Gov. Josh Shapiro joins lawsuit suing Trump Administration over gender-affirming care
The lawsuit claims that restrictions on gender-affirming care through an executive order are unlawful.
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The lawsuit claims that restrictions on gender-affirming care through an executive order are unlawful.
The Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee's law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth does not violate the 14th Amendment.
While there are currently no restrictions on transgender adults getting their prescriptions, many are worried it could happen.
There's growing fear in the transgender community that the Trump administration will restrict their access to needed medications. Many states already have laws against minors getting gender affirming drugs. There are currently no restrictions on trans adults getting their prescriptions. Stephanie Stahl reports that many are worried it could happen.
The event at Philadelphia City Hall aimed at promoting visibility, equity and community empowerment.
City leaders and advocates gathered at City Hall on Monday to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with a flag-raising ceremony aimed at promoting visibility, equity and community empowerment.
Rep. Sarah McBride, who represents Delaware, said that she appears "to live rent-free in the minds of some of my Republican colleagues" in response to a heated exchange about her gender during a hearing this week.
The new policy removes references to gender — replacing them with references to a student athlete's biological sex.
The military announced in a social media post on Friday that it will no longer allow transgender people to enlist.
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
A Philadelphia activist says the trans community is bracing for what could come next under the Trump administration.
A Philadelphia activist says the trans community is bracing for what could be next after President Trump signed an executive order declaring that the U.S. government will officially recognize only two genders — male and female.
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride has become the target of South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced a resolution to prevent trans women from using the women's restroom on Capitol Hill.
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina introduced legislation Monday to change House rules to prohibit transgender women from using women's bathrooms and other facilities on Capitol Hill, a proposal that comes just before the House prepares to swear-in the first openly transgender member of Congress.
Delaware's Sarah McBride will be the first openly trans person to hold a seat in Congress.
In 2020, Sarah McBride made history as the first transgender person ever elected to a state senate seat. Now, the Delaware Democrat is running for Congress.
nadeen "mothasistah" herring has written two books as a resource to help others celebrate transgender loved ones.
People in Mercer County are calling for the killing of a transgender teenager to be prosecuted as a hate crime.
Naiymah Sanchez has made it her mission to support the trans community in Philadelphia. For the 40-year-old, her work is a reflection of her lived experience.
Naiymah Sanchez has made it her mission to support the trans community in Philadelphia. For the 40-year-old, her work is a reflection of her lived experience.
One small business stepped up to fight hate against the transgender community and ended up starting a global movement.
An increasing number of trans men and women are becoming parents and growing families. Doctors say trans people having biological children is now a routine part of medicine.
Every year trans people, advocates and their allies observe Trans Day of Remembrance to honor the lives lost to hate crimes.
Many doctors, mental health specialists and medical groups have argued that treatments for transgender youth are safe and beneficial, though rigorous long-term research is lacking.
The space will focus on emergency shelter and wellness services in particular for trans women of color.
Saturday is dry and mild but Sunday's snow will likely really pick up during the afternoon and evening.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
With so much attention lately on the site, CBS News Philadelphia went deep into our archives to see how the exhibit came to be.
Just as last month's snow melts away, Mother Nature is reminding the Jersey Shore that winter is not over yet.
Saturday is dry and mild but Sunday's snow will likely really pick up during the afternoon and evening.
Displays about slavery at the President's House in Old City were being restored nearly a month after they were removed by order of the Trump administration.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
With so much attention lately on the site, CBS News Philadelphia went deep into our archives to see how the exhibit came to be.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
Flames broke out in a "high-occupancy" building on the 400 block of Northampton Street, around 10 a.m., Friday
Media Mayor Joi Washington, the borough's first Black leader, says being a pioneer isn't easy.
Just as last month's snow melts away, Mother Nature is reminding the Jersey Shore that winter is not over yet.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said more than 1,100 dead birds have been reported statewide between Saturday and Monday.
One child was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon.
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
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.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
Malvern Prep sophomore Matt O'Neill is looking to win back-to-back National Prep titles, and his hustle started at an early age.
Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Hawks beat the 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break.
The Philadelphia Catholic League basketball championships are set for a Sunday doubleheader at the Palestra.
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Thousands of volunteers will help with the PGA Championship in Delaware County in May.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
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.
A significant coastal snowstorm is threatening 6-10 inches of snow for Philadelphia and potentially even more at the Jersey Shore. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza breaks down how much snow the region could see, and the other threats with this storm, including coastal flooding and high winds.
A coastal storm that could "bomb out" and intensify when it arrives could drop 6-10 inches of snow around Philadelphia and even more at the Jersey Shore. Jan Carabeo has the latest headlines on how our region is preparing for the storm, and NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Fire up the snow blowers, get the shovels out, check your tires, grab some food, etc. Saturday is dry and mild, Sunday’s snow will likely really pick up during the afternoon and evening. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The City of Philadelphia honored Sixers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving ahead of his 76th birthday.
The City of Philadelphia honored Sixers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving ahead of his 76th birthday.