Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Moves Ahead With Drug Testing Food Stamp Users
Gov. Scott Walker moved ahead Monday with his plans to make Wisconsin the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps.
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Gov. Scott Walker moved ahead Monday with his plans to make Wisconsin the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps.
Rich discussed N.C.'s bathroom bill, the passing of Prince and Pennsylvania fining Uber. He also discussed candidates campaigning in Pennsylvania, stories of Ed Snider throwing Trump out his suite and Clinton getting grilled about Wall Street Transcripts. Rich spoke with Dr. Mazz at 4pm and Rape survivor Kaeley Triller at 4:30pm.
Chris discussed Donald Trump defending his campaign manager following his being charged with assaulting a reporter and then disavowing his pledge to support the Republican nominee if the party does not choose him. He talked with Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 Chris discussed Donald Trump defending his campaign manager following his being charged with assaulting a reporter and then disavowing his pledge to support the Republican nominee if the party does not choose him. He talked with Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane hiring former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor as an adviser and Jim Donovan and Brooke Thomas from CBS 3 at 8:50.
Rich discussed the Eagles loss, Ben Carson's thoughts on a Muslim president and recapped the Emmys. He also discussed molestation among Afghan allies, Scott Walker dropping out the Presidential race and Hillary Clinton's declaration to be a real person. Rich spoke with CJ Pearson about his latest viral video about Obama at 3:30pm. He also spoke with Philly Mag's Joel Mathis about Kathleen Kane at 4:30pm.
Chris reviewed Hillary Clinton's interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, last night's Kansas City Chiefs loss to the Denver Broncos, and Donald Trump's response to a question accusing President Obama of being a Muslim. He talked with Chris Butler on Finance Friday about taxing hedge fund managers at 7:00, Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke about the team approaching 100 losses at 7:20, Pam Cornforth from the Ronald McDonald House at 7:50, and CSN Philly's Ray Didinger to preview this weekend's matchup between the Eagles and the Cowboys at 8:00.
Rich discussed Gov. Scott Walker's visit to Philadelphia, the Republican debate and Cecil the Lion. He also spoke with Tom Rogan of the National Review about Jonathan Pollard and Matt Brouillette, President of the Commonwealth Foundation regarding the Townhall meeting and Presidential race.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker told Geno's Steaks owner Geno Vento he's had cheesesteaks with Cheez Whiz in Philadelphia before and would have been dripping the orange goo if he ordered his the usual way.
Chris analyzed Donald Trump's appeal, Rachel Dolezal's interview with Vanity Fair, and SEPTA's website crashing. He talked with John Hayward from Breitbart at 6:20 about the Netroots Nation conference, Nicole Russel from the Federalist at 7:00 about Taylor Swift's style of Capitalism, and Rick Santorum at 8:00 about his campaign for President.
Chris discussed the deal reached in Vienna on nuclear negotiations with Iran, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's declaration that he is running for President and an approaching mini-ice age. He also spoke with Clyde Wayne Crews Jr. from Forbes at 7:20 and La Salle University foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski at 8:20.
Rich discussed Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman threatening Donald Trump, Jim Webb's comments about the Democratic party and Scott Walker's presidential bid. He also discussed whether jury duty is a civic duty, country stars protesting the Confederate Flag and President Obama commuting sentences of drug offenders. Rich spoke with Professor Nick Bromell about his article, Let's Make The Confederate Flag a Hate Crime at 5pm and CBS analyst Jill Schlesinger about the Greece debt crisis at 5:40pm.
Rendell spoke with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT and said there is a real chance for Trump to emerge as a serious contender.
Rich analyzed the reaction to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker failing to graduate college, an application to join Al-Qaeda found at Osama bin Laden's compound, and a hot dog vendor price gouging tourists. He also talked with Kirsten Powers from FOX News, WPHT's Chris Stigall, and Republican candidate for Mayor in Philadelphia, Melissa Murray Bailey.
Rich broadcasts from the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington DC and talks with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Amber Smith from Concerned Veterans for America, Arthur Brooks from the American Enterprise Institute, Carolyn Bolton from American Majority, and Grover Norquist from Americans for Tax Reform.
Rich reviewed the OSCARs, a report that revealed Hillary Clinton paid women less than men while serving as Senator from New York, and the withdraw of a judicial nominee from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He also talked to PA State Rep. Joe Hackett about decriminalizing out-state-alcohol purchases.
