Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour coming to movie theaters
Taylor Swift is bringing her "Eras Tour" to a movie theater near you starting this October, the singer announced in an Instagram post Thursday morning.
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Reading police chief retiring after 22 years of service, mayor says
Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli is retiring after 22 years of service. An interim police chief will be appointed until a new one is hired.
Gas leaked from bad fitting at West Reading chocolate factory, NTSB report says
The National Transportation Safety Board has completed the investigation into the deadly explosion and fire at the R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading in March.
The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: View the top stories of July 10-14
This week, CBS News Philadelphia covered the flooding in Berks County, the sinkhole in Upper Darby, how the Beyhive rallied behind a Temple grad student who received a kidney transplant, and Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour's first U.S. stop in Philly.
Gov. Shapiro vows to help Berks County after record-breaking rainfall caused flooding
Record-breaking rainfall on Sunday led to catastrophic flooding across Berks County. The storm knocked out power for thousands.
At least 40 displaced by flooding in Reading, Red Cross says
Thousands are without power in Berks County after Sunday's storms, according to First Energy.
Reading, PA, hopes Biden's infrastructure law can help revitalize its downtown
Reading, a working-class city, is looking to regain its footing with a big investment in a new iteration of transportation: electric vehicle charging stations.
Preliminary report of West Reading candy factory explosion investigation: NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board officials released the preliminary report of the West Reading candy factory explosion investigation Tuesday.
Cause of death for victims in West Reading candy factory explosion revealed
The Berks County Coroner's Office revealed the cause of death for the seven victims in the West Reading candy factory explosion in March.
Palmer Strong: West Reading community remembers lives lost at vigil
As night fell, first responders, families, neighbors, and friends shared in grief during the candlelight vigil. Chaplains and therapy dogs joined too.
"You are not forgotten": First responders critical in rescue efforts at RM Palmer explosion
"These men and women drop whatever they're doing when the incident happens," the program manager of PA Task Force 1 said.
NTSB launches investigation on West Reading candy factory explosion
The explosion happened Friday night at the R.M. Palmer Company factory located on South Second Avenue in West Reading.
West Reading community comes together after candy factory explosion
In total, the American Diner raised $3,600 which was donated to the West Reading fire, police, and ambulance, as well as the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund.
Cause of explosion at West Reading candy factory still unknown, officials say
The explosion happened Friday night at the candy factory located on South Second Avenue in West Reading.
Philadelphia florist preparing for a busy Valentine's Day
Stein Your Florist Co. in Mayfair was preparing for a busy morning with many people expected to by flowers for their partner.
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Reading, DA says
The shooting happened Tuesday morning on Windsor Street, police said.
2 Reading, Pa. YouTubers killed in car crash
Christopher Schaffer and Patrick Phyrillas were both content creators for Schaffrilllas Productions.
Taylor Swift is auctioning off guitar featuring Evermore
The guitar could fetch up to $10,000.
Reading police shoot person outside of Wawa, Berks County DA's Office say
Investigators say a Reading Police officer shot Emanuel Padilla Tirado several times after they say Tirado hit the officer with his car.
Reading woman's ex-boyfriend charged with abducting 13-year-old daughter, authorities say
Police say surveillance video showed the teen being abducted at 2 a.m. on Wednesday inside of her residence in the Glenside Homes on South Court.
13-year-old abducted in Reading found safe in Brooklyn; man arrested: police
Police say the teen girl is being reunited with her family soon.
Firefighters investigating possible hazmat situation at YMCA in Reading
Overall, 81 people were evacuated from the YMCA.
Freshman Quarterback Dismissed From Team After Kneeling During Anthem
In a statement, the school says Durante was dismissed for his decision to not support team unity.
Bernie Sanders Pitches For Votes Throughout Pa.
The Democratic presidential hopeful made three stops in Pennsylvania Thursday.
Truck Driver Charged in April Crash in Montco That Killed Another Trucker
Edwin Olivo is charged in connection with the April 27th crash on South Park Avenue in Lower Providence Township.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, bringing heavy rain and wind to our region
Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing heavy rain and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. It's caused some flooding and event cancellations.
Saturday's Phillies game going off as scheduled despite Tropical Storm Ophelia
The Philadelphia Phillies say they will not postpone or cancel Saturday afternoon's 4:05 p.m. game against the Mets.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
5 hospitalized after explosion at New Jersey home; cause is unknown
Police say five people were transported to hospitals by helicopters after an explosion at a home in West Milford, New Jersey.
Prosecutors: Menendez, wife got gold bars, cash, Mercedes in "corrupt relationship"
The indictment charges Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, with bribery offenses, according to the Justice Department.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, bringing heavy rain and wind to our region
Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing heavy rain and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. It's caused some flooding and event cancellations.
Saturday's Phillies game going off as scheduled despite Tropical Storm Ophelia
The Philadelphia Phillies say they will not postpone or cancel Saturday afternoon's 4:05 p.m. game against the Mets.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
5 hospitalized after explosion at New Jersey home; cause is unknown
Police say five people were transported to hospitals by helicopters after an explosion at a home in West Milford, New Jersey.
