gain an hour. Stephanie Stahl reports.
State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) is proposing House Bill 119 to end daylight saving time in Pennsylvania.
Daylight saving time in 2025, when clocks change by an hour, has started. Here's a look at when exactly we "spring forward."
Researchers are discovering that "springing ahead" each March for daylight saving time is connected with serious negative health effects.
Sunday is the coldest day of the week with temperatures in the upper 50s but feeling like the mid-50s.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
CBS Philadelphia photojournalist Brad Nau had some time on his hands and traveled to the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia, Lancaster County, to find out ahead of daylight saving time ends.
After a Halloween for the record books, temperatures will remain on the warm side as November begins.
It will feel more like summer than the last day of October this Halloween in the Philadelphia region.
Gaining an extra hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends might sound like a win, but experts say "falling back" can have some health consequences. Here's some advice to help you cope.
Goodbye 7 p.m. sunsets! That is until spring starts in March. If you've noticed the hours of daylight are shrinking faster as we transition from summer to fall, it's because they are.
Daylight saving time for 2024 is here, which means we lost an hour of sleep as we "spring forward." Here's how to deal with the time change, according to experts.
Clocks "spring forward" when daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Daylight saving time begins this year in the early hours of Sunday, March 10, giving us longer, sunnier evenings until Nov. 3, 2024. Here's what to know about how the time change works.
Frequent outdoor exercise and taking breaks to experience the daylight are some of the ways you can ward off those winter blues.
Frequent outdoor exercise and taking breaks to experience the daylight are some of the ways you can ward off those winter blues.
CBS News Philadelphia went to Love Park to get people's opinion on daylight saving time.
Daylight saving time for 2023 will end in early November with most Americans having to "fall back" for the biannual time change and turn their clocks back an hour.
1 in 5 Americans say they are negatively impacted by the change that comes with moving the clocks back an hour, Jasmine Payoute reports.
The clock was moved an hour ahead on Sunday morning.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
The officer was hurt in a shooting in the Eastwick section of Southwest Philadelphia.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Police are investigating multiple shootings that left several people hurt this weekend in Philadelphia.
The officer was hurt in a shooting in the Eastwick section of Southwest Philadelphia.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
Two people are hospitalized after they were shot near North 5th and St. Paul streets in Philadelphia, police say.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
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.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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 has everything you need to know about the heavy rain hitting the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Tropical Storm Lala continued to bring damaging winds and heavy rains on Sunday after skirting past Hawaii's Big Island as a hurricane overnight.
A section of South Street in Philadelphia is shut down as crews work to repair a water main break affecting residents and businesses.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was shot and killed Sunday morning in the city's Eastwick section, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. Another man was also wounded in the shooting.
Animal advocate Carol Erickson explains why dogs' behavior changes during their teenage years and how to react.