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A TikTok video has become a cautionary tale – one of many that often go viral in hopes of warning people about a dangerous trend.
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
Penn grad Sophia Schiaroli created Cherry Social to cultivate a safe space for the queer community.
Sophia Schiaroli, of Philadelphia, is building the Cherry Social app to create a safe space for people in the queer community to connect.
Philadelphia police have arrested another person in connection with illegal car meetups in the city this fall and have an arrest warrant for an additional suspect, officials announced.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Skin care advice and products are all over TikTok, and it’s go-to information for teenagers. A Pennsylvania aesthetician says some of the items can harm skin.
Bluesky reported one million new users after President-elect Trump tapped X owner Musk for his next administration.
Some fake headlines have gone viral in the run-up to the 2024 election. The CBS News Confirmed team has four tips for checking out headlines you see online.
Experts say fabricated headlines can mislead the public at a time when facts are crucial.
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
Common Pleas Judge Mark B. Cohen is suspended without pay for the next three months due to his politically charged social media posts.
TikTok was sued Tuesday by more than a dozen attorneys general who allege the social media platform is misleading the public about its safety. The app, they say, is harming children's mental health and putting them in danger.
False caims that politicians manipulated the weather to target Republican areas and that the government is trying to seize land to mine lithium are taking root online.
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
Former Lower Merion Township and Philadelphia teacher Jeremy Schobel, 33, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a child exploitation catfishing scheme.
Schools in two districts in Gloucester County, New Jersey, are set to reopen Tuesday. The districts canceled classes Monday after teens allegedly made threats on social media.
Woodbury City Public Schools and Deptford Township School District will reopen Tuesday after receiving social media threats over the weekend.
Woodbury City Schools in Gloucester County will be closed on Monday due to the threat posted on social media, according to the district's superintendent.
At least three juveniles are in custody after allegedly threatening schools in Camden and Gloucester counties in New Jersey.
One Philadelphia-based content creator has been documenting the Democratic National Convention this week.
Kory Aversa, of Philadelphia, is one of the content creators covering the Democratic National Convention on social media.
CBS News Philadelphia is bringing viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the Democratic National Convention on social media, on air and on stream.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago with a new focus on social media. Digital reporter Marcella Baietto shares how you can follow CBS News Philadelphia and the convention all week.
As the FBI investigates whether hackers were going after the Trump and Harris campaigns with phishing schemes, Trump returned to his once-favorite social media platform, now known as X. He took part in an X Spaces audio chat with Elon Musk, the platform's owner, and addressed the recent assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania as well as the Harris campaign. On the Democratic side, Tim Walz is set to begin a multi-state fundraising blitz starting on Tuesday in Los Angeles, less than a week out from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Parts of the Doylestown Historical Society building were damaged in a fire Thursday morning.
The substance abuse research team at Temple University is dedicated to combating the addiction epidemic by developing a new type of pain medication.
The Learning Experience child care center in Center City, Philadelphia is tying engineering into early education.
A man is in critical condition after he was shocked while trying to steal copper wire from a PECO transformer box.
Jaylin Williams scored a career-high 19 points and had 17 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Thunder cruised past the injury-depleted 76ers 133-100.
A man is in critical condition after he was shocked while trying to steal copper wire from a PECO transformer box.
Officials in Berlin Township are asking the community to be on high alert after a man attempted to abduct an 8-year-old girl.
Parts of the Doylestown Historical Society building were damaged in a fire Thursday morning.
The substance abuse research team at Temple University is dedicated to combating the addiction epidemic by developing a new type of pain medication.
The Learning Experience child care center in Center City, Philadelphia is tying engineering into early education.
Parts of the Doylestown Historical Society building were damaged in a fire Thursday morning.
The substance abuse research team at Temple University is dedicated to combating the addiction epidemic by developing a new type of pain medication.
The Learning Experience child care center in Center City, Philadelphia is tying engineering into early education.
