Longest government shutdown in United States history ends
President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
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President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
An emotional Gov. Josh Shapiro said Friday that relief is on the way for the more than two million Pennsylvanians who rely on SNAP, including 472,000 people in Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
Democrats declared victory over two Republican incumbents in the races for Bucks County district attorney and sheriff this week.
New Jersey voters elected Democrat Mikie Sherrill as their next governor, marking the first time in 60 years either party has won the governorship for three straight terms.
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Universities have found themselves under pressure from President Trump – from blocked funds for research, to attacks on their admission policies and diversity programs. Princeton's president says, "The stakes are really high."
Pennsylvania has nearly 2 million residents enrolled in the SNAP program.
A new CBS News poll shows Americans are increasingly voicing concerns about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy and themselves.
As the government shutdown continues, President Trump spent Sunday overseeing a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.
The Justice Department is preparing to send election observers to California and New Jersey next month, following requests from their state Republican parties.
Crowds hit the streets Saturday in cities and towns across the country to vent their anger over President Trump's policies in "No Kings" protests.
The threat by President Trump comes after the Colombian president's criticism of recent United States boat strikes in the Caribbean.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
The University of Pennsylvania has rejected a deal offered by the Trump administration in exchange for special treatment for federal funding. The university president declined to sign the pledge to uphold the White House's priorities.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe asked President Trump Wednesday why he had authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela.
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
After Israeli hostages held in Gaza were released on Monday, advocates in Philadelphia shared their reactions to the news and what they hope to see happen next in the region.
Mark Bray said his views have been under attack since he wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook"
Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli sparred over affordability issues, Sherrill's military records and President Trump's performance in their final debate in the race to be the next governor of New Jersey.
Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump, appeared in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since he was charged.
Trump made substantial inroads in heavily Latino areas in New Jersey in 2024, but many have since soured on him and the GOP, a CBS News analysis finds.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Congressional leaders are blaming one another as the federal government shutdown enters a second week. Polling shows many Americans are worried about the effects of the disruption.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on two counts, marking a major escalation in President Trump's efforts to target his political opponents and use the Justice Department as part of his campaign to seek retribution against his most ardent critics.
Take some extra time Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region due to the potential for dense fog.
The William Way LGBT Community Center on Spruce Street in Philadelphia will be knocked down and rebuilt.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
James Harden scored 21 points to become the ninth player in NBA history with more than 29,000 career points, and the Cavaliers cruised to a 115-101 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey does not have any fractures in his sprained right pinky, according to medical tests.
Officials said Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, who are both from Bucks County, hoped to carry out a bigger attack than the Boston Marathon bombing.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was fatally shot after pulling over an erratic driver, officials said during a news conference early Monday morning.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost three defensive starters to free agency as the NFL's legal tampering period opened Monday.
Take some extra time Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region due to the potential for dense fog.
Two people are dead, and several others were injured in a crash in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Monday night, police said.
The William Way LGBT Community Center on Spruce Street in Philadelphia will be knocked down and rebuilt.
Two people are dead, and several others were injured in a crash in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Monday night, police said.
Yentli Soto Albrecht has a rare genetic form of ALS and is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
A 12-year-old is at the hospital after he was shot in Philadelphia Monday afternoon, police said.
Authorities in Chester County have made an arrest in connection with the shooting of a woman in Tredyffrin Township over the weekend.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
There are several challenges in the investigation into the March 4 explosion at a Logan Township cocoa processing facility, officials say.
Camden County officials celebrated the opening of a new reentry release center designed to help people leaving jail as they return to the community.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Yentli Soto Albrecht has a rare genetic form of ALS and is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
James Harden scored 21 points to become the ninth player in NBA history with more than 29,000 career points, and the Cavaliers cruised to a 115-101 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey does not have any fractures in his sprained right pinky, according to medical tests.
The Phillies and starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo agreed to a five-year contract extension Monday, according to a report.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost three defensive starters to free agency as the NFL's legal tampering period opened Monday.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be another warm day, but storms are on the way for later in the week. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Rebuilding the community center will keep its programs up and running for years and it will also be safer.
The crash happened at the intersection of 20th Street and Godfrey Avenue at around 8 p.m., according to Philadelphia police.
Two men from Bucks County were charged in an "ISIS-inspired" attack over the weekend outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence when homemade bombs ignited as protesters clashed.
Yentli Soto Albrecht is in a race against time in the research lab, searching for ways to fight ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease. She has a rare genetic form of the disease.