Poll: Big majority of Americans favor taking steps to reduce climate change
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Dozens of schools across the Philadelphia region, South Jersey and the Lehigh Valley are closing early due to the heat wave.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Jasmine Payoute was live at Washington Lake Park in Washington Township, where pickleball players were out and about despite the heat.
Kids in Winslow Township went back to school today to kick off the new school year. But the excessive heat is impacting students' classes and schedules.
Schools that don't have air conditioning or inadequate cooling will have an early dismissal on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Data from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show July 2023 was hotter than any month on record.
After a short dip, the bear climbed over a wall and headed to a tree behind the Burbank home, police said. It was also seen in the neighborhood.
Arizona to finally see temperatures under 110 degrees after 30 straight days of record temperatures. Some areas have been so hot, even cacti are dying.
Exercising early in the morning can help you avoid high temperatures that could feel like over 100 degrees.
Our photojournalist observed just how many fans were still in cowboy boots, despite the heat.
Siafa Lewis reports.
To keep safe they've made adjustments from water breaks to schedule changes.
This is the busiest time of the year for HVAC companies, and they say the last two days have been swamped with calls because of excessive heat.
Nikki Dementri reports.
AC units in homes are struggling to keep up with the extreme heat
Those overseeing kids here make sure they have plenty of water while having fun in the sun.
Matt Petrillo reports.
Temperatures in mid to upper 90s through Saturday
This week, CBS News Philadelphia covered shocking developments in a Delaware County cold case from the 1970s as the region dealt with extreme heat.
Here's a list of Philadelphia cooling centers, spraygrounds and rec centers where you can beat the heat as temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees throughout the weekend.
For kids, summer fun is playing outside, but during a heat emergency, that can be dangerous.
President Biden is taking action, directing the U.S. Labor Department to ramp up protections for people working outside.
We're entering what could be the hottest stretch of the year.
The street outreach team from Access Services was out Thursday giving out water and supplies to unhoused neighbors at an encampment in Norristown near Main and Markley Streets.
The Philadelphia Zoo is giving some cold treats to the animals as a heat wave sweeps over the region this week.
Philadelphia police confirmed multiple people were arrested Friday night after the University of Pennsylvania warned the community of a large crowd in the area of 34th and Walnut streets.
Showers should be on the light side for much of the day, but there will be one moderate push of showers coming through in the mid to late morning.
Zack Wheeler struck out six over 7 1/3 innings and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their scorching start with a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
At least eight families in Mount Airy were told to evacuate by their apartment's property manager after a CBS News Philadelphia investigation uncovered what engineers called "structural dangers."
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
Philadelphia police confirmed multiple people were arrested Friday night after the University of Pennsylvania warned the community of a large crowd in the area of 34th and Walnut streets.
Showers should be on the light side for much of the day, but there will be one moderate push of showers coming through in the mid to late morning.
Zack Wheeler struck out six over 7 1/3 innings and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their scorching start with a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
Philadelphia police confirmed multiple people were arrested Friday night after the University of Pennsylvania warned the community of a large crowd in the area of 34th and Walnut streets.
Showers should be on the light side for much of the day, but there will be one moderate push of showers coming through in the mid to late morning.
Zack Wheeler struck out six over 7 1/3 innings and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their scorching start with a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
At least eight families in Mount Airy were told to evacuate by their apartment's property manager after a CBS News Philadelphia investigation uncovered what engineers called "structural dangers."
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
Showers should be on the light side for much of the day, but there will be one moderate push of showers coming through in the mid to late morning.
Crowds of people gathered near the Washington Street Mall as filming continued for the Bob Dylan biopic which stars Timotheé Chalamet, Edward Norton, and Elle Fanning.
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
We're a week from the unofficial start of summer and people are still wearing sweatshirts on the boardwalk. These chilly and wet weekends aren't just a bummer, they're flat-out bad for business.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
Showers should be on the light side for much of the day, but there will be one moderate push of showers coming through in the mid to late morning.
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
Friday is a cloudy weather day in the Philadelphia region but should stay mostly dry - rain will be in the area Saturday.
Some light showers could filter in to the Philadelphia region but it's otherwise just a mostly cloudy day with some breaks of sunshine.
Wednesday sees the heaviest and steadiest showers from 5 a.m. until around noon, and high temperatures don't make it out of the mid-to-upper 60s.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
Along with Philadelphia, Frontier will offer service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham.
Business owners in Wildwood, New Jersey, talk about the impact Memorial Day weekend has on their bottom line.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took a regional rail train to Langhorne to pitch a plan to invest in SEPTA and other public transit.
The Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia was blocked at Broad Street after a crash early Wednesday morning.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
Zack Wheeler struck out six over 7 1/3 innings and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their scorching start with a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Harrison Butker's jersey is currently among the top sellers on the NFL's online store, beating out popular Chiefs teammates such as Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Raquinho, the raccoon who interrupted Wednesday night's match between the Philadelphia Union and NYCFC is depicted on a Topps trading card.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
"Ten Innings at Wrigley" author Kevin Cook and Larry Bowa recall "the craziest game ever" between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs on the 45th anniversary.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
Crowds of people gathered near the Washington Street Mall as filming continued for the Bob Dylan biopic which stars Timotheé Chalamet, Edward Norton, and Elle Fanning.
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Meet 13-year-old, Mio Imai, a Chester County preteen who won first prize in an international competition last month in Belgium. Many believe her impressive accomplishments are just beginning.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration announced plans to clean every block in the city over a 13-week period this summer.
We're awaiting more information on arrests on the University of Pennsylvania campus after pro-Palestinian protesters tried to occupy Fisher-Bennett Hall. Meanwhile in Bucks County, New Hope is kicking off its Pride parade and festival with our anchor Howard Monroe serving. He's also the emcee.
Saturday's weather forecast includes scattered showers for much of the region with the Jersey Shore and parts of Delaware the last to clear out. Sunday looks a lot nicer after some early spotty showers, and leads us into a warm workweek. Tammie Souza has your forecast.
Students danced the night away at the Durand School Prom. The special night at the Supper Club in Washington Township was filled with sparkles and snazzy suits. Kerri Corrado reports.
Sunday may start with clouds and even some mist or drizzle before drier air begins to move south, bringing some sunshine by afternoon and milder temperatures. Bill Kelly has the forecast.