Chasing Totality: New Jersey eclipse chaser travels far and wide to witness solar eclipse
CBS News Philadelphia introduces an eclipse chaser from the area and the lengths he's going to ensure he experiences totality.
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CBS News Philadelphia introduces an eclipse chaser from the area and the lengths he's going to ensure he experiences totality.
All lanes of I-95 north in Chester, Pennsylvania have reopened after the pursuit of a stolen police car ended in a crash Thursday morning. Part of the highway was closed and disrupted the Thursday morning commute.
Peter Detterline, an astronomy professor in Berks County, explains what's so exciting about Monday's eclipse for viewers in the United States.
The Philadelphia International Airport is viewing WWE's WrestleMania 40, one of the biggest sporting and entertainment attractions of 2024, as a kickoff for a big sporting year for the city in 2026.
Of the millions of people expected to watch Monday's solar eclipse, a small group of them are known as "eclipse chasers." They plan years in advance to travel to places located in an eclipse's path of totality. Brandon Goldner introduces a local eclipse chaser and the lengths he's going to ensure he experiences totality.
In Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, the Delaware River broke over its banks, inundating homes and businesses with water. How much higher will it go?
The Philadelphia Eagles' busy offseason continued Thursday as the team extended starting left tackle Jordan Mailata and brought back slot cornerback Avonte Maddox on a one-year deal.
WWE World began Thursday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia with conversations with the stars, memorabilia on display and interactive experiences. Reporter Ray Strickland talked to fans waiting for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to arrive.
Across the river in Bristol, the Delaware River broke over its banks inundating homes and businesses with water. How much higher will it go? Dan Snyder talked to people in Bristol as they cleaned up the mess.
The cause of a fire that killed two adults and injured one in Upper Dublin Township early Thursday morning is under investigation.
A raccoon attacked two guests at Hersheypark last week.
The ultimate WWE fan experience is underway at the Pennsylvania Convention Center! WWE World, a five-day event featuring the sports biggest Superstars, live podcast recordings, autograph sessions and more kicked off on Thursday, April 8 in Center City, Philadelphia.
The 2024 Made in America music festival in Philadelphia has been canceled for the second straight year, as organizers claim they're "reimagining" the Labor Day Weekend event.
Meet Candice Davis, a young woman whose world was forever changed by a devastating diagnosis, but her determination and resilience have helped her overcome the odds.
Police said the manager of a West Oak Lane Rite Aid was robbed after hailing an Uber ride to deliver a cash deposit for the business.
Students from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy are joining Drexel University students on a nationwide weather balloon project backed by NASA that will take measurements during the April 8 eclipse.
Kyle Schwarber is healthier, leaner and off to a very un-Schwarber-like start in 2024, and that's an excellent thing for the Philadelphia Phillies.
A man stole a police car in Delaware, sparking a pursuit that ended with a shooting and crash on I-95 north in Chester, Delaware County, and Meteorologist Tammie Souza tracks when the Philadelphia region will get relief after a wet start to April. These stories and more from CBS News Philadelphia.
A fire broke out after 4 a.m. at a home on Bellaire Avenue in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania according to the Upper Dublin Township fire department.
SEPTA's pilot program is being rolled out at 20 entrances to the Market-Frankford Line and Norristown High Speed Line.
Candice Davis' world was forever changed with a devastating diagnosis, but her determination and resilience helped her overcome the odds.
Thursday will start out dry with mixed skies after several areas of low pressure created an atmosphere for showers on Wednesday and even severe weather south of the Philadelphia region.
High school students at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia are working with students from Drexel University to send a weather balloon tens of thousands of feet into the air to take measurements during the April 2024 solar eclipse. The project even has NASA backing. Wakisha Bailey talks with the students involved in the project ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
A New Castle County, Delaware police car with bullet holes in the windshield is at the scene of a crash and shooting on I-95 north in Chester, Pennsylvania. Police have the northbound lanes closed. Jasmine Payoute walks through what we know and Chandler Lutz explains how to get around the closure.
The incident has drawn a large police presence from both Pennsylvania State Police and New Castle County.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
Body camera video shows a firefighter in Allentown, Pennsylvania, rescuing a man from a burning home.
A SEPTA bus and an Amazon tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia at Academy Road near Eden Street.
Multiple damaged vehicles could be seen near the intersection of Front Street and East Indiana Avenue Tuesday morning.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
Body camera video shows a firefighter in Allentown, Pennsylvania, rescuing a man from a burning home.
A SEPTA bus and an Amazon tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia at Academy Road near Eden Street.
Body camera video shows a firefighter in Allentown, Pennsylvania, rescuing a man from a burning home.
A SEPTA bus and an Amazon tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia at Academy Road near Eden Street.
Multiple damaged vehicles could be seen near the intersection of Front Street and East Indiana Avenue Tuesday morning.
The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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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.
Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia is partnering with local food content creator Djour.Philly for a "guest" cheesesteak on National Cheesesteak Day, March 24. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Philabundance.
Body camera video captured the dramatic moment firefighters rescued several people from a house fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Two people were rescued from a second story window and in total, six people were displaced from the home, including a child.
After wind chills in the 20s started Tuesday, we'll have a brisk afternoon with a high of 50 degrees. We'll get progressively warmer into Thursday, when temps are in the 60s for the first pitch of the Philadelphia Phillies' season opener. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
ICE agents were seen at Philadelphia International Airport again Tuesday as TSA deals with a record number of sick callouts during the partial government shutdown. Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia that immigration agents are being trained to help with security.
The average price for a gallon of gas in the Philadelphia five-county area is getting increasingly closer to $4 as the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran heads into its fourth week. The national average for a gallon of gas as of Tuesday is $3.98, according to AAA.