Pennsylvania SNAP recipients should receive payments by end of week
The government shutdown is over, but many people in Pennsylvania are still waiting for their food assistance benefits.
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The government shutdown is over, but many people in Pennsylvania are still waiting for their food assistance benefits.
According to officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, SNAP recipients should receive their full November benefits by the weekend.
The historic 1702 Great Bell at Christ Church in Old City was allegedly vandalized last week.
Vandals targeted the Great Bell at Christ Church in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, leading to church leaders looking for new ways to protect the Liberty Bell's older cousin. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
Already short on Regional Rail cars due to mandatory inspections ordered by the federal government, signal issues on SEPTA Regional rail led to even more canceled and delayed trains Thursday morning. The agency said it gets riders' concerns and pledged to meet Friday's extended deadline to have all of its Silverliner IV railcars inspected.
The crash happened on I-95 southbound Thursday morning.
Two police officers were involved in a crash on I-95 southbound while heading to the "Camp Out for Hunger" food drive event at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday morning.
Dry weather is expected through the end of the week in the Philadelphia region, but breezy conditions will continue on Thursday.
Herr's is honoring America's 250th birthday with 3 new sets of potato chips flavors: freedom, liberty and unity. The winners will be released in June 2026 ahead of the nation's 250th Independence Day.
Officials say the pilot made a rough landing in a field Wednesday afternoon.
The holiday escape, inside the Walnut Garden, features twinkling lights, Santa photo ops, festive food and drinks and more.
The man told police his dog jumped on his shotgun and it went off after he set the gun down on his bed.
Former Famous Dave's CEO is planning to buy 10 of the shuttered restaurants.
Officials say someone cracked the mounting on the bell after throwing paver stones at it.
The light show opens next Thursday and runs nightly with shows every 30 minutes.
Police believe the theft at Good Shepherd Memorial Mausoleum in Plains Township happened between Nov. 1 and Nov. 6.
Philadelphia-area nonprofit leaders say they're relieved Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget but frustrated it took so long.
TWU Local 234, SEPTA's largest union, plans to have a strike authorization vote Sunday after its contract expired last week.
Philadelphia-area nonprofit leaders say they're relieved Pennsylvania lawmakers have passed a budget, but many are frustrated by the long delay.
SEPTA canceled 22 Regional Rail trains for Thursday and Friday as the Philadelphia-based transit authority continues to inspect railcars to comply with a federal deadline.
Confusion continues surrounding food benefits for millions of Americans. Right now, most recipients in Pennsylvania have not received their November benefits.
The fate of SNAP is back in the hands of Congress as legislators try to end the shutdown after the Supreme Court extended the order Tuesday that allows the Trump administration to withhold SNAP funds.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a roughly $50 billion budget passed by the commonwealth's General Assembly that will get money flowing to public schools and social services again after months of delay.
A 53-year-old man was shot in Shillington, Pennsylvania, after his dog accidentally caused a shotgun he was cleaning to go off, police said.
Firefighters are on the scene in the 300 block of West Wellens Street after flames broke out early Thursday.
The proposal would bring more than 4 million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be a day to enjoy with temperatures in the upper 70s.
A person is being interviewed in connection with the body that was found in a suitcase in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood last week, police said Wednesday night.
Ballistics evidence from a Delaware County shooting in 2024 helped police solve a murder that happened in Cheltenham Township in 2018, officials said.
Firefighters are on the scene in the 300 block of West Wellens Street after flames broke out early Thursday.
The proposal would bring more than 4 million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be a day to enjoy with temperatures in the upper 70s.
A person is being interviewed in connection with the body that was found in a suitcase in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood last week, police said Wednesday night.
Ballistics evidence from a Delaware County shooting in 2024 helped police solve a murder that happened in Cheltenham Township in 2018, officials said.
The proposal would bring more than 4 million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken.
A person is being interviewed in connection with the body that was found in a suitcase in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood last week, police said Wednesday night.
Ballistics evidence from a Delaware County shooting in 2024 helped police solve a murder that happened in Cheltenham Township in 2018, officials said.
In an effort to ease the flow of traffic around the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, organizers unveiled map of multiple lots surrounding the Belmont Plateau.
Part of Kensington Avenue is closed after a condemned building partially collapsed, officials say.
Neighbors in Cumberland County say the noise from a data center is disrupting their quality of life and property values.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
Protesters came face-to-face with ICE agents Tuesday outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Michelle Lipchock went from being told she had just two years to live to now living every day to the fullest.
Sandy Sovann, 34, was diagnosed with a rare lung disease, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or PAP.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
Cristopher Sánchez made Phillies history and extended his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings in a 3-0 win on Wednesday against the Padres for a three-game sweep.
A.J. Brown was absent from the Philadelphia Eagles' OTAs on Wednesday ahead of a potential trade next week.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez broke Grover Cleveland Alexander's franchise scoreless inning streak set in 1911 Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Union on Wednesday fired head coach Bradley Carnell and made Jon Scheer their full-time sporting director.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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 says Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be a nice day with temperatures in the 70s. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Upper Merion residents packed a township meeting room Wednesday night, voicing fierce opposition to a proposed multi-site data center development that would bring more than four million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken.
A video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows a mother and her kids running for cover when multiple gunshots erupt on Nesper Street in Northeast Philly.
There are new screening guidelines from the American Cancer Society for colorectal cancer to boost early detection rates. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A condemned building partially collapsed in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Wednesday evening, fire officials said. No injuries have been reported.