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In protest of two bills in Congress that would aggressively crack down on illegal Internet content, Wikipedia is offline today. But it's far from the only site speaking out over free speech concerns. That appears to be having an impact on Capitol Hill.
One of the internet's biggest websites is announcing it will go dark on Wednesday in protest of legislation targeting online piracy.
The National Constitution Center held a discussion on social media and privacy Thursday, featuring several privacy experts.
Often find yourself wishing for a better world? That's the idea behind one online game, developed by a local husband-wife start-up.
The Philadelphia Police Department has embraced social media and it's paid off in the increase in solved crimes.
Jon Bon Jovi wants his fans to know he's alive and well. Rumors of the musician's death spread online after a fake news release surfaced on social media sites Monday. However, Bon Jovi was performing at a charity concert at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank.
For now it's optional, but eventually all member profiles will change to a "timeline" format, similar to a digital scrapbook.
"Facebook is making us unhappy by making everyone else look really, really happy," author Daniel Gulati says.
They've been at the top of gift lists for years, but will gift cards be on your shopping list this holiday season?
Congress soon will consider competing bills that target those who steal music and movies online. But it could have a major impact on how everyone surfs the web.
Facebook calls it "Memology 2011", comparing this year's status updates to last year's, and then putting together top ten lists.
Congressman Pat Meehan (R-Pa.), head of the House Homeland Security subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, is holding a hearing in Washington DC on terrorism and social media.
Gogobot.com is a travel planning website that taps into recommendations from friends and other like-minded travelers.
Want to sort through apps that your friends might recommend? Apptitude is an app for that.
How would you like to save money on your grocery bill? Who wouldn't! Well tonight 3 On Your Side consumer reporter Jim Donovan introduces us to a woman who really knows how to use coupons.
The Pennsylvania attorney general's office has asked Judge Charles Hayden to step aside from the case because he and the accused -- a state lawmaker -- are "friends" on Facebook.
The Pennsylvania Convention Center is hosting the second "Social Media Plus" business summit.
Last week, Philadelphia municipal court judge Charles Hayden dismissed some key evidence in a drunk driving case against Pennsylvania state house member Cherelle Parker. The state attorney general is mulling an appeal. Some questions have been raised over a Facebook "friendship" the judge shares with the defendant.
A Bucks County-based computer game company is ready to take on Angry Birds and Farmville with a social network game to premier tomorrow.
Police in Bucks County allege a man used a friend's posting on Facebook about going on vacation as an opportunity to steal valuables from the victim's home.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has unveiled the latest weapon in its charm offensive: a Facebook page to explain its mission.
Now you can tell a story with your digital photos at Storify.com.
The number of newly unemployed dropped again last week to 403,000 people, providing cautious optimism that the economy might be improving slightly.
A Pennsylvania man on trial for allegedly having threatened on the Internet to carry out "the most heinous school shooting ever imagined" says his wife's adultery prompted his online rants.
In the study, overweight students were split into three groups: a control group, one that received weight loss information on Facebook, and a third that received the Facebook posts plus encouraging daily text messages.
Heavy travel is expected this holiday season, with the Pennsylvania Turnpike estimating more than 7 million vehicles to hit the road.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Friday in the Philadelphia region as heavy rain and thunderstorms will create a messy morning commute.
On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order to stop classifying marijuana as a Schedule I drug.
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.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Friday in the Philadelphia region as heavy rain and thunderstorms will create a messy morning commute.
Heavy travel is expected this holiday season, with the Pennsylvania Turnpike estimating more than 7 million vehicles to hit the road.
After over 20 years at CBS Philadelphia, award-winning anchor Jim Donovan's final broadcast will be Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order to stop classifying marijuana as a Schedule I drug.
A first-of-its-kind transitional housing space for vulnerable neighbors is coming to Montgomery County next year.
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.
A Dollar Tree employee was stabbed after trying to break up an argument between two women in Philadelphia, police said.
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.
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.
Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager, a source told the Associated Press.
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."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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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.
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.
The frantic search for the suspect in the shootings at Brown University and MIT ended at a storage facility in New Hampshire. Early on Friday morning, the Trump administration announced a pause in the diversity immigrant visa program, which the suspect - Claudio Manuel Neves Valente - used to remain in the United States. Josh Sanders has the latest from our Pulse Desk.
After a study recommended increasing safety staffing, Temple University announced plans to hire more than three dozen new police officers over the next five years.