Penn State professor explains impact of Head Start overhaul
A major overhaul could be coming to Head Start, a national program that provides early education and health services to low-income families.
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A major overhaul could be coming to Head Start, a national program that provides early education and health services to low-income families.
Philadelphia police share surveillance footage as they look for two suspects accused of shooting an uber driver in June.
Thursday through the weekend in the Philadelphia region will feature daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick introduced a bipartisan bill to name the spotted lanternfly an invasive species.
An Aldan, Pennsylvania, police officer shot and killed a man on Thursday morning, law enforcement sources tell CBS News Philadelphia. Ray Strickland reports.
Pappou's has been open in Delco since 1979 and is known for its wings.
The National Parks Service removed and replaced the panels at the President's House last month.
Police in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, are looking for a man they say inappropriately touched a 12-year-old girl inside a Dollar Tree store in Prospect Park. Police praised the girl for locking herself and her younger sister in the bathroom while she called her dad.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel spoke at a City Council hearing Wednesday afternoon and pledged that changes would be made to his department after the incident in June.
Vito Maglio, 69, was found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2015, months after he was reported missing.
Melanie Morat, 30, was arrested and charged with murder, conspiracy, arson and other offenses in connection with the killing of Vito Maglio, Philadelphia police said. Maglio was last seen in December 2014 and was found dead in the Schuylkill River near the East Falls Bridge in March 2015.
Police are looking for 26-year-old Lee Johnson, who they say is accused of sexual assault during a home invasion in the 2200 block of East Somerset Street in Kensington on June 4, 2026.
Pappou's Pizza Pub on Baltimore Pike in Delaware County is closing after more than 40 years in business.
Pop-up showers and storms are likely throughout Wednesday in the Philadelphia region, so keep the umbrella handy.
Cybersecurity experts warn scammers are using fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick people into installing malware on their devices.
The medical examiner's office will work to identify the human remains and determine the cause and manner of death, according to police.
The annual community-building campaign promotes police partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Officials from Delaware County and the FBI are warning that scammers are pretending to be local government officials.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
Nineteen people, including several home healthcare workers, have been indicted for allegedly billing the U.S. government over $4 million for thousands of hours that they did not actually work, federal authorities announced Tuesday.
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer Moses Walker was shot and killed in a botched robbery in 2012.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases have been reported in Pennsylvania as the outbreak grows, according to the state health department. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the latest information.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said a judge overturned Rafael Jones' murder conviction in the 2012 killing of Officer Moses Walker because of a connection to disgraced former homicide detective Philip Nordo. CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford reports.
Nearly 14 years after Officer Moses Walker was shot and killed in North Philadelphia, a judge is ordering a new trial for the man convicted of pulling the trigger. District Attorney Larry Krasner says the judge got it wrong. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree's altercation with student protesters in February caused trauma in the community, a report says.
Consumers paid more than $12 billion in overdraft and insufficient funds fees in 2025. Experts share tips to avoid the charges.
Fifteen-year-old Mas'ood Holloman hopes "Finding My Voice" will inspire other children with speech differences to embrace what makes them unique.
Making waves in pro soccer at 16 years old, Cavan Sullivan scored on a back-heel flick in the first half, later adding another goal and an assist.
The Philadelphia area can expect a dry Monday with high temperatures in the 70s.
People who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001, gathered in West Philadelphia to remember the victims and thank first responders.
Consumers paid more than $12 billion in overdraft and insufficient funds fees in 2025. Experts share tips to avoid the charges.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-22 Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
Fifteen-year-old Mas'ood Holloman hopes "Finding My Voice" will inspire other children with speech differences to embrace what makes them unique.
Making waves in pro soccer at 16 years old, Cavan Sullivan scored on a back-heel flick in the first half, later adding another goal and an assist.
The Philadelphia area can expect a dry Monday with high temperatures in the 70s.
Fifteen-year-old Mas'ood Holloman hopes "Finding My Voice" will inspire other children with speech differences to embrace what makes them unique.
People who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001, gathered in West Philadelphia to remember the victims and thank first responders.
A Philadelphia police officer and another person were taken to the hospital after a crash in West Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Flooding blocked roads around the Philadelphia area and led to delays and detours on public transportation.
Hundreds of Cabrini alumni returned to their former campus Saturday to get a first look at the property since it reopened under Villanova.
John "Gig" Gigliotti, known for his friendly smile while he drove the yellow tram on the Wildwood boardwalk, has died at 97.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
John Rodak was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower on 9/11.
An 18-year-old man died and a 15-year-old boy was hurt in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, police say.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia-area athletes tried out for the Delaware Blue Coats during open tryouts this weekend.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Making waves in pro soccer at 16 years old, Cavan Sullivan scored on a back-heel flick in the first half, later adding another goal and an assist.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-22 Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
Alec Bohm hit a tie-breaking two-run double and J.T. Realmuto drove in three runs on three hits to help the Phillies defeat the Braves.
The Philadelphia Eagles will begin the 2026 season today in Week 1 vs. the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field.
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered to spark an eight-run fourth inning and Tyler Mahle turned in another stellar outing to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 12-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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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.
Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny was named the first recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal, an award administered by Villanova University to someone committed to environmental causes. 2026 was the first time Pope Leo's alma mater gave out this award.
Work to Ride empowers young people in Philadelphia through equine sports and education programs. Executive Director Kareem Rosser and student-athlete Hudsyn Devereoux join us to talk more about the organization's mission.
Customers who get water services from New Jersey American Water will see a monthly bill increase starting Tuesday, Sept. 15.
A crash at 50th and Spruce streets Sunday afternoon is under investigation.
A 29-year-old man was killed in a crash in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood, police said.