Delaware County Council votes to raise property taxes
The Delaware County Council on Wednesday voted to increase property taxes by 23%.
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The Delaware County Council on Wednesday voted to increase property taxes by 23%.
Delaware County Council voted Wednesday to approve a 23% property tax increase.
Security changes went into effect on Wednesday at three schools in Upper Darby. Students are now being screened for weapons.
Marquice Pierce was charged with murder and other offenses in the deaths of 33-year-old Joshua Waltz and 29-year-old Clinton Martin, according to state police.
A large fire destroyed a house in Yeadon, Pennsylvania overnight, sending one firefighter to the hospital and forcing two families from their homes.
Big 5 Classic Championship tournaments, PAX Unplugged, Kevin Hart homecoming shows, holiday festivities and more! Here's a list of events in Philadelphia this weekend.
Under the proposed tax hike, the average home valued at around $255,000 would see an annual increase of approximately $185.
One year after approving a 5% property tax increase, Delaware County Council is poised to increase taxes again, this time by 23%.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
Happy Heart-Happy Home Farm & Rescue in Glen Mills started over in Salem, New Jersey after the animal rescue and sanctuary was severely damaged by a storm last year.
An animal rescue that was damaged by a storm last year is bouncing back. Thanks to a community of volunteers. On this Giving Tuesday, the nonprofit is asking for help to build a barn, which could save more lives. Ryan Hughes reports.
Numerous local officials told Chief Investigative Reporter Joe Holden there was an information blackout on Tuesday. Many of whom didn't want to comment on the emergency rooms abrupt closure because they didn't know what was going on in Delaware County.
Police said the man has robbed homes in Media in Delaware County and Gladwyne in Montgomery County.
Lanes in both directions reopened Thursday after two separate car crashes on the Commodore Barry Bridge on Thanksgiving.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
This is the second year Collingdale Councilwoman Felecia Coffee has organized the Thanksgiving feast for veterans and those less fortunate.
What began in 1974 as a friendly football game between a few Haverford and Episcopal friends has grown into a beloved annual tradition in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
All year round some people make it their mission to make sure no one goes hungry and no one is forgotten. That also rings true on Thanksgiving. Ryan Hughes talks to those in the community choosing to donate their time this holiday.
A Radnor police K-9 star and his handler are set to run in the 8th annual Wayne Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Meet Officer Brett Greaves and his K-9 partner Onyx. This will be their fourth year participating in the 5K charity event. The Turkey Trot helps raise money for the Radnor Police Department, chop and Philadelphia Financial Scholars.
A Delaware County man has pleaded guilty for his role in illegally smuggling migrants into the United States for private financial gain.
Daniel Tranchina and his family woke up to chaos outside his Ridley Township home two different times early Sunday morning.
Since 2014, there have been a total of 32 crashes at the intersection of Morton and Swarthmore avenues in Ridley Township, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
Prolonged drought conditions have led to an increase in salt water in the Delaware River. Officials say if the river's "salt front" continues moving toward the Ben Franklin Bridge, it could impact drinking water and have potential health consequences.
A baby was able to be delivered after a pregnant woman died of a gunshot wound in Delaware County, police said.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
About half the population of the United States is in the path of heavy snow and crippling ice, the National Weather Service said.
Enter for the chance to win 4 tickets to see Blue Man Group on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Miller Theater and a pair of Blue Beats headphones.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church is hosting its second annual conference to raise awareness of human trafficking in Philadelphia.
Friday in the Philadelphia region will be another milder day with some sun before a snowstorm arrives this weekend.
A series of informational signs about slavery was removed Thursday from the President's House historic site in Philadelphia.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
About half the population of the United States is in the path of heavy snow and crippling ice, the National Weather Service said.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church is hosting its second annual conference to raise awareness of human trafficking in Philadelphia.
With snow and possible sleet and wintry mix headed to the Philadelphia region this weekend, here's how the city is preparing.
A series of informational signs about slavery was removed Thursday from the President's House historical site in Philadelphia.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
With a winter storm looming, a Mount Airy family has been without water for almost two weeks.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
Attorneys representing five children ages 4 and 5 allege the kids were physically abused by a Malvern School pre-K teacher.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning.
Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said.
Tyrese Maxey scored six of his 36 points in overtime, Joel Embiid had 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Houston Rockets 128-122.
Parker was previously the secondary coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Philadelphia Flyers saw an early three-goal lead vanish in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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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 fire broke out before noon Friday on South 56th Street between Chestnut and Ludlow.
The City of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to have a slavery exhibit from Independence National Historical Park restored. CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford has the latest.
Philadelphia will be under a snow emergency this weekend, and all public schools will be closed Monday as snow, possible sleet and a wintry mix head to the region.
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania unveiled an exhibit called The Changing Faces of Independence. The Center City exhibit tells a story of Pennsylvania through letters, pictures and records beginning in the 19th century, shaped by immigrant communities and free and formerly ensalved people.
The first snowflakes are still roughly 48 hours away, but PennDOT is already gearing up, ready to keep the roads passable around our region. Jan Carabeo is live at the PennDOT salt shed in Norristown, where preps are underway.