Pa. families face food assistance delays as government shutdown continues
The Patrician Society food pantry in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is seeing more people than ever turning to them for help.
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The Patrician Society food pantry in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is seeing more people than ever turning to them for help.
As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, families and individuals who rely on federal food assistance are facing growing uncertainty in Montgomery County and the Philadelphia region. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
Families across the Philadelphia area who use SNAP benefits say they aren't sure what comes next.
Families across the Philadelphia area who use SNAP benefits say they aren't sure what comes next after officials said the program would be partially funded. Meanwhile, food pantries are trying to keep up with the increased demand.
Law enforcement made more than 100 arrests and seized street narcotics worth more than $365,000 in a two-month operation disrupting the flow of illegal drugs coming from Philadelphia to its surrounding counties, the Pennsylvania attorney general and local district attorneys said Monday.
The Pennsylvania attorney general announced arrests and more narcotics seizures at the Monday press conference.
The fire happened early Sunday morning in Trappe Borough on Muhlenburg Drive. No one was injured in the blaze.
A fire early Sunday morning has left multiple residents in a Montgomery County condo community out of their homes.
Nine members of the Pagans Outlaw Motorcycle Gang were arrested in connection to a shooting with a rival motorcycle gang at a Montgomery County Wawa.
Six people were injured after a shooting involving two rival motorcycle gangs happened at a Montgomery County Wawa on Friday night, according to police.
A Montgomery County police officer who was run over while on duty last week was released from the hospital on Friday.
A Plymouth Meeting police officer who was seriously injured on the job is marking a major milestone in his recovery.
Three District Attorneys and the Pennsylvania State Police announced findings of a grand jury investigation into smoke shops.
District attorneys from Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties addressed a grand jury report that found smoke shops in the Philadelphia area have been selling unregulated cannabis products that have gotten into children's hands. Liz Crawford reports.
In 2026, people 62 years and older looking for an affordable home will get their chance in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Pennsylvania: Ardmore, Montgomery County.
NBA Hall of Famer and former Philadelphia 76er Charles Barkley is bringing a new steakhouse and cigar lounge to Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia.
AG Dave Sunday said that through September, law enforcement has seized more than 50 million doses of the powerful opioid.
PennDOT is highlighting traffic safety measures ahead of Halloween weekend in Montgomery County.
Family Promise Food Pantry in Montgomery County is one of many food pantries across Pennsylvania preparing for an increased need with SNAP benefits set to end this weekend. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey reports from Roslyn, Pennsylvania.
A driver was taken into custody after hitting two Plymouth Township police officers with a car multiple times on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
A crash in Montgomery County injured two officers, and now police are saying the driver of that car is no stranger to them. Detectives say they were intentionally hit multiple times. The incident happened at the DoubleTree Suites hotel across from the Plymouth Meeting Mall. Ross DiMattei reports a recap of what happened and an update on how those officers are doing.
Security changes are coming at North Penn High School after a student brought a gun to school earlier this week. Towamencin Township police arrested a 16-year-old student with a 9 mm handgun on Tuesday. Now the superintendent says students will have to pass through a weapons screening system every day when they arrive at school.
The person struck was taken to the hospital by a medical helicopter with serious injuries, according to Montgomery County emergency officials.
A person was struck by a vehicle on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Fort Washington, Montgomery County, emergency officials said.
A growing number of people are getting genetic testing for breast cancer, which has become more comprehensive and cost-effective.
Police say an argument inside a bar in the 2500 block of North 2nd Street in North Philadelphia led to a critical shooting.
The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.
A Pennsylvania woman spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed by her bank.
As parents navigate social media and the age of constant information, A Book A Day is using books to help kids better understand the world around them.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Police say an argument inside a bar in the 2500 block of North 2nd Street in North Philadelphia led to a critical shooting.
The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.
A Pennsylvania woman spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed by her bank.
As parents navigate social media and the age of constant information, A Book A Day is using books to help kids better understand the world around them.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Police say an argument inside a bar in the 2500 block of North 2nd Street in North Philadelphia led to a critical shooting.
A Pennsylvania woman spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed by her bank.
As parents navigate social media and the age of constant information, A Book A Day is using books to help kids better understand the world around them.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing his girlfriend on Outlook Lane in Levittown on Sunday, police said.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is set to give out smoke detectors in neighborhoods that have recently had fatal fires.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Tyrese Maxey will be the first Philadelphia 76ers player to compete in the 3-Point Contest since Kyle Korver in 2005.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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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 Philadelphia Phillies equipment trucks have made it to Clearwater, Florida! Phillies will play their first spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, Feb. 21.
A house in Milmay, New Jersey was left charred and gutted after a fire broke out around 5 a.m. Monday. Officials said no one was hurt.
Monday got off to another frigid start around the Delaware Valley with morning temps in the single digits and wind chills below zero. Winds calm down today and the region will have plenty of sunshine before temperatures warm into the 40s tomorrow, closer to normal for this time of year.
A woman in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed from Wells Fargo — and only made progress after contacting CBS News Philadelphia's In Your Corner.
Less than 14% of the nearly 400,000 immigrants arrested by ICE during President Trump's first year back in the White House had charges or convictions for violent criminal offenses, according to data in an internal Department of Homeland Security document obtained by CBS News.