Montgomery County Girl Raising Money For Sex Abuse Victims
The Sandusky scandal has prompted a 12-year-old Montgomery County girl to give back to the community and raise money to help victims of physical and sexual abuse.
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The Sandusky scandal has prompted a 12-year-old Montgomery County girl to give back to the community and raise money to help victims of physical and sexual abuse.
If you can't get the full week away from work, what days are you taking off to celebrate Independence Day since the holiday falls right in the middle of two weekends?
According to the American Medical Association, this particular diet is designed to help keep blood sugar levels stable.
With Philadelphia's property tax overhaul apparently on hold for a year, the state House has advanced legislation that would protect tax revenues for the city and school district in the interim.
The Pennsylvania Senate is considering a bill to give Philadelphia more handicapped-accessible taxi's but even disability rights groups oppose the legislation.
More than 90 percent of all employers use criminal background checks to screen some job applicants and employees. Now, new EEOC rules on using these checks could affect hiring at small businesses.
Musicians in the Philly Pops are interceding in the dispute between management and their leader, Peter Nero, over his contract.
The New Jersey Assembly has approved, and sent to the state Senate, a plan to allow for the use of mobile devices to gamble in Atlantic City casinos.
The second finalist in the running to be the next Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia made his pitch to the public Tuesday night.
A novel fundraising idea by the Obama re-election campaign has instead raised chuckles on at least one late night comedy show.
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is expected to be in the Phils lineup for the first time this season on Wednesday night which manager Charlie Manuel is looking forward to.
Astronauts on board The International Space Station took a break Tuesday to answer questions from children who particpated in a one day program at Philadelphia University.
Federal prosecutors who tried former State Senator Vince Fumo are seeking yet more restitution against the convicted former political power broker.
A Northeast Philadelphia man is being held over for trial on charges he starved his elderly father to death.
Democrats in the Pennsylvania legislature are pouncing on comments by the House Republican leader about the newly enacted, controversial voter ID law.
The law enforcement community turned out in Conshohocken Tuesday to remember the first police officer killed in the line of duty in Montgomery County.
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who has staged three armed robberies in less than a week.
Subsidized student loan rates will double next week, unless Congress acts to extend legislation that reduced the rate.
Many hospitals in Philadelphia and across the country are requiring their nursing staff to have a bachelor's degree.
Three swimmers, who are all members of the same community pool in West Chester, have earned a spot at the Olympic Trials, and will compete to represent the U-S Team at the London games later this summer.
Philadelphia police have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of an innocent bystander who was caught in the cross fire of a gun battle in Grays Ferry
The new exhibit highlights the importance of religous freedoms to the founding fathers.
The 25th running of the Tour de Shore is coming up in late July to benefit area children's charities.
There's a new treatment giving hope to the millions who suffer from the progressive genetic condition that affects the hand called Dupuytren's Disease. .
Doctors will get together Monday to share ideas on how to get people to drink less soda and other sugary drinks.
Starting Saturday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
The Philadelphia-based KB Foundation is sending eight girls to South Africa on a leadership trip.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
Following tax tips from social media could land you in trouble — remember to be skeptical of what you see online.
Starting Saturday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
The Philadelphia-based KB Foundation is sending eight girls to South Africa on a leadership trip.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
Starting Saturday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
The Philadelphia-based KB Foundation is sending eight girls to South Africa on a leadership trip.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
Ashley A. Fisler, a former teacher at a Washington Township middle school, was charged with sexually assaulting a student, officials said.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
Starting Saturday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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.
Starting on Saturday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center.
A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday morning, according to police. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
It's a sign of spring: the annual Cherry Blossom Festival will get underway in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. Josh Sanders visits the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center and chats with Kazumi Teune, executive director of the Japan American Society of Greater Philadelphia.
On platforms like TikTok or YouTube, you might run across tax tips or "hacks" that could land you in hot water and should be avoided. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips from experts.
NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie will make a return to the program on April 6. The investigation into the disappearance of Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is still continuing. In an interview on "Today," Savannah Guthrie made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" and share information to help solve the case.