Will Philly charge for paper bags? Bill requiring 10-cent fee advances
Councilmember Mark Squilla said a 10-cent charge for paper bags would promote more sustainable practices like reusable bags.
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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.
Some people go weeks without knowing what happened to their cars when they've been courtesy towed in Philadelphia. Investigative reporter Liz Crawford has the story.
A pilot program offering free SEPTA rides to people living near the poverty line in Philadelphia could come to an end this year.
Members of city council's Streets and Services Subcommittee heard testimony from neighborhood activists and environmental stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen enforcement.
Drivers caught speeding would have to pay a fine between $100 and $150 depending on their speed.
Lawmakers said undocumented immigrants still have rights and encouraged them to reach out to their offices and organizations for resources. However, state and local protections are limited. District Attorney Larry Krasner admitted ICE has the authority to operate in the city.
Philadelphia City Council's "Trump preparedness hearing" follows the president's executive orders that have caused anxiety and fear among immigrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community in the region.
Plans to build an arena for the Sixers in Center City have fallen through, and the team plans to stay in South Philadelphia, sources close to the negotiations say.
Eleven bills related to the construction of a proposed new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in Center City passed a final vote in City Council Thursday.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City passed a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Eleven bills to construct a proposed new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in Center City passed a final vote in the City Council on Thursday.
Eleven bills for constructing a proposed new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in Center City passed a final vote in City Council Thursday. Each bill required at least nine yes votes to pass. Last week, the bills advanced out of the council's Committee of the Whole, which includes all council members.
Philadelphia City Council is expected to vote to approve a 76ers arena for Market East Thursday.
A high temperature of 98 degrees is forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, which would not only break the daily record.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
A high temperature of 98 degrees is forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, which would not only break the daily record.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
A teenager is in critical condition after a driver hit him on Cottman Avenue Monday afternoon, Philadelphia police say.
An 18-year-old Bethlehem man who was shot at a McDonald's in Allentown has died from his injuries days later, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said Monday.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The PrideFest parade Saturday will cross state lines, starting in Lambertville and ending in New Hope, where a full festival celebrates the reason for the season.
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.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
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.
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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.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
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.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
The house on Wolf Street in South Philly is now completely boarded up.
Philadelphia police said there are no known threats to the city after the shooting in San Diego, but increased patrols at mosques out of an abundance of caution.
The crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. in Valley Township, Chester County, on the Route 30 Bypass.
Ocean City Beach Rescue is leading the search, while the Coast Guard is assisting.