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Mayor Cherelle Parker pitched her $6.97 billion budget to city council on Thursday, saying it includes new taxes on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft that will help generate more than $9 million in revenue for the School District of Philadelphia.
Multiple "Safe Healthy Homes" bills have passed out of committee in Philadelphia City Council, and could come up for a final vote later in March. The bills protect tenant organizers from landlord retaliation and add new accountability measures for landlords.
Philadelphia City Council has passed a "backyard breeding bill" that will place a three-year suspension on dog breeding by small breeders.
Advocates say the bill will help curb an increase in the number of stray and abandoned dogs in the city and help shelters reduce overcrowding.
Philadelphia city councilmembers pressed Superintendent Tony Watlington for details on his plan to close 20 schools.
Members of Philadelphia City Council on Tuesday pressed Superintendent Tony Watlington on a plan to close 20 schools in the city and make other changes to the district.
"ICE Out" legislation was introduced in Philadelphia City Council on Thursday amid growing scrutiny over federal immigration enforcement in the wake of multiple fatal shootings in Minneapolis. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sanders reports.
City council says it will consider a bill that would ban Philadelphia from contracting with companies that burn solid waste or recyclables.
City council passed a bill requiring a 10-cent charge for paper bags, but it still has another hurdle to clear before becoming law.
Philadelphians may soon have to pay a 10-cent fee for paper bags in the city.
The Philadelphia City Council just passed a bill that paves the way for the city to move forward with its bike lane safety project. Loading zones in some neighborhoods that were installed and then removed a few months later could be put in place again. Liz Crawford reports more about the back-and-forth.
Neighbors and strangers alike are bringing donations of all kinds to the office of Philadelphia City Councilmember Anthony Phillips for the family of Kada Scott, who was kidnapped and killed earlier this month.
Councilmember Mark Squilla said a 10-cent charge for paper bags would promote more sustainable practices like reusable bags.
Philadelphia City Council plans to have a public hearing Thursday on the investigation into SEPTA's Silverliner IV railcars.
Philadelphia's City Council took action on the Trump administration on Thursday. The city's legislative body passed two resolutions regarding moves the White House has made.
One of the resolutions condemned the Trump administration's use of the National Guard in American cities.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
The budget includes investments of more than $26 million to fund critical infrstructure and $30 million for anti-violence grants.
Philly's music scene was celebrated in City Council. A new declaration names Philadelphia as America's Original Music City. There were cheers as speakers urged councilmembers to vote yes. The unofficial designation not only highlights the city's important music history, such as the “Philly Soul” sound.
SEPTA announced last week that, without additional funding, there will be fare hikes and the elimination of bus routes and train lines.
A bill to put speed cameras in several different school zones in Philadelphia was voted out of committee Monday in City Council.
A bill that would create a pilot program for speed enforcement cameras in some Philadelphia school zones passed out of committee. City Council will vote on the proposal later this month.
Under the proposal, drivers caught speeding near one of the schools would have to pay a fine between $100 and $150, depending on how fast they were going.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found a problem with courtesy towing — some people go weeks without knowing what happened to their car.
Philadelphia connected with two of its sister cities on Tuesday. The city welcomed students from Toruń, Poland and Florence, Italy to City Hall. They are participating in a cultural exchange program with Philly students from Science Leadership Academy, George Washington Carver High and Central High. Philadelphia City Council issued a special citation in honor of the Sister Cities program.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a Villanova University alumnus, will be awarded the 38th Liberty Medal in July.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
A strong cold front will move through Monday into the night, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia region.
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.
A strong cold front will move through Monday into the night, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia region.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a Villanova University alumnus, will be awarded the 38th Liberty Medal in July.
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.
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.
A fire in West Philadelphia Saturday night left two people injured, the fire department said.
A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in North Philadelphia Saturday night, police said.
A baby died and her mother remains in critical condition as Philadelphia police continue to investigate a crash involving a private ambulance in Frankford early Sunday morning.
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.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
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.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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.
"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.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region should prepare for the possibility of severe weather on Monday, including tornadoes. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A rowhome fire in West Philadelphia that sent two people to the hospital is under investigation.
Investigators said the ambulance driver ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle with the mother and her baby inside in Frankford. The ambulance driver now faces DUI charges.
ACCT Philly helped get a trapped dog down from a support beam at a SEPTA station in West Philadelphia.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region could get hit with severe storms Monday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.