A man is in critical condition after he was shocked while trying to steal copper wire from a PECO transformer box.
Sip by sip, stitch by stitch, Philadelphia's Drunken Knitwits socialize, knit and enjoy food and drinks together.
The Princeton University women's basketball team lost to Iowa State in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday night.
Officials in Berlin Township are asking the community to be on high alert after a man attempted to abduct an 8-year-old girl.
After it was initially canceled, the Atlantic City Airshow is back on at the Jersey Shore for 2025.
Witnesses cited in court documents said Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca drove across multiple lanes and almost hit a utility pole.
The Chateau Bleu Motel in North Wildwood, New Jersey, is in danger of being demolished. There is a push to save the property.
Todd and Traci Bult visited Delaware to renew their vows for the 38th time after traveling across the country to reaffirm their love.
St. Patrick's Day festivities were in full swing Monday as people gathered in Wilmington, Delaware, to celebrate Irish heritage, history and community.
Rep. Sarah McBride said Republicans are "obsessed with culture war issues" a day after Republican Rep. Keith Self called her "Mr. McBride" during a hearing.
The University of Delaware Blue Hens' hot streak came to an end Tuesday night, but students said they enjoyed the season.
As Tesla stock continues to take a major hit this week, people are showing up to dealerships to protest Elon Musk and his role in the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency.
The substance abuse research team at Temple University is dedicated to combating the addiction epidemic by developing a new type of pain medication.
Edwin Dunfee, 66, is a gold medal winner who has overcome serious challenges and now he's being awarded as a game changer.
ChristianaCare is building two micro-hospitals in Delaware County. This project comes at a time when many people in Delco are worried about access to health care.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Another case of bird flu has been detected in Philadelphia, but health officials say the risk to the public remains low.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A grandson is honoring his grandmother who was a pillar in the Audubon community in South Jersey and the heart of his family.
The new product is a wide-mouth jar which can be used for dipping potato chips.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 South near mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, disrupted traffic Tuesday.
New Jersey Transit says someone was struck near the River Line's Cinnaminson station on Tuesday morning.
SEPTA says its schedule changes will improve commuters' experience around the Philadelphia area.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade, which features a new route.
A woman was killed in a wrong-way crash in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night.
Jaylin Williams scored a career-high 19 points and had 17 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Thunder cruised past the injury-depleted 76ers 133-100.
The Princeton University women's basketball team lost to Iowa State in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday night.
The Lehigh University women's basketball team is one of two schools from the Philadelphia area competing in the 2025 Women's NCAA tournament.
The TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek Golf Course will enhance education access to students in Philadelphia and much more.
Drafted in the first round a year apart, Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller are bonding in the minor leagues and rising up together.
After it was initially canceled, the Atlantic City Airshow is back on at the Jersey Shore for 2025.
Known as one of the forefathers of gangsta rap, Schoolly D put Philadelphia on the map in 1985 with his hit, "P.S.K. (What Does It Mean?)".
The 2025-26 Broadway season in Philadelphia includes "SIX," "The Sounds of Music" and more shows.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are commencing in the Philadelphia area this weekend.
Philly's favorite comedian, Kevin Hart, has a new series about his childhood growing up in the City of Brotherly Love.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Temple University's substance abuse research team is finding new ways to tackle the addiction epidemic, with the development of a new kind of pain medication. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl introduces us to the team's director, as we celebrate Women's History Month.
Expect rounds of rain after a dreary Thursday morning, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
Little ones are learning big STEM skills at a Philadelphia preschool. Reporter Kim Hudson has more on where engineering is tied into early education.
An 8-year-old girl told police she was on her way to JFK Elementary School in Berlin Township, New Jersey on Wednesday when a man attempted to kidnap her – she fought back before getting away.
An attempted copper wire theft knocked out power in the area of Roosevelt Boulevard between Welsh Road and Grant Avenue. Brandon Goldner has the latest.