Sen. Toomey Leads Budget Hearing On Directing More Money To Crime Victims
Local officials and advocacy groups testified at a U.S. Senate Budget Committee hearing at Villanova's Law School today lead by Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey.
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Local officials and advocacy groups testified at a U.S. Senate Budget Committee hearing at Villanova's Law School today lead by Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey.
Rich covered the aftermath of the Amtrak train derailment and talked with Dr. Rick Hong from Cooper University Health Care and Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey.
Today, outside Independence Hall, Sestak held up a pair of military-issue boots as he said, "While I don't know all Pennsylvanians, I intend to walk in their shoes."
"If we're going to be successful in this, it's going to take some American presence to even make a ground force effective. We've got to demonstrate a commitment to see this through, to win, or I don't think that we sign up any of those guys to participate in a big way," Toomey said.
Pollsters are already asking Pennsylvania voters whether they're willing to re-elect Pat Toomey.
We might be looking at another government shutdown similar to the more than two week long one we experienced October of last year if action is not taken.
Chris previewed Election Day in Pennsylvania and around the nation, the controversy surrounding actress Lena Dunham's latest book, and Sharyl Attkisson's appearance on FOX News with Bill O'Reilly. He talked to Governor Tom Corbett at 7:35 and Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman at 8:20.
Chris Stigall spoke with Senator Pat Toomey on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about the first case of Ebola in the United States and the resignation of Julia Pierson, the Director of the Secret Service.
Chris reviewed the resignation of Secret Service Director Julia Pierson, the latest of the Ebola case in Dallas, and the FCC's consideration to ban the term "Redskins." He also talks with Senator Pat Toomey at 8:20.
Chris talks with Philly Mag editor Tom McGrath about the Philly Mag party at Citizens Bank park and more. Chris also talks with Senator Pat Toomey about Hillary Clinton's foreign policy record and more. Sabina, a loving 5 year old Pit Bull mix is Piazza's Pet of the Week.
Chris Stigall talked to Senator Pat Toomey on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about the gridlock in Washington and what he thinks needs to happen in order to reverse course.
Chris asks why the 4th of July doesn't attract more visitors to Philadelphia? He talks to Robert Shibley from FIRE at 7:20, Senator Pat Toomey at 8:00, and Filmmaker and Author Dinesh D'Souza at 8:20.
Toomey said we don't know enough yet about the condition of Bergdahl or what happened to him over his five years in captivity to make any judgments.
Appearing with a pair of US military veterans, Casey (at lectern) said the average time for the VA to process disability claims in Pennsylvania is now 300 days.
Chris reviews Pat Toomey's comments on the VA scandal, the stir caused by the Washington Post Film Critic blaming the UCSB shooting on Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen, and President Obama for asking a question about Syria at a science fair. He talks to Greek Ambassador Christos Panagopoulos about Greek Heritage Night at Citizens Bank Park and Filmmakers Britt Rawcliffe and Rachel Marie Smith.
US senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) is weighing in on the scandal over long wait times in the Veterans Administration medical system.
Chris Stigall talked to Senator Pat Toomey on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about Republicans blocking a bill that would raise the minimum wage nationally to $10.10/hour.
Chris discusses the Republican's blockage of a Senate bill that would raise the minimum wage, Pennsylvania State Representative Daryl Metcalfe's resolution to impeach Attorney General Kathleen Kane, and the latest on Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. He also talks to Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr., and Senator Pat Toomey.
Chris analyzes the shooting at Ft. Hood yesterday, Sarah Palin's performance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and DeSean Jackson's introduction with the Washington Redskins. He also talks with Senator Pat Toomey and Michael Reagan.
The president tapped Debo Adegbile to head the Civil Rights Division. He was part of the legal team that helped get Mumia Abu-Jamal off death row.
Chris recounts the latest from the crisis in Ukraine, a FOX 29 reporter knocked down by a snow plow, and girl suing her parents for kicking her out of the house. He also talks to actor Patrick Duffy, Senator Pat Toomey and Amobi Akugo from the Philadelphia Union.
Chris details the power outages around the suburbs brought on by yesterdays storm and former American Idol contestant, Clay Aikens run for Congress. He talks to meteorologist Joe Bastardi and Senator Pat Toomey.
Chris covers the political scandal surrounding New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and lane closures on the George Washington Bridge in Ft. Lee. He talks to Christie biographer Bob Ingle, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey, and Comedian Greg Proops.
US senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) says he wants to make sure the proposed rule, now on a back burner, is never implemented.
The IRS has still not clarified its position on whether volunteer fire companies would be required to provide health insurance for their firefighters under the mandate. But US senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) doesn't want to wait for that decision.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
The poor air quality is causing health concerns for pets and creating new challenges for wildlife across the Philadelphia region.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Defenseman Jamie Drysdale's extension is the fourth contract extension Flyers GM Danny Briere has handed out since July 1.
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson says some forecasts say a return to Code Purple is possible Friday night.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
The poor air quality is causing health concerns for pets and creating new challenges for wildlife across the Philadelphia region.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The poor air quality is causing health concerns for pets and creating new challenges for wildlife across the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson says some forecasts say a return to Code Purple is possible Friday night.
The Wicked Gluten Free Expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania, has grown into one of the largest gluten-free festivals in the country.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is causing hazardous air quality in the Philadelphia region and has prompted warnings from health officials.
Poor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke is forcing some outdoor summer camps in Delco to rethink their daily routines by moving activities indoors and limiting time outside.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
At Stockton University, high school students learn the ins and outs of criminal investigations through scenarios inspired by the hit TV show CSI.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Defenseman Jamie Drysdale's extension is the fourth contract extension Flyers GM Danny Briere has handed out since July 1.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
More than 400,000 fans experienced the FIFA World Cup in person at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but for some, the prices made it impossible to attend.
LeBron James, the NBA's career scoring king and current free agent, remains undecided about where he'll play this season.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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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 poor air quality is causing health concerns for pets and creating new challenges for wildlife across the Philadelphia region. Madeleine Wright reports.
Doctors say it's best to limit time outside during these types of air quality alerts and take precautions when outside. CBS News Philadelphia's Stephanie Stahl has more tips from doctors on how residents in the region can stay safe during unhealthy air conditions.
Police are investigating an altercation that led to a stabbing on the Route 54 SEPTA bus in Philadelphia on Friday.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is impacting flights at Philadelphia International Airport, as the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground delay that is in effect until 11 p.m. Friday. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has the details.
Carlton Williams, director of Philadelphia's Office of Clean and Green Initiatives, said the city will likely resume trash and recycling pickup on Saturday and Sunday in order to keep up with the schedule. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes has the latest.