Lingering effects of government shutdown impacting low-income Philadelphians
The government shutdown might be over, but some in Philadelphia are still dealing with the fallout.
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The government shutdown might be over, but some in Philadelphia are still dealing with the fallout.
The School District of Philadelphia is under investigation by Congress for allegations of antisemitism. Philadelphia is one of three districts under investigation by a House of Representatives committee for alleged discrimination.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Many people were forced to use money they typically spend on rent and utility bills on food.
Delivery drama is happening on the 3400 block of Miller Street in Port Richmond because of the nearby DashMart.
Students and staff gathered Tuesday at the food lab at West Chester University to prepare dozens of Thanksgiving meals for a local shelter.
Residents on the 3400 block of Miller Street in Port Richmond say their once-quiet neighborhood has become a late-night nuisance zone, filled with screeching tires, blaring music and piles of trash they blame on a nearby DashMart. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ross DiMattei reports.
The Delco crime drama series "Task" is getting a nearly $50 million investment from Pennsylvania for its second season, the state's largest tax credit ever awarded to a single show.
Pennsylvania is the 28th state to pass the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair style, type or texture.
The CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," prohibits discrimination based on a person's hairstyle, type or texture. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Dan Snyder reports.
Rain will move into the Philadelphia area late Tuesday afternoon, which could affect travel.
Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez received a $2,678,437 bonus under an initiative to direct more money to top younger players.
Massive loads of clothes and coats from the Philadelphia Marathon were dropped off on Tuesday at the Salvation Army in Roxborough.
Inside a West Philadelphia hair salon, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law solidifying protections against hair discrimination in the state. The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act prohibits discrimination based on a person's hairstyle, type or texture. Pennsylvania is the 28th state to pass a version of the CROWN Act.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
"Back to the Future: The Musical" is now playing at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia anchor Janelle Burrell went behind the scenes.
Officers with the Philadelphia Police Department are packing up boxes of food to feed more than 400 families a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
Officers with the Philadelphia Police Department are packing up boxes of food to feed more than 400 families a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
SEPTA leaders say they hope to have around 200 railcars that were pulled from service for safety inspections back on the tracks by late December. Part of the nearly $220 million in capital funding allocated to SEPTA by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday will go toward maintaining the agency's fleet over the next decade.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
The Montgomery Township fire chief says adding more paid firefighters will keep the community safe, but some residents are worried about the increase in taxes.
The Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors voted to hire 11 new career firefighters, moving the department one step closer to being staffed 24/7. The board also voted to establish a "fire tax" to pay for it, which has some residents concerned about their tax bills.
The holiday travel rush is officially underway at Philadelphia International Airport. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has more on what Thanksgiving travelers should expect before hitting the road or catching a flight this week.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A small dog named "Dottie" is safe after getting trapped on a SEPTA train track beam at the 63rd and Market platform Sunday.
Thousands of Facebook and Instagram users across the country say their accounts were suddenly locked after being accused of the same serious violation.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a Villanova University alumnus, will be awarded the 38th Liberty Medal in July.
The Philadelphia region is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Monday as a strong cold front moves into the region.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A small dog named "Dottie" is safe after getting trapped on a SEPTA train track beam at the 63rd and Market platform Sunday.
Thousands of Facebook and Instagram users across the country say their accounts were suddenly locked after being accused of the same serious violation.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A small dog named "Dottie" is safe after getting trapped on a SEPTA train track beam at the 63rd and Market platform Sunday.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a Villanova University alumnus, will be awarded the 38th Liberty Medal in July.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
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.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
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.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
Tight end Dallas Goedert is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports Sunday.
TJ Power scored an Ivy Madness-record 44 points and Cam Thrower hit five clutch points in overtime, lifting Pennsylvania to an 88-84 victory over Yale to win the Ivy Legue championship.
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.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
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 the main line of storms later this evening, there could be a few rounds of storms early in the afternoon that will come with a threat of severe weather. CBS Philadelphia Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest weather forecast.
Since 1996, a group of Big 5 basketball coaches has helped raise more than $20 million to help fund cancer research.
Thousands of Facebook and Instagram users across the country say they're waking up to find their accounts suddenly locked. Nearly all of them are accused of the same serious violation, and all claim they did nothing wrong. Many say Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has offered no clear explanation and no meaningful way to speak with a real person to clear their names.
A strong cold front will move through the region Monday, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia area. The main concern is damaging wind, but a few brief tornadoes and pockets of heavy rain that could cause localized flash flooding are also possible.
A baby girl died and her mother remains in critical condition after a crash involving a private ambulance in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood early Sunday morning. Investigators said the ambulance driver, identified by police sources as the baby's grandfather, ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle.