State senator introduces bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania
State Sen. Sharif Street introduced a bill on Thursday that would legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older.
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State Sen. Sharif Street introduced a bill on Thursday that would legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older.
Justin Mohn, 33, is accused of killing his father and posting video of his severed head online.
AFSCME District Council 33 President Greg Boulware said the union is set to vote on that tentative agreement early next week.
It’s not hard to find a smoke shop these days. Many sell e-cigarettes, vape products, cigars and nitrous oxide, also known as whippets. That’s why a concerned father reached out to CBS News Philadelphia after his son became addicted to whippets. He wants to know how it’s legal to sell the drug in smoke shops. Liz Crawford reports on the possible loophole in the law.
Flood waters are subsiding after Wednesday's rain, but there are more storm chances in the Philly region on Thursday.
While we track more heavy rain, storms triggered flooding in parts of Delaware and Chester counties. Madeleine Wright reports the dangerous conditions in Chadds Ford and how first responders sprang into action.
Maurice Hill was accused of shooting six Philly police officers during a 2019 standoff at a home in the Nicetown-Tioga section of the city.
Early Thursday morning, emergency response agencies in the area reported being aware of the odor and were investigating the matter. Turns out the smell was coming from the refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania.
A man convicted of shooting six officers during an hours-long standoff in Philly's Nicetown-Tioga section was sentenced to 120 to 240 years in prison. Maurice Hill fired a gun and shot officers who were serving a narcotics warrant in 2019. He then barricaded himself inside a home with a handgun and AR-15 rifle, leading to a standoff. Hill's case concluded in May with jurors finding him guilty of attempted murder, aggravated assault and assault on an officer.
Thousands of District Council 33 workers are back on the job for the second day. Now that the strike is over, city services like pools and public libraries are slowly returning to normal.
On Wednesday evening, the Phillie Phanatic surprised dozens of children and families at Uncle Dave's Ice Cream in Yardley.
On Wednesday evening, the Phanatic surprised dozens of children and families at Uncle Dave's Ice Cream in Yardley.
Chandler Lutz has more on what's trending on social media from a viral video of an officer saving children from a hot car and another viral video of a bath time showtime.
Many city services are still coming back online a day after a deal was reached to end AFSCME DC 33's strike. Jan Carabeo reports.
The flash flood warnings have expired, but on Wednesday night, water quickly pooled on some roads, and drivers needed to be rescued from their cars. Reporter Brandon Goldner is in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, where three people had to be rescued.
Severe weather moved through the Philadelphia region on Wednesday night and caused flooding all across the Delaware Valley.
Strong storms moved through the Philadelphia area Wednesday night.
A Pennsylvania man accused of killing and beheading his father testified in his defense.
A landmark diner in Northeast Philadelphia could soon be under new ownership. The Mayfair Diner in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood is officially for sale, according to a recent listing. The iconic 1950's style diner on Frankford Avenue has been feeding customers since 1932 and was even visited by Presidents Clinton and Obama during their campaigns.
A woman continues to fight for her life after she was shot in North Philadelphia. The shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m. Wednesday on North 19th Street near Monument Street. The woman was shot at least twice and is in critical condition at the hospital. A car at the scene had bullet holes on the driver side window. Police have not made any arrests in the shooting.
A star from Abbott Elementary is putting books into the hands of Philadelphia students, one page and story at a time. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, who plays a passionate Philly teacher on the hit show, took some time to speak with students at Overbrook Elementary. She and her husband, State Senator Vincent Hughes, hosted a special book giveaway to celebrate the Read to Succeed program.
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser won't run for governor of Pennsylvania, despite having President Donald Trump's recent promise of support.
The cleanup is underway after destructive storms hit the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night.
Members of AFSCME District Council 33, Philadelphia's largest municipal union, reached a tentative new contract agreement with the city Wednesday, ending a labor strike that lasted eight days.
Francis Ryan, a professor at Rutgers University and a labor historian, has been researching Philadelphia unions for years. He said DC 33's deal was probably the best one it could get.
CBS News Philadelphia got a sneak peek inside the new Phillies' Cadillac Hall of Fame Club inside Citizens Bank Park before Opening Day.
Zach Werenski continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Elijah Moore to a one-year deal Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their offensive line Tuesday by re-signing offensive lineman Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Miguel Ovalles Ubri was sentenced to prison for his role in a shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that wounded six people.
Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
CBS News Philadelphia got a sneak peek inside the new Phillies' Cadillac Hall of Fame Club inside Citizens Bank Park before Opening Day.
Zach Werenski continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Elijah Moore to a one-year deal Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their offensive line Tuesday by re-signing offensive lineman Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Miguel Ovalles Ubri was sentenced to prison for his role in a shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that wounded six people.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cesar Chavez's face will soon be replaced with Dolores Huerta's in the mural on North 5th Street in Fairhill.
ICE agents were seen helping with TSA operations at Philadelphia International Airport, and their presence created a mixed reaction.
Firefighters got a fire on Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia under control Tuesday.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
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.
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.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
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.
CBS News Philadelphia got a sneak peek inside the new Phillies' Cadillac Hall of Fame Club inside Citizens Bank Park before Opening Day.
Zach Werenski continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Elijah Moore to a one-year deal Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their offensive line Tuesday by re-signing offensive lineman Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32. The deal also contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.
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.
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.
The interior was redesigned with new modern enhancements and interactive videos to elevate the fan experience.
The bill will now head to the Pennsylvania State Senate.
A shooting in Wilmington left two people dead and another two people wounded Tuesday, police said.
The original Rocky statue will be displayed inside the Art Museum as part of a Rocky exhibit from April to August.
Parker's proposed budget includes a $1 per ride tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.