Michelle Obama Visits Philadelphia To Energize Electorate For Tom Wolf
The first lady and other Democratic Party officials came to show their support for Tom Wolf in his race for governor of Pennsylvania.
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The first lady and other Democratic Party officials came to show their support for Tom Wolf in his race for governor of Pennsylvania.
A well-traveled first lady Michelle Obama is coming to Pennsylvania to campaign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf and rally voters in the party's stronghold of Philadelphia.
Currently, the SRC must approve its own dissolution.
She'll appear Wednesday morning at the Emanuel Recreation Center, 8500 Pickering Avenue, in Mt. Airy.
First lady Michelle Obama plans to campaign in Philadelphia this week for Tom Wolf, the Democratic candidate for governor.
Gov. Tom Corbett's performance in the latest Franklin and Marshall College poll is very low.
Chris discussed Hillary Clinton coming to Philadelphia to campaign for Tom Wolf, Chris Christie campaigning for Tom Corbett, and the death of former Saturday Night Live star Jan Hooks. He talked to Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:00 and Ray Didinger at 8:00.
Early Thursday evening hundreds of folks packed into the National Constitution Center for a campaign event supporting Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf.
Chris discussed yesterday's death of the first Ebola patient in the United States, last night's Gubernatorial debate between Governor Tom Corbett and his challenger Tom Wolf, and a Congressman's claims that ISIS terrorists are coming over the southern border. He talked to Matt Paxton from the television show Hoarders, at 8:20.
Chris dissects the spread of Ebola and Enterovirus D-68, Mayor Nutter's support of the SRC cancelling their contract with the Philadelphia teacher's union, and the Rock the Vote push to get the youth vote to participate in November's mid-term elections. He talks to author Jack Cashill at 7:20 and comedian Kathleen Madigan at 8:20.
The latest Quinnipiac University poll shows a slight narrowing: Tom Wolf leading incumbent Tom Corbett now by just 17 points, down from 20 points a month ago.
A new poll shows Pennsylvania's gubernatorial race tightening slightly as Republican Gov. Tom Corbett picks up support among likely voters, but Democrat Tom Wolf still leads by 17 percentage points.
A second Pennsylvania state official has stepped down in the wake of the scandal surrounding some pornographic emails exchanged among a number of state officials.
The "Job Gateway" site pulls in listings from all over, including Craigslist, so ads for escorts and exotic dancers were among the 200,000 jobs that Gov. Corbett boasted of during the debate.
Chris reviewed the resignation of Secret Service Director Julia Pierson, the latest of the Ebola case in Dallas, and the FCC's consideration to ban the term "Redskins." He also talks with Senator Pat Toomey at 8:20.
Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf argued over taxes and school funding during the one-hour "Breakfast with the Candidates" at the CBS Broadcast Center.
Live this morning, from the CBS Broadcast Center -- Breakfast With the Candidates. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett and Democratic challenger Tom Wolf will face one hour of questions in the only Philadelphia debate.
Chris Stigall talked with State Representative Daryl Metcalfe, from Pennsylvania's 12th Legislative District, about tensions among Republicans in the legislature and Governor Tom Corbett's chances for re-election in November.
A new poll shows Governor Corbett is making little progress in cutting down the commanding lead held by his Democratic challenger, Tom Wolf.
Chris discussed the beginning of the bombing campaign against Syria, President Obama and Leonardo DiCaprio addressing climate change at the United Nations, and the charges filed against three members of a group that assaulted a gay couple in Center City. He talked to John Hayward from Human Events at 7:00, and Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00.
Wolf's visit to a popular lounge in Hunting Park was billed as a "Latinos for Wolf" kickoff rally, and it coincided with National Voter Registration Day.
Former Secret Service Agent, Dan Bongino joins Chris to talk about the recent incidents of fence jumping at the White House. Corbett and other Harrisburg law makers are gearing up to increase taxes on cigarettes. Eagles General Manager, Howie Roseman joins Chris to talk about the birds.
Corbett cast himself as the candidate who will resist increasing government spending and repeatedly questioned where Wolf would find the money to raise the state's share of public school spending to 50 percent, plus meet other priorities. For his part, Wolf sought to frame Corbett as failing to capably steer the state's economy and government finances, while he cut critical funding for public schools.
Republican Governor Tom Corbett and Democratic challenger Tom Wolf are to square off Monday evening at a Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce and Industry dinner in Hershey.
Democrat Tom Wolf is heading into the final seven weeks of Pennsylvania's gubernatorial election with a $1.5 million cash advantage over the Republican he's trying to unseat, Gov. Tom Corbett.
Soccer fans were out in droves Friday night cheering on the U.S. team in their first match in the World Cup against Paraguay.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
Commissioner Bethel admitted that putting up barricades on the sidewalk was a mistake and they should have closed some Gayborhood streets to allow for the celebrations.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
The weekend will be slightly cooler and less humid than the oppressive heat we experienced Thursday and Friday.
Soccer fans were out in droves Friday night cheering on the U.S. team in their first match in the World Cup against Paraguay.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
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.
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
Soccer fans were out in droves Friday night cheering on the U.S. team in their first match in the World Cup against Paraguay.
Commissioner Bethel admitted that putting up barricades on the sidewalk was a mistake and they should have closed some Gayborhood streets to allow for the celebrations.
A 15-month-old girl was found dead inside a car along the 4800 block of Hanoverville Road, just after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Philadelphia is ready for summer and is opening its first public pool of the season.
Philadelphia Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba hosted his inaugural Mukuba Miracles Fund event on Thursday.
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
A driver was hospitalized after a tree service and landscaping truck drove off a bridge in New Castle County, Delaware, police said Friday.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
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.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
The first 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia is Sunday, but the party has already started at Fairmount Park.
The Phillies are adding a veteran outfielder a day after potentially losing Adolis García for some time due to an injury.
As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, some neighbors in Fairmount have mixed emotions about Philadelphia's free FIFA Fan Fest.
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.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
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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.
Philadelphia police were called out to a shooting scene at 29th and Gordon streets in Strawberry Mansion early Saturday morning.
Get outside and enjoy your Saturday, CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly says it will be the best day as we track possible storms late Sunday evening.
Crowds of people packed bars and the FIFA Fan Festival to root on the U.S. Men's National Team.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak caught up with Jim at the launch party at Farm Truck Brewing in Audubon.
In addition to the full-time staff, Longwood Gardens also has volunteers who help keep the grounds beautiful. Meteorologist Kate Bilo introduces us to some of them.