Cell Phone Companies Upgrade Service Along Parkway For Papal Visit
AT&T and Verizon together have invested $45-million to add cell-service infrastructure along the Ben Franklin Parkway. Each says the upgrades will quadruple capacity.
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AT&T and Verizon together have invested $45-million to add cell-service infrastructure along the Ben Franklin Parkway. Each says the upgrades will quadruple capacity.
Among those getting ready for next month's papal visit are the people who run Saint Charles Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, where a new year of classes are set to begin.
The Nutter Administration has opened up its call-in center for business operators who are perplexed about the Papal visit.
The band known for its satanic-themed music didn't do this for the reason you might think.
Officials say the center opened today at 1:00 p.m. and from now on it will take calls Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Diocese of Camden today launched a Papal countdown with a purpose.
Officials say the Philadelphia Zoo will be closed the weekend of the Papal visit in Philadelphia at the end of September.
As we get closer to the pope arriving in Philadelphia, more details of "the rules to access the visit" are emerging.
Passengers planning to ride New Jersey Transit trains to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia need to get tickets in advance.
The end of September is normally a popular time for brides and grooms to say "I do," but area wedding planners say that's not so this year.
The organization needs 1,000 volunteers for the Pope's visit in September, and the time to sign up has arrived.
Federal officials have been in touch with property management about measures they are taking.
Members of the media joined transportation officials for a Papal visit preview walk across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Major roads approaching the Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed that weekend, like the Admiral Wilson Boulevard West at Baird Boulevard and 676 North at Morgan Boulevard.
Mayor Michael Nutter held a press conference Thursday afternoon regarding the upcoming Papal visit in Philadelphia.
"If you are not prepared to walk a significant distance, you may want to re-evaluate whether in fact you want to go to this event," he said.
NJ Transit says during the weekend of September 26-27, it will not be operating regular weekend service on either the Atlantic City Rail Line or the River Line.
As the city continues to work on a plan for police officers and other city employees during papal weekend, police officers are concerned over where they are going to stay and for how long.
The purpose of Pope-Up Day is to rally the public around the issues of hunger, homelessness, and poverty.
The FOP says Philadelphia Police on the beat want a little guidance for the days when Pope Francis visits Philadelphia.
SEPTA will be holding a lottery on Wednesday for limited quantities of 3-day transit passes for the Papal Visit.
A pair of companies based in Delaware have the monumental task of providing the staging for Pope Francis' appearances in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. next month.
A mural on the outside of long-time Center City Philadelphia watering hole honoring well-known 'Franks' has a new addition. Pope Francis has joined the images of Ben Franklin, Frank Sinatra and even Frankenstein.
Hospitality workers in Philadelphia are getting a refresher course in....hospitality!
Rally Bus is a way for the crowd to determine where a bus will pick them up and drop them off.
Shelton Mercer III has launched the Mercer 250 Outcomes & Innovation Fund with a $250,000 investment.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Bryce Wolfe, a Temple University student, was killed in a hit-and-run crash over a week ago, and the driver responsible is still at large.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Bryce Wolfe, a Temple University student, was killed in a hit-and-run crash over a week ago, and the driver responsible is still at large.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
Bryce Wolfe, a Temple University student, was killed in a hit-and-run crash over a week ago, and the driver responsible is still at large.
Philadelphia police say a man whose car was struck by fireworks opened fire, hitting three people.
High temperatures Tuesday will reach a more manageable 92 degrees, but Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the dangerously hot days.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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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 best-selling book and beloved movie "The Notebook" is coming to the stage at the Academy of Music. Stars Chloë Cheers and Kyle Mangold joined CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell to talk about the production and how it can resonate with audiences.
Members of Unite Here Local 274 rallied in Philadelphia and marched to one Center City hotel that does not have a contract, the Hilton Garden Inn near the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
A potentially record-breaking heat wave is set to begin Tuesday in Philadelphia, and by the end of the week, high temperatures will soar into the triple digits. With feels-like temperatures closer to 105-110 degrees, organizers for the city's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to their plans.
Temperatures aren't too bad on Tuesday, but highs will get into the 90s before we have dangerous heat indices feeling like 105 or higher later this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history, including the Reading Railroad — one of the most important railroads in the country. Photojournalist Bill Seiders has more on the role railroads played in building our nation.