Families in Delaware Valley feel the pinch of back-to-school shopping
CBS News Philadelphia went to find out how lengthy back-to-school lists dented families' wallets in the Delaware Valley.
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CBS News Philadelphia went to find out how lengthy back-to-school lists dented families' wallets in the Delaware Valley.
Families are feeling the price of back-to-school shopping. According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in grades K-12 are planning to spend nearly $875 on clothing and supplies for the year. Madeleine Wright went to find out how lengthy back-to-school lists are putting a dent in families' wallets.
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Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
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A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
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A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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This first weekend of spring is a wonderful one, with high temperatures in the 60s around the Philadelphia area, and even hitting the 70s in the city on Sunday. But NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is also tracking storms that could arrive Sunday night.
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