Stigall Show Log 8.10.11
Chris reviews the recall elections in Wisconsin, talks to CBS 3's Ben Simoneau about flash mobs and to Larry Kane about privatization of the states liquor stores.
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Chris reviews the recall elections in Wisconsin, talks to CBS 3's Ben Simoneau about flash mobs and to Larry Kane about privatization of the states liquor stores.
Dr. Debra Sommers Copit, Director of Breast Imaging at Einstein, sat down with Kate Bilo to talk about breast cancer screenings, new technology and emerging treatments for those afflicted with the disease.
Last year, as we know, was a record-setting year for days above the 90 degree mark and the 4th of July was no different - we hit 96 last year, went on to 98 the following day, and then "enjoyed" two straight days in the triple digits! That's the kind of heat where you just want to relax in a nice pool filled with ice cubes!
In this edition of Backyard BBQ, Kate Bilo joins the family of Lauren Lucini in the Fox Chase section of Northeast Philadelphia.
Chris talks about the latest defections from Newt Gingrich's campaign and rising sea levels in New Jersey. He talks to CBS News Correspondent Jeff McCausland about a proposed troop drawdown in Afghanistan and Scott Franzke with the Phillies in St. Louis.
By Kate Bilo: Last year, on June 6th, Philadelphia was just finishing up its first heat wave. This year, on June 6th, we've already got one under our belts and we're heading towards a potential second heat wave later this week.
Chris reacts to the latest school budget news and implementation of the soda tax. He talks to Phillies Manager Charlies Manuel about the weekend series in Pittsburgh and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum about his announcement to run for President.
Of course, if you've stepped outside today, you'll probably get it in a hot second (heh, heh) - the classic "Heat Wave" by Martha and the Vandellas. And that's exactly what we've got going on this week - our very first heat wave of the season.
By Kate Bilo: A tricky forecast this week as a broad upper-level low sits across the Eastern half of the country, delivering days upon days of unsettled weather.
What a gorgeous stretch of weather we find ourselves in! Starting last Friday, things took a turn for the beautiful, even though we did have a few showers both Friday and Saturday evenings
Chris continues the discussion on the ramifications of the aftermath of Osama bin Laden's death on the Monday Morning Matchup with Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein and with former Navy SEAL Howard Wasdin. He talks to Chris Chrisite about the potential nominees for President and conducts his weekly analysis with Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel.
By Kate Bilo: I can honestly say that in all my time studying weather, geeking out over weather, being a severe weather fanatic, I have never quite seen or heard of anything that compares to the utter destruction of yesterday's tornado outbreak in Alabama.
This spring, it seems we're having a hard time stringing together two or three nice days in a row!
The chilly weather is providing lots of fodder for talk in the grocery store aisles, on Twitter and on the playgrounds.
Well, it may be spring, but yet another "winter" storm has us in its sights!
By Kate Bilo: Well, winter is certainly winding down, and as we head through the last week of the season, things are starting to feel decidedly "spring-like"!
Hi everyone! I went through some archived data and compiled some information for a few locations - looking at predicted flood stages with today/tomorrow's event in comparison to recent flood events (mainly Ghost of Ivan 2004, April floods of 2005, late June floods of 2006 and the October flooding last year).
Today features a little bit of everything EXCEPT - you guessed it, snow! We started off the morning with heavy rain in the city and surrounding areas, and even some dangerous icing in the higher elevations of the Poconos.
Well, after a week of quiet weather it looks like we have another snow event on our hands!
By Kate Bilo: One for the record books? Well, maybe, maybe not. The clouds were locked in across much of the area, especially Philadelphia on southward, until the noon hour.
By Kate Bilo: "I Love The Smell of WAA in the Morning ..." WAA in weather terms = Warm Air Advection, and that's what's going to give us a nice little spring preview for the rest of the week!
By Kate Bilo: Today's weather is the direct result of that frontal passage - temperatures will be more than 20 degrees colder than yesterday!
By Kate Bilo: Well, it's Valentine's Day and our much-anticipated warming trend has begun!
Wednesday will be a noticeably better weather day than Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, with stray showers possible early in the day.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
A video sent to CBS News Philadelphia shows a waterspout over the Delaware Bay amid a tornado warning in Cape May County.
Families in West Philadelphia are bracing for more rain and wind as they continue cleaning up from recent storms.
A video sent to CBS News Philadelphia shows a waterspout over the Delaware Bay amid a tornado warning in Cape May County.
Wednesday will be a noticeably better weather day than Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, with stray showers possible early in the day.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Join CBS Philadelphia at Rivers Casino for the chance to become a contestant on The Price is Right.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
Families in West Philadelphia are bracing for more rain and wind as they continue cleaning up from recent storms.
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, police and other community members were in Southwest Philly Monday night for a "Peace Not Guns" canvass.
A man was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia Monday afternoon, police said.
Two groups in the Philadelphia area are helping cats and dogs from Texas find forever homes.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
A Florida man was arrested and charged following a 15-hour standoff at a Walmart parking lot in Lumberton, New Jersey.
A 41-year-old woman died in a crash after fleeing a traffic stop with a 5-year-old child inside in Mantua Township Sunday night, officials said.
Two groups in the Philadelphia area are helping cats and dogs from Texas find forever homes.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The Phillies will be throwing it back to the late 1930s and early 1940s during next month's Field of Dreams game in Iowa.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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.
The second patient is an unvaccinated adult man in Kent County
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for Wednesday, which will be a much better weather day than Tuesday.
The 91-year-old homeowner said the house immediately lost power when the tree struck the home.
The severe storms Tuesday night triggered a tornado warning for Cape May and Ocean Counties in New Jersey Tuesday night.
The standoff began Monday night in a Walmart parking lot in South Jersey and ended Tuesday afternoon, according to police.