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.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Officer Kristen Yeager was en route to a call in her patrol vehicle when she crashed in Earl Township on Friday night.
Saturday, while bright and sunny, will be around 10 degrees cooler than it was on Friday.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Officer Kristen Yeager was en route to a call in her patrol vehicle when she crashed in Earl Township on Friday night.
Saturday, while bright and sunny, will be around 10 degrees cooler than it was on Friday.
In an effort to ease the flow of traffic around the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, organizers unveiled a map of multiple lots surrounding the Belmont Plateau.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Officer Kristen Yeager was en route to a call in her patrol vehicle when she crashed in Earl Township on Friday night.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
A 12-year-old boy in South Jersey is fighting for his life after being hit with a baseball in the neck earlier this week.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Crews responded to a fire at a Camden scrap yard that has been the source of multiple fires that spewed foul-smelling smoke around the region.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
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.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
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.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has plenty to celebrate this year and can now add one of the biggest milestones of all: becoming a girl dad.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
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.
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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.
The 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo is a chance for families to come together and support those impacted by lung diseases. CBS Philadelphia served as a sponsor of the event, and we heard from many people who have recovered from lung conditions and their loved ones. Ray Strickland reports.
Saturday is a little on the cooler side, with a breeze and plenty of sunshine before warmer temperatures return to the Philadelphia region next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Kristen Yeager, a Central Berks County police officer, was killed in a crash in Earl Township, Pennsylvania, on Friday night.
Saturday will feel noticeably cooler than Friday in the wake of a surface cold front that will come through dry overnight. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Saturday will feel noticeably cooler than Friday in the wake of a surface cold front that will come through dry overnight. Bill Kelly has the forecast.