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The Weather Channel has announced it will start naming storms this winter, and some people think it's a bad idea.
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The Weather Channel has announced it will start naming storms this winter, and some people think it's a bad idea.
The National Park Service has given two utilities permission to put power lines through scenic recreation areas popular with Philadelphia area residents, including the Delaware Water Gap.
The comments came at a panel discussion in State College on the future of the NCAA.
Aggressive business and development efforts are underway to turn the once hippest street in town into a popular destination again.
Although we won the Revolutionary War, we lost several battles, including the Battle of Germantown on October 4th 1777. It'll be re-enacted on Saturday, not once, but twice.
The state Senate has passed and sent to the House a bill that would make it a crime to recruit members of violent crime gangs.
Police are investigating the shooting death of a man in Northeast Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.
Fresh off their first win of the season in their Ivy league opener, the Penn Quakers will wrap up non-league play on Saturday when they host William and Mary of the Colonial Athletic Association.
President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney go toe-to-toe tonight in the first of three election-season debates. The debate in Denver will be aimed at undecided voters.
Anibal Pastor was found guilty of burglary, robbery, aggravated assault, and conspiracy for his role in the home invasion on McFadden Drive.
It's a 5 year commitment where actors and instructors from the theater will hold workshops and performances for the kids in grades K-8.
The Philadelphia eatery that became famous for combining fried chicken and donuts has opened a second location in Center City.
Thousands of women from all over the Keystone state gathered for workshops, seminars and speeches from some notable women.
A city council committee today debates a plan from the Nutter Administration to boost the penalties for riding all terrain vehicles in parks and on sidewalks.
In an effort to bring more financial literacy programs to schools throughout the Delaware Valley, a Bucks County financial institution is sponsoring a unique event.
Penn law professor Kermit Roosevelt III has proclaimed a curse, declaring the Nats will not win the World Series until Teddy wins the President's Race.
The website, nohomophobes.com, created by the University of Alberta, is counting four common derogatory words used to describe homosexuals including "nohomo" and "gay."
Just two games left in the regular season for the Phillies and they will play the first of those two tonight in Washington.
School officials at Council Rock South in Bucks County are trying to stop the spread of a skin infection in the football team.
Philadelphia's college students got a warm welcome Saturday afternoon along the Ben Franklin Parkway for Campus Philly's annual College Day
Pitman New Jersey native Patti Smith will be honored with Bryn Mawr College's 2013 Katherine Hepburn award.
AAA-Mid-Atlantic is raising the alarm about a sharp rise in highway fatalities so far this year and is concerned about a deadly trend.
The PA Board of Pardons made no immediate decision Thursday after agreeing to reconsider clemency for Terrance Williams, who is scheduled to be executed next Wednesday for a murder in Philadelphia nearly three decades ago.
The Phillies close out the home portion of their schedule tonight with one more game against the Washington Nationals.
The New Jersey governor threatened to veto every supplemental spending bill the legislature sends his way, unless they cut taxes.
Police identified two teen suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia.
Public safety officials say there is no threat to the public after a train derailed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday.
Shelton Mercer III has launched the Mercer 250 Outcomes & Innovation Fund with a $250,000 investment.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Police identified two teen suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia.
Public safety officials say there is no threat to the public after a train derailed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
Police identified two teen suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia.
Public safety officials say there is no threat to the public after a train derailed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
Bryce Wolfe, a Temple University student, was killed in a hit-and-run crash over a week ago, and the driver responsible is still at large.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
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.
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.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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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 best-selling book and beloved movie "The Notebook" is coming to the stage at the Academy of Music. Stars Chloë Cheers and Kyle Mangold joined CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell to talk about the production and how it can resonate with audiences.
Members of Unite Here Local 274 rallied in Philadelphia and marched to one Center City hotel that does not have a contract, the Hilton Garden Inn near the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
A potentially record-breaking heat wave is set to begin Tuesday in Philadelphia, and by the end of the week, high temperatures will soar into the triple digits. With feels-like temperatures closer to 105-110 degrees, organizers for the city's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to their plans.
Temperatures aren't too bad on Tuesday, but highs will get into the 90s before we have dangerous heat indices feeling like 105 or higher later this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history, including the Reading Railroad — one of the most important railroads in the country. Photojournalist Bill Seiders has more on the role railroads played in building our nation.