As drought conditions worsen, fire danger remains in Philly area
The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
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The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Bruce Springsteen and former President Obama's concert and rally for Kamala Harris will be at Liacouras Center on Monday.
Dozens of Jason Kelce look-alikes and superfans gathered in South Philadelphia for a costume contest Thursday.
Philadelphia voters are energized ahead of Election Day, and early voting has already started in Pennsylvania. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue to focus their attention on Pennsylvania and the other battleground states.
The Pennsylvania SPCA said it is desperately in need of blankets to help keep animals comfortable in their shelter hospital. They posted on Instagram asking people to bring or send blankets to their Philadelphia headquarters. The PSPCA also has an Amazon wishlist, if you prefer to have blankets sent directly to them.
The Chester County District Attorney now confirms that an 89-year-old woman was killed inside a nursing home on Thursday. Another person was also injured in what authorities are calling a murder-attempted suicide. Chopper 3 was over Manatawny Manor Nursing Home on Old Schuylkill Road in East Coventry as police responded early this morning.
We learned more details about some big-time star power coming to town to support Vice President Kamala Harris. Joe Holden talked with the vice president on Thursday. For almost a week now, we've heard about a splashy campaign event for Harris featuring former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen. Sources with knowledge of the event confirm to CBS News Philadelphia that this event will be held at Temple University's Liacouras Center on Monday.
A red flag warning has been issued for South Jersey between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday.
We are Philly Proud. October is LGBT History Month honoring the community’s past as well as the ongoing fight for equality today. You can learn about it all in the country’s oldest LGBT lending library in Philadelphia. Josh Sanders introduces one of our city’s many hidden gems, the William Way Community Center.
Philadelphia Councilmember Mark Squilla on Thursday introduced bills that would authorize the proposed new Sixers arena, 76 Place. Protesters opposing the arena made their voices heard inside the chamber.
Philadelphia uses a combination of machines that assist with opening exterior envelopes and secrecy envelopes.
CBS News Philadelphia found that filling out your ballot using a Sharpie pen will not invalidate it, according to local county and state election officials.
Philadelphia City Council passed a bill that would fine drivers who stop or park in bike lanes. Some neighbors said the change would be a big inconvenience for those with disabilities.
The drought conditions across our area are getting worse. We haven't had any measurable rain all month long and so far there's none in the forecast for the foreseeable future. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains from the NEXT Weather Sphere.
CBS News Confirmed found that filling out your ballot using a Sharpie pen will not invalidate it, according to local county and state elections officials.
Drought continues to worsen across the region and now it'll take nearly a foot of rainfall to pull us out of the drought by next year.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month.
The big passing plays that made Jalen Hurts the MVP runner-up two years ago aren't as frequent, but there are signs of life.
With Zack Baun injured, rookie LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is preparing for his first career start for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Workers in four battleground states earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Labor advocates say that's a recipe for poverty.
Debra Austin is back in Philadelphia for a new series, "Dance Legends Masterclass," to give young dancers access to history.
Debra Austin was the first Black woman to join the New York City Ballet and became the first Black ballerina to become a principal dancer at a major ballet company – today known as the Philadelphia Ballet. Now she's retuning to receive an award for artistic achievement and educate young students, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Kamala Harris said "Yes I do" when asked if she thinks Donald Trump is a fascist during a CNN town hall in Aston, Delaware County.
Harris was asked questions by undecided voters during a CNN town hall in Delco on Wednesday night. She also said "Yes I do" when asked if she thinks Donald Trump is a fascist at the town hall.
Pennsylvania's highest court has ruled people whose mail ballots are rejected for not following technical procedures in state law can cast provisional ballots.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a sinkhole continues to cause headaches for drivers, and now trash is seeping into the hole.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a sinkhole continues to cause headaches for drivers, and now trash is seeping into the hole.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a sinkhole continues to cause headaches for drivers, and now trash is seeping into the hole.
A man was shot and killed during a confrontation at a Royal Farms store in Northeast Philadelphia, police say.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
Jason Mutschler was charged with killing his aunt, Vanessa Sturtevent, in Lumberton, New Jersey, officials say.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
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 patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
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.
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.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
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.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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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.
At the 80th annual Memorial Day parade, veterans and community members in Philadelphia's Bridesburg neighborhood remembered and honored U.S. service members who died.
The Philadelphia area can expect warmer weather Tuesday and possible showers on Wednesday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Road closures near Lemon Hill in Philadelphia begin Tuesday as the city prepares for FIFA Fan Festival.
Local officials, veterans and community members gathered across the Philadelphia area on Memorial Day to remember and honor servicemembers who have died.
Crashes spike for teen drivers in the summer, but setting rules can help keep young drivers safer on the roads, experts say. Here's what parents need to know.