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A rally will be held outside the former Crozer-Chester Medical Center building on Monday, demanding that it be reopened as part of the National Day of Action for Medicaid demonstrations being held in a dozen states.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Walnut Street will be closed from 15th to 19th Street. There will also be closures along 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut streets.
A powerful Pennsylvania board that's responsible for distributing and overseeing opioid settlement money has heard from the public for the first time after facing criticism over secret meetings and actions that shut the public out of the process.
There’s relief in the case of a missing two-year-old from Delaware County. The boy had not been seen since May and police said his mother was not cooperating. But Chester police say they found the child, and he is now in the custody of county workers.
There’s a search in West Philadelphia for a driver who police say is behind a deadly hit-and-run in Cobbs Creek. Ray Strickland talked to neighbors who said they tried to help the victim shortly after the crash.
A 2-year-old boy was found in Philadelphia after being reported missing in Delaware County by Chester Police.
It's been a tragic week for Philadelphia cyclists, with a deadly accident renewing citywide calls for safer streets. Dozens took to the road in Germantown, including one rider with a very personal reason for advocating for change. Eva Andersen reports.
There is opposition to a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia expansion project in the Grays Ferry neighborhood. Dozens gathered to protest at 31st and Grays Ferry. That's where CHOP has proposed building a parking garage to address employee needs. Some residents said the garage would bring more traffic, pollution, and health risks to the neighborhood.
They always say it's odd how you park on a driveway and drive on a parkway. And for the most part, we don't run on runways — unless you were one of the hundreds of runners taking part in the PHL 5K at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday. Runway 8 through Runway 26 were filled with joggers, Ross DiMattei reports.
Fall is right around the corner but you don't have to wait till the 22nd to get fresh apples for your apple pie, or for just snacking. Linvilla Orchards in Media, Pennsylvania opened its Pumpkinland experience Saturday, Sept. 6 and will have fall activities plus pick-your-own apples. Ross DiMattei reports and photographer Tom Gardiner gives a fresh apple his seal of approval.
A man has died following a crash in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia late Friday night, police say. The crash happened a little after 11 p.m. at the intersection of South 57th and Chestnut streets.
A woman died after a shooting during rush hour in Center City. Reports first came near 12th and Chestnut. Police say the woman was found there by officers and taken to Jefferson Hospital, which is nearby. She was pronounced dead a short time later.
Cyclists are pleading for more safety measures, including concrete barriers for bike lanes on certain city streets. This demonstration comes just days after a 67-year-old man was hit and killed while riding his bike in Fairmount Park. Nikki DeMentri talked to his family, who were at the rally.
The last day to dine at Pica's in Upper Darby is October 26th.
Eagles All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley inducted into his alma mater's hall of fame in Lehigh Valley. Photojournalist Bill Seiders reports.
There was a traffic nightmare on Route 202 north in Chester County after a serious accident involving a septic truck. The truck appeared to be leaking. This happened between the Route 29 and Paoli exits. The septic tank overturned, spilling its contents all over the road. One person was taken to the hospital. Only one northbound lane is open as crews work to clean it up.
It's vaccine season, and guidelines on the new COVID-19 shot continue to change.
The Pennsylvania attorney general said they have shut down a high-level drug network in North Philadelphia. Over 20 people have been arrested and charged after a month's long investigation into the drug organization centered around 5th and Cornwall streets. The attorney general said it was a long and comprehensive investigation that effectively shut down the drug network.
Police are looking for three men after a teenager was shot overnight in Northeast Philadelphia. The shooting happened around midnight on the 1800 block of Chandler Street in Rhawnhurst. Police say three men got out of a white car and fired seven shots at the teen. He was rushed to the hospital and was last listed in stable condition. The police are checking surveillance cameras in the area for more information.
Over a dozen members of an auto theft ring that stole and resold cars in four states have been indicted, officials say.
A portion of I-95 southbound in Philadelphia reopened after authorities worked to get a trash truck fire under control Friday afternoon.
Chopper 3 was over the closed-off area of the roadway earlier Friday afternoon, where flames and black smoke were spotted billowing from the garbage truck.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
It's been nearly two years since a Philly police officer was shot and killed inside a parking garage at the airport. We learned that crime was connected to an auto theft ring that spanned four states — Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. Authorities announced that over a dozen people have been arrested in connection with a major auto theft ring based in Camden. Ray Strickland reports.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Council is calling on Pennsylvania to ban or regulate automatic license plate readers like Flock cameras.
With busing not an option, parents are concerned about how their children will get to the new Clifton Heights Middle School.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Coastal flooding is already hitting Wildwood, New Jersey, and the nor'easter is affecting some weekend events.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
The Hard Rock Atlantic City hosted its seventh annual Out of the Darkness Walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
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.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly did not rule out using Jesús Luzardo as a starter or a reliever in an NL Wild Card Series
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore. Coastal flood warnings are in effect, as well as a wind advisory and high wind watch for portions of the coast. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the Friday weather forecast.
Just weeks after Harriton High School cancelled its football program, another Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, school has cut its season short. CBS News Philadelphia's Alicia Roberts reports.
For Jersey Shore towns, a developing nor'easter could be a system that wears on them in a big way rather than blowing through. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri talked with residents in Strathmere about how they're preparing.
CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest on a developing nor'easter near the New Jersey shore.
Franchise legend Zach Ertz is back with the Eagles, but will he play Monday night in Chicago? What does his return to the Birds mean for the offense with Dallas Goedert out? And would CBS News Philadelphia contributor Eliot Shorr-Parks bail Pat Gallen out of jail? All that and more in this week's Eagles-Bears preview.