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Jill Schlesinger shares tips for making the most of your charitable donations this holiday season, including how to research an organization and how to avoid scams.
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Jill Schlesinger shares tips for making the most of your charitable donations this holiday season, including how to research an organization and how to avoid scams.
Make a child's holiday shine a little brighter by donating to CBS Philadelphia's Joy of Sharing Toy Drive. The toy drive benefits The Salvation Army and Mothers In Charge.
Consumers' Checkbook executive editor Kevin Brasler warns that many Black Friday sales might not actually save you money.
Philadelphia's official holiday tree arrived at City Hall Wednesday, marking the start of the city's festive season.
Preparations for the holiday season are in full swing around Philadelphia. The city's official tree arrived at City Hall Wednesday.
Philabundance buys food and distributes it to pantries in the Philadelphia region — and helps those in need empower themselves to create a brighter future for themselves and their families. Siafa Lewis reports.
At Wegmans in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, customers and employees work together to raise money for local families in need.
With retail credit card rates averaging more than 30%, here's what to know before signing up for a store card this holiday season.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has tips on when to get the best deals for holiday travel.
Witness the new friendship between Kyoshi the goat and a boy as families get rid of Christmas trees at the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.
Your leftover Christmas tree doesn't need to be thrown away – it could be turned into goat food and wood chips.
For James Wolfinger Sr. and his son, the Mummers Parade has special meaning this year.
Amid tensions over a new Sixers arena, union members stepped up to help a beloved Chinatown restaurant reopen after it was forced to close.
Most travelers at Philadelphia International Airport said the day was going smoothly, though some faced delays because of weather in the western U.S.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
People gathered at Independence Mall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of what organizers say was the first public menorah lighting in the world.
Communities in Philadelphia celebrated the first day of Kwanzaa as Boathouse Row shined bright on Thursday.
Lights were up at Boathouse Row for Kwanzaa. This is one of many holiday celebrations taking place across the Delaware Valley on Thursday. Communities are celebrating the second night of Hanukkah and the first of Kwanzaa. Christmas may be over but there are still lots of holiday events this week. Kerri Corrado reports.
Families across Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with ice skating, crafts and more.
Chosen 300 Ministries provided gifts and a holiday breakfast to dozens of local families and children on Christmas morning.
Families received a warm meal and Christmas gifts at Chosen 300 Ministries in West Philadelphia Wednesday.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
Retailers are increasingly charging shoppers to return their online purchases. Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz shares tips for returning unwanted items and avoiding fees.
Philadelphia Eagles players talked to CBS News Philadelphia about what Christmas and the holiday season mean to them.
One museum in Montgomery County will keep the Christmas celebration going with a massive display of nativity scenes from around the world.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
Zayla Dutton and her mom, Jasmine Worrell, are getting ready to graduate from college together.
Chefs are busy getting ready to serve thousands of spectators at Aronimink Golf Club during the PGA Championship.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree will not face discipline for a February altercation with teens, borough officials say.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its 24/7 emergency center in Atlanta to monitor the recent deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
Zayla Dutton and her mom, Jasmine Worrell, are getting ready to graduate from college together.
Chefs are busy getting ready to serve thousands of spectators at Aronimink Golf Club during the PGA Championship.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree will not face discipline for a February altercation with teens, borough officials say.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its 24/7 emergency center in Atlanta to monitor the recent deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius.
Zayla Dutton and her mom, Jasmine Worrell, are getting ready to graduate from college together.
Chefs are busy getting ready to serve thousands of spectators at Aronimink Golf Club during the PGA Championship.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree will not face discipline for a February altercation with teens, borough officials say.
The Phillies surprised and honored Boothwyn Elementary School physical education teacher Scott Messick during a special event at the school on Friday.
The Federal Trade Commission warns that unsolicited offers for debt relief or to lower your credit card interest rate are almost always scams.
A child was taken to the hospital after being hit by a school bus in Greenwich Township, New Jersey, Friday afternoon, police said.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its 24/7 emergency center in Atlanta to monitor the recent deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
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.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
The Sixers say 500 tickets for each game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their second-round series will go to Philadelphia area fans.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The Flyers are on the brink of elimination after losing Game 3 to the Hurricanes on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Philadelphia Phillies were crushed by the Athletics Thursday night to avoiding a three-game sweep.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Law enforcement officials say security plans in Philadelphia for the FIFA World Cup matches and July 4 celebrations will be similar to those for the Eagles' Super Bowl parades.
Ethan Hsu, a junior at Harriton High School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, recently entered and won a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra music composition contest — open to all ages — and heard the orchestra perform his piece.
Jasmine Worrell and Zayla Dutton, a mother-daughter duo, will be awarded their West Chester University diplomas together.
This is the 87th year for the nation’s largest collegiate rowing competition. Athletes from across the nation returned to South Jersey. Dan Snyder has the latest from Cooper River Park.
There is new information about the Quakertown police chief involved in an altercation with students back in February. For the first time, we’re hearing from the borough council. Liz Crawford has the latest.