Toyota recall left Philly grandmom afraid to drive van for grandkids
Marisa Penate bought a brand-new Toyota Sienna to transport her four young grandchildren. A recall left her terrified of driving it.
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Marisa Penate bought a brand-new Toyota Sienna to transport her four young grandchildren. A recall left her terrified of driving it.
Josh Sidorowicz is in your corner with what you should know if your car gets recalled -- and can't be repaired right away.
Philadelphia sports teams are teaming up once again with local Toyota dealers to salute those who serve and have served. Jim Donovan chats with John Wayne Troxell, a retired former senior enlisted adviser to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — and Staff Sgt. Rico Roman, a Paralympic medalist and Team Toyota athlete.
A convoy of Toyota Tundras rolled through Philadelphia Wednesday in an effort to haul away hunger in local communities.
The goal is to Haul Away Hunger, and dozens of Toyota Tundra trucks unloaded pallets of food, a portion of the over 350,000 pounds of food being donated as part of the 16th annual Toyota Tundra Food Drive. Siafa Lewis has a live update with Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association CEO Paul Muller as the food drive gets underway.
The 16th annual Toyota Tundra Food Drive will provide over 350,000 pounds of food for Philabundance, serving the food insecure across the Philadelphia area. Siafa Lewis hears from Paul Muller, president of the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association, and Philabundance CEO Loree Jones Brown about what the food drive will accomplish and the greater need in the community beyond today.
One lucky Philadelphia Eagles fan received the surprise of a lifetime Tuesday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Ally Monteiro was this year's grand prize winner of Toyota's Fan Giveaway -- taking home a brand-new RAV4 -- thanks to a little help from Eagles guard Landon Dickerson.
Philabundance and Toyota are giving away backpacks filled with goodies to help children and their families for the next several months. Howard Monroe has more on the giveaway.
Toyota said it is urging the owners of 50,000 older vehicles to stop driving the cars immediately and get their faulty airbags fixed.
Toyota said the batteries in some of the small SUVs can shift during forceful turns, causing a short circuit.
The cars' fuel tubes could rub against a brake line, causing a fuel leak, the company said.
To be clear, a manual transmission on an electric car would serve absolutely no purpose. It would be just for fun, an add-on for people who like shifting gears in their gasoline-powered cars.
The nonprofit brought in over a half million pounds of food thanks to Toyota and other partners. It comes at a critical time as a West Philly nonprofit was victimized by theft.
The auto company plans a convoy of 85 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks loaded with food. Local food bank Philabundance is getting about 325 tons.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
Philabundance is purchasing over 300 tons of food with donations from local Toyota dealers.
In January, that number was 700,000. Now the total stands at 1.8 million, the company said.
Toyota is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in the United States because the fuel pumps can fail and cause engines to stall -- increasing the risk of a crash.
The move announced Wednesday includes 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. and is part of the largest series of automotive recalls in the nation's history.
On Friday, dozens of Toyota Tundras rumbled through Philadelphia with one mission in mind -- to haul away hunger.
Toyota is recalling about 70,000 Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles in North America to replace air bag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel at drivers and passengers.
The recall is expected to begin Oct. 22.
Toyota is recalling more than 1 million of its hybrid vehicles worldwide over a potential fire risk.
Toyota is recalling 228,000 Tacoma vehicles over an issue that could cause drivers to lose control of their cars.
Monday, the final day of August, will be partly to mostly cloudy, with scattered showers, but the week ahead in the Philadelphia region will be unsettled.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Philadelphia Eagles' roster could change before the regular season opener vs. the Commanders, but here's who made the cut.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
Monday, the final day of August, will be partly to mostly cloudy, with scattered showers, but the week ahead in the Philadelphia region will be unsettled.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
A Pennsylvania man died when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into another rider, police say.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Philadelphia Eagles' roster could change before the regular season opener vs. the Commanders, but here's who made the cut.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead RBI single and Trea Turner had a two-run single in a three-run 10th inning in the Philadelphia Phillies' victory Saturday.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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.
CBS Philadelphia executive producer Ashley Johnson was honored by Mother African Union Church on Sunday for our four-part series on the fire that destroyed the Wilmington church in May.
Andrew Kozak is tracking severe weather set to hit the Philadelphia region this week. Here's the weather forecast.
Dozens of people have been rescued after severe flash flooding in the Grand Canyon.
U.S. forces on Sunday struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, according to U.S. Central Command spokesman Commander Tim Hawkins. It's the first military action in a month against Tehran.
The Philadelphia Cycling Classic was back in the city for the first time in 10 years.