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A toddler grabbed hold of an unsecured handgun and shot someone with several other children nearby, police in Wilson, Pennsylvania said.
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A toddler grabbed hold of an unsecured handgun and shot someone with several other children nearby, police in Wilson, Pennsylvania said.
Sixers fans are hopeful for next season after the team shelled out $212 million to land nine-time All-Star Paul George.
After the sudden death of their daughter Sarah Katz, Jill and Michael Katz are detailing the link between her death and Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade.
Fourth of July travel is much calmer at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday morning after a messy Monday. Meanwhile, crews are setting up on the Parkway near the Art Museum for the free outdoor concert and fireworks display – more on these stories in your Tuesday Digital Brief.
John Adams wanted July 2 to be celebrated with "pomp and parade" as it was the day that a Continental Congress resolution declaring independence from Great Britain was passed. Philadelphia, where the Continental Congress met and began separation from Britain in 1776, is celebrating that tradition in 2024 with the Red White and Blue To-Do, a parade through Old City accompanied by other special events at museums and deals at Old City restaturants. Ross DiMattei gives you a preview of the festivities.
Upper Merion Township's sustainability plan -- which restricts single-use plastics such as bags and utensils -- is affecting KOP Pizza in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Aziza Shuler reports.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey says President Joe Biden is able to run a strong race and serve a second term in the Oval Office.
Philadelphia International Airport is seeing more delays and cancellations after another round of severe weather moved through the area Sunday night.
Passengers said they waited in long lines and dealt with long waits on the tarmac at Philadelphia International Airport Monday.
P. Michael Boone’s Junior Barber Academy is giving students a pair of clippers to help them find their voice.
In an exclusive interview, Sarah Katz's parents are sharing their story after she suddenly died in 2022 while attending the University of Pennsylvania.
Doctors are warning that COVID spreads easily in crowded conditions like those expected during the busy Fourth of July holiday, and cases are rising in many states. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Officials in Chester, Pennsylvania, are looking for ways to crack down on illegal dumping, which has plagued the Delaware County city for years.
The Museum of the American Revolution in Old City, Philadelphia, on Monday showed off a musket made in the 1770s that was recently recovered after being stolen decades ago.
The Philadelphia Zoo first opened its gates on July 1, 1874.
Philadelphia International Airport travelers are frustrated after severe weather this weekend impacted their plans. Wakisha Bailey has more on the delays and cancellations.
According to her obituary, Specter died Saturday at her Haverford home due to complications of dementia.
State lawmakers failed to reach a deal before the deadline Sunday night.
Streets in Ocean City, Margate and Sea Isle, New Jersey, flooded after torrential rain early Sunday morning, and another round of potentially severe storms later in the evening could create more flooding.
The CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day as severe storms impact our area.
Philadelphia International Airport and AAA are projecting the Fourth of July holiday week could see a record number of travelers. According to PHL, nearly 700,000 people pass through the airport between July 1-7, 26% more than 2023 and 8% more than the record-breaking holiday week in 2019. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Anderson has more from the airport.
It can be easy to get caught up in busy everyday life and the heat of the moment, but dogs have a way of trying to tell humans to slow down. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares more on how to identify and understand the calming signals coming from your dog.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend. Ryan Hughes reports.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
Leaders say there won't be any negative impacts on Pennsylvanians if a budget agreement is not reached. But there is no timetable.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Philadelphia area can expect a foggy Tuesday morning commute before temperatures warm up into the 70s and 80s.
Six people were hurt, including two critically, when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
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.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Philadelphia area can expect a foggy Tuesday morning commute before temperatures warm up into the 70s and 80s.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a crew provided a metal plate to cover a sinkhole on their street.
Six people were hurt, including two critically, when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
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.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a crew provided a metal plate to cover a sinkhole on their street.
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.
Six people were hurt, including two critically, when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police 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.
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.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
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.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
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.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
A ceremony in Camden on Memorial Day honored Lt. Col. George Hardy, a Tuskegee airman who was born in South Philadelphia who died last year.
Fog continues into Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia area. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Months after a sinkhole appeared in North Philadelphia, residents say, the city covered it with a metal plate. Neighbors say it's not a long-term solution.
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.