City Council Delays Vote On Penalties Against Skateboarders
Philadelphia city council has put off a vote on a bill to boost penalties against skateboarders and others who do damage to public art and memorials.
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Philadelphia city council has put off a vote on a bill to boost penalties against skateboarders and others who do damage to public art and memorials.
Head to Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood, and you're sure to see them. The skinny jeans-wearing, PBR-swilling, facial hair-and-tattoo-loving segment of the population referred to as "hipsters."
The plan conceived by Councilman Mark Squilla would have $2 going to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for taxi and limousine enforcement and the other $2 to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Northern Liberties gastropub is touted for its inclusion of local brews.
It's only a movie! A robbery/hostage scene will be filmed at a Northern Liberties bank today while it's open to real-life customers.
Digital bill boards are lighting up concerns among residents in two separate neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
"There was a tremendous explosion," said Ed White, who lives near the warehouse. "And a huge flame just came out of the building early this morning."
These bars have summertime offerings that will make you think twice about heading to the shore for the weekend.
The incident apparently started around midnight inside the P.Y.T. bar and lounge at Germantown Avenue and Hancock Street.
Whether it's a romantic blanket spread in the shade or a wild pickup game of frisbee with friends, these are Philly's most perfect places for a picnic.
These Philadelphia nightlife spots that will park your car for you just might challenge the idea that valet parking is a luxury service.
Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Hadas checks out a couple of summer-themed
"We didn't want it to be your typical festival food event, so you're not going to find funnel cakes and chicken fingers," says Food Trust nght market coordinator Diana Iskolsky Minkus.
These trendy havens in Philadelphia draw crowds in with drink specials and keep them for their eccentricity, providing underground music, cheap beer and grunge appeal to more than just hipsters. Flannel is optional--but highly recommended.
The incident happened at Front and Girard in Northern Liberties around 8 p.m.
The body of 20-year-old Sabina O'Donnell was found near her Northern Liberties home in June 2010.
Faced with DNA evidence, surveillance video, and a confession from their client, the defense made two arguments, one challenging the conclusiveness of DNA evidence and the other claiming diminished mental capacity.
O'Donnell was raped and murdered in Northern Liberties in June 2010. Jury selection in this case begins Tuesday.
Some Phillies will be taking part in games other than baseball Sunday night, for charity.
It's the second annual "Cupcake Smash," at the Piazza at Schmidt's.
Philadelphia's neighborhoods boast tons of basketball options, whether it's at a community park or the local YMCA. Get your game on at some of the best places for pick-up in the city.
From super-chains to local names, these six sections of Philly have everything on your shopping list covered.
Lead defendant Keith Epps, gunman Antonio Wright, and co-defendant Edward Daniels will all spend the rest of their lives in prison with no chance of parole.
If found guilty, all the defendants face mandatory life prison terms without chance of parole.
Philadelphia police have arrested a suspect in a robbery and shooting in Northern Liberties that left a man paralyzed.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Police say Joseph Cini caused a deadly crash that killed an Uber passenger at North 9th Street and West Girard Avenue Monday.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
Monday marks the 18th consecutive day of below-average temperatures around the Delaware Valley, and wind chills will make it feel like the teens and single digits.
Police say Joseph Cini caused a deadly crash that killed an Uber passenger at North 9th Street and West Girard Avenue Monday.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
Police say Joseph Cini caused a deadly crash that killed an Uber passenger at North 9th Street and West Girard Avenue Monday.
The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is a century-old tradition made up of a simple recipe: a kettle, a bell and a charitable heart.
Dozens gathered outside the Betsy Ross House for a prayer service and religious celebration on the first night of Hanukkah, hours after a mass shooting in Australia at a Jewish party.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
Dyson Daniels had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and 15 rebounds and the Hawks held off the 76ers 120-117 on Sunday night.
Andrei Svechnikov scored in the shootout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
Former President Joe Biden attended the Eagles' game Sunday as the Birds defeated the Raiders 31-0 at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak and cruised to an easy 31-0 victory over the Raiders Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
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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 District Attorney's Office said Coy Thomas, the man accused of killing 93-year-old Lafayette Dailey inside his home, stole the victim's car and sold it before being arrested. Thomas was taken into custody over the weekend on murder and other charges.
Before CBS Philadelphia anchor Jim Donovan sets off on retirement, he's looking out for the worker one last time. In his last week on air, Donovan sits down with certified financial planner Regina McCann Hess to go over the most common retirement mistakes people make.
'Tis the season of giving, and the Delaware Blue Coats have been busy helping collect toys for children around the Philadelphia area. CBS News Philadelphia's Chandler Lutz has more on how the team is giving back this holiday season.
Eleven months after he was severely burned when plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, 10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez Viana is finally out of the hospital and back home. As students and staff at Mastery Charter Smedley Elementary School celebrated his incredible progress, Ramesses' mom was given a surprise of her own: a brand new car.
Montgomery Township's Board of Supervisors will take a final vote Monday on hiring 11 new full-time firefighters. Plus, New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is expected to announce a new cabinet nominee, and SEPT is adding shuttle bus service while the Center City trolley tunnel remains closed.