Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to legalize water cremation
Pennsylvania could be the 26th state to legalize water cremation, known as aquamation.
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Pennsylvania could be the 26th state to legalize water cremation, known as aquamation.
In one of the shootings, a 24-year-old man was shot and killed in Strawberry Mansion, according to police.
The order from the feds comes as SEPTA still searches for long-term funding, with Harrisburg still behind on a state budget.
Hundreds of servicemembers, veterans and civilians work to keep America safe at the naval installation in Northeast Philadelphia.
Two people died in a motorcycle crash on MacDade Boulevard in Delaware County Sunday morning, police say.
With Harrison Bader injured, Otto Kemp suddenly finds himself in a pressure spot: starting in LF in a must-win Game 2 of the NLDS.
Tyvine Jones, 24, is wanted for three murders in Philadelphia between August 2020 and September 2022, according to the U.S. Marshals.
The armed suspects shown below are accused of confronting a family after they arrived at their home on the 2100 block of Princeton Avenue on Saturday at around 1 a.m., according to police.
Police in Montgomery County have arrested a Skippack Township supervisor for allegedly sexually abusing a minor for years.
Tyvine Jones, a 24-year-old who U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia claim is a member of the "Blumberg" street gang, is being sought for three murders between August 2020 and September 2022, the U.S. Marshals Service said Monday.
A Skippack Township supervisor who was charged last month in Maryland for soliciting child pornography has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing a child for years in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, according to the county's district attorney.
Harrison Bader, who injured his groin in Game 1, was out of the Phillies' lineup for Monday's NLDS Game 2 vs. the Dodgers.
Starting in October, both sides of the Delaware River will host events for the 250th birthdays of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
The warmer trend sticks around through Monday and Tuesday, with highs again in the low 80s in the Philadelphia region.
The Empty the Shelter campaign is for all pets six months and older and runs through October 15th.
The Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Southwest Philadelphia will be demolished after the roof and side bearing wall collapsed on Sunday night. Woodland Avenue between 55th and 56th streets was shut down on Monday morning as crews prepared for the demolition. The Department of Licenses and Inspections said that all the utilities to the building have been secured. A fence has also been set up around the church ahead of the demolition.
Vincent Termini Sr., the second-generation owner of Termini Brothers Bakery in Philadelphia, has died, his family announced on the business' Facebook page Sunday.
Philadelphia police are searching for an armed suspect who held a father at gunpoint, restrained a family with zip ties and stole $1,000 during a home invasion in Olney Saturday night.
Center City hospitality employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 274 are striking on Sunday at two Philadelphia hotels with expired contracts.
Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly crash along the 4000 block of West Girard Avenue, where a woman was hit by a car while she was walking just before 2 a.m. Sunday.
According to police, a family was confronted by the armed suspects shortly after they arrived at their home on the 2100 block of Princeton Avenue early Saturday morning. The armed suspects then forced their way inside the home.
A community came together to heal and speak out against gun violence in a neighborhood that saw a mass shooting last year. Ray Strickland goes to Southwest Philadelphia to the Peace Not Guns Festival.
Walker Buehler, who recorded the final out for the Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, is one of 12 pitchers on the Phillies' NLDS roster.
SEPTA express trains, pumpkin spice treats and new merch. Here's what Phillies fans can expect at Citizens Bank Park for the playoffs.
CBS News Philadelphia is working to learn more about a reported home invasion, robbery and kidnapping that happened in Northeast Philadelphia. A group of suspects allegedly took a man from a home on Princeton Avenue, near Cottman Avenue, overnight and then drove off in his vehicle, which led to a police chase.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
The main threats from potentially severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening are to damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and some large hail.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
The main threats from potentially severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening are to damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and some large hail.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Sánchez will throw out the first pitch of the season for the Phillies on Thursday, and Painter will be the No. 5 starter.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
Robert Mueller, a former FBI director who led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, has died, his family confirmed to CBS News on Saturday. He was 81.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer, and meets the winner of the race, who made it through the Navy Yard and around the sports complex in about 15 minutes.
This first weekend of spring is a wonderful one, with high temperatures in the 60s around the Philadelphia area, and even hitting the 70s in the city on Sunday. But NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is also tracking storms that could arrive Sunday night.
Saturday will be a better day to do that as we are tracking showers/storms moving in Sunday evening, overnight and into early Monday morning. Bill Kelly has the forecast.