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Philadelphia is still looking for lifeguards. The deadline to apply for summer positions is May 15.
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Philadelphia is still looking for lifeguards. The deadline to apply for summer positions is May 15.
Tick bites can cause a range of illnesses — and as the weather warms up, ticks can be particularly prevalent. Delaware County leaders are working to keep residents aware of the dangers ticks bring.
Sen. Bob Casey and David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest.
The Biden-Harris and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party have opened a new field office in North Philadelphia in partnership with local elected officials.
David Korzyrkov is a senior at String Theory Schools in Center Cityand left behind his father, who is a military chaplain fighting in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Voters in Philadelphia said they are hoping for change. Some voters in Pennsylvania Rep. Kevin Boyle's district had more on their minds Tuesday.
In Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood, the plant store Foliage takes plant sitting to the next level. The shop offers a hotel for plants — a safe place where plants are properly watered and cared for when their owners have to leave town.
As last-minute Pennsylvania voters head to the polls, CBS News Philadelphia reporters share what races they'll be watching Tuesday night.
Here's what you need to know for voting in the Pennsylvania primary and other local primaries.
Pennsylvania has the second highest number of infant botulism cases in the country, many concentrated in Montgomery County. Stephanie Stahl reports.
New science standards are on the way to children's classrooms in Pennsylvania, and on Tuesday, teachers found a fun and hands-on way to learn about them during the STEELS Expo in Montgomery County.
Teachers gathered in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, to get hands-on experience with the STEELS standards for teaching science. STEELS stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability.
As of April 18th, 125 cases were reported in 17 states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Qualified lifeguard candidates who apply by April 15 and work through the entire 2024 summer season could be eligible for a $1,000 end-of-season bonus.
A middle school student is being charged after allegedly attacking another Pennbrook Middle School student with what schoolmates describe as a Stanley cup.
The Iron Menace coaster at Dorney Park takes you 15 stories into the sky before a 95-degree drop tops out at speeds of 64 mph. We got a sneak peek and rode the brand new ride.
Parents gathered outside the North Penn School District office in Lansdale said they're concerned the district won't do enough as it investigates the attack on a student by another middle schooler last week.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has withdrawn the arrest warrant issued for State Rep. Kevin Boyle, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced on Monday.
Parents in the North Penn School District say they want more information after a student was attacked with an object witnesses described as a Stanley cup at Pennbrook Middle School last week. On Tuesday parents demonstrated outside the school. Now the district superintendent plans to meet with the group. Police are still investigating the incident, Jasmine Payoute reports.
It's primary day in Pennsylvania, and in Philadelphia, the district attorney's office says the election task force will be ready to safeguard voters' rights at the polls. Who and what is on the ballot? Meanwhile, the arrest warrant in Philadelphia for State Rep. Kevin Boyle was withdrawn and the latest on former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
Pro-Palestinian student protests against the war in Gaza, including high-profile demonstrations at Columbia and NYU, led to responses in the Philadelphia area. As students at the University of Pennsylvania celebrate Passover, many can't help but fear for their friends' safety at other campuses after months of unrest following Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania is debuting a new dive coaster, Iron Menace, for the 2024 season. Howard Monroe and photographer Tom Gardiner went on board for a test ride.
Philadelphia took the first Earth Day one step farther in 1970, expanding it to Earth Week. The celebration, fueled by energy and anger, included a huge concert at Fairmount Park. Reporter Brandon Goldner has the story.
Construction is halfway complete on the Lansdowne Theater, the focus of an $18 million restoration project. Once the building reopens, it will serve as a concert hall.
District Attorney Larry Krasner said there was a "gap in information" and it wasn't until Monday that officials discovered the protection from abuse order was no longer active.
Maureen Potkay, a retired flight attendant, looks back on 9/11 and the days — and gratitude — that followed.
Pottstown Councilman Andrew Monastra is announcing a motion Monday to overhaul the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.
A 25-year-old man was shot and killed at a shopping center in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood Friday night, police said.
South Philly is gearing up for a busy football weekend with Temple and Penn State playing Saturday before the Eagles open their season Sunday against the Commanders.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Maureen Potkay, a retired flight attendant, looks back on 9/11 and the days — and gratitude — that followed.
Pottstown Councilman Andrew Monastra is announcing a motion Monday to overhaul the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.
A 25-year-old man was shot and killed at a shopping center in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood Friday night, police said.
South Philly is gearing up for a busy football weekend with Temple and Penn State playing Saturday before the Eagles open their season Sunday against the Commanders.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Maureen Potkay, a retired flight attendant, looks back on 9/11 and the days — and gratitude — that followed.
Pottstown Councilman Andrew Monastra is announcing a motion Monday to overhaul the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.
A 25-year-old man was shot and killed at a shopping center in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood Friday night, police said.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
John Rodak was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower on 9/11.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
After a series of setbacks and challenges, the historic Reading Senior Center reopened Thursday on Ringold Street in Trenton.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
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
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
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.
South Philly is gearing up for a busy football weekend with Temple and Penn State playing Saturday before the Eagles open their season Sunday against the Commanders.
Jonathan Greenard, the Eagles' prized offseason acquisition, was ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Commanders.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
The Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown 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.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright spoke with firefighters from Pennsylvania and New Jersey about what they learned from Ground Zero.
The original Rocky statue was moved inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art for an exhibition in March.
DeVonta Smith enters the 2026 season as the team's No.1 wideout following the A.J. Brown trade.
The Eagles will be without their big offseason acquisition in the season opener against the Commanders.
It will be a beautiful Friday night in the Philadelphia region, but will the weather hold up for the Temple-Penn State and Eagles games this weekend? CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.