Philadelphia City Council approves 15 cent paper bag fee
The council has already approved a ban on plastic bags that started last year. This new measure calling for the 15-cent fee now goes to the mayor's desk for his signature.
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The council has already approved a ban on plastic bags that started last year. This new measure calling for the 15-cent fee now goes to the mayor's desk for his signature.
There are strict new consequences for porch pirates in Pennsylvania. Governor Shapiro signed new legislation making porch piracy a felony in some instances.
With tickets in hand, the rush of holiday travel is just getting started at the relocated intercity bus station in Old City.
It's been nearly a month since Philadelphia's main bus station was relocated. Marcella Baietto talked to passengers and a business owner who are not on board with the change.
Here is the latest on the search for a man who escaped from Blair County Prison in Hollidaysburg, Blair County. U.S. Marshals said they found a stolen truck used by 33-year-old Isaiah Tilghman in Philadelphia. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/46ZnhYw
Swastikas spray painted on a wall near a senior apartment complex in Somerton have now been removed. Police permitted property managers Thursday to remove the hateful graffiti as they continue their investigation. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3TrsdST
It's the second full day of the SEPTA Transit Police strike. SEPTA and union leaders met earlier Friday but failed to reach a new deal. The two sides will resume talks on Saturday around 11 a.m. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3tjeNxp
U.S. Marshals say the red Ford F-150 believed to have been stolen by escaped prisoner Isaiah Tilghman was found in Philadelphia.
Crews were called to Stump Lane in Bernville, Berks County, for an explosion at a two-story home on Stump Lane.
Crews were called to Stump Lane in Bernville, Berks County, for an explosion at a two-story home on Stump Lane.
After a shopping spree at Macy's, NOMO and One Day at a Time have more planned to give back to the community.
Izzo is a psychiatrist with Main Line Health. He joins CBS Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl to talk about staying mentally healthy this holiday season.
Only one southbound lane is open after a small sinkhole opened near Henderson Road.
The term "greedflation," refers to companies using inflation as cover to raise prices and boost profit.
"The rise of corporate profits has led to higher prices at the grocery store," Casey said in a panel in Philadelphia on Dec. 15.
Fey and Poehler will be on stage with their two-women show at The Met on Friday and Saturday nights.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Chris Caffery joined CBS Philadelphia on Friday morning ahead of the two shows.
Bake'n Bacon Philadelphia is one of the only bacon-focused restaurants in the city.
The legislature unanimously approved a bill that gives districts the choice of either a minimum of 180 days of instruction.
Emergency crews were called to Stump Lane in Bernville around 8 a.m. Friday.
Jlux Charcuterie started after owner Robyn Baxter kept getting questions about the charcuterie boards she brought to Diner en Blanc.
At age 16, Nathanael Barlow has captured the hearts of millions with his singing and songwriting.
On this week's Focusing on the Future, Wakisha Bailey highlights Nathanael Barlow, a young singer and songwriter who's making music that's hard to forget.
A student walking their dog off-campus near Widener University was attacked after getting into a fight with another dog walker, the university said.
Pennsylvania senator Bob Casey argues companies used inflation as a cover for increasing their profit
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cesar Chavez's face will soon be replaced with Dolores Huerta's in the mural on North 5th Street in Fairhill.
ICE agents were seen helping with TSA operations at Philadelphia International Airport, and their presence created a mixed reaction.
View photos of St Joe's Prep Senior Moms 70th Annual Mothers' Club Fashion Show.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cesar Chavez's face will soon be replaced with Dolores Huerta's in the mural on North 5th Street in Fairhill.
ICE agents were seen helping with TSA operations at Philadelphia International Airport, and their presence created a mixed reaction.
Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cesar Chavez's face will soon be replaced with Dolores Huerta's in the mural on North 5th Street in Fairhill.
ICE agents were seen helping with TSA operations at Philadelphia International Airport, and their presence created a mixed reaction.
Firefighters got a fire on Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia under control Tuesday.
To celebrate National Cheesesteak Day, the Philadelphia International Airport and its vendors set a Guinness World Record for the "Longest Line of Cheesesteaks."
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
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.
Two people were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
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.
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.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
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.
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
Sixers forward Paul George is set to return Wednesday after a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
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.
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.
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.
A fire at a vacant building in Philadelphia's Harrowgate section is under control Tuesday evening, officials said.
To celebrate National Cheesesteak Day, the Philadelphia International Airport and its vendors set a Guinness World Record for the "Longest Line of Cheesesteaks."
At all hours of the night, many neighbors in Berlin, New Jersey, say they can hear screeching, tires peeling, ATVs, dirt bikes, and other off-road vehicles racing through their community. Ryan Hughes reports.
Travelers at Philadelphia International Airport are now seeing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
A woman was killed and two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. CBS News Philadelphia Joe Holden has the latest on the crash.