New bill bans drivers from using cellphones in Pennsylvania
The bill would allow police to issue a summary offense for a $50 fine to drivers but no points would be added to their license. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to sign the bill.
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The bill would allow police to issue a summary offense for a $50 fine to drivers but no points would be added to their license. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to sign the bill.
A robbery in North Wales is almost like a Hollywood movie. The suspects cut holes through two other businesses in their attempt to rob a jewelry store. Police said this happened at the Jems Jewels and Gold store on Bethlehem Pike Wednesday morning. Ray Strickland reports more on the brazen heist that ended with one of the suspects in the hospital.
Philadelphia's chief public safety director said the Parker administration's clearing of the homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue Wednesday morning was a "successful" resolution, but questions remain.
Vice President Kamala Harris discussed reproductive rights with actress Sheryl Lee Ralph at an event in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered showers that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia Chief Public Safety Director Adam Geer said Wednesday's cleaning up of Kensington Avenue was a "successful resolution" with no major incidents, but many questions remain.
Metal barriers blocked off Kensington Avenue near Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia as workers cleared tents, dirt and debris from the sidewalks. But in terms of the homeless population the operation is targeting, it appears those people have been pushed to the side streets off Kensington Avenue without a permanent solution in place. Ross DiMattei reports.
Pat's Steaks' brick-and-mortar location in South Philadelphia is back open after months of renovations and serving out of a food truck parked outside. New to the menu at the revitalized 94-year-old cheesesteak shop are breakfast sandwiches and chicken cheesesteaks, with third-generation owner Frank Oliveri telling Howard Monroe he wanted to appeal to customers who might not want red meat.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens partnered with the Eagles Autism Foundation to unveil his Jurgy beef jerky Tuesday in South Philly.
A team of professional public art conservators is cleaning and waxing the iconic Rocky statue near the Philadelphia Museum of Art this week.
Spokespeople for the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia said they have been meeting with university administration and feel they are making progress but intend to stay put until their demands are met.
Republican lawmakers are advancing a $3 billion tax cut, their newly unveiled counterproposal to a budget proposal from Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro as each side offers a competing vision for how to use a massive cash surplus.
Since Parker was inaugurated as mayor, she's made cleaning up Kensington's open-air drug market one of her top priorities to make Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city" in the United States.
Paul Trumbetas, a World War II veteran and big Phillies fan, got the birthday party of the century in Chester County at the Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City on Tuesday.
ACL injuries are common and often involve difficult surgery and a long recovery, but a new collagen implant is changing that. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A group of ice skaters has returned home to Aston, Pennsylvania, after traveling to Bordeaux, France, to compete in the Nations’ Cup, an international Theatre on Ice competition.
Rendell Hoagland and Cindy Warren were charged with the death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland, who was subjected to "evil and torment that no child should ever have to endure," the Chester County DA said Tuesday.
A father and his girlfriend have been arrested in connection with the death of the man's 12-year-old daughter, who was found "broken and barely alive" in West Caln Township, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, the Chester County district attorney said Tuesday.
Chester County District Attorney Christopher L. de Barrena-Sarobe and West Caln police gave updates Tuesday afternoon of two people arrested in connection with the death of a child. Authorities call this a "horrific incident."
Philadelphia police are searching for a minivan in a hit-and-run crash that hospitalized three people, leaving one in critical condition in North Philadelphia on Monday night.
Get ready Beatles fans! The tribute band Rain will be at the Miller Theater in Philadelphia with a brand new show. The show celebrates music from some of the band’s hit albums. Paul Curatolo will take on the role of Paul McCartney on stage. He spoke with CBS News Philadelphia's Natasha Brown to talk more about what fans can expect and what he enjoys the most about playing this character.
Dog owners in the Lehigh Valley are urged to use caution after a hiker found a supply of dog treats stuffed with fish hooks on the Appalachian Trail.
A 17-year-old driver in Wilmington may face charges after hitting two children who were walking home from school Monday afternoon — more on this story in your Digital Brief for Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Tuesday starts with fog and clouds before a sunny day - with a chance of thunderstorms early Wednesday morning.
A church service in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, was upended Sunday when a man pulled a gun on the pastor in the middle of his sermon.
Part of I-76 in Philadelphia is closed after a crash sent four people to the hospital Tuesday night.
Bryce Harper homered twice, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in eight strong innings and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1 on Tuesday night.
The NBA has fined Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown $50,000 for public criticism of game officials following Boston's first-round exit from the playoffs.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The owner of Mount Zion Cemetery in Collingdale says an unknown number of graves are flooded due to a drain pipe issue.
A stolen utility truck sped through a red light and crashed into a playground outside Mitchell Elementary, police said.
Part of I-76 in Philadelphia is closed after a crash sent four people to the hospital Tuesday night.
Bryce Harper homered twice, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in eight strong innings and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1 on Tuesday night.
The NBA has fined Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown $50,000 for public criticism of game officials following Boston's first-round exit from the playoffs.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
Part of I-76 in Philadelphia is closed after a crash sent four people to the hospital Tuesday night.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The owner of Mount Zion Cemetery in Collingdale says an unknown number of graves are flooded due to a drain pipe issue.
Body cameras equipped with artificial intelligence are helping East Lansdowne police officers communicate in different languages.
A stolen utility truck sped through a red light and crashed into a playground outside Mitchell Elementary, police said.
A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.
Police say a 2-year-old male wallaby escaped its enclosure at the Cape May County Park & Zoo overnight.
Heavy flames scorched a wooded area in Hamilton Township on Tuesday and threatened a half dozen homes.
Philadelphia police are searching for a vehicle and two suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Haddonfield man in Southwest Philly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
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.
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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 sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Bryce Harper homered twice, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in eight strong innings and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1 on Tuesday night.
The NBA has fined Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown $50,000 for public criticism of game officials following Boston's first-round exit from the playoffs.
The Phillies on Tuesday activated closer Jhoan Duran from the 15-day injured list and traded Trevor Richards to the White Sox.
Sixers coach Nick Nurse was away from the team Tuesday ahead of Game 2 of its second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks to attend the funeral of his brother.
An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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.
Drivers across the Philadelphia region say rising gas prices are becoming increasingly difficult to manage, as tensions involving Iran continue to disrupt global oil markets and raise concerns about future supply.
Surveillance video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows the stolen utility truck running a red light and hitting a Subaru before crashing at the playground.
Philadelphia police didn't provide any details on if anyone was arrested or cited in connection with the incident Tuesday night.
The westbound lanes of I-76 in Philadelphia are closed after a crash sent four people to the hospital Tuesday night.
Two controversial parking ordinances at the Jersey Shore could be repealed later in May after complaints from residents.