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County commissioner Josh Shapiro says the declaration allows the county to coordinate with the state emergency management agency and bypass the bid process to secure goods to help them deal with the aftermath of the storm.
If you're among the hundreds of thousands of people around the Delaware Valley trying to cope without electricity, there are some steps you can take to deal with it.
Longtime residents of Westfield Drive came out at daybreak to inspect the damage. They saw trees blocking streets and driveways.
Cold, wet weather can be tough for parents trying to entertain their kids at home.
As of 1:30pm Wednesday, the utility listed about 624,000 homes and businesses without electricity.
"We have people out there, working over miles of territory to clear trees and get things restored," said SEPTA deputy general manager Jeff Knueppel.
How are Delaware Valley hospitals faring after the Wednesday morning ice storm?
This latest round of winter weather won't be profitable for the snowplow drivers, but it will be for the companies that take down damaged trees.
"We are in a crisis here," says Mary Davis of Davis Feed Mill, in Rushland (Bucks County), Pa. Her company sells salt in bulk but has had to institute rationing.
Streets commissioner David Perri says most of the problems caused by the storm are in the city's northeast and northwest sections.
This year's edition, March 1st through 9th, is called "ARTiculture," exploring the "fusion of art and horticulture."
"It has a lot of wetness to it -- a whole lot of rain, so it's more wet than the other snow," noted one man who was clearing a sidewalk in center city Philadelphia.
No snow emergency was declared by the city, and all government operations were kept on schedule, to avoid an early rush hour.
Insects we share the planet with have adapted to the cold temps we've been seeing lately.
Seals are seeking warmth like the rest of us -- and CBS 3's Carol Erickson has more on the reason why.
The Coast Guard received a report Friday from the National Response Center of oil along the shoreline of Gloucester City, N.J.
New Jersey officials had been working with the Superior Barrel and Drum Company to address a hazardous material problem on its property -- until the owner stopped cooperating.
For fifty years, the North Broad Street arena hosted boxing matches, offering spectators a view unlike anywhere else in the country.
This survey comes during the coldest month of January in a decade.
What does all that salt mean for the environment when it's washed away?
As support to reopen and improve Cooper River Park West continues to gather, a community meeting will be held Tuesday night to unveil environmental and recreational plan proposals.
The frigid temperatures have made for some unique sights around the Delaware Valley. One of them is in Lower Bucks County, which has become quite an attraction thanks to stacking ice.
Philadelphia is taking another step toward being in the forefront of the "sustainability" movement by using a $5-million EPA grant for its "Green City, Clean Waters" plan.
As retail outlets, restaurants, and other places of business found themselves working with skeleton crews on Wednesday, SEPTA says it did, too.
Industry professionals say the propane supply is low mainly because of the weather: a wet autumn had farmers in the midwest drying corn crops with propane, and the harsh winter has had customers with propane heat cranking up their thermostats.
Police are seeking more information to find the killer of Anastasiya Stangret, whose decomposed body was found in June 2024.
Jim Donovan is retiring from CBS News Philadelphia as a recordholder, after viewers sent him hundreds of pairs of socks over the years.
The Phillies traded Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals a day after signing Brad Keller to a two-year, $22 million contract.
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Friday in the Philadelphia region as heavy rain and thunderstorms will create a messy morning commute.
Police are seeking more information to find the killer of Anastasiya Stangret, whose decomposed body was found in June 2024.
Jim Donovan is retiring from CBS News Philadelphia as a recordholder, after viewers sent him hundreds of pairs of socks over the years.
After over 20 years at CBS Philadelphia, award-winning anchor Jim Donovan's final broadcast will be Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
The Phillies traded Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals a day after signing Brad Keller to a two-year, $22 million contract.
Police are seeking more information to find the killer of Anastasiya Stangret, whose decomposed body was found in June 2024.
A first-of-its-kind transitional housing space for vulnerable neighbors is coming to Montgomery County next year.
A mother who was critically injured in a fire in Chester, Pennsylvania, died about a month later.
Three people were charged in connection with an illegal car meetup in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
Elizabeth Stein is an Epstein survivor pushing for transparency and justice as the DOJ deadline to release records approaches.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Three kids were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is accused of beating his daughter with a broom and knocking her unconscious last year.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
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.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
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.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
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.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The Phillies traded Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals a day after signing Brad Keller to a two-year, $22 million contract.
Tage Thompson and Noah Ostlund scored 2:36 apart in the closing minutes of the second period, and the Sabres won their fourth in a row with a 5-3 victory over the Flyers.
Right tackle Lane Johnson and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were both ruled out for Week 16's game vs. the Washington Commanders.
Delaware wrapped up its first season in the FBS with a 20-13 win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the 68 Ventures Bowl.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
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.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Jan Carabeo has a look at travel impacts at the Philadelphia airport and when to expect the heaviest crowds.
Wakisha Bailey reports from the Mobile Weather Watcher as we monitor conditions in Cinnaminson, New Jersey as heavy rain fell overnight and into Friday morning.
Trenton Water Works is asking customers to voluntarily conserve water after cold weather put a strain on its system. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines in this Digital Brief with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
The Philadelphia area is seeing rainfall on Friday that could cause trouble on your commute; plus, there's a wind advisory in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest on this NEXT Weather Alert.
For years, Jim Donovan has ended morning broadcasts with his signature "buh-bye!" Here, he shares some parting words on his last day at CBS Philadelphia before a toast to his next chapter.