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"Every rec center open, every library open, every park open, every pool open this summer," he said.
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"Every rec center open, every library open, every park open, every pool open this summer," he said.
After two months of testimony and evidence, including evidence yesterday from a secret church archive safe, the prosecution in the clergy abuse case is expected to rest today.
"We are going to give every fan in attendance a red 'Passionate, Intense, Proud' 76ers tee-shirt and also a rally towel that basically celebrates the rivalry between the Sixers and Celtics." spokesman Mike Preston says.
It was hard not to notice the boisterous thunderstorms that moved through the region overnight.
An FDA advisory panel has unanimously recommended the approval of a new in-home HIV test. Local advocates are happy that another weapon will be available in the fight against HIV.
For nearly 45 years, the Philadelphia boys choir has offered training, travel and performance opportunities to the area's young men. Now, girls will have the same chance.
If Mayor John Linder gets his way, a 10% tax will be attached to concert tickets at Harrah's and sporting events like Union soccer games at PPL Park. And a 20% tax would be added for paid parking.
Many homeless who take advantage of the generosity of volunteers feeding them along the parkway say the ban is all about the money.
Defense lawyers have cross-examined a detective and school administrator in connection with scores of church documents related to defendant Father James Brennan.
"If you really want true input from the Federation, from parents and from other stakeholders, then we need to be a part of it at the beginning, and not at the end," Jerry Jordan said.
Echo Therapeutics has developed the system - which uses an adhesive glucometer and a "wand" of sorts - to monitor blood sugar levels in capillaries just below the skin surface.
Ed Bendzlowicz may soon be looking up at a 25 foot cell phone tower when he steps outside his house.
"We will send them an electronic ticket by email or over their smartphone that they can print themselves, or present from their smartphone to their conductor," Amtrak's Matt Hardison explains.
Peter Nero says early ticket sales are strong for his 34th season.
After several hours of sitting motionless on northbound I-95, traffic finally started flowing again Wednesday morning.
Public testimony is on tap today, on day two of the school district's budget hearings at City Council. The school district is banking on more money from the city.
With the state's revenue picture improving, the Senate is expected to approve a budget plan that would restore the governor's proposed cuts for state-owned universities and three state-related schools, Temple, Pitt and Penn State in exchange for a pledge from the heads of those schools to keep tuition hikes at or below the rate of inflation.
Jury deliberations are scheduled to resume this morning in the murder trial of Donte Johnson. He is accused of raping and strangling 20-year-old Sabina O'Donnel near her Northern Liberties home two years ago.
Despite optimism from the chairman of the state House Transportation Committee, the prospects for legislation that will extend Philadelphia's red light camera program remain in doubt.
Turning acres of little-used paved surfaces at Philadelphia school yards into parkland is the goal of a program being launched tomorrow by city officials.
As always there's a guessing game on vice presidential nominees, but this year our region is right in the middle of that game.
Nutter's finance chief Rob Dubow tells Councilman Bill Green property tax hikes will be fair because they're based on actual value of the home.
New scientific research says eating tasty food releases a hormone that makes people want to keep eating well after they're full.
The Pennsylvania house has passed and sent to the senate a bill that would create statewide competition for the former Foxwoods casino license in Philadelphia.
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression.
Police in Prospect Park are looking for a man they say assaulted a girl inside a Dollar Tree store.
Pappou's Pizza Pub on Baltimore Pike in Delaware County is closing after more than 40 years in business.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Vito Maglio, 69, was found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2015, months after he was reported missing.
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression.
Police in Prospect Park are looking for a man they say assaulted a girl inside a Dollar Tree store.
Pappou's Pizza Pub on Baltimore Pike in Delaware County is closing after more than 40 years in business.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Vito Maglio, 69, was found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2015, months after he was reported missing.
Police in Prospect Park are looking for a man they say assaulted a girl inside a Dollar Tree store.
Pappou's Pizza Pub on Baltimore Pike in Delaware County is closing after more than 40 years in business.
Vito Maglio, 69, was found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2015, months after he was reported missing.
Cybersecurity experts warn scammers are using fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick people into installing malware on their devices.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Neighbors are pushing back on a plan to turn the former Freeway Golf Course into a housing development.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression.
Luis Arraez had two hits and two RBIs in his Philadelphia debut, Jesús Luzardo allowed four hits in eight innings and the Phillies beat the Nationals 5-0 for their fourth straight victory.
Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.
The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the Giants and Brooks Raley from the Mets on MLB trade deadline day.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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."
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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.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBS News Philadelphia to help you understand how Social Security works and when you should claim your benefits.
Melanie Morat, 30, was arrested and charged with murder, conspiracy, arson and other offenses in connection with the killing of Vito Maglio, Philadelphia police said. Maglio was last seen in December 2014 and was found dead in the Schuylkill River near the East Falls Bridge in March 2015.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts says the offense is still "calibrating" as new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion continues to install a new philosophy. CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen reports.
Police are looking for 26-year-old Lee Johnson, who they say is accused of sexual assault during a home invasion in the 2200 block of East Somerset Street in Kensington on June 4, 2026.
A bunch of Eagles missed practice at Wednesday's training camp, including offensive linemen Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson and wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon. CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen reports.