Philadelphia Uber, Lyft drivers strike on Valentine's Day, picket at airport
A strike is looking to put the brakes on ride-hailing services in Philadelphia and nine other U.S. cities on Valentine's Day.
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A strike is looking to put the brakes on ride-hailing services in Philadelphia and nine other U.S. cities on Valentine's Day.
Some Uber and Lyft drivers in the Philadelphia area are looking for more love from their companies this Valentine's Day.
Matthew's Tavern in Norwood, Delaware County, has seen an uptick in business since Apple Studios spent three days filming there for an upcoming show called "Sinking Spring," owner Matthew Ernst said.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker even officiated one of the weddings at Love Park as couples tied the knot.
Democratic voters in the Philadelphia suburbs told CBS News re-electing former President Donald Trump was a bigger concern than President Biden's age.
Joseph Bologna, a former Philadelphia police staff inspector, was found not guilty of striking a student with a baton during a June 2020 protest.
Prolific architect and University of Pennsylvania alum Julian Abele did the floor plans for the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Two Philadelphia businesses, Stein Your Florist and Art History 101, are teaming up to give lovebirds in the city their Valentine's Day needs.
In Hamilton Township, the flakes fell for hours, which blanketed most of Mercer County and gave many kids a traditional snow day. Ryan Hughes reports.
Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia received a $90,000 grant to help preserve its historic building in the city's Society Hill neighborhood.
Julian Abele, a University of Pennsylvania alum, did the floor plans for the Philadelphia Museum of Art and other iconic buildings including the Parkway Central Library - and made huge architectural contributions to the campuses of Harvard and Duke. Janelle Burrell reports.
Temperatures stay on the chilly side Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-upper 30s, though blustery winds will keep feels-like temps in the 20s for most of the day.
Stein Your Florist Co. on Frankford Avenue has all the flowers you need for your Valentine - and they're supporting local business Art History 101 after it was damaged by looters last year. Jasmine Payoute reports.
Philadelphia has adored Jason Kelce for years, but this Valentine's Day it appears a secret admirer is their taking their love for the Eagles center to the next level. Overnight, someone left a message for the certified Philly legend on the Rocky Balboa statue, right outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Mother Bethel AME received $90,000 from a federal trust to repair the stained glass windows at the church that has stood for more than 130 years. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Thousands of Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers plan to walk off the job on Valentine's Day to protest lower pay and unsafe working conditions. Drivers also plan to rally at Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday afternoon. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/valentines-day-2024-uber-lyft-doordash-drivers-strike/
Democrats retained their slim majority in the state House after voters elected Jim Prokopiak to represent them in Bucks County.
Jeffrey Steinberg of Montgomery County talked to Bob Marley on a radio show in 1981. It was the singer's final interview.
PennDOT said its main concern on Tuesday night is ice developing on the roads once temperatures drop.
Jim Prokopiak's election to the Bucks County seat will give Democrats a 102-100 majority in the House, which they have sought to defend in four special elections in the past year.
Snow was piled high and lined the streets in Doylestown after heavy snow hit the area on Tuesday.
Sunshine returns Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region before two back-to-back systems bring another chance for winter weather.
Flowers and chocolates? Why not both? Amaranth Florist in Narberth and Kilwins in Ardmore are making last minute preps as Valentine's Day is just a few hours away.
Neighbors across the Lehigh Valley are cleaning up, once again, following the latest storm. In Allentown, the snow stopped just before noon.
PennDOT expects roads in the area to freeze on Tuesday night.
A heavy coat will be needed Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region as temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s.
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.
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The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
A heavy coat will be needed Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region as temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
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.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Philadelphia Police Officer Meika Bell was arrested for stealing from a store in Radnor, officials say.
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 fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
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.
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.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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 Tuesday in the Philadelphia region starts colder. He's also tracking rain for later this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The charity event helps raise money for the Sixers Youth Foundation, a nonprofit started back in 2015.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
In 2016, Forty was stolen from his family's home in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.