Watch CBS News

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Council President proposes stiffer penalties for drivers blocking bike lanes

This Tuesday marks two months since Barbara Friedes was killed. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctor was riding her bike on Spruce Street when an alleged drunk driver swerved into the bike lane and hit her from behind. Bike safety is an important issue. That's why Liz Crawford has done a series of reports about this. Now, city council is considering cracking down on drivers who park or stop in bike lanes.

Philadelphia opens new satellite election offices to register voters, help with mail-in ballots

The City of Philadelphia is opening up 10 satellite election offices ahead of the November 2024 election. These offices will be open seven days a week and offer a range of voter services, including voter registration and help submitting mail-in or absentee ballots. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey talked to City Commissioner Omar Sabir about the importance of voting and what people need to know if they're not registered to vote.

Show More
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue