Pennsylvania state representative introduces bill to eliminate state's liquor tax
The 18% tax was originally enacted to help Johnstown recover after the Great Flood of 1889.
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The 18% tax was originally enacted to help Johnstown recover after the Great Flood of 1889.
After three rate cuts last year, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady, making a formal announcement at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The rate staying constant means borrowing costs for things like mortgages and credit cards aren't dropping yet, but your savings can earn you more. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
As temperatures plunge across the Delaware Valley, many families are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter. Madeleine Wright reports.
While survey results show money is one of the most avoided topics in conversation, not talking about it could lead to missed opportunities, financial therapist Maggie Baker explains. Josh Sidorowicz has a tease to the latest full episode of the In Your Corner podcast.
The cost of buying a car continues to rise, forcing drivers across Delaware County to make tough financial decisions.
Whether you're trying to save more or pay down debt, experts say you should make your 2026 financial goals realistic and specific.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
Auction house Stacks Bowers sold three U.S. pennies (one made of 24K gold) for 26 million times their cash value.
Many of us who set financial goals for 2025 missed them, but have goals to save for 2026. Josh Sidorowicz shares a bit of what he learned from Vanguard financial wellness expert Kate Byrne — get the full interview on the latest episode of the In Your Corner podcast.
Jill Schlesinger shares tips for making the most of your charitable donations this holiday season, including how to research an organization and how to avoid scams.
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last circulating penny on Wednesday, after President Trump earlier this year directed the Treasury to stop minting new one-cent coins.
The Treasury Department expects to save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to make pennies.
Scammers are growing increasingly sophisticated thanks to technology like generative artificial intelligence, allowing them to pull of schemes pretending to be your bank or even a loved one.
Roughly half of respondents in the survey admitted they'd made a poor financial decision or mistake based on the information they received.
Is adding travel insurance truly worth it? In some cases, yes, but a South Jersey woman learned that when she needed it, getting a refund was not nearly as easy as she expected it to be.
SEPTA fares will increase on Regional Rail, subways, buses and trolleys Sunday as service is restored following the reversal of the cuts. Ryan Hughes reports.
Winning lottery tickets were sold in New Jersey and at a Montgomery County grocery store in Bala Cynwyd. Marcella Baietto reports.
The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee may decide to lower rates at its next meeting in September. Here's what it could mean for your money.
You have the right to dispute errors in your credit report — and you can do it for free.
Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz is helping you save money by comparing school supply prices on Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Americans with credit scores of 620 or lower pay over $3,000 more a year in interest and insurance, so raising your score is key.
A Trump executive order cleared the way for higher-risk investments like crypto to be added to your 401(k), but don't expect to add them to your plan right away.
It will take time for retirement fund managers to add options like crypto and private equity to your 401(k), but plan sponsors are also required to put assets in the plans that are in the best interests of the participants. And higher-risk options might not fit that bill, Josh Sidorowicz reports.
From online banks to ATM fees, believing these personal finance myths could be costing you cash.
Matthew Edward Pysher, 18, is facing a federal charge of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Sunday night and Monday.
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All winter storm and blizzard warnings in the Philadelphia area have been canceled after a major storm dumped over a foot of snow across the Delaware Valley.
Penn State's annual THON event set a new record over the weekend.
All winter and blizzard warnings in the region expired shortly before 2 p.m. for the Philadelphia region.
Matthew Edward Pysher, 18, is facing a federal charge of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Sunday night and Monday.
All winter storm and blizzard warnings in the Philadelphia area have been canceled after a major storm dumped over a foot of snow across the Delaware Valley.
A nor'easter is dumping snow in the Philadelphia region Sunday night into Monday, as the city could get 8-14 inches of snow.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Sunday night and Monday.
Garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed by two days for Philadelphia households this week, the city said.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a disaster emergency declaration in anticipation of a major and potentially record-breaking winter storm.
The Joel Embiid-less Sixers dropped their fourth straight game in loss to the Pelicans.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Sunday night and Monday.
Some Camden residents are under a boil water advisory because of a water main break Sunday night, as snow falls across the region.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
A blizzard warning is in effect for all of New Jersey as parts of the Garden State could get one to two feet of snow.
Just as last month's snow melts away, Mother Nature is reminding the Jersey Shore that winter is not over yet.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
Tyrese Maxey had 39 points and eight assists, VJ Edgecombe made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Sixers beat the Timberwolves 135-108 to snap a four-game losing streak.
After the thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Canada, Team USA hockey players skated around the rink while holding Johnny Gaudreau's number 13 jersey.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
The Joel Embiid-less Sixers dropped their fourth straight game in loss to the Pelicans.
Malvern Prep sophomore Matt O'Neill is looking to win back-to-back National Prep titles, and his hustle started at an early age.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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 snow that fell Sunday night into Monday was perfect for sculpting, and AJ, a fourth grader in Aston, Pennsylvania, talked to CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden about his snowman-building process.
The blizzard of '26 is starting to move out of the Delaware Valley, but not after dumping over a foot of snow across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Areas in lower Bucks, far northeast Philadelphia, Camden and Burlington counties were in the storm's "bullseye," and got close to two feet of snow.
The Rita's Italian Ice location in Aston, Pennsylvania, opened for the season on Friday, and just days later owner Charlie Wojciechowski was seen blowing about a foot of snow. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden was in Delaware County with a look at conditions as the storm lightens up.
Crews are making progress clearing off roads even as snow continues to fall Monday. Still, drivers are encouraged to stay home. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland and Wakisha Bailey have updates from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Frankford.
Philadelphia has officially seen its biggest snow storm since 2016, with over a foot recorded around the city and nearly 14 inches at the airport. Snow has started tapering off but it's possible some areas could get another inch of accumulation.