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The First Lady teamed up with Nickelodeon and iCivics for a special morning at the Independence Visitor Center in Center City
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The First Lady teamed up with Nickelodeon and iCivics for a special morning at the Independence Visitor Center in Center City
In 2020, the NJ Turnpike Authority gave itself the ability for "toll indexing," allowing it to raise tolls up to a maximum of 3% a year.
The candidates for mayor in Philadelphia took part in their first and only scheduled debate Thursday at KYW Newsradio studios. Democratic nominee Cherelle Parker and Republican nominee David Oh talked about their policies and views with the election getting closer. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/2023Elections
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana secured the House speakership during Wednesday's fourth round of voting. Here's how local Congress members responded to the vote.
Rep. Mike Johnson is the fourth speaker nominee since McCarthy's removal and the second in a single day. He said that his intention is to go the House floor Wednesday for a noon speaker vote.
A bill passed the Pennsylvania state Senate that would require parents to opt in to allow children to view books deemed sexually explicit.
The dimes were picked up from the U.S. Mint Philadelphia and were bound for Miami when the driver pulled into a parking lot to sleep on April 13.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is expected to enter a not guilty plea to a conspiracy charge Monday in a New York City federal court.
The Senate Minority Leader commented on his health status during a broader discussion about foreign policy on "Face the Nation."
However, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt.
Elections officials and political leaders are trying to close the gap before Election Day in Montgomery County.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives is backing another proposal to give an earlier date for the state's 2024 presidential primary election, this time moving it by one week.
In three weeks, Philadelphians will choose the city's 100th mayor on Election Day. Democrat Cherelle Parker will face off with Republican David Oh.
Philadelphia will head to the polls to elect the city's 100th mayor on Nov. 7.
Prosecutors wanted Philadelphia Proud Boys leader Zachary Rehl to get 30 years in prison after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Supreme Court has ordered two internet sellers of gun parts to comply with a Biden administration regulation aimed at the difficult-to-trace firearms.
Reese's may be violating state and federal laws with a sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.
Counties in Pennsylvania are telling Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and lawmakers that it's too late to move up the state's 2024 presidential primary date.
Menendez is facing calls from fellow Democrats to resign.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman called on the Senate Thursday to expel New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after being hit with new charges of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt.
Kennedy, a member of one of America's most famous Democratic families, was running as a long-shot Democratic primary bid, although he has better favorability among Republicans.
Israel's national emergency services agency says at least 1,500 more have been wounded in the Hamas military incursion.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives is advancing a bill to move up the state's 2024 presidential primary election by three weeks, but disagreements have arisen with Republican senators.
A 2018 deadly car crash involving Nadine Menendez has been cited in a federal indictment as being tied to an alleged bribe.
The City Hall of Atlantic City's courtyard will be named after late former New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver.
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls.
A lottery ticket worth $730,000 was sold in Delaware County Tuesday.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
It's a trend happening nationally, but some Philadelphia police districts are reporting zero murders going back to Jan. 1.
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A lottery ticket worth $730,000 was sold in Delaware County Tuesday.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
A lottery ticket worth $730,000 was sold in Delaware County Tuesday.
Khumbie, a red panda at the Philadelphia Zoo, has died. He had cancer, according to the zoo.
It's a trend happening nationally, but some Philadelphia police districts are reporting zero murders going back to Jan. 1.
An Emmaus High School student was found with what appeared to be a loaded ghost gun, according to the Lehigh County DA.
Staff at Citizens Bank Park are hard at work making sure the ballpark is ready for the new season
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A worker was rescued after he had a medical emergency while inspecting a water tower in Florence Township, New Jersey, police say.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
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.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
Staff at Citizens Bank Park are hard at work making sure the ballpark is ready for the new season
In honor of Phillies ace Zack Wheeler's rehab start Saturday, the IronPigs are having a "Rehab Ribs Night" at Coca-Cola Park.
The Phillies have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2026 season — and it includes two top prospects.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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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 man was rescued and taken to the hospital after he had a medical emergency while inspecting a water tower on Cedar Lane in Florence Township, New Jersey, police said.
The Mighty Macs of Immaculata College (now Immaculata University) in Chester County, Pennsylvania, were the first to win the national women's college basketball championship. Looking back, one player said, they were architects and engineers, building the future of women's sports.
Khumbie, a red panda who spent most of his life at the Philadelphia Zoo, has died at 11 years old, according to the zoo. He was a favorite among staff and visitors for his gentle demeanor.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Wednesday.
Moffett Elementary School would become a middle school under Philadelphia's new facilities plan.