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The scam comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Turnpike's switch to open road tolling.
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The scam comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Turnpike's switch to open road tolling.
A text message scam that first appeared in April has resurfaced claiming drivers owe money for unpaid tolls.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is rolling out a new mode of paying for tolls beginning Sunday. Plus, we're tracking our next chance for snow in the Philadelphia region. Anchor Aziza Shuler and Meteorologist Andrew Kozak have your Saturday evening news headlines and forecast on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Part of the westbound Pennsylvania Turnpike was shut down for hours Tuesday morning after this multi-truck crash. All lanes are open now but traffic was backed up for miles after the nasty wreck around 8 a.m. The westbound lanes between I-95 southbound and the Bensalem interchange were closed until about 2:30 p.m. as crews worked to clear the wreck.
A crash at Exit 51 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bensalem is blocking the westbound lanes of the highway. Kim Hudson has the latest on how to get around the crash scene.
All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
The emergency number for the Pennsylvania Turnpike is down across the entire commonwealth.
Drivers can now use Google Pay and Apple Pay to make one-time payments toward their PA Turnpike bill. The digital payment options can't be used for auto-replenishment, and motorists can also pay through the turnpike's app, PA Toll Pay.
Truckers were greeted with cookies, coffee, pins, and other goodies as part of the week-long celebration.
A mother who recently gave birth on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reunited with the worker who helped her through the difficult situation.
A mother who recently gave birth on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reunited with the worker who helped her through the difficult situation. Montgomery County reporter Kim Hudson has the story.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike will have "open road tolling" east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension starting in January 2025.
A father and his two children were killed in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County over the weekend.
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning drivers about a text message scam asking people to settle an unpaid invoice, and today is Amazon Prime Day — more on these stories in your CBS News Philadelphia Digital Brief.
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning about a "smishing scam" attempting to get people's financial information.
A man was shot in the head on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in a possible road rage incident on Friday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Wet weather and traffic slowed travel as the Memorial Day weekend wound down Monday evening. "A little wet, lots of traffic," one traveler on the Pennsylvania Turnpike said.
The accident happened on the Northeast Extension between Quakertown (Exit 44) and Lansdale (Exit 31) around 7 a.m. on April 15.
According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, the southbound lanes of Interstate 476 are closed after a dump truck overturned near Quakertown Monday morning.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning E-ZPass customers about a phishing scam that is targeting users with text messages asking for personal financial information.
E-ZPass customers should not click on links in unsolicited text messages about their accounts, the PA Turnpike Commission said.
The same storm system that brought snow and sleet to the area Saturday will bring a surge of warmth, but also more rain to the area as we head through Sunday.
PPL Electric Utilities also wants to remind everyone to make sure their house is prepared in case they lose power on Sunday from the high winds.
The governor's playful jabs highlight Philadelphia's two Super Bowl wins in seven years, contrasting with the Cowboys' last title during the 1995 season.
Eagles fever spread to Wilmington, Delaware, as fans flocked to Dick's House of Sport for a chance to meet rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean.
Restaurants in Lahaska, Pennsylvania's Peddler's Village are offering special chocolate food and drink specials and you could even win prizes.
The same storm system that brought snow and sleet to the area Saturday will bring a surge of warmth, but also more rain to the area as we head through Sunday.
PPL Electric Utilities also wants to remind everyone to make sure their house is prepared in case they lose power on Sunday from the high winds.
The governor's playful jabs highlight Philadelphia's two Super Bowl wins in seven years, contrasting with the Cowboys' last title during the 1995 season.
Philadelphia will celebrate the Eagles' second Super Bowl win with a parade on Broad Street and speeches at the Art Museum.
Eagles fever spread to Wilmington, Delaware, as fans flocked to Dick's House of Sport for a chance to meet rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean.
PPL Electric Utilities also wants to remind everyone to make sure their house is prepared in case they lose power on Sunday from the high winds.
Restaurants in Lahaska, Pennsylvania's Peddler's Village are offering special chocolate food and drink specials and you could even win prizes.
Two women were shot along Philadelphia's Ben Franklin Parkway while crowds gathered to celebrate the Super Bowl LIX victory parade on Friday.
Host Ashley Harder enjoys a one-of-a-kind luxury retreat after a day of exploration and fun in the middle of the Poconos.
