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A South Jersey lawmaker wants to ban a type of sports wager known as "microbetting," saying the practice can lead to impulsive gambling behavior and financial ruin — especially among younger players.
The Ottawa Senators rallied to beat the Flyers 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Flyers and the Sixers are teaming up with one of the world's largest banks. The teams announced they're partnering up with Bank of America. Together, they plan to support small businesses and expand access to youth sports programs across the region. As part of the agreement, Bank of America will own the naming rights to the Club Level at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Former and current NBA players and a coach are among dozens of people charged in connection with two illegal gambling probes that prosecutors say involve the mafia and tens of millions of dollars. Ukee Washington reports the latest on this sweeping prosecution.
As part of the promotions accompanying 2026 World Cup games in Philadelphia, the FIFA World Cup Committee is opening a "mini pitch" at Swenson Arts and Technology High School.
The new but very familiar face on the Eagles defense Brandon Graham may even get to play Sunday, head coach Nick Sirianni said.
VJ Edgecombe had a historic debut, and Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics, 117-116, in the season opener Wednesday night at TD Garden.
Sixers great Allen Iverson spent some time with the Kelce brothers. He's the special guest on the latest New Heights podcast, with Jason and Travis Kelce. Iverson is on a media tour promoting his new book and documentary.
Joel Embiid is set to be back in the lineup Wednesday for Philadelphia's regular-season opener against the Celtics.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout testified in a trial over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
Pat Gallen reports.
Brandon Graham, a two-time Super Bowl champion and the longest-tenured player in franchise history, has unretired and signed a contract to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles.
Well, that retirement didn't last long. Former Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is reportedly coming out of retirement to re-join the Birds. Chandler Lutz breaks down the social media reaction from fans on the two-time Super Bowl champ's likely return.
Owen Tippett and Tyson Foerster each scored twice and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Monday night.
Iowa rallied from a 4th quarter deficit to complete the comeback win.
The Eagles got back in the win column Sunday with a 28-22 victory over the Vikings after a rough two weeks with losses to the Broncos and Giants.
Franklin is 128-60 as a head coach, including 104-45 (.698) at Penn State.
Noah Cates scores in overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
Joel Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason finale on Friday night, his first game action in nearly eight months.
Bob Myers, former Golden State Warriors general manager, has been named president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
Owen Tippett and Matvei Michkov scored for the Flyers, and Sam Ersson finished with 10 saves as Philadelphia lost to the Winnipeg Jets, 5-2.
Ex-Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart joined the Vegas Golden Knights after being acquitted of sexual assault in a high-profile case.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski talk to the media Thursday morning for the end of the season press conference.
Mark Byers, who currently serves as the PIAA's chief operating officer, will take over for Lombardi.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia is closing for the remainder of Thursday due to high winds.
Three Philadelphia-area athletes, including two Syracuse University football recruits, were arrested in connection with an attack in Old City, police said.
This Father's Day, the Rosenthals will continue their annual tradition of coming together at their loved one's gravesite as they turn to humor for healing.
Frustration is growing for the family of a 12-year-old girl who was killed while riding an e-scooter in Delaware County in 2025.
Appellate judges say the Trump administration can replace panels at the President's House slavery exhibit in Philadelphia.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia is closing for the remainder of Thursday due to high winds.
President Trump's Justice Department is suing Philadelphia over a law that bans federal officers from wearing masks.
Three Philadelphia-area athletes, including two Syracuse University football recruits, were arrested in connection with an attack in Old City, police said.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia is closing for the remainder of Thursday due to high winds.
This Father's Day, the Rosenthals will continue their annual tradition of coming together at their loved one's gravesite as they turn to humor for healing.
Frustration is growing for the family of a 12-year-old girl who was killed while riding an e-scooter in Delaware County in 2025.
A suspect is on the run after shooting a person on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line at 15th Street Station in Center City Philadelphia Thursday.
President Trump's Justice Department is suing Philadelphia over a law that bans federal officers from wearing masks.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Sgt. Christian Ivanov was shot while serving a search warrant in Atlantic City earlier this month.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left a 19-year-old dead and another injured.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia is closing for the remainder of Thursday due to high winds.
Three Philadelphia-area athletes, including two Syracuse University football recruits, were arrested in connection with an attack in Old City, police said.
One day after optioning struggling rookie Andrew Painter to Triple-A, the Phillies are sending down another floundering pitcher.
From outdoor block parties to VIP tables, here's a look at where you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in and around Philadelphia this summer.
Since the FIFA Fan Festival opened, Fairmont has transformed into a global hot spot, with business booming at one of the city's most popular soccer bars.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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.
Old Village Paints in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is practically a one-woman show with about 100 different colors to choose from. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
The observational research from Rutgers University looked at people taking GLP-1 medications and found that the drugs lowered levels of behaviors linked to violence.
The Trump administration can replace the panels in an educational exhibit about slavery at the President's House Site in Philadelphia, an appeals court has ruled. It's not clear what will happen next in the legal battle.
Ahead of Father's Day weekend, a Bucks County, Pennsylvania, family is using their online platform to honor their loved one while inspiring others who have also experienced loss. Marcella Baietto reports.
A special exhibit at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia is highlighting how the words of the Declaration of Independence have inspired generations of Americans in their pursuit of equality, including the LGBTQ+ rights movement.