Ed Rendell joins group planning 250th anniversary in Philadelphia
The former Pennsylvania governor will help raise awareness and ensure an inclusive commemoration for the big birthday celebration in two years.
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The former Pennsylvania governor will help raise awareness and ensure an inclusive commemoration for the big birthday celebration in two years.
Franklin Square is renaming the 185-year-old fountain after former Philadelphia Mayor and Pennslyvania Governor Ed Rendell.
During his time as mayor Rendell would go there to eat lunch.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell is promoting the president's spending plan to shore up the country's infrastructure.
Parkinson's is a disorder that affects the central nervous system.
Former Governor Ed Rendell is throwing his support behind a rising star from the Pittsburgh area in Pennsylvania's race for lieutenant governor.
Chris discussed the special Congressional election in Montana, Jeb Bush photographed getting his shoes shined in an airport and Donald Trump calling on NATO nations to spend more on defense. He spoke with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday about Mark Zuckerberg's commencement speech recommending universal income at Harvard at 7:00 and to Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson about the FBI investigation focusing on Jared Kusher 8:20.
State Representative Stan Saylor, chairman of the Appropriations Committee, expects Ed Rendell to answer questions about how the leftover funds were spent.
Chris discussed Press Secretary Sean Spicer's apology for comparing Adolf Hitler to Bashar al-Assad, the end of Philadelphia's mobile parking app and a charter school cancelling class to accommodate the NFL Draft. At 7:20, he spoke with Fox News Correspondent Ed Henry about his new book, 42, on Jackie Robinson and at 8:00 he talked to comedian Jeremy McLellan about his latest piece, 'Bombing the Stage: Comedy as Political Resistance.'
The former Philadelphia mayor and Pennsylvania governor is backing Democratic candidate Joe Khan.
Ed Rendell says presidential electors should be bound to vote for the winners to their states.
Ed Rendell says President-elect Donald Trump should stop sewing mistrust in the electorate by insisting millions of people voted illegally.
Ed Rendell says Hillary Clinton missed her window of opportunity to win the Presidency.
Ed Rendell says Pat Toomey made a mistake not coming out clearly for or against Donald Trump, and it could cost him the Senate election.
Avid Hillary Clinton supporter and actress, Debra Messing will also be a special guest for the event.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell says the legislature should consider classifying SEPTA workers as essential and removing their ability to strike.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney took to Twitter on Thursday night and used a classic movie reference to take a jab at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell says he is worried overconfident supporters will not show up for Hillary Clinton on election day because they believe she's already won the election.
Ed Rendell warned Hillary Clinton not to appear smug or over-confident during tonight's final presidential debate.
On today's show, Rich discussed The Pennsylvania House's approval of a bill that would punish local government that classifies themselves as sanctuary cities, Donald Trump's continued insistence that the Presidential Election is rigged, and the Trenton School District paying out $1.7 million in unused vacation days to school administrators. At 4:30pm, former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell joined the show to discuss tomorrow night's final presidential debate.
Ed Rendell thinks Donald Trump's campaign no longer has a chance to win the White House and Republicans should concentrate on saving the Senate.
Ed Rendell defends the use of $10 million in state aid given the Democratic National Convention.
Ed Rendell says the FOP's endorsement of Donald Trump doesn't adversely impact Hillary Clinton's chances in Pennsylvania.
Ed Rendell defended Hillary Clinton's health status but said some of the most effective Presidents were sick while in office.
Ed Rendell assesses the state of the Presidential race heading into Labor Day weekend.
Damage could be seen at the home on South 47th Street near Kingsessing Avenue.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Christmas Day will be sunny, but dangerous weather is expected Friday and Saturday in the Philadelphia area.
Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Christmas Day will be sunny, but dangerous weather is expected Friday and Saturday in the Philadelphia area.
Damage could be seen at the home on South 47th Street near Kingsessing Avenue.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
Damage could be seen at the home on South 47th Street near Kingsessing Avenue.
Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
The Wissahickon school board voted to terminate Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Delaware State Police said Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook served since 2015.
A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A family-owned Chinese restaurant became ZEEK's makeshift studio after he picked up a food delivery order nearly two years ago.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
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.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
Zack Baun, Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, Cam Jurgens and Quinyon Mitchell are the five Philadelphia players named to the initial 2026 Pro Bowl roster.
Nikita Grebenkin had a goal and an assist, Carl Grundstrom also scored, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
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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.
One of the women killed in the nursing home explosion in Bristol, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday was Muthoni Nduthu, who was a nurse, mother and grandmother who immigrated from Kenya.
The Philadelphia region can expect a quiet Christmas Day when it comes to weather this year, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking a dangerous winter storm arriving Friday night. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
Families packed the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia Wednesday night for Christmas Eve Mass. Reporter Eva Andersen talked to worshippers about what the holiday means to them.
It's official! Former CBS News Philadelphia anchor Jim Donovan received a certificate from Guinness for the world's largest sock collection.
The Wissahickon school board in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, voted unanimously to terminate Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy, who admitted that he made antisemitic comments while leaving a voicemail for a parent.