Feels-like temps could reach 105 degrees Thursday in Philadelphia area
A NEXT Weather Alert is in place Thursday in the Philadelphia area because of feels-like temperatures that will soar to near 105 degrees.
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A NEXT Weather Alert is in place Thursday in the Philadelphia area because of feels-like temperatures that will soar to near 105 degrees.
The shooting at 7 Elements restaurant, bar and lounge on 11th Street and Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia injured eight people over the Fourth of July weekend.
Philadelphia police officers and firefighters joined anti-violence activists for the annual Peace Not Guns Memorial Basketball game Wednesday.
Carlos Obrador, head consul of the Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia, said in a statement that at least six of the detainees are Mexican nationals.
Cases of COVID-19 are now likely growing in 25 states, according to estimates published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as this year's summer wave of the virus appears to be getting underway.
A Chester County teen came out on top in the 2025 Duck Brand “Stuck at Prom" contest. Emanuel Holland made it herself, out of hot pink duct tape. It took the Glenmoore teen six months. Holland won the grand prize, which includes a $15,000 college scholarship.
Some people got help in dealing with the heat. Six hundred free fans were handed out by State Representative Amen Brown at his district office. There was also information given out on how to access state programs and resources.
Two of the top health systems in our area could be joining forces. ChristianaCare and Virtua Health announced that they are looking into creating a new regional nonprofit health system. ChristianaCare is the largest health system in Delaware and Virtua is the biggest one in South Jersey. They have a combined eight hospitals and more than 600 places for patient care.
A crime alert in Bristol Township and a warning from police. Lock your car doors and take the key with you. Investigators said within the past 48 hours, four cars were stolen in Levittown. All of them were unlocked. But some people made it easy for crooks by leaving their key fobs in the car. Bristol police are adding extra patrols.
There’s a couple of runaway peacocks in Doylestown, Bucks County. The pair was spotted taking a stroll near Theodore Way on Sandy Ridge Road. There are reports that an animal rescue team was able to capture one of the birds, but we're still trying to confirm that information. It's still not known who owns the peacocks. If you see the birds, Doylestown police ask that you call them.
The Department of Health is warning families about the hidden dangers of a popular children's bicycle. Roughly 200 SPPTTY brand bikes sold through Walmart are now under federal recall after tests showed lead levels above safety limits. They were sold between August and December 2024 for $85. If you have one, you're asked to stop using it immediately.
At least six Mexican individuals were detained after Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided a supermarket in West Norriton, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday morning.
Residents and cyclists are pushing for change at an intersection in the Schuylkill section of Philadelphia they say is dangerous. After a CBS News Philadelphia story on the issue, city officials say changes are coming.
The parents of Ellen Greenberg are asking Philadelphia to reopen the investigation into her 2011 death.
Attorneys for Ellen Greenberg's parents are asking the City of Philadelphia to follow the terms of a settlement agreement reached months ago and complete a reexamination of their daughter's 2011 death.
The Chinatown Stitch project, first announced in 2023, aimed to cap the Vine Street Expressway between 10th and 13th streets. Now, the future of the project is uncertain.
Law enforcement conducted a multi-state operation in connection with an April 2025 fight and shooting at a bar in Virginia.
FBI agents raided two buildings associated with the Wheels of Soul Motorcycle Club in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning in connection with an April 2025 fight and shooting outside a hookah lounge in Virginia, authorities said.
A transformational effort to reconnect Philadelphia's Chinatown may be in jeopardy after a Republican-backed federal bill, supported by President Trump, appears to have stripped nearly all of the project's promised funding.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is calling a tentative contract agreement with District Council 47 a fiscally responsible deal for the city. The union represents more than 6,000 city workers, including those at the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Union members still need to ratify the agreement.
DC 47, the union that represents 6,000 city workers, including the PPA and the Philadelphia Housing Authority, has reached a tentative agreement with the city.
For the first time in two decades, the Philadelphia Flyers do not have a Black Friday home game in the 2025-26 season.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the area, excluding the Jersey Shore counties, from 3 p.m. today until 3 a.m. Thursday.
Celebrities are reacting to the Emmy nominations and a popular family card game is heading to Sin City. Chandler Lutz has more on what people are talking about online today.
Police say two armed suspects attempted to rob a Brinks employee making a delivery in Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Thursday through the weekend in the Philadelphia region will feature daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
Thursday through the weekend in the Philadelphia region will feature daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are demanding answers after the Philadelphia Police Department's response to Pride celebrations in the Gayborhood sparked backlash.
Police in Prospect Park are looking for a man they say assaulted a girl inside a Dollar Tree store.
Pappou's Pizza Pub on Baltimore Pike in Delaware County is closing after more than 40 years in business.
Vito Maglio, 69, was found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2015, months after he was reported missing.
Cybersecurity experts warn scammers are using fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick people into installing malware on their devices.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Neighbors are pushing back on a plan to turn the former Freeway Golf Course into a housing development.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression.
Luis Arraez had two hits and two RBIs in his Philadelphia debut, Jesús Luzardo allowed four hits in eight innings and the Phillies beat the Nationals 5-0 for their fourth straight victory.
Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be incredibly humid as we enter another heat wave. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia is known as the cheesesteak capital of the world, but New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says not so fast.
Pappou's has been open in Delco since 1979 and is known for its wings.
Kyle Schwarber and his nonprofit, Schwarber's Neighborhood Heroes, teamed up with the Veterans Multi-Service Center, or VMC, for a day recognizing veterans and learning more about the services available to those in need.
Jason Paoletti, of Bear, was shot and killed in a road rage shooting in Newark earlier this week.