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The CDC says exemptions for vaccines are at all-time high levels.
The funding would be drawn from the Pennsylvania Transit Trust Fund.
Philadelphia students return to school on Aug. 25 — one day after SEPTA would begin service cuts if it doesn't have state funding.
President Trump has activated 800 National Guard members to address what he calls a crime emergency in Washington, D.C. The president has indicated he wants to do the same in other cities. Philadelphia's district attorney joined faith leaders to denounce the idea. Larry Krasner said he took an oath to uphold the Constitution and that Philadelphia is in a period of historic low crime.
For the Mihos family from Chester County, Pennsylvania, it's been a summer of baseball with one son playing in the College World Series and another in Williamsport this week for the Little League World Series. Josh Sanders has the story.
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday arrived in Clairton to meet with local officials following Monday's explosions that left two dead and injured at least 10.
Two workers died and at least 10 people were injured after multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant.
For Minor Details, a shop in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood known for its Taylor Swift-related merch, a new era for the popstar means new opportunities and likely even a boost in business.
East Lansdown police are welcoming the newest member of their ranks, their first-ever K-9 unit. This is Officer Bullet. He's an 18-month-old yellow Lab who's trained to sniff out guns and ammo, hence the name. The pup was sworn in at a meeting.
Lower Moreland police in Montgomery County are warning people about a rise in stolen checks from the mailboxes outside the post office. To keep your mail safe, police recommend bringing your letters inside the post office when you drop them off. The department also said to mail checks close to the time they're collected from the boxes.
While staying calm under pressure, a young man ran toward the sound of gunfire to help save lives after a double shooting in Philadelphia last weekend.
Police say two suspects stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Brinks truck in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday.
Police are investigating another armored truck robbery in the Philadelphia region in which two suspects got away with hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Amber Kiley's class at MaST Community Charter School will get the chance to track the Birds' stats live in person at Saturday's preseason game versus the Cleveland Browns.
Ahead of a Pennsylvania Senate session that could include a decision on the state House's bill to fund SEPTA, Superintendent Tony Watlington was asked about funding the transit authority. He said it's crucial that the thousands of Philadelphia students who depend on it have transportation to school. Dan Snyder reports.
Ahead of a Pennsylvania Senate session that could include a decision on the state House's bill to fund SEPTA, Superintendent Tony Watlington was asked about funding the transit authority. He said it's crucial that the thousands of Philadelphia students who depend on it have transportation to school. Dan Snyder reports.
After a relatively cool start to August, summer air is returning to the Philadelphia area.
Olney High School is taking its ban on cellphones in the school building a step further. This school year, students will be required to lock up their devices in a locker outside the building, for a price of $1 that will increase to $5 after the first week.
Olney High School is taking its ban on cellphones in the school building a step further. This school year, students will be required to lock up their devices in a locker outside the building, for a price of $1 that will increase to $5 after the first week.
Kids across the region got to live their big league dreams as the Phillies' baseball academy summer camp got underway.
Nate Bargatze says he adopted a rescue dog from the Pennsylvania SPCA after they visited him during shows at the Wells Fargo Center.
It's anything but a "cruel summer" for Swifties. Taylor Swift announced her new album and Chandler Lutz has more on all the buzz surrounding the announcement.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
SEPTA says if it does not receive state funding by Thursday, Aug. 14, major service cuts will take effect, including the elimination of several bus routes. A bill has passed the Pennsylvania House that includes several measures the Republican-controlled state Senate had demanded, but the bill still has to clear the Senate. Ross DiMattei reports.
Temporary bathroom facilities will be provided as remediation efforts get underway after legionella bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires' disease, was detected at county buildings in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
John Lymberis faces two dozen charges for creating and sharing explicit images of children, the Chester County district attorney said.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Police say one of the two men accused of throwing an explosive device near a polling place in Catasauqua, Pa., is still not in custody.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
John Lymberis faces two dozen charges for creating and sharing explicit images of children, the Chester County district attorney said.
On Thursday, May 21, you can connect with a credit counselor for free, confidential advice during CBS News Philadelphia's daylong event, In Your Corner: A Way Out Of Debt.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Police say one of the two men accused of throwing an explosive device near a polling place in Catasauqua, Pa., is still not in custody.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
John Lymberis faces two dozen charges for creating and sharing explicit images of children, the Chester County district attorney said.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Police say one of the two men accused of throwing an explosive device near a polling place in Catasauqua, Pa., is still not in custody.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
Six people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were displaced from their homes Wednesday night as strong storms swept through the region.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
Some residents at Alvin E. Gershen Apartments in Hamilton Township, N.J., were evacuated after an unplanned power outage.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
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.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
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 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.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.
VJ Edgecombe joined Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward on the 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4.
Meet Get Up, a Philadelphia street artist who combines his love of sports and art to create viral artwork under I-95.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
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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.
Police say a father and son set off an explosive device near a polling place in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday. Matthew Pletz, the father, is in custody, but police are looking for his 24-year-old son, Jack Pletz. CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford reports.
Philadelphia residents who live in the city's Glenwood neighborhood can return to their normal routines after two large fires near Amtrak train tracks Wednesday sparked air quality concerns.
For Jasmine Quezada, a Temple University graduate student from Berks County, the path out began with asking for help. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sidorowicz reports.
Debt can happen quickly, even to people who were previously debt-free, and as Philadelphia man Ben James learned, sky-high interest rates on credit cards can lock you into the cycle even quicker. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sidorowicz reports.
After three days of record heat in the Philadelphia region, the Memorial Day Weekend is looking cool and damp. You'll want to keep plans indoors on Saturday and Sunday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.