Philadelphia City Council passes "Shop Black Business Friday" resolution
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution making every Friday in December "Shop Black Business Friday."
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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 crime summit includes remarks from City Council members, state leaders and business owners, Ross DiMattei reports.
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday approved legislation introduce that introduces "drifting" to the city's traffic code and cracks down on "boom parties."
On Thursday, the council unanimously passed a resolution calling for public hearings to explore the idea.
Life in Northeast Philadelphia has been severely impacted by the I-95 collapse and now city council is considering the idea of a subway line that would extend up the Roosevelt Boulevard into the Northeast. Liz Crawford reports.
Philadelphia City Council member Kenyatta Johnson is calling for Phillies legend Dick Allen to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Philadelphia councilmember Michael Driscoll is aiming to ban certain car rallies in the city after a teen's death.
Philadelphia City Council member proposes legislation to ban certain car rallies that have been causing problems lately in the city.
The Associated Press says incumbent Jim Harrity will prevail when all the votes are counted.
The Associated Press says incumbent Jim Harrity will prevail when all the votes are counted.
Howard Monroe reports.
Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson honored Meeka Outlaw, who dove into action this past weekend to help a 3-year-old who was shot in Grays Ferry.
The district has more than 400 schools and 50 of them will get traffic calming improvements by the start of the new school year.
City council unanimously passed the bill earlier this month, so they could override the veto.
The former councilmember and IBEW Local 98 political director was convicted in a bribery and corruption scandal.
They opened the floor for public testimony on Wednesday.
Clarke said he will continue to be involved in public service, but he will not be running for mayor.
Clarke served as City Council president for 12 years and was first elected to the chamber in 1999.
Matt Petrillo reports.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
Rendell Hoagland pleaded guilty Friday in the first-degree murder case of his own daughter, 12-year-old Malinda.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
In a message Thursday, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025, assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
Expect more snow in the northwest on Saturday, with rain in South Jersey and Delaware; then on Sunday, South Jersey and Delaware could see some more significant snowfall as a coastal storm arrives. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest on this double dose of winter weather hitting the Philadelphia region this weekend.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County. Ross DeMattei reports.
A Philadelphia police source told CBS News Philadelphia on Friday that the teen has contacted his family and said that he is safe.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron. Krystle Rich reports.