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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Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
About six or seven people helped lift a Volkswagen Beetle and get a woman injured in a crash to safety.
Parents are facing a difficult question about whether to prioritize saving for retirement or their child's college tuition.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
About six or seven people helped lift a Volkswagen Beetle and get a woman injured in a crash to safety.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
About six or seven people helped lift a Volkswagen Beetle and get a woman injured in a crash to safety.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
Hazmat crews were outside the Walmart in Gloucester County, which was evacuated Tuesday night.
A 19-year-old man was struck and killed by an off-duty Camden County police officer Tuesday morning, officials said.
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, families are trying to savor what is left of summer.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
A tornado warning in Burlington County, New Jersey, was canceled Tuesday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
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
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
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.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The surging Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 games and are now just three behind the Braves for the NL East lead.
The Montgomery County school had just 43 players and opened the season with a 53-0 loss.
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, according to a report.
Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru landed on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad one day after being waived on cutdown day.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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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.
Several Delaware veterans are taking to the skies in restored World War II-era planes. It's all thanks to Dream Flights, a national program created to honor their lifetime of service through the experience of flight. CBS News Philadelphia photojournalist Nate Sylves reports.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan said ZaZa Vape and Cigar in Buckingham Township are accused of selling marijuana cigarettes and tobacco products to underage kids. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
A group of good Samaritans banded together and lifted a vintage Volkswagen Beetle off a woman pinned underneath after a crash in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright has the report.
Pickleball courts are back at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia for six weeks. Organizers say the courts are affordable and easy to book.
A Philadelphia man was arrested in connection with the attempted burglary of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's home in July, a source tells CBS News Philadelphia.