Watch CBS News
Believe it or not, Camden County emergency operators get hundreds of calls every year around the Independence Day holiday asking where fireworks performances are and to get directions.
What started as a college senior project to help the visually impaired is now available in the Google Play market – the Android app store.
A toothache could ruin a vacation, and an area dentist offers remedies to prevent tooth trauma.
It looks like the short list for Philadelphia's next schools superintendent just got a little shorter.
Governor Corbett now has on his desk a controversial bill that supporters say is designed to create a system of prevention and recovery for school districts that are financially troubled.
The Temple Board of Trustees has announced a tuition freeze for the 2012-2013 school year.
School Reform Commission could pick a new superintendent from its two finalists any day now. And City Council members are weighing in on the process.
The Pennsylvania House has given preliminary approval to legislation that would create a new rating system for teachers, principals and non-teaching professionals.
"The problem, of course, is that Arlene Ackerman, the last Superintendent, got a big salary and a lot of bonuses and a lot of side deals," Committee Of Seventy CEO Zack Stalberg said. "And we're trying to avoid that."
It's part of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's "Green City Teachers" program.
With Philadelphia's property tax overhaul apparently on hold for a year, the state House has advanced legislation that would protect tax revenues for the city and school district in the interim.
The second finalist in the running to be the next Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia made his pitch to the public Tuesday night.
Subsidized student loan rates will double next week, unless Congress acts to extend legislation that reduced the rate.
Many hospitals in Philadelphia and across the country are requiring their nursing staff to have a bachelor's degree.
Pedro Martinez is currently the deputy superintendent of the Clark County School District in Nevada.
In his weekly address, President Obama called on Congress to act and come up with a plan to stop federal student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1st. And one local Congressman is optimistic a deal could get done.
The School District has released the name of one of the two finalists for the superintendent's job. The first candidate to be revealed is Pedro Martinez.
Today's the day the public learns the names of the two finalists to be Philadelphia's next schools superintendent.
The leader of the Philadelphia school district's custodians' union says concession talks have broken down. But the district says they're simply "on hold."
The Philadelphia Police Academy is hosting some very young potential recruits this week, as about 80 elementary school students attend summer camp there.
Auditor General Jack Wagner says Pennsylvania charter schools are spending a million dollars a day more than necessary.
Police say William Lichtner, 24, supplied alcohol on at least eight occasions to a teenage girl.
Leaders at a South Jersey Catholic school have informed parents they'll have to pony up a portion of next year's tuition a month early or the school will shut down for good.
When the Collingswood High School Class of 2012 crosses the stage to get diplomas Tuesday night, students celebrating four years of hard work will be joined by a former student whose cap bears a 2011 tassel.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia says it will not open a new regional Catholic elementary school in the Manayunk section this fall, as previously planned, due to low enrollment.
Expect to see more clouds than sun on Monday with high temperatures in the 30s throughout the day before a warmup starts tomorrow.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Frank Cairone, the Brewers' No. 26 prospect and a South Jersey native, was injured in a serious crash Saturday night, the team announced.
The Mass in Philadelphia was celebrated entirely in Spanish and focused on prayer, reflection and solidarity amid ongoing uncertainty in Venezuela.
The Eagles will begin their quest for a second-straight Super Bowl vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
The Eagles will begin their quest for a second-straight Super Bowl vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs.
Expect to see more clouds than sun on Monday with high temperatures in the 30s throughout the day before a warmup starts tomorrow.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Frank Cairone, the Brewers' No. 26 prospect and a South Jersey native, was injured in a serious crash Saturday night, the team announced.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
The Mass in Philadelphia was celebrated entirely in Spanish and focused on prayer, reflection and solidarity amid ongoing uncertainty in Venezuela.
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating after racist and antisemitic graffiti was found on the outside of Roxborough High School.
Venezuelans in Philadelphia unite in prayer following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Owen Tippett and Nick Seeler each had a goal and an assist to lead the Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Oilers.
Frank Cairone, the Brewers' No. 26 prospect and a South Jersey native, was injured in a serious crash Saturday night, the team announced.
Flames erupted at an abandoned building in Camden Saturday night.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
A man was charged after trying to stab a firefighter with a screwdriver while being rescued from the water on New Year's Eve in Atlantic City.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
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.
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.
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.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade will take over Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day.
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.
Frank Cairone, the Brewers' No. 26 prospect and a South Jersey native, was injured in a serious crash Saturday night, the team announced.
The Eagles will begin their quest for a second-straight Super Bowl vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
The Eagles ended the regular season with a loss to the Commanders, ruining their chances of earning the No. 2 seed in the playoffs.
The Philadelphia Eagles will wrap up their regular season at home Sunday against the Washington Commanders, with Tanner McKee getting the start at quarterback.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 130-119 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
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.
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.
The weekly grocery haul is a top-line budget item for many families, and a new report might convince you to switch where you shop to get the most bang for your buck. Consumers' Checkbook shopped several big chains to see which grocery stores come out on top in price and quality, and found switching from a traditional chain could save you significantly over the course of a year.
Monday, Jan. 5 marks Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene's last day on Capitol Hill after five years years, following her resignation from Congress in November. Greene's departure comes after a public split with President Trump and growing rift with GOP leadership.
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are expected to make their first appearance in a Manhattan federal court Monday to face drug, weapons and narco-terrorism charges. The couple was captured in Venezuela over the weekend in a U.S. military operation that has sparked questions over its legality.
Starting Monday, Jan. 5, trash will be picked up twice a week in North Philadelphia. Twice-a-week trash pickup has been in place in Center City and South Philadelphia for the past year, and officials say they've seen a 22% reduction in the number of illegal dumping calls since the program started.
Andrew Kozak says Monday in the Philadelphia region will have more clouds than sun with a high of 39 degrees. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.