Prosecutors: Menendez, wife got gold bars, cash, Mercedes in "corrupt relationship"
The indictment charges Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, with bribery offenses, according to the Justice Department.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, bringing heavy rain and wind to our region
Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing heavy rain and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. It's caused some flooding and event cancellations.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Over 80 UAW members in Bucks County joined nationwide strike
Among those joining the picket line are union members in Bucks County. They left the General Motors Distribution and Customer Care Center in Langhorne.
How to prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia; how storm will impact Philadelphia area
Just like in the Philadelphia area, cancellations for weekend events are starting to roll in. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly breaks down how to prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia.
Bohm's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets 5-4 and closer to 2nd straight playoff trip
The Phillies, winners of six of eight, are four games ahead of Arizona for the first NL wild card.
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Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Prosecutors: Menendez, wife got gold bars, cash, Mercedes in "corrupt relationship"
The indictment charges Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, with bribery offenses, according to the Justice Department.
"It's up to Mother Nature": Jersey Shore preps for Tropical Storm Ophelia
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds but some of the worst will be down the Jersey Shore.
MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City
MTV's hit reality television show "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" is filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City. On Friday, Mayor Marty Small, Sr. invited the cast to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk at the entrance to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where he officially declared "Jersey Shore Day" in Atlantic City by delivering the cast a Proclamation, along with a branded Hard Rock/Jersey Shore guitar to mark the occasion.
The Wildwoods prepare for rain, storms ahead of Irish Weekend
Businesses and neighbors are preparing for the annual Irish Weekend cultural festival that could be impacted by storms on Saturday.
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Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
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Hunter Biden sues the IRS, alleging agents illegally released his tax information
Hunter Biden alleges the IRS unlawfully disclosed his tax return information and did not establish safeguards to ensure the confidentiality of his records.
Lee, now a post-tropical cyclone, causing rough surf and dangerous rip currents
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee is hundreds of miles off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, but it's leading to dangerous swimming conditions.
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Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
How AI is helping doctors measure cardiovascular risks
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
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Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
Caesars Entertainment says hackers stole customer data as MGM recovers from cyberattack
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
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Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
I-76 West in Philadelphia reopening after crash: police
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 Westbound is reopening after a crash that shut down all lanes on the westbound side Friday morning.
Debris blocks several lanes of I-95 after semi crash near Fishtown
Several lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia are closed down after a semi crash Thursday
SEPTA offering free Broad Street Lines home from Eagles games this season
SEPTA re-upped its partnership with sportsbook Unibet to again offer Eagles fans free rides home from NRG Station this season.
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Saturday's Phillies game going off as scheduled despite Tropical Storm Ophelia
The Philadelphia Phillies say they will not postpone or cancel Saturday afternoon's 4:05 p.m. game against the Mets.
Bohm's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets 5-4 and closer to 2nd straight playoff trip
The Phillies, winners of six of eight, are four games ahead of Arizona for the first NL wild card.
Eagles-Buccaneers Monday Night Football: Anytime TD bets
In a matchup of undefeated teams, the Philadelphia Eagles will travel south to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in Week 3.
Castellanos drives in four, sets career high in RBIs, to lift Phillies over Mets
Nick Castellanos homered and drove in four runs to set a career high for RBIs in a season and the Philadelphia Phillies maintained their hold on the top NL wild-card spot with a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets.
Fantasy football Week 3: Thoughts on Swift, Gainwell, Akers trade, more
The running back position has been depleted by injuries so far this season. Here are some thoughts on the Eagles' running back room, the Cam Akers trade to the Vikings and more as we head into Week 3.
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MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City
MTV's hit reality television show "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" is filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City. On Friday, Mayor Marty Small, Sr. invited the cast to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk at the entrance to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where he officially declared "Jersey Shore Day" in Atlantic City by delivering the cast a Proclamation, along with a branded Hard Rock/Jersey Shore guitar to mark the occasion.
Kimmel Cultural Campus, Philadelphia Orchestra launch new 2023/2024 performance line-up
The Kimmel Cultural Campus is kicking off its upcoming performances with live shows and fun activities for all ages.
Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
Actor Angus Cloud died from accidental overdose, coroner's office says
"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud died of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and benzodiazepine, the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau confirmed to CBS News.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
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Ophelia brings power outages, downs branches
Andrew Kozak has the latest on Tropical Storm Ophelia and its impacts.
NEXT Weather: High winds, rain from Ophelia blowing cameras around
Winds are whipping as the center of Tropical Storm Ophelia pushes north, Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
NEXT Weather: Where is Tropical Storm Ophelia and how strong will it be when it reaches our region?
Tammie Souza and Andrew Kozak have team coverage as Ophelia is bringing rain and high winds.
Wind gust of 64 mph reported in Lewes, Del.; ponding on roads in Cape May
Rain from Tropical Storm Ophelia is already washing out parts of our region Saturday.
Atlantic City, NJ could see flooding at high tide from Ophelia
Rain is coming down - it already waterlogged one of our news cameras. Wakisha Bailey reports from Atlantic City.