Philadelphia doctors are expressing concern after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed and sworn in as health secretary.
A Portland man was taken into custody on Tuesday in connection with the death of 45-year-old veterinarian Dr. Michael Anthony.
Fans waited hours to see Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith at Dick's Sporting Goods in South Jersey one night before the Super Bowl parade.
Deptford Township School District is set to close on Friday because of how many staff members called out.
It's one of the busiest days of the year for florists and restaurants but with Valentine's Day coinciding with the Eagles parade, businesses fear they may face no shows and cancellations.
A man was shot and killed in a home in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Wednesday, police and the Cape May County Prosecutor said.
Eagles fever spread to Wilmington, Delaware, as fans flocked to Dick's House of Sport for a chance to meet rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean.
The media company that had a trolling billboard for the Chiefs ahead of the Super Bowl is saying thanks after donating to both teams' charities.
A widespread storm dropped between two to eight inches of snow across the Delaware Valley overnight, with the highest totals reported in South Jersey and Delaware.
Many schools around the Philadelphia region are closing or opening late tomorrow as the region prepares for its first winter storm of the week. See the full list.
While Friday brings a break in the precipitation, there will be gusty winds, and more winter weather is on the way.
A lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan is celebrating his team's Super Bowl victory while recovering from a life-saving organ transplant.
Philadelphia doctors are expressing concern after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed and sworn in as health secretary.
A.J. Brown has been an open advocate for mental health and doctors say his message of hope is sets an important example.
Flu cases are at their highest level in 15 years, according to federal health officials.
A new member of the Philadelphia Eagles flock was born hours before Super Bowl LIX began.
Restaurants in Lahaska, Pennsylvania's Peddler's Village are offering special chocolate food and drink specials and you could even win prizes.
Valentine's Day is one of the busiest nights for Philly restaurants, but this year it's sharing the spotlight with the Eagles' Super Bowl parade.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge is reopening Friday, Feb. 14 after a closure to repair a structural issue.
The Duolingo Owl is dead, according to a statement from the Pittsburgh-based company.
SEPTA is planning to transport thousands of Philadelphia Eagles fans to and from the Super Bowl victory parade on Friday, Feb. 14.
A mixed bag of wintry weather is leading to a number of delays and cancellations at Philadelphia International Airport Thursday morning.
A Philadelphia woman says her car was ticketed and towed for blocking a bike lane that didn't exist. After months of trying to fight the ticket herself, it was finally dismissed.
Officials at Philadelphia International Airport say their thoughts are with everyone impacted by the tragic crash near Washington D.C.
Time is ticking! AAA Mid-Atlantic is urging Eagles fans heading to Super Bowl LIX to book their travel plans as soon as possible to lock in favorable rates.
The Philadelphia Phillies remain without a World Series title for a core built around Bryce Harper.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman was hit with a beer during the team's Super Bowl 2025 parade, later saying,"I bleed for this city."
Jason Kelce, a "man of the people," bought beers for Eagles fans at McGillin's during the Super Bowl LIX parade.
Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts wore a "Love, Hurts" Jordan Brand hoodie during the Eagles' 2025 Super Bowl parade.
Eagles edge Josh Sweat wore his former teammate Chris Long's fur coat during the 2025 Super Bowl parade in Philadelphia.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
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Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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 same storm system that brought snow and sleet to the area Saturday will bring a surge or warmth, but also more rain to the area as we head through Sunday. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
PPL Electric Utilities also wants to remind everyone to make sure their house is prepared in case they lose power on Sunday from the high winds.
We have a heads-up to customers of New Jersey American Water. The utility says the salt and brine used on roads and surfaces in the winter weather can wash into nearby waterways and the drinking water. New Jersey American Water says that despite the change in taste it does not pose a health concern for most people. In the meantime, the utility will continue to monitor conditions.
Some points north of the city are getting a mix of snow and rain. For most places in our area, it's already switched over to rain. We are under a NEXT Weather Alert Saturday night. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
An Oregon man has been taken into custody in connection with the death of a South Jersey veterinarian. Cristian Custodio-Aquino is charged with the murder of Dr. Michael Anthony. Police say Anthony was found outside his home with multiple stab wounds. Custodio-Aquino was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Fresno on Tuesday. He remains in jail awaiting extradition to New Jersey.