Dispute over SS United States docking in Philly heads to mediation
A judge ordered federal mediation between the owners of the SS United States, operators of Pier 82, and Okaloosa County, Florida.
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A judge ordered federal mediation between the owners of the SS United States, operators of Pier 82, and Okaloosa County, Florida.
Philadelphia Fire Department said 57 fire engines and 140 firefighters responded to the flames. According to the Red Cross, about 40 people were displaced due to utilities being turned off and where their homes were surrounding the buildings.
In a virtual hearing with a federal judge Friday, Pier 82's operator and Okaloosa County in Florida were ordered to enter court-supervised mediation to devise a plan to get the ship to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Philadelphia Flyers hired Wayne Simmonds as community relations ambassador and hockey operations consultant.
What do Weezer, Twenty One Pilots, Kehlani, Temple's football team, Center City Restaurant Week and the Mexican Independence Day Festival all have in common? They're all happening this weekend.
A fire in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia today displaced residents, knocked out power, and sent dozens of firefighters to the area. It has now been put under control.
A fire broke out at a four-story building in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. Wakisha Bailey is at the scene and Kim Hudson explains how you can avoid the area.
Nine teens from Philadelphia recently returned from the trip of a lifetime to Côte d'Ivoire, thanks to a local mentorship program. Reporter Aziza Shuler talked to the boys about their experience.
The City of Chester is now taking a proactive approach to get abandoned cars off the streets through a new parking initiative.
Extra police officers will be at Wissahickon High School in Ambler for the next few days after a security scare on Thursday.
Over the last several years, hundreds of people in the city of Chester have complained about abandoned cars in their neighborhoods. The city is now doing something about it. Madeleine Wright shows what’s being done.
City leaders in Philadelphia say they have 240 million reasons to be concerned about SEPTA’s future. The agency said if the state doesn't provide more money, service could be cut back. Ray Strickland reports from city hall where leaders have urged the state to act.
After the passing of Frankie Beverly, Philadelphian's gathered in East Germantown for a balloon release to honor the late R&B legend. Brandon Goldner reports.
Thursday was the deadline for the SS United States to leave its port, but the fate of the retired ocean liner is still unclear.
A Philadelphia high school teacher is encouraging his students to learn about elections and become poll workers this Election Day.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority released a rendering of what a Sixers arena in Camden could look like.
The nonprofit that owns the SS United States has filed a motion that, if approved, would keep the vessel docked in South Philadelphia until December 2024.
Rendell Hoagland and Cindy Warren, the Chester County couple whose abuse, police say, led to the death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland, were arraigned Thursday morning. The Chester County DA's office says Hoagland and Warren were officially notified that they are facing the death penalty.
Top prospect Matvei Michkov will play in the Flyers' rookie game against the Rangers on Friday night in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Flyers top prospect Matvei Michkov spoke with reporters Thursday on the first day of the team's rookie camp in Voorhees, New Jersey.
On Thursday, Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach Ian Laperriere spoke about what he saw from Flyers top prospect Matvei Michkov during the first day of rookie camp in Voorhees, New Jersey.
A copy of the United States Constitution has already satisfied its minimum opening bid of $1 million, and could ultimately sell for millions more at auction on Sept. 28. Andrew Brunk of Brunk Auctions and Seth Keller, an expert on historical documents, join CBS News Philadelphia's Natasha Brown with more.
Hundreds of vendors will line Germantown Avenue this Sunday for the 40th annual Fall for the Arts Festival. Courtney O'Neill, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Business District, joins CBS News Philadelphia to share more about the event. (Photos taken by Kayla Brown/ Instagram @kaylabrownlens)
The exhibit "Wherever There Is Light" focuses on the impacts of mass incarceration. Wakisha Bailey reports.
After periods of locally dense and patchy fog across much of Delaware, South Jersey and parts of Bucks and Delaware counties, sunny and dry weather returns to region.
The Atlanta Braves piled more misery on Philadelphia with a 5-3 victory Friday night that sent the Phillies to their 10th straight loss.
Jayson Tatum continued to impress in his return from injury, scoring 25 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles have acquires edge rusher Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings.
The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
The Atlanta Braves piled more misery on Philadelphia with a 5-3 victory Friday night that sent the Phillies to their 10th straight loss.
Jayson Tatum continued to impress in his return from injury, scoring 25 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles have acquires edge rusher Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings.
The 2026 NFL draft is underway in Pittsburgh. Here's who the Philadelphia Eagles have picked so far.
The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
Jaheim Warner is being called a hero after helping a woman last month who appeared to be having a seizure behind the wheel.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
Naseem Sills, wanted in connection with the July 4, 2024, mass shooting in Philadelphia, turned himself in to police Friday.
David Jayne, a former Bristol Township police officer and school district security guard, was charged with child pornography.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The Atlanta Braves piled more misery on Philadelphia with a 5-3 victory Friday night that sent the Phillies to their 10th straight loss.
Jayson Tatum continued to impress in his return from injury, scoring 25 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles have acquires edge rusher Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings.
The slumping Phillies are tapping into the farm system, recalling hard-throwing prospect Alex McFarlane from Double-A Reading.
The Central Bucks High School East swim team dealt with dual losses in 2023 and 2024, losing a swimmer and a coach.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Day 2 of the 130th Penn Relays is in the books as fans from across the world make memories to last a lifetime. Ross DiMattei reports.
After a slightly dramatic first round from the Eagles, rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon said he’s right where he needs to be. Dan Snyder reports.
A funeral was held at Laurel Hill in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, on Friday, which is quite the norm at the famous cemetery, but what made this one memorable is that the service was held for a tree. Siafa Lewis reports.
A former police officer and school district security guard in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography, authorities in Bristol Township said Friday.
Naseem Sills, who was allegedly involved in a mass shooting that killed one person and injured eight others on the Fourth of July in Philadelphia nearly two years ago, turned himself in to police on Friday.