Scathing City Controller Report Alleges Philadelphia Health Department Spent $100K On Uber Rides, Parking
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart's report shows the health department used more than $100,000 in city tax dollars on Uber rides and parking.
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City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart's report shows the health department used more than $100,000 in city tax dollars on Uber rides and parking.
The ruling comes a week after her court threw out the statewide mask mandate.
More people are surviving lung cancer, but disparities persist for communities of color, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
PennDOT calls the incident unfortunate. Route 1 southbound was completely shut down Tuesday morning, and they are working to make sure it doesn't happen again.
The FBI and Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help identifying and locating the suspect responsible for an attempted robbery at a Citizens Bank in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday morning.
John Dougherty was first elected as business manager of Local 98 in 1993.
Gov. Phil Murphy says the new investment will make the state's colleges more competitive without raising tuition.
The parade kicks off at 9 a.m. on Jan. 1 at City Hall and will go along Broad Street down to Washington Avenue.
Anchor Mort Crim was part of what was known in the 1970s as the "Dream Team."
The next time you clean out your closet, you might want to consider donating to this local organization.
Officers arrested one man, but they're still searching for the shooter.
Officer Mark Todd jumped into action to save a driver who went off the road and deep down into a creek along West Cypress Street Monday morning.
Dougherty was found guilty on 8 of 11 counts and Henon was found guilty on 10 of 18 counts.
Police say the victim is a 63-year-old man, and he was traveling in the bike lane.
Chopper 3 was live over the scene at Church Road and Kutztown Road in Maxatawny Township.
Police say a woman was struck by a grey Nissan Maxima that was traveling northbound in the inner lanes.
Kenney expressed optimism that some of that funding could help fix asbestos and lead issues in aging Philadelphia school buildings.
Officials say at the time of the shooting, White should have been in jail.
All Lower Merion Schools are also closed Monday as the memorial to Sean Hughes grows.
Passengers in the area should expect delays.
While there are a growing number of breakthrough cases, most new infections are predominately among people who are not vaccinated.
Surveillance video has been released from an incident last week where Philadelphia police officers were the target of gunfire.
As a memorial for Sean Hughes grows outside the school, Eyewitness News has learned about a new petition in his honor.
Officials say Saturday's storms may have played a role in this accident.
Police say the two men started fighting outside a hookah lounge at 12th and Locust Streets just after 1 a.m.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
It will once again be a beautiful day in the neighborhood thanks to the votes from Pittsburghers to bring back the iconic stamp.
A man was found shot and killed at an apparent car meetup along the 4000 block of Rising Sun Avenue in North Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
Expect more rain throughout the weekend, with a few spots that may see a little clearing by late in the day on Monday, Memorial Day.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
It will once again be a beautiful day in the neighborhood thanks to the votes from Pittsburghers to bring back the iconic stamp.
A man was found shot and killed at an apparent car meetup along the 4000 block of Rising Sun Avenue in North Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
Expect more rain throughout the weekend, with a few spots that may see a little clearing by late in the day on Monday, Memorial Day.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
A man was found shot and killed at an apparent car meetup along the 4000 block of Rising Sun Avenue in North Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
A 39-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a foot pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting in Kensington Saturday morning, police say.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Police are investigating a set of skeletal remains found near a creek in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
The iconic vacation destination is ringing in the big milestone year and paying homage to the resort's rich history.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
The search for a missing swimmer in Ocean City has transitioned to a recovery mission on Thursday, police said.
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 Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
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.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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 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.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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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 Memorial Day weekend continued to be cloudy, cool and rainy Sunday, though temps will climb a bit on Monday into the 70s. Following a gloomy few days, storms clear out and temperatures climb back into the 80s for much of the week.
Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, will temporarily worship at the Congo Legacy Center after a massive fire destroyed the congregation's historic building. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has the latest on the church's efforts to rebuild.
A man was hospitalized after being shot by a Philadelphia Police officer in Kensington on Saturday. Police said the man refused to drop a gun and eventually pointed it at officers before he was shot.
More than a dozen kayakers, including 10 teenagers and four adults, were rescued after being stranded along the Batsto River in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest Saturday, the state Department of Environmental Protection said.
The family of NASCAR star Kyle Busch said the 41-year-old died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, which led to "rapid and overwhelming associated complications."