Rich responded to statements from a State Department spokesperson that economic factors are drawing recruits to ISIS, Philadelphia DA Seth Williams challenging Governor Tom Wolf's moratorium on the death penalty and Vanilla Ice being arrested for burglary.
Rich discussed a federal judge's ruling halting President Obama's executive order on immigration, pending FCC regulations on net neutrality, and Saturday Night Live's most successful former member. He talked to FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai and Nick Gillespie from Reason.
WPHT midday host, Dom Giordano spoke with Ed Turzanski, the John Templeton Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and a Political Science Professor at La Salle University about the Wisconsin governor's lack of a degree.
Rich discussed today's shooting at the University of North Carolina, Jon Stewart stepping down as host of the Daily Show, and President Obama seeking a war resolution from Congress. He also talked to Kaz Nejatian, the CEO of Kash.
Rich covered the terrorist attack against a satirical magazine in Paris and the ensuing media coverage, and a 17-year-old girl fighting a state order she undergo chemotherapy treatments.
Chris discusses Temple University's new luxury dorm rooms, President Obama hosting the 1972 Miami Dolphins, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's endorsement Steve Lonegan for Senate. He talks to Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine, and the Piazza Pet of the Week.
Chris discusses CPAC snubbing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, the controversy surrounding Argo, and the reasons people are leaving Philadelphia. He talks to David Martosko from the Daily Caller about the latest on the FBI investigation of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, and former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, about the impending sequester cuts.
Chris recounts Scott Walkers win in Wisconsin's recall election and gets analysis from CBS Reporter Andrew Mollenbeck and Human Events Contributor John Hayward. He details a story of a union contract that could prove to be the end of privatization plans of the PA LCB, and he talks to Tom McGrath from the Philly Post and Pat Ciarrocchi from CBS 3.
Chris reviews the recall elections in Wisconsin, talks to CBS 3's Ben Simoneau about flash mobs and to Larry Kane about privatization of the states liquor stores.
Havertown native Lee Wybranski offered a glimpse behind the scenes at how he created his paintings for the 2026 PGA Championship.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
A brother and sister were injured after being attacked by a dog in Philadelphia's Kensington section Thursday, police said.
It will be a chilly start to Friday in the Philadelphia region with widespread temps in the 40s, but afternoon temps will be in the upper 60s and low 70s under a mix of sun & clouds.
As the Delaware Valley happily leaves a snowy winter behind, many can hardly wait to hit the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
Havertown native Lee Wybranski offered a glimpse behind the scenes at how he created his paintings for the 2026 PGA Championship.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
A brother and sister were injured after being attacked by a dog in Philadelphia's Kensington section Thursday, police said.
Havertown native Lee Wybranski offered a glimpse behind the scenes at how he created his paintings for the 2026 PGA Championship.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
A brother and sister were injured after being attacked by a dog in Philadelphia's Kensington section Thursday, police said.
Scottie Scheffler handled everything Aronimink threw his way Thursday in the PGA Championship.
Upper Darby authorities believe a middle school student was killed after a group of children was playing with a gun.
As the Delaware Valley happily leaves a snowy winter behind, many can hardly wait to hit the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
EMR in Camden has rolled out a new fire suppression system in hopes of stopping sparks before they spread.
Troy Carey is the first student in the history of Salem High School to get a scholarship for bowling.
This Saturday's cleanup efforts are in advance of a Memorial Day service to honor the 10 Black Civil War soldiers who are buried at Locust Hill Cemetery.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
Havertown native Lee Wybranski offered a glimpse behind the scenes at how he created his paintings for the 2026 PGA Championship.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
Scottie Scheffler handled everything Aronimink threw his way Thursday in the PGA Championship.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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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.
Friday is a mild weather day in the Philadelphia area, with a high of about 69 degrees before temperatures jump to the 80s Saturday and a stretch of 90s likely after that. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Lessen the Loads, a Pottstown-based laundry service, is one of 10 Pennsylvania small businesses working on the PGA Championship. They're handling all of the event staff laundry for the tournament. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Lee Wybranski is from Delaware County and grew up in Havertown. He has always been a Philly sports fan, and says it's always special when he gets to create art for a major championship in the Philadelphia area. Ray Strickland reports.
If you don't want to miss any action from the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, the PGA has an app for you. Janelle Burrell chats with Scott Lipsky, director of technical product and event operations about tech that is helping fans follow along.
A 12-year-old girl was bit in the face and her 3-year-old brother was also attacked in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on Thursday, according to police.