Cities Around The Country Drop These Bizarre Items To Count Down New Year's Eve
New York City may be famous for its crystal ball drop to ring in the new year, but there are other drops around the country that have some unique, festive cheer.
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New York City may be famous for its crystal ball drop to ring in the new year, but there are other drops around the country that have some unique, festive cheer.
The family-friendly event is a big hit each year for parents looking to do something fun with their kids on New Year's Eve that doesn't involve staying up late at night.
"You should be able to see a uniform officer wherever you are," Deputy Commissioner Dennis Wilson said.
There are plenty of options for ringing in 2019 in Philadelphia.
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The finale drew the loudest reaction from the crowd of hundreds, who ended the shows with a round of applause followed by a quick dash to somewhere warmer.
In 20-degree weather, a dozen workers from the fireworks firm Pyrotecnico unloaded explosives from rental trucks and arranged and wired them on barges at the Navy Yard.
Whether it's New Year's Eve celebrations or the Mummers Parade on New Year's Day, Philadelphia police say they are prepared to keep everyone safe.
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The singer appeared to have technical difficulties during her live performance Saturday night in Times Square.
Philadelphia authorities are warning anyone who fires a weapon at the stroke of midnight on New Year's will be arrested and charged.
Even if you're not a fan of New Year's Eve fireworks, you'll have another reason to look to the skies.
The two displays on the Philadelphia waterfront will light up the night sky this weekend.
Kurt Vile has the distinct honor of taking 2016 out in style when he headlines a New Year's Eve celebration at The Fillmore in Philadelphia.
There's a lot to do for kids and adults.
If you are looking to celebrate the New Year, there are plenty of events happening in the Philadelphia area.
You can listen to the New Years Eve fun with a synchronize soundtrack right here on KYW Newsradio.
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An anticipated big-name concert at Boardwalk Hall that was to be featured in ABC's national New Year's Eve broadcast won't happen.
Philadelphia Police have released video of a car driven by a man believed to be connected to the New Year's Eve day robbery and shooting of an elderly woman in the Mayfair section of the city.
The shows over the Delaware River are always a crowd-pleaser.
Still looking for something to do to ring in the new year? In Atlantic City, you can be a part of history.
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West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have no shortage of time in the national spotlight this season with 34 nationally televised games.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
Rashaad Oliver was arrested and charged with shooting three people at a home in Norristown earlier this month, officials say.
Authorities are investigating a fatal "serious domestic incident" in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.
Detectives found evidence inside a home on Chew Avenue that two missing women are dead.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have no shortage of time in the national spotlight this season with 34 nationally televised games.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
Rashaad Oliver was arrested and charged with shooting three people at a home in Norristown earlier this month, officials say.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
Rashaad Oliver was arrested and charged with shooting three people at a home in Norristown earlier this month, officials say.
Authorities are investigating a fatal "serious domestic incident" in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.
The developer sued the planning commission and the board of supervisors. Now, the matter is on hold pending a court order.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
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.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
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On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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.
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.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have no shortage of time in the national spotlight this season with 34 nationally televised games.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
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.
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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.
Scientists are testing a new kind of gene editing in beagles that would prevent them from causing some allergic reactions in humans.
From a union worker in Philadelphia to the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330, West Philly native Jeremiah Wells' MMA journey has brought him into the spotlight in his hometown. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
The Sixers will have some new faces on the roster this season, and it's only right that they tap into the city's lingo. Newcomer Jaylen Brown was quizzed about his Philly slang knowledge.
Nearly 400 union jobs are being saved in Souderton, as JBS invests $30 million to modernize its meat plant and workers begin a different production process.
It's a sunny Thursday before chances of rain return for your Friday. NEXT Weather Meterorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.