Red Cross Disaster workers head to New Hampshire to prepare for Hurricane Lee
Two Pennsylvania Red Cross Disaster workers are heading to New Hampshire to help prepare for Hurricane Lee
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American Red Cross declares national blood shortage due to low donor turnout
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm that the United States' blood supply has fallen by nearly 25% since early August, to what it describes as "critically low levels."
Local Red Cross volunteers head south as Idalia makes landfall
Jasmine Payoute speaks with the American Red Cross as they send volunteers to help hard-hit areas recover from Hurricane Idalia.
Travelers rush to get back to Delaware Valley ahead of Hurricane Idalia
As one traveler comes back to the Delaware Valley to get out of Idalia's path, another is making her way to the frontlines in Florida.
New Jersey nana volunteers with Red Cross to help thousands displaced in Maui
We checked in with a volunteer and a first responder who are both on the island assisting those in need.
Red Cross ends restrictions that prevented blood donations from gay men
The Red Cross has officially adopted updated rules from the FDA that will allow more gay men to donate blood.
Red Cross officially adopts updated rules from FDA on blood donations
The new rule will allow more gay men to donate blood.
At least 40 displaced by flooding in Reading, Red Cross says
Anyone in need of assistance should call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).
American Red Cross needs blood donors "immediately"
The American Red Cross held a blood drive Wednesday after falling short of donations this summer
Red Cross says it needs blood donations immediately; supplies have been low all summer
The American Red Cross held a blood drive Wednesday after falling short of donations this summer.
Residents displaced after 3-alarm fire at Emmaus apartment complex
The Red Cross is helping residents after the Saturday morning fire at Colonial Crest Apartments.
Woman helps neighbors to safety as rowhome fire displaces 12 people in South Philadelphia
The fire started just before 2:30 a.m. on Greenwich Street. We're told some homes could take up to six months to repair.
Fire displaces several in S. Philly
A dozen are displaced from their homes in South Philadelphia due to a fire. Matt Petrillo reports.
12 people displaced from homes after fire in South Philadelphia
The fire started around 2:30 Wednesday morning on Greenwich Street.
Dunkin' giving out coffee, breakfast sandwiches to blood donors
You can donate at the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center in Spring Garden.
Red Cross making plea for blood donations as winter approaches
Stephanie Stahl reports.
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Red Cross volunteers from Delaware Valley helping with Hurricane Ian relief efforts in Florida
Alicia Roberts reports.
Local Red Cross volunteers could be in Florida for months helping with devastation from Ian
A Red Cross spokesperson says the need in Florida right now is urgent as they start to see more of Ian's destruction.
Local Red Cross sending volunteers to Florida to help Ian victims
Jasmine Payoute reports.
Hurricane Ian hits Florida as Philly sends help
Madeleine Wright reports.
Red Cross: Ways to now track your own blood, offering new incentives to increase blood donations
There are cards and doughnuts if you sign up to donate blood through the Red Cross.
Red Cross Desperately Low On Blood, Offering Incentives To Donors Through Jan. 2
The Red Cross is putting out a call for help, they're desperately low on blood.
Red Cross Dealing With Emergency Blood Shortage, Lowest Post-Summer Inventory In 6 Years
The Red Cross said fewer people are donating because of returns to work and in-person learning, as well as a surge in COVID cases.
Red Cross In Desperate Need Of Healthy Blood Donors To Cover Shortfalls Caused By Recent Winter Weather
They are asking all those who can, please consider donating blood.
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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.
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. Flooding and event cancellations are possible.
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.
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The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds but some of the worst will be down the Jersey Shore.
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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.
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. Flooding and event cancellations are possible.
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.
"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.
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.
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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.
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. Flooding and event cancellations are possible.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
NEXT Weather: Crisp morning before more September sun
There's plenty of sunshine, low humidity and comfortable temperatures this week.
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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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.
A.J. Brown-Jalen Hurts video exchange during Eagles-Vikings taken "out of context," WR says
Eagles Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown said Thursday that he isn't "beefing" with Jalen Hurts after last week's broadcast captured what appeared to be a spat between the two.
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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
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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.
Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall in N.C., bands of heavy rain pummel NJ, PA, DE
Ross DiMattei is in Wilmington, Del. as Ophelia brings steady rain and whipping winds to our region.
Digital Brief: Sept. 23, 2023 (AM)
Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines and Tammie Souza has the most up to date forecast.