Voters casting ballots early in Philadelphia face long wait times on final day
Voters casting their ballots early in Philadelphia faced long wait times at City Hall Tuesday, the final day for early in-person voting in Pennsylvania.
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Voters casting their ballots early in Philadelphia faced long wait times at City Hall Tuesday, the final day for early in-person voting in Pennsylvania.
Former President Donald Trump also made a stop in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, on Tuesday on the campaign trail.
Pennsylvania has been around for a long time. Some of the state's laws are just as old and a little weird. State senator Kristin Phillips-Hill proposed a bill creating the “Independent Office of the Repealer.” Essentially, the office would get five years to comb through the state's laws and make recommendations to the general assembly on what's burdensome, outdated, and conflicting. This isn't the first time this idea has been floated.
Police in Pequea Township, Pennsylvania warn residents to obey school bus stop signs to avoid tragedies and save lives. This comes after a dashcam video captured an impatient driver whizzing past a vehicle that stopped for a school bus. In Pennsylvania, drivers must stop for a school bus when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.
Pennsylvania is often the subject of election-related misinformation.
The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is suing Prospect Medical Holdings, the owner of the Crozer-Chester medical system alleging "neglect and mismanagement."
The rally is Trump's first major event since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage" during a rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
Trump attended a roundtable discussion about issues impacting senior citizens, including Medicare and social security, with former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee at the Drexelbrook event center in Drexel Hill Tuesday afternoon.
Voters in Bucks County faced long lines on Tuesday, the final day of early in-person voting in Pennsylvania. Some Republicans accused the county of voter suppression, but officials said they followed the rules.
Philadelphia high school students who are eligible voted at City Hall Tuesday while hundreds of others cheered them on during rally.
The clock is ticking for thousands of mail-in voters whose ballots are at risk of not being counted. More than 3,000 returned ballots in Philadelphia have been flagged for issues like not having a signature. Josh Sidorowicz reports with what you need to know so your vote counts.
In announcing a lawsuit against Crozer Health's parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, the Pennsylvania attorney general said that there are signs Crozer-Chester could see suspended services and could be in danger of closing, following the leads of Delaware County Memorial and Springfield hospitals.
LOVE Park was full of voters dancing and encouraging people to vote early or request their mail-in ballot, and Wakisha Bailey was right in the center of the action speaking to organizers from the Party to the Polls initiative.
The Philadelphia region can expect a cold start on Tuesday, but temperatures will warm up later in the day.
Former President Donald Trump is campaigning in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, making stops in Delaware and Lehigh counties. Then Kamala Harris will deliver a major speech her campaign is calling her "closing argument" in Washington before heading to Pennsylvania on Wednesday. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
West Chester University students polled more than 1,000 of their peers at public colleges in Pennsylvania on the 2024 election.
The Republican National Committee is seeking to put on hold a decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court involving provisional ballots.
Local firefighters say people should avoid having bonfires or lighting open flames because of the extremely dry conditions. CBS News Philadelphia's Howard Monroe talked to the Philadelphia Fire Department about how quickly fires can spread and how to protect your home.
In battleground Pennsylvania, statistics students at West Chester University polled voters on the issues most important to them in the 2024 election. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Arthur Scena IV, a police officer in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was killed on Sunday in a crash in Warminster, Bucks County.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to make two stops in Pennsylvania Tuesday as the countdown to Election Day officially reaches one week. Trump is first scheduled to attend a roundtable discussion about issues impacting seniors in Drexel Hill before traveling to Allentown for a rally later in the evening.
Officer Arthur Scena IV, a native of Elkins Park, was killed Sunday night in a crash in Warminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
As the 2024 election gets closer, musical artists John Legend and Bruce Springsteen joined former President Barack Obama at a campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris at Temple University in North Philadelphia.
Eight days before the election, Puerto Rican Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, Reading Mayor Eddie Morán and Latino leaders called out the Trump campaign for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's comments describing Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage."
The last possible day to vote early on demand is Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 – this is also the deadline to request your mail-in ballot. Here's what you need to know about the early voting process in Pennsylvania.
Wednesday will be Day 2 of the heat wave in the Philadelphia region as an extreme heat warning goes into effect at noon.
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms with forward Dean Wade on a four-year, $39 million deal Tuesday night, according to a report.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be honored during ESPYS week in July and receive the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his work supporting the global autism community.
After Kylian Mbappé's dominating performance against Sweden on Tuesday, France secured its place in Philadelphia's Round of 16 match on July 4.
A dangerous heat wave is underway in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Public safety officials say there is no threat to the public after a train derailed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday.
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms with forward Dean Wade on a four-year, $39 million deal Tuesday night, according to a report.
Police identified two teen suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
The Rev. Michael Murphy's emotional last day on the job at St. Dorothy in Delaware County was Tuesday.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
A man says Philadelphia Police lost his car after he was in an accident last July. Now, nearly a year later, the car is still missing.
Extreme heat in Philadelphia is forcing the National Constitution Center's celebration of Pope Leo XIV on Friday indoors.
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship, a decision bringing relief to some immigrant families in Delaware County.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms with forward Dean Wade on a four-year, $39 million deal Tuesday night, according to a report.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be honored during ESPYS week in July and receive the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his work supporting the global autism community.
After Kylian Mbappé's dominating performance against Sweden on Tuesday, France secured its place in Philadelphia's Round of 16 match on July 4.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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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 we'll be chasing record highs on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region amid another heat wave. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Extreme heat in Philadelphia is forcing the National Constitution Center's celebration of Pope Leo XIV on Friday indoors.
Shelter-in-place and evacuation orders have been lifted after a train derailment in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
For one Philadelphia man, he's keeping the past alive through thousands of graphic T-shirts. Marcella Baietto reports.
Bill Kelly has everything you need to know about the heat wave hitting the Philadelphia region this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.