Tow truck drivers in Philadelphia required to provide photo evidence under new bill
A new bill passed by the Pennsylvania House will require tow truck drivers in Philadelphia to take a picture of reported infractions before towing a vehicle.
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A new bill passed by the Pennsylvania House will require tow truck drivers in Philadelphia to take a picture of reported infractions before towing a vehicle.
Philadelphia is under a heat advisory, but that didn't stop a few brave runners and joggers from getting a workout in on the Art Museum steps early Tuesday morning. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ross DiMattei has more on how local communities are trying to beat the heat.
A fire broke out Monday evening on Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
A spokesperson for the Great Valley School District said officials first learned about the 22 fake TikTok accounts at the end of February.
A jury convicted Deandrade Jeferson of multiple charges for his alleged role in attempting to carjack a teen girl in Northeast Philadelphia in 2022, District Attorney Larry Krasner said.
Last week, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill that would allow for a pilot program that requires students to put their phones in a locked bag during school hours.
Great Valley School District in Chester County, Pennsylvania said middle school students were responsible for creating 22 TikTok accounts that impersonated teachers earlier this year.
A spokesperson for the Great Valley School District said officials first learned about the 22 fake TikTok accounts at the end of February, but still aren't sure when they were first created or how many students were involved.
Build A Man, a construction skill-building program for young men run by a Philadelphia nonprofit, is preparing to welcome campers for a second year.
A school district in Chester County, Pennsylvania, says middle school students were responsible for creating nearly two dozen TikTok accounts that impersonated teachers earlier this year.
A community in Springfield Township, Delaware County is working to put an end to an ongoing problem: people skinny dipping in Darby Creek.
Delaware County is working on cracking down on an ongoing problem at Rolling Green Park in Springfield Township: people swimming and bathing in Darby Creek.
Great Valley School District in Chester County, Pennsylvania, said middle school students were responsible for creating 22 TikTok accounts that impersonated teachers earlier this year.
A heat advisory is in effect through Tuesday, meaning the heat and humidity will combine to make it feel between 100 and 102 degrees across the Delaware Valley.
The Perkasie Borough Police Department has received reports of social media scams involving Taylor Swift concert tickets.
Two males escaped from Abraxas Academy in New Morgan Borough, Berks County, police said on Sunday.
After the Philadelphia 76ers posted photos and videos of guard Tyrese Maxey flaunting the team's black throwback jersey, calls for the team to bring back the iconic uniforms took off on social media.
Sara M. Lomax, the president and CEO of WURD, said the radio station is "not a mouthpiece" for Biden or any other administration.
A video the Philadelphia 76ers posted on social media Sunday is fueling speculation that the team is bringing back its iconic black jerseys. Still, fans may have to wait just a little bit longer.
Phillies director of baseball operations Corrine Landrey sits down with Pat Gallen to discuss her journey from band teacher to baseball blogger to working in Philadelphia’s front office.
A Code Orange air quality alert issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection remains in effect Tuesday for Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties.
Tom Greico is a security guard at CBS News Philadelphia and former police officer. Though he no longer wears a police badge of his own, Greico gives back to the families of fallen officers by welding custom metal badges.
As President Biden hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania Sunday, more House Democrats called for him to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, with just months to go until election day. In Philadelphia, a local radio station parted ways with host Andrea Lawful-Sanders after she said questions posed to Biden in a recent interview were provided by the White House ahead of time.
Andrea Lawful-Sanders, who hosted "The Source" on WURD 96.1 FM/900 AM, in Philadelphia, mutually parted ways with the radio station after she said on CNN that she received a list of eight questions from the Biden campaign.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Monday in the Philadelphia region looks mostly quiet, although a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon as a cold front moves through.
A person was killed in a hit-and-run involving a tow truck in South Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was killed in a shooting in the city's Eastwick neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Monday in the Philadelphia region looks mostly quiet, although a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon as a cold front moves through.
A person was killed in a hit-and-run involving a tow truck in South Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Monday in the Philadelphia region looks mostly quiet, although a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon as a cold front moves through.
A person was killed in a hit-and-run involving a tow truck in South Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Police are investigating multiple shootings that left several people hurt this weekend in Philadelphia.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was killed in a shooting in the city's Eastwick neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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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.
After a stormy Sunday, Andrew Kozak says the sun returns to the Philadelphia region on Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was killed in a shooting in Southwest Philly Sunday morning.
Andrew Kozak has everything you need to know about the heavy rain hitting the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Tropical Storm Lala continued to bring damaging winds and heavy rains on Sunday after skirting past Hawaii's Big Island as a hurricane overnight.
A section of South Street in Philadelphia is shut down as crews work to repair a water main break affecting residents and businesses.