Viral TikTok has Philly doctors warning of eye drop, nail glue mixup
A TikTok video has become a cautionary tale – one of many that often go viral in hopes of warning people about a dangerous trend.
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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.
Experts say fabricated headlines can mislead the public at a time when facts are crucial.
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.
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.
Woodbury City Public Schools and Deptford Township School District will reopen Tuesday after receiving social media threats over the weekend.
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.
At least three juveniles are in custody after allegedly threatening schools in Camden and Gloucester counties in New Jersey.
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.
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.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
Rendell Hoagland pleaded guilty Friday in the first-degree murder case of his own daughter, 12-year-old Malinda.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
In a message Thursday, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025, assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County. Ross DeMattei reports.
A Philadelphia police source told CBS News Philadelphia on Friday that the teen has contacted his family and said that he is safe.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron. Krystle Rich reports.
Fire crews were called to a burning restaurant in the Feltonville section of North Philadelphia on Friday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has the latest.