Government shutdown begins as White House moves to cut billions in funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
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The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown.
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
Some federal agencies, including the State and Defense Departments, told their employees not to respond to an email asking for a list of tasks they completed.
As workers gathered nationwide to protest cuts to the federal workforce, some in Philadelphia gathered at Independence Hall to sound the alarm.
Timothy Welbeck with Temple University said Trump's plan to end federal DEIA programs could leave many Americans less protected.
The superseding indictment against Trump is based on a narrower set of allegations after the Supreme Court ruled Trump had some immunity from prosecution.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
The bill will fund the government at current levels until mid-January.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
If an agreement isn't reached to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt, the country could descend into economic disarray, affecting millions of Americans from investors to Social Security beneficiaries.
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
The panel's seven Democrats and two Republicans voted unanimously to adopt its final report and urge the Justice Department to prosecute Trump.
Sources say they expect the federal agency overseeing the tank farm to issue a report in the near future about what went wrong.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, according to police.
Neighbors in Cumberland County say the noise from a data center is disrupting their quality of life and property values.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez broke Grover Cleveland Alexander's franchise scoreless inning streak set in 1911 Wednesday.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Sources say they expect the federal agency overseeing the tank farm to issue a report in the near future about what went wrong.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, according to police.
Neighbors in Cumberland County say the noise from a data center is disrupting their quality of life and property values.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez broke Grover Cleveland Alexander's franchise scoreless inning streak set in 1911 Wednesday.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Sources say they expect the federal agency overseeing the tank farm to issue a report in the near future about what went wrong.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, according to police.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Two people died and another is in critical condition after two shootings in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Neighbors in Cumberland County say the noise from a data center is disrupting their quality of life and property values.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
Protesters came face-to-face with ICE agents Tuesday outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Michelle Lipchock went from being told she had just two years to live to now living every day to the fullest.
Sandy Sovann, 34, was diagnosed with a rare lung disease, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or PAP.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez broke Grover Cleveland Alexander's franchise scoreless inning streak set in 1911 Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Union on Wednesday fired head coach Bradley Carnell and made Jon Scheer their full-time sporting director.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto and Bryce Harper each hit home runs and the Phillies secured a series win over the Padres Tuesday.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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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.
A Philadelphia woman had to have four amputations, after complications from COVID. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on how technology is changing her world.
Some residents in Aston Township remain concerned and alarmed by the possible lingering effects of a 300,000-gallon underground gasoline leak. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden was back in the township speaking to neighbors who are asking for answers.
Residents in Vineland, New Jersey, have filed a lawsuit because they say noise from the data center at Lincoln and Sheridan avenues disrupts their quality of life. Meanwhile, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has shared a plan to put guardrails on data centers like this.
Chester Mayor Stefan Roots addressed recent acts of violence in the city after a deadly double shooting in the city on Tuesday night.
The 9-foot-long Great White Shark is working its way up the Jersey Shore, last pinged off the coast of Ship Bottom on Tuesday.