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Some reporters stand by their word, but Bykofsky takes his to heart, or, better, yet his stomach.
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Chris discussed the aftermath of the Brussels terror attack, Philadelphia's preparation against terrorism, and last night's primary results. He talked with foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski at 7:00 about the Brussels attack and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about the increased security in Philadelphia following Brussels and the demotion of a deputy in the District Attorney's office.
Columnist Stu Bykofsky suspects undocumented immigrants to use an ID recently proposed in Philadelphia City Council to vote.
Rich discussed the latest GOP poll numbers, Carly Fiorina's endorsement of Ted Cruz and Mitt Romney reads Donald Trump mean tweets. Rich also discussed Bernie Sanders win in Michigan, the latest with Hillary Clinton's email scandal and Trump's foul language. Rich spoke with Columnist Stu Bykofsky at 3:50pm and BloombergView Science columnist Faye Flam at 4:20pm.
The owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and their website has announced he has donated the news organizations to a newly created nonprofit institute.
Rich discussed the latest on the alleged murder of a woman in San Francisco by an illegal immigrant, former Virginia Senator Jim Webb's announcement that he is running for President, and a Florida man being sentenced to 30 months in prison for having sex on the beach. He also talked with Greg Piper from the College Fix, Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Philadelphia Daily News Columnist Christine Flowers and Brandon McGinley from the PA Family Institute.
Rich discussed an illegal immigrant killing a woman in San Francisco, a family accused of stealing items from bags left on the beach, and the US Women's soccer team winning the World Cup. He talked with Will Bunch from the Philadelphia Daily News, Matt Brouillette from the Commonwealth Foundation, and Christopher Rabb from the Fox School of Business at Temple University.
Rich reviews the latest Presidential campaign declarations, the Duggars interview with Megyn Kelly and a lunch lady being fired in Colorado for giving children free lunches. He spoke with Richard Long, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania's District Attorney Association, Jillian Kay Melchior from National Review, Matt Kittle from watchdog.org, and Philadelphia Daily News Columnist Christine Flowers.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Greater Philadelphia, representing about 445 workers, have authorized the union's executive board, by a vote of 263-15, to begin strike preparations.
The contract negotiations involve workers at the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Daily News, and Philly.com.
Rich discussed the latest report on the investigation into the VA, a teacher apologizing for having her class send get well letters to Mumia Abu-Jamal, and the Phillies selling tickets on Groupon. He also spoke with Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, Ronnie Polaneczky from the Philadelphia Daily News and Michelle Singleton from the Washington Post.
Legendary Philadelphia sports columnist Stan Hochman passed away at age 86.
Rich analyzed two cases of teachers having sex with students in New Jersey, Governor Tom Wolf's latest budget proposal, and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's assertions that Republicans are racist for holding up a confirmation vote on Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch. He also talked with Will Bunch from the Philadelphia Daily News.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane has been the subject of a grand jury probe into whether she leaked information from a prior grand jury. Now, she is fighting back via the web.
The Philadelphia Daily News reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize for a 2009 series on police corruption is in the uncomfortable position of challenging the credibility of one of their own sources.
Chris talks to Chaka Fattah Jr about his indictment on Fraud Charges at 7:00, Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00, Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg at 8:20, and welcomes in the Piazza Pet of the Week at 8:35.
Chris discusses the aftermath of baseball's trading deadline, which saw the Phillies make no moves, Senator Mark Udall of Colorado calling for the resignation of CIA Director John Brennan and State Senator Daylin Leach's trip to Colorado to assess their legalization of marijuana. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday at 7:00 and CBS 3's Beasley Reece at 8:00.
Reacting to the death of his partner and Inquirer co-owner Lewis Katz, Gerry Lenfest says the world lost a special man.
A faction of co-owners led by Lewis Katz and Gerry Lenfest agreed to pay $88 million for control of the parent company that owns the Philadelphia "Inquirer" and "Daily News."
A closed-door auction is scheduled Tuesday to determine the future of Philadelphia's two largest newspapers.
The bidding will start at $77 million. That's the minimum figure the three-person faction led by George Norcross and his rivals, Lewis Katz and Gerry Lenfest have pledged.
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.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said 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.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
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.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said 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.
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.
A Lehigh County couple says they were misled into paying nearly $30,000 to exit their timeshare contract — only to learn the deal wasn't what they expected.
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."
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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.
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.
Fire crews were called to a burning restaurant in the Feltonville section of North Philadelphia on Friday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has the latest.
As temperatures plunge across the Delaware Valley, many families are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter. Madeleine Wright reports.
After missing out on Bo Bichette, who signed with the Mets on Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies pivoted back to their original plan: bringing back catcher J.T. Realmuto. Paul Boye, the co-host of the "Phillies Therapy" podcast, joined CBS News Philadelphia on Friday to discuss Bichette's contract with the Mets.