Pa. House approves resolution declaring 2023 as the Taylor Swift Era
Lawmakers approved a resolution declaring 2023 as the "Taylor Swift Era" in her home state of Pennsylvania.
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Lawmakers approved a resolution declaring 2023 as the "Taylor Swift Era" in her home state of Pennsylvania.
Rosie's Girls recruits high school girls into careers as union electricians.
The proposed legislation from Rep. Adams, who represents parts of Pike and Wayne counties, would require "instruction in cursive handwriting or joined italics to be taught in the appropriate grade levels."
Oi! Roy Kent is coming to Philadelphia. Brett Goldstein will kick off "The Second Best Night of Your Life" comedy tour at The Met on Jan. 25, 2024.
Pennsylvania House Republicans voted down legislation that would have sent $33 million to help Penn Vet train veterinarians.
Lawmakers approved a resolution declaring 2023 as the "Taylor Swift Era" in her home state of Pennsylvania.
SEPTA Transit Police have been working without a contract since March.
Considered by many to be the nation's longest veterans parade, Wreaths Across America stopped is stopping at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown Square as the 13-truck convoy continues on its annual "Escort to Arlington." Vietnam veteran Ralph Galati, who helped organize the local stop, joined CBS Philadelphia to talk about why the Wreaths Across America mission is so important.
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce expressed his frustration over the team's recent losses to the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys on his New Heights podcast with brother Travis. "It's been a frustrating couple of weeks here, these last two games," Kelce said.
Heavyweight boxing champion and Philadelphia resident Joe Frazier's family is announcing plans to celebrate what would have been Frazier's 80th birthday in January. Frazier died in 2011 at the age of 67.
SEPTA Transit Police officers voted to reject SEPTA's latest contract offer and went on strike Wednesday. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation into Rutgers University's Newark, New Jersey campus over alleged allegations of antisemitism.
Abington Township native and actor Bradley Cooper is holding a fireside chat at the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Dinner at the Hershey Lodge Thursday night.
Thursday will be the coolest day of the week with highs in the low 40s, but warmer temperatures in the 50s return Friday.
The Bucks County SPCA said Shawaun Lakins shot two cats last month, killing one of them and leaving the other disfigured.
Officials said the fire broke out in a commercial building that was connected to several rowhomes. No one was hurt in the blaze, but multiple families were displaced early Thursday morning.
Detectives are investigating what led up to a man's death after his body was found in a shopping cart in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood late Dec. 13. Philadelphia Police said officers responded to the 900 block of East Westmoreland Street just after 11:30 p.m. where they located the body of a man, believed to be in his 30s, inside the cart.
Some of the Philadelphia region's most gifted and hardworking kids are preparing to bring the enchanted world of “The Nutcracker” to life at the Miller Theater this weekend.
If you win the Powerball jackpot, you could take the annuity of $500 million or a lump sum of $240.7 million.
A contingency plan is in place by SEPTA to fill the void left by its transit police officers.
With a new automated phone line, callers can get a free pep talk, hear a joke or listen to some words of encouragement from a Pennsylvania student.
Union members will walk the picket line outside of SEPTA's Headquarters on Thursday.
SEPTA says a contingent plan is in place to fill the void left by the officers.
The strike by SEPTA's Transit Police is effective immediately.
The Transportation Security Administration said Wednesday that officers at Philadelphia International Airport recently set a new record for most guns caught at the airport's security checkpoints in a single year. Airport security experts say the uptick is a combination of more people traveling and more people opting to own a gun. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/tsa-record-most-guns-confiscated-at-philadelphia-international-airport-in-2023/
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
Two men in their 70s died Tuesday in Lehigh County due to extreme heat, the coroner's office said Wednesday.
Of the 74 banners on display in downtown Pottstown, not one features a minority, prompting the NAACP Chapter of Pottstown to raise concerns.
VJ Edgecombe joined Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward on the 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A two-alarm fire near train tracks in North Philly is impacting Amtrak and SEPTA service between Philadelphia and New York on Wednesday.
Two men in their 70s died Tuesday in Lehigh County due to extreme heat, the coroner's office said Wednesday.
Of the 74 banners on display in downtown Pottstown, not one features a minority, prompting the NAACP Chapter of Pottstown to raise concerns.
Two men in their 70s died Tuesday in Lehigh County due to extreme heat, the coroner's office said Wednesday.
Of the 74 banners on display in downtown Pottstown, not one features a minority, prompting the NAACP Chapter of Pottstown to raise concerns.
Democrats in Pennsylvania will try to flip multiple House seats blue in November's general election.
Two men who had 17 illegal homemade explosives were arrested after a device detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County, according to a criminal complaint.
Jasmine Quezada is still paying down debt that began shortly after graduating from Temple University. She's sharing her story to help others.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
Some residents at Alvin E. Gershen Apartments in Hamilton Township, N.J., were evacuated after an unplanned power outage.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
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.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
VJ Edgecombe joined Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward on the 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4.
Meet Get Up, a Philadelphia street artist who combines his love of sports and art to create viral artwork under I-95.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Chase Burns shines for the Cincinnati Reds, striking out nine in six innings during a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
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.
Ahead of Memorial Day, some people are raising concerns about the lack of diversity in the ‘Hometown Heroes Banner Program’ in the borough of Pottstown. Liz Crawford reports.
A groundbreaking medical invention used in a variety of life-saving heart operations was developed in Philadelphia: the heart-lung machine. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast as storms hit the Philadelphia region Wednesday night.
Polls are closed, and results are in for Pennsylvania's 2026 primary elections. The night was big in determining which candidates would represent their respective parties come the fall.
Health officials are urging patients who visited Smiles on the Square, a dentist in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square, in the last year to get tested for HIV and hepatitis because of unsanitary conditions in the practice. Dr. Kirti Chopra's license is temporarily suspended, officials say.