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Completed mail-in ballots must be received by county election offices by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
DNA confirmed the body found near the vacant Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School in East Germantown belongs to Kada Scott, police sources told CBS News Philadelphia Sunday night.
Philly Bike Action and street safety advocates are hoping to make the streets around Fairmount Park safer.
Monday, Oct. 20, is the deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania. Then, you have until Oct. 28 to apply for a mail-in ballot. County election offices must receive completed mail-in ballots by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Jan Carabeo has the top headlines in the Philadelphia area, and Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast this Sunday morning.
Investigators responded to the 2200 block of North Chadwick Street in North Philly for a report of a shooting. Police said they believe there were at least two shooters involved in the incident and there may have been an argument that led to the shots being fired.
While authorities believe the human remains are of a woman, police can't confirm that the remains are Kada Scott's. They said the confirmation has to be done by the medical examiner's office.
Lincoln High School's football team wins final game of season after the Philadelphia School District amended its punishment.
Philadelphia police uncovered the remains of a female during their search for missing 23-year-old Kada Scott. Ryan Hughes reports.
A fire in East Germantown left one person injured Saturday afternoon.
Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Center City for Saturday's "No Kings" protest. Eva Andersen reports.
Philadelphia police gave updates on Saturday on human remains being found near the ground of the abandoned Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School in East Germantown, during the search for missing 23-year-old Kada Scott. Scott has been missing since Oct. 4. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/human-remains-found-kada-scott-philadelphia/
West Norriton Township police officers were notified about the shooting at the Wawa on West Main Street shortly before 9:15 p.m. Friday. Investigators said six people were injured during the shooting and were brought to nearby hospitals for treatment. The victims' conditions are currently unknown.
Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Chris Gale, said approximately 7,000 cyclists took part in this year's Philly Bike Ride. The event is a social ride which allows riders of all levels to cruise through car-free city streets.
Kada Scott's father, Kevin Scott, spoke with CBS News Philadelphia as the search for his missing 23-year-old daughter hit the two-week mark since she was last seen. The man suspected of kidnapping Kada Scott, Keon King, has been arrested and charged.
A 27-year-old man, who was shot on a SEPTA platform, has died. Police say it happened at the City Hall Station. The man was taken to Jefferson Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The shooter, another 27-year-old man, turned himself into police along with a gun. Police say that the alleged shooter is legally permitted to carry and it's not clear if he will face charges.
Police in Montgomery County are investigating two separate shooting scenes they believe are connected. One was in West Norriton at a Wawa. Two people were taken to the hospital from the scene. The other was in nearby Bridgeport, where three more people were taken away for treatment. At the moment, there's no word on a motive or if anyone has been arrested.
As the search closes in on two weeks, loved ones haven't given up hope of finding 23-year-old Kada Scott. She went missing from her job on Oct. 4. A prayer gathering was held at Chestnut Hill as her family hopes to keep her disappearance front and center. Josh Sanders reports.
Cheltenham High School's football season is on hold as the district investigates allegations of hazing within the program.
The Philadelphia Outward Bound School held a nail-biting fundraiser in Center City. It entailed rappelling a skyscraper from 350 feet above Market Street. Siafa Lewis reports.
As Delaware County prepares for the 'No Kings' rally, not everyone agrees with its message. Madeleine Wright reports.
It's one of the worst storms to ever hit the state of Alaska. The remnants of a typhoon caused widespread flooding and forced evacuations. Thousands of people can't return to their homes. The Red Cross is sending help to the hardest hit areas. Ray Strickland talked to a Philadelphia woman just before she left to provide help in our 49th state.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has proposed legislation that would ban school districts from using Native American imagery as a mascot or logo.
Two suspects tried to rob an armored vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia but ran off when the driver fired several shots. This is at least the sixth armored truck incident in or around the city since June. It happened at a Wawa near the intersection of Frankford and Sheffield in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood. Dan Snyder reports.
Workers at Philadelphia's largest unionized hotel have reached a tentative agreement to end a nine-day strike.
With multiple days of triple-digit heat in the forecast, organizers for Philadelphia's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to some outdoor plans.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
Residents in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood are coming together to mark one year since a gas explosion killed one woman and injured two other people.
Multiple first responders are at the scene of a house explosion on Highview Road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Workers at Philadelphia's largest unionized hotel have reached a tentative agreement to end a nine-day strike.
With multiple days of triple-digit heat in the forecast, organizers for Philadelphia's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to some outdoor plans.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Workers at Philadelphia's largest unionized hotel have reached a tentative agreement to end a nine-day strike.
With multiple days of triple-digit heat in the forecast, organizers for Philadelphia's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to some outdoor plans.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Residents in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood are coming together to mark one year since a gas explosion killed one woman and injured two other people.
Tony Maglione, who is blind, says American Airlines had effectively "forgotten" him after his flight was canceled in Philadelphia.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
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.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
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.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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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.
A blind man traveling through Philadelphia International Airport says he was effectively "forgotten" by airline staff after his flight was canceled.
June 29, 2026 marks one year since a gas explosion destroyed and damaged multiple rowhomes in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner spoke with neighbors in the area about the tragedy continues to impact their lives even 365 days later.
As dangerous heat is set to impact a busy week in Philadelphia, numerous events celebrating the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday are getting underway.
Chopper 3 was over the home on Highview Road in Sellersville where debris was scattered everywhere.
After a warm and sunny Monday, our next heat wave begins Tuesday with temps in the low 90s. After that, the heat and humidity ramps up for three to four days, and the NEXT Weather team says it could feel like 110 degrees at times.