Philadelphia Zoo’s After Hours is a chance for everyone to have fun during Labor Day weekend
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly kicks off the Labor Day weekend and the last Summer Beat at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly kicks off the Labor Day weekend and the last Summer Beat at the Philadelphia Zoo.
A final farewell to a volunteer firefighter who dedicated more than 60 years to protecting others. Flags flew from fire trucks in Bristol Township in honor of Ed Margavich. Margavich was injured while on duty in August and later died of complications following surgery. Friends said the 80-year-old was a dedicated firefighter who was like a grandfather to many of those he worked with.
Does this mean we can send water ice to space? South Philly staple John's Water Ice is launching a new product: freeze-dried water ice. It's now available in lemon and cherry flavors.
SEPTA planned to raise fares by 21.5% on Monday. Cuts on the Regional Rail service were to begin on Tuesday. The judge's ruling is in response to the lawsuit that argues the cuts disproportionately impact underserved communities. Kerri Corrado reports more on what it all means for riders.
State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta is trying an interesting way to bring attention to the need for long-term funding for SEPTA. He is walking to the state capitol in Harrisburg. Kenyatta's walk will be 105 miles long and take five days to complete. Kenyatta is expected to make stops in West Chester and Lancaster for rallies and arrive in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
A judge granted a temporary injunction, preventing SEPTA from enacting further planned cuts to the transit system, including Regional Rail service cuts and fare hikes set to take effect next week. READ MORE: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-regional-rail-cuts-judge-injunction/
This Sunday marks International Overdose Awareness Day. It’s when communities gather to remember those lost to substance use and to support the families left behind. Madeleine Wright introduces a family from Lower Chichester that’s turning their grief into action.
Delaware County officials say an employee found a large amount of dead fish and a sheen on the water in the Chester Creek West Branch.
Officials with the Pennsylvania Turnpike said there's going to be more cars on the road than there were in 2024, this Labor Day weekend. Turnpike officials also said a whopping estimated 3 million drivers will use the turnpike during the holiday weekend.
According to Delaware County Emergency Services, they've concluded that the substance was not petroleum-based and believed it was, in fact, chlorine-based. The substance has started to dissipate as of early Friday afternoon.
It's been seven months since a medical jet tragically crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, killing all six people on board and injuring several others, including a 9-year-old boy who was on the ground when the aircraft came down. But from the ashes of that horrifying night, a hero emerged.
There's breaking news out of a City Hall courtroom. A judge has ruled SEPTA cannot go forward with their impending Regional Rail cuts. However, they do not have to undo service cuts already in place. Dan Snyder reports the latest.
A Philadelphia group is collecting plants to bring to CHOP patients.
Millions of Americans are traveling Friday for the Labor Day weekend. Here's what to know.
Crews are responding to a spill in Chester Creek after dozens of dead fish were found Friday.
Some SEPTA bus routes are being restored as the transit agency faces a budget deficit of more than $200 million.
A new plan from Philadelphia leaders will restore multiple SEPTA bus routes that students need to get to school, but leaders continue to call for state funding that would prevent further cuts from taking effect. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The weekend is nearly upon us, and Mother Nature plans on delivering award-winning conditions for the final weekend of August in the Philadelphia region.
The city said the plan will restore several SEPTA bus routes through a portion of the $135 million transit subsidy in the city's 2026 budget. The service on the bus routes will be restored on Tuesday after Labor Day weekend.
Families braved the traffic on the Atlantic City Expressway Thursday evening to get a jumpstart on the Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted to ratify a three-year agreement with the school district, averting a possible strike. The contract includes 3% annual raises for three years and paid parental leave for all new parents.
There's a new addition at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Montgomery County. A two-toed sloth by the name of Beanie and her new baby having some bonding time after she gave birth. Beanie came to the zoo from Rhode Island halfway through her pregnancy. You'll have to wait a while to see mom and baby up close. The walk-through portion of the sloth exhibit is off limits for now.
A new vending machine in Allentown is providing some unusual items. Offering overdose reversal medicine, hygiene products and health supplies. The machine is now operating at the Lehigh Conference of Churches on West Allen Street. Everything is free of charge. City officials say the goal is to ensure residents have the items they need to stay safe.
New Amtrak Acela trains launched along the Northeast Corridor on Thursday, including in Philadelphia.
The city of Philadelphia is ramping up enforcement efforts and going after offenders more aggressively.
A male was fatally shot in Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to police.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be another frigid day with a high of 20 degrees and feels-like temperatures of 9 degrees.
Three days after a winter storm blanketed Philadelphia, residents across the city are still digging out cars and clearing streets Wednesday.
Bomb cyclones are possible year-round, but they are most common along the eastern seaboard of the United States during winter and early spring.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
Three days after a winter storm blanketed Philadelphia, residents across the city are still digging out cars and clearing streets.
Kevin Castiglia is accused of stabbing and killing his parents while they slept and then murdering his sister, officials said.
A male was fatally shot in Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to police.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be another frigid day with a high of 20 degrees and feels-like temperatures of 9 degrees.
Some parochial elementary schools will remain remote because of transportation issues, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia said.
A male was fatally shot in Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to police.
Three days after a winter storm blanketed Philadelphia, residents across the city are still digging out cars and clearing streets Wednesday.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
As the cleanup from Sunday's snowstorm continues, the aftermath looks different from one small business to the next.
The fight to restore a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia is ramping up after it was dismantled last week.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
Construction on the critical Gateway Tunnel Project linking New York and New Jersey may be halted soon unless President Trump changes course, officials said.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
The Flyers are getting their No. 1 goalie, Dan Vladar, back after he missed two weeks because of a lower-body injury.
Paul George scored 32 points, Joel Embiid had 18 of his 29 points in the first quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a 139-122 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks.
The Pennsbury High School cheerleaders are bringing home more than just trophies — they're returning as national champions and hometown heroes.
Before the Sixers-Pelicans game Saturday, the team will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Eastern Conference championship
The Smedley Bulldog Blitz cheerleaders from Smedley Elementary School were preparing for the big stage ahead of their trip.
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Bill Kelly is tracking the potential for a major storm off the East Coast that could impact the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Snow-covered vehicles remained lined along city streets as neighbors shoveled out parking spaces and pathways well into the week.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Wednesday night.
Amazon said on Tuesday that it is closing its Fresh grocery and cashierless Go convenience stores as the online retailer backtracks on its foray into brick-and-mortar retail.
A Bernedoodle dog was reunited with his owners in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood after going missing for a distressing 48 hours during Sunday's winter storm.