Analysis: Upcoming GOP Primaries Are 'Must-Wins' For Santorum
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Chris reviews Mitt Romney's big win in the Illinois Primary. He talks to Frank Mannion, a lawyer for a business suing the Department of Health and Human Services over the contraception mandate and to Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine about racism in the Philadelphia Fire Department and parenting advice from celebrities.
The Chicago area vote will determine tonight's election, and experts will be looking at tonight's outcome to try and figure out what happens in Pennsylvania five weeks from today.
Chris talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup about President Obama's accomplishment in his first term and to Todd Zolecki about his book, The Rotation, about the Phillies pitching staff from last season. He also debates the merits of corporal punishment in schools and the reception Vice President Joe Biden received at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Pittsburgh.
Governor Tom Corbett's approval rating is down, and Rick Santorum's is up, in the latest Quinnipiac University poll of Pennsylvania voters.
Chris analyzes the Voter ID BIll that passed the PA legislature. He talks to Gene Epstein about his Hire Just One program, State Senator Lisa Boscola about her plan to legalize NCAA basketball pools, and to Jason Mattera about his new book Hollywood Hypocrites.
There is more good news for Rick Santorum after his primary wins in the South on Tuesday. A new poll shows the former Pennsylvania senator is in good shape in his home state.
While the Republican candidates for president are stumping in Louisiana and Alabama today, a new survey shows that the high price of gasoline is taking its toll on President Obama's hopes of reelection.
Chris previews tonight's Republican Primaries in Mississippi and Alabama and what a victory would mean to Mitt Romney. He talks to Scott Rudich of Round Guy Breweries about dealing with the Liquor Control Board in Pennsylvania and to Julie Chen and Aisha Tyler of CBS Television's The Talk.
Chris reviews all the political doings of the weekend and previews this week's primaries with Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein. He also discusses the premeire of the HBO film, Game Change, and the argument between New Jersey Governor Chris Chris and a law student who opposes the merger between Rutgers-Camden and Rowan.
Chris question's President Obama's committment to cutting gas prices and debates the new ban on texting while driving in Pennsylvania. He also talks to Jerome Bettis about and upcoming Show on NBC called Who Do You Think You Are?
Super Tuesday is now "hopeful Wednesday" for the four Republicans who want to be President.
Chris reviews the results of Super Tuesday and talks to Jay Himes the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials, about the rising cost of pensions to school employees.
Franklin and Marshall College pollster Terry Madonna believes Romney is likely to win at least five of the ten Super Tuesday primaries. And Madonna believes that to remain a viable candidate, Rick Santorum must run close in Ohio and win one or two other states.
Governor Chris Christie continues to fare well in the latest New Jersey poll of voters, but Republicans looking for him to join Mitt Romney on a potential presidential ticket might not be pleased with the results of a new Quinnipiac survey.
Chris reviews last night's primaries in Michigan and Arizona. He talks to Tom McGrath about the state of men in today's society and to Paula Poundstone about her upcoming show in Atlantic City.
Chris covers the story of FOX 29 not airing video on Mayor Nutter patting a woman's buttocks while bowling and discusses the issue with Dan Gross of the Daily News. He talks to Marcus Hook Mayor James Schiliro about the status of the Sunoco refinery in Marcus Hook and to Chuck Darrow of the Daily News about the death of a casino executive in Atlantic City.
As voters head to the polls in Michigan, today, there are two mainly overlooked factors that could make this a night of upheaval.
Chris touches on the issue of Cardinal Anthony Beviloqua's death and the ongoing investigation, Gov. Chris Christie's stance on the Republican primary and his support of Mitt Romney and the local high school boy who asked Taylor Swift to prom! Chris also chats with Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup, Sean Carpenter about the West Chester school districts plan to start advertising in schools, Brendan Smith, owner of Smith's Restaurant and Lounge about the controversial sign at his restaurant and Deborah Norville about the Oscars last night.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has accelerated his national media exposure, this week. With Mitt Romney struggling in Michigan, some political insiders are not happy about it.
Chris Christie has repeatedly said he will not run in this Presidential election, but Sunday on CBS's Face the Nation the New Jersey Governor did leave the door open for the possible number-two spot.
A new poll shows Rick Santorum surging among Republican voters in Pennsylvania in the race for the GOP presidential nomination.
Chris talks about the 2008 speech from Rick Santorum about Satan, the GOP debate that will be held tonight in Arizona and Gov. Chris Christie's budget speech yesterday in New Jersey. Chris also chats with Dr. Dan Cook from Rutgers-Camden about the possible merger of two universities in New Jersey and Tom McGrath, editor of Philadelphia Magazine about the potential sale of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.
Chris talks about how Santorum is catching all the heat for his beliefs but Romney, who is on the same page, is not. Chris also discusses the current rise in gas prices throughout the country and the PA Liquor Control Board and its debate whether to modernize or privatize their business. Chris also chats with Phelim McAleer about his documentary, Frack Nation.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Cole the Deaf Dog visited students who are deaf or hard of hearing at Clarke Pennsylvania
Joel Embiid will undergo surgery Thursday afternoon for appendicitis in Texas, the Philadelphia 76ers said.
A Pennsylvania man accused of scattering dog treats stuffed with fishhooks and razors on the street was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty, prosecutors said.
Two people remain unaccounted for after a parking garage in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood partially collapsed, officials said.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Cole the Deaf Dog visited students who are deaf or hard of hearing at Clarke Pennsylvania
Joel Embiid will undergo surgery Thursday afternoon for appendicitis in Texas, the Philadelphia 76ers said.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Cole the Deaf Dog visited students who are deaf or hard of hearing at Clarke Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania man accused of scattering dog treats stuffed with fishhooks and razors on the street was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty, prosecutors said.
Three students were taken to the hospital after they consumed THC gummies at school in Yardley, Pennsylvania, police said.
Trappe, Montgomery County, will celebrate the Speaker's House dedication this weekend after years of renovations.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
A suspended New Jersey police sergeant was indicted on charges alleging he tampered with and stole drugs from the Hammonton Police Department's evidence room.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Joel Embiid will undergo surgery Thursday afternoon for appendicitis in Texas, the Philadelphia 76ers said.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed 2024 second-round pick Jack Berglund to his three-year entry-level contract on Thursday.
Rafael Devers homered and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-0 for their second consecutive shutout against the Phillies.
Philly sports radio personality Mike Missanelli was arrested early Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his fiancee, police said.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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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.
Abi Aghayere, a professor of structural engineering at Drexel University, said the search for the two missing workers will be a meticulous process.
The Pennsylvania fire chief and assistant fire chief killed while searching for a missing woman in Berks County will be honored at a joint funeral service this weekend.
A special visitor at Clarke Pennsylvania is proving that connection can go far beyond just words.
Kishan Patel, the New Jersey man shot by a former NYPD officer during a road rage incident in 2024 has returned home to Voorhees. His family renovated their home to accommodate his care.
CBS News Philadelphia got a preview of that restoration work, where the United States' first speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives once lived. Nikki DeMentri reports.