![](https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/01/074f7ed1-44d2-4c91-a8c3-aaa8d014259c/thumbnail/640x360/e76917e83cfad09f72867a45f3a263fb/d9c5004ea3bb85a29cffb27fa18d7d4b.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc#)
Former Philadelphia City councilmember Joan Specter dies at 90
According to her obituary, Specter died Saturday at her Haverford home due to complications of dementia.
Watch CBS News
According to her obituary, Specter died Saturday at her Haverford home due to complications of dementia.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed three bills related to public safety into law, including one that will add speed cameras on Broad Street.
Traffic numbers from the city show Broad Street is one of the most dangerous streets in the city for drivers and pedestrians.
Overnight, the Philadelphia City Council gave preliminary approval to Mayor Cherelle Parker's $6.37 billion budget. Included in the budget, nearly $2.4 billion in new money over the next five years for the mayor's top priorities: Public safety, clean and green initiatives, economic opportunity, education and housing.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's One Philly Budget includes billions for Parker's key priorities: Safety, clean and green initiatives, economic opportunity, housing and education.
Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the bill in May. Violators will be fined $100.
Philly City Council hosted its fourth neighborhood budget town hall on Monday night in West Philadelphia.
The new legislation is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's promise to make Philadelphia safer, cleaner and greener, she said.
Former city councilwoman Marian Tasco was surprised with a mural by Mural Arts Philadelphia at the Finley Recreation Center in East Mount Airy in honor of her public service.
If passed, the Philadelphia bill would require tax prep companies to notify clients of free options for filing in writing.
Philadelphia City Councilmember Anthony Phillips spoke to CBS News Philadelphia's Jessica Kartalija after 8 students were shot near a SEPTA bus stop in his district Wednesday.
A proposed Philadelphia City Council bill wants to crack down on casino-style video games in the city, typically found in convenience stores.
Decker worked for City Council for 36 years and has been chief clerk since 2009.
City council members said the machines often lead to crime.
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson gaveled in the first full session of the year Thursday.
Clarke was first elected to City Council in 1999, representing the 5th District seat formerly held by John Street.
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.
Ski masks are now banned in some places in Philadelphia. Anyone caught breaking the law can be fined $250.
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution making every Friday in December "Shop Black Business Friday."
No more ski masks on public property in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia City Council voted Thursday to prohibit wearing certain facial coverings to conceal your identity. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3RqYbxe
City Council voted on Thursday to ban ski masks and some other face coverings in schools, city buildings and other places.
Philadelphia elected its first LGBTQ+ council member, voting in Democratic candidate Rue Landau to an at-large seat Tuesday night.
Democrats won the vote to become at-large Philadelphia City Council members - and 1 Working Families Party candidate, incumbent Kendra Brooks, has been called a winner.
Among 9 issues reported at Philadelphia polls is a fraudulent document where City Council member Jamie Gauthier was not listed as an incumbent.
Philadelphia is weighing whether it should obtain more drones for police to use in preventing crime. City Council received a demonstration at a meeting on Friday.
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is demanding action and hoping to see major changes put in place to keep pedestrians and bike riders safe following the death of CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes.
Celine Dion, nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, belted Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" as the finale of the four-hour opening ceremony.
Atlantic City began construction this year on a $22 million project to rebuild the Baltic Avenue Canal to protect the city from persistent flooding.
This National Disability Independence Day, children with special needs learned how to ride bikes on their own with help from an army of volunteers at the iCan Bike Camp.
Josh Shapiro has been getting questioned by Pennsylvania and the country about whether he's going to join the Democratic ticket with Kamala Harris.
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is demanding action and hoping to see major changes put in place to keep pedestrians and bike riders safe following the death of CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes.
Celine Dion, nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, belted Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" as the finale of the four-hour opening ceremony.
Atlantic City began construction this year on a $22 million project to rebuild the Baltic Avenue Canal to protect the city from persistent flooding.
This National Disability Independence Day, children with special needs learned how to ride bikes on their own with help from an army of volunteers at the iCan Bike Camp.
Josh Shapiro has been getting questioned by Pennsylvania and the country about whether he's going to join the Democratic ticket with Kamala Harris.
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is demanding action and hoping to see major changes put in place to keep pedestrians and bike riders safe following the death of CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes.
This National Disability Independence Day, children with special needs learned how to ride bikes on their own with help from an army of volunteers at the iCan Bike Camp.
A 15-year-old is critically injured after they were shot in the head inside a North Philadelphia recording studio Friday afternoon, according to police.
Park Finder is a new app helping families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their child's needs as July marks a major milestone in the U.S.
In a letter to the community, the Haverford Township School District says it only learned about a fifth-grade teacher's alleged criminal actions after the second time he was arrested.
Atlantic City began construction this year on a $22 million project to rebuild the Baltic Avenue Canal to protect the city from persistent flooding.
Not quite a rabbit, Peanut the Patagonian Mara or "Cavie" will be part of the zoo's ambassador animals, coming to schools and other community events.
Down the Jersey Shore, the 7 Mile Island Players is giving kids a unique opportunity to perform "Beauty and the Beast" on a professional set this summer.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
A police officer and K-9 received minor injuries in a crash in Trenton on Thursday, police said.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
After a muggy and wet day on Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues on Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wilmington, Delaware, to meet with campaign staff. Delawareans shared their reactions to President stepping aside.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
The number of Lyme disease cases last year in Montgomery County was over 7,000. Those numbers are on the rise.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
Celine Dion, nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, belted Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" as the finale of the four-hour opening ceremony.
The Phillies on Friday sent relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache to the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for outfielder Austin Hays.
Haddonfield beat perennial powerhouse Toms River, 9-5, in North Jersey to secure the championship.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded their best pass rusher to the New York Jets. Haason Reddick is now holding out for a new contract as training camp begins, and Bryce Huff is expected to replace that production.
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Flyers and Travis Konecny agreed to an 8-year contract extension with an annual average value of $8.75 million.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
The calls to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians continue to grow louder after recent crashes in the city. Now advocates are calling on Mayor Cherelle Parker to do more to improve safety but they say they're concerned.
This National Disability Independence Day, children with special needs learned how to ride bikes on their own with help from an army of volunteers at the iCan Bike Camp.
In a letter to the community, the Haverford Township School District says it only learned about a fifth-grade teacher's alleged criminal actions after the second time he was arrested.
Atlantic City began construction this year on a $22 million project to rebuild the Baltic Avenue Canal in order to protect the city from persistent flooding.
Police say a 15-year-old is critically injured after they were shot in the head inside a North Philadelphia recording studio Friday afternoon.