Former Councilman Frank DiCicco Takes Charge Of Philadelphia's Zoning Board
Frank DiCicco has been involved in zoning issues since he started what was then the "Italian Market" civic association in 1989.
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Frank DiCicco has been involved in zoning issues since he started what was then the "Italian Market" civic association in 1989.
With the NFL Draft just around the corner, Philadelphia could become a prime target for human sex traffickers.
April the Giraffe was a gestation sensation: the focus of a YouTube live cam since February gave birth to a calf over the weekend.
'Colossal' is an outlandishly absurdist little creature feature. Sort of.
PNC Bank is throwing its support and its money behind the Children's Village School on North 8th Street.
Depending which dictionary you use, the word "strangulation" is often defined as fatal. But under a recent Pennsylvania law, it does not always result.
Questions swirl about Lt. Governor Mike Stack now that he's under investigation for possible mistreatment of his security detail and staff at his official state residence.
Recent studies have shown a big surge in HPV-related cancers among unlikely patients.
The walls in the Montgomery County Public Defender Office aren't so bare, thanks to an organization that's found a creative way to help fund the arts.
Auto repair students at Camden County College are getting the chance to work on some high-end vehicles, thanks to continuing donations from a major car maker.
A likable British romantic dramedy about the boosting of morale during World War II.
Returning citizens are behind one of the city's newest political action committees dedicated to the interests of those impacted by incarceration.
A conversation held Wednesday evening at a Center City law firm focused on how Philadelphia can become a national leader in prison reform and reentry.
In an audit of the School District of Philadelphia, City Controller Alan Butkovitz says 17 of 23 schools examined last year didn't have enough staff for the number of students enrolled.
Saying he's not perfect, and he's made mistakes, Lt. Governor Mike Stack Wednesday responded to reports that he's being investigated for alleged mistreatment of his security detail and other staffers.
Philadelphia hotels set a record in 2016, raking in more than $600-million with a 78 percent occupancy rate.
Independence Blue Cross and Penn Medicine will work together trying to improve health care, while reducing costs.
The mother of an infant who died in Fort Worth, Texas 45-years ago says they were "surprised and suspicious" that someone had assumed his name for more than 20 years.
A Federal judge has set the trial date for Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams to begin May 31, a much shorter time than past indicted political figures who've recently been tried on corruption charges.
A veteran city councilman who served in the armed forces attended a special cooking class at the Free Library of Philadelphia, tailored specifically for veterans.
Thirty-three-year old Jillian Tait was the biological mother of Scotty McMillan, the 3-year-old boy who died after he was taped to a chair and beaten, then hung upside down and hit with a frying pan, whips, and fists.
Philadelphia Parking Authority crews are peeling off the MeterUP signs on parking kiosks.
Jury selection starts next week in the trial of a Haddon Township man charged in the death of his 3-year-old son a year and a half ago.
Known for craft beer and fine wine, the London Grill on Fairmount Avenue added Manischewitz Martinis to the mix, plus everything you'd see at a traditional Passover dinner.
Camp started Monday at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts in Germantown.
Chris Rabb won a competitive Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing part of Philadelphia.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital is temporarily closed on Tuesday night in South Philadelphia because of a power outage.
Former teacher Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat representing the Lehigh Valley, CBS News projects. He will attempt to flip the seat blue in the general election.
Chase Burns shines for the Cincinnati Reds, striking out nine in six innings during a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Chris Rabb won a competitive Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing part of Philadelphia.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital is temporarily closed on Tuesday night in South Philadelphia because of a power outage.
Former teacher Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat representing the Lehigh Valley, CBS News projects. He will attempt to flip the seat blue in the general election.
Chase Burns shines for the Cincinnati Reds, striking out nine in six innings during a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Chris Rabb won a competitive Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing part of Philadelphia.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital is temporarily closed on Tuesday night in South Philadelphia because of a power outage.
Former teacher Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat representing the Lehigh Valley, CBS News projects. He will attempt to flip the seat blue in the general election.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
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.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
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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Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
Chase Burns shines for the Cincinnati Reds, striking out nine in six innings during a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
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.
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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.
No one was injured when an explosive device detonated near a polling place in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, during Tuesday's primary election, police said.
Democrats Bob Harvie and Bob Brooks are both looking to flip seats blue in November's general election.
Voters in parts of Philadelphia have selected Chris Rabb to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives, CBS News projects.
Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia the temperature inside the hospital was 88 degrees during the outage.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad. Madeleine Wright.