Wolf Declares State Of Emergency For Pennsylvania Ahead Of Nor'easter
Gov. Tom Wolf has declared a state of emergency for Pennsylvania ahead of Wednesday's nor'easter.
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Gov. Tom Wolf has declared a state of emergency for Pennsylvania ahead of Wednesday's nor'easter.
The governor said Sunday that the waiver, which runs through the end of the month, allows drivers helping transport crews to areas hard-hit by the storm.
Frustrated community members and advocates demanded a plan for addressing the issue.
Without an agreement, the Supreme Court has said it will impose its own map, and legislative GOP leaders say if that happens they will go to federal court.
The Supreme Court has said it will draw up its own map if the legislature and Governor Wolf don't agree to one by Thursday.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf will not submit a new Republican-drawn map of Pennsylvania's congressional districts to the state's high court, saying Tuesday that it uses the same unconstitutionally partisan tactics as the 6-year-old boundaries struck down in a gerrymandering case.
The endorsements of gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner and Senate candidate Lou Barletta came a month before the deadline to file paperwork to get on the May 15 primary election ballot.
In a re-election year, Governor Wolf's budget address was largely devoted to his list of first term accomplishments.
Pennsylvania's Democratic Party chairman says he's acceding to Gov. Tom Wolf's request that he resign in the wake of his comments to a columnist about the party's responses to sexual misconduct allegations against politicians.
The clock is ticking. Gov. Wolf says he expects to have a new redistricting map in hand for review by the end of next week.
The governors of Minnesota and Pennsylvania are wagering some sweet treats on Sundays NFC championship game.
Wolf says the state's recent contribution of $1 million from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital program is a good investment.
Gov. Tom Wolf said the approval is good news for patients and their caregivers.
Pennsylvania state government agencies fielded 339 reports of alleged sexual harassment over a recent five-year period.
It is official -- Philadelphia schools will return to local control next July, now that the state education secretary has approved the School Reform Commission's vote last month to abolish itself.
The governor on Friday named a new leader of the State Board of Education, a day after accepting the resignation of the longtime chairman following accusations he pursued sexual relationships with teenage girls more than 35 years ago.
The statement from House Minority Leader Frank Dermody confirms sexual harassment settlements involving two members over the past decade but names no names.
A Democratic Pennsylvania lawmaker is "taking a step back" from his congressional campaign following a report over misconduct allegations.
Pennsylvania's governor said Sunday a state senator should resign over published allegations he behaved inappropriately toward women.
Long before the House gave final approval on Tuesday night, Democratic Governor Tom Wolf had guaranteed a veto of the abortion bill.
The governor traveled to Philadelphia and Children's Hospital to sign the CHIP reauthorization legislation and call on parents to contact their representatives in Washington.
The legislature has now sent a bill reauthorizing the state program to Governor Wolf's desk.
The Pennsylvania House could vote as early as this week on a bill that would, by most accounts, be among the most strict abortion measures in the country.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's office is developing a way to handle anonymous reports of inappropriate sexual behavior in the state Capitol.
On Tuesday, Governor Wolf stopped by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation in Philadelphia to talk about the state's opioid epidemic.
Thousands of Pittsburgh-area elementary and middle school students got to witness a world premiere performance at Heinz Hall.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
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All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Thousands of Pittsburgh-area elementary and middle school students got to witness a world premiere performance at Heinz Hall.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
Chrissy Palladino may have retired from Camden Catholic High School, but her handprints remain on the girls' basketball program.
The Phillies said that, despite the rebrand, the statue of legendary Harry Kalas will remain in its original location.
A late goal from the Los Angeles Kings' Artemi Panarin tied Thursday night's game vs. the Flyers, who emerged victorious in a shootout.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored a career high 38 points with 11 assists, and Justin Edwards added 32 points as the 76ers beat the Sacramento Kings 139-118.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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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.
U.S. Marshals say Rashiem Russell was arrested in South Carolina on Friday after he was caught on camera punching a security guard in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania. Police say Russell fled the state and was arrested at a family member's house in Darlington.
March Madness is in full swing, and while basketball is on the mind of the country, a retired longtime head coach in South Jersey still has a hand in the game.
The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General said it started when an Evesham Township police officer tried to pull over a driver on Route 73 near Greentree Road shortly after 4:30 a.m.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working around the clock rebuilding a large portion of Ventnor's boardwalk. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
The ballpark eatery and bar named in honor of Philadelphia broadcasting legend Harry Kalas is getting a rebrand ahead of the Phillies' 2026 season.