Philadelphia-area businesses brace for impact as Trump prepares tariffs
As President Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs, businesses in the Philadelphia area say their prices could rise.
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As President Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs, businesses in the Philadelphia area say their prices could rise.
President Trump plans to announce a new slate of tariffs Wednesday, and business owners in Pennsylvania and New Jersey say the new levies could mean higher prices for consumers in the Philadelphia area.
The consideration of eliminating the CDC's HIV Prevention Division has drawn strong condemnation from health organizations, including the Mazzoni Center.
The Trump administration is considering eliminating the CDC's HIV Prevention Division as part of a reorganization of health and human services. This move has drawn strong condemnation from LGBTQ+, HIV, and health organizations, including the Mazzoni Center in Philadelphia. Josh Sanders talked to a man who warned that dismantling the programs would undo decades of progress.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Food banks and farms in Pennsylvania are set to lose millions in funding after the Department of Agriculture ended a program.
Food banks like Philabundance in Philadelphia could have big holes in their budgets after the Trump administration ended a federal program that helps them purchase food from local farms.
Employees of the Environmental Protection Agency are gathering outside their office in Center City to protest what they're calling “senseless acts” by the Trump administration. They say that the federal government cut grants that allow them to provide clean air and water to people across the mid-atlantic region, including Philadelphia. Eva Andersen reports with more.
Four Philly libraries are hosting workshops to help federal workers who were recently laid off network and look for new jobs.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said federal funding is critical for the city's schools.
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
Dozens gathered in South Jersey Sunday to rally in support of the U.S. Postal Service and protest changes.
U.S. Postal Service workers and supporters rallied Sunday in Collingswood, New Jersey, over potential changes to the agency's structure under the Trump administration.
Hundreds of people, including Penn students, faculty and staff, gathered at 34th and Walnut streets on Thursday afternoon to protest the cuts and demand action from the university.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
Rep. Sarah McBride said Republicans are "obsessed with culture war issues" a day after Republican Rep. Keith Self called her "Mr. McBride" during a hearing.
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.
A federal judge ordered six federal agencies to rehire fired probationary workers, saying their terminations last month were unlawful. Investigative reporter Joe Holden has the latest from Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since retaking office, telling lawmakers and the nation that "America is back."
The U.S. has been a key supplier of weapons for Ukraine as it continues to fend off the invasion launched by Russia three years ago.
Canada, Mexico and China are hitting back with retaliatory tariffs. The moves raised fears of higher prices for U.S. consumers and a trade war.
Doctors say millions of people take medications that resulted from years of research and the pending research cuts have many worried.
The pending research cuts have many worried, including a Montgomery County professor who depends on the research. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The debate over diversity, equity and inclusion programs has reached Philadelphia as Penn removed information from its website.
State lawmakers are asking Attorney General Dave Sunday to consider criminal charges against Prospect for closing Crozer Health.
Philadelphia police are searching for a shooter who killed a woman and injured a man in the Juniata Park neighborhood.
Prince Edward will be appearing at the dedication ceremony for the Bicentennial Bell at the Benjamin Rush Garden in Old City.
The Philadelphia Eagles are picking up 2022 first-round pick Jordan Davis' fifth-year option, a league source confirmed.
Refugees who settled in the Delaware Valley after the fall of Saigon reflect on their pivotal journey.
Gordon Turner, 22, is facing multiple charges after a crash involving a U-Haul he was driving Tuesday night in Newark, Delaware.
State lawmakers are asking Attorney General Dave Sunday to consider criminal charges against Prospect for closing Crozer Health.
Philadelphia police are searching for a shooter who killed a woman and injured a man in the Juniata Park neighborhood.
Prince Edward will be appearing at the dedication ceremony for the Bicentennial Bell at the Benjamin Rush Garden in Old City.
The Philadelphia Eagles are picking up 2022 first-round pick Jordan Davis' fifth-year option, a league source confirmed.
State lawmakers are asking Attorney General Dave Sunday to consider criminal charges against Prospect for closing Crozer Health.
Philadelphia police are searching for a shooter who killed a woman and injured a man in the Juniata Park neighborhood.
Prince Edward will be appearing at the dedication ceremony for the Bicentennial Bell at the Benjamin Rush Garden in Old City.
Refugees who settled in the Delaware Valley after the fall of Saigon reflect on their pivotal journey.
Generations later, people who built Philadelphia's Italian Market are being honored with new displays of public art.
Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny in the Philadelphia area, but rain is expected this weekend.
An NJ Transit strike could start in weeks after the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen overwhelmingly rejected the agency's latest offer.
Three people were injured after being ejected from a stolen car in Cumberland County, New Jersey, on Tuesday, state police said.
Joseph Kling, the N.J. man facing arson charges in the Jones Road Wildfire, remains in custody in Ocean County.
Police said a driver crashed and was rear-ended by another car before both were struck by a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny in the Philadelphia area, but rain is expected this weekend.
Gordon Turner, 22, is facing multiple charges after a crash involving a U-Haul he was driving Tuesday night in Newark, Delaware.
The Philadelphia region can expect high temperatures in the 80s this week as April winds down.
Warranties might provide initial comfort and security for the customer, but a consumer expert said they are always in the best interest of companies.
Sunday will be mostly sunny, breezy and seasonably cooler. By Sunday night, the skies are clear and conditions are less windy.
State lawmakers are asking Attorney General Dave Sunday to consider criminal charges against Prospect for closing Crozer Health.
The first patient to receive a new gene therapy at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is now living pain-free for the first time.
A new provider is stepping up to help provide ambulance coverage amid the looming closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center.
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
SEPTA train service is suspended at the Mount Airy train station in Philadelphia after an equipment issue.
Police said a driver crashed and was rear-ended by another car before both were struck by a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
The Philadelphia Eagles are picking up 2022 first-round pick Jordan Davis' fifth-year option, a league source confirmed.
Bryson Stott scored on a wild pitch with two outs in the ninth to cap a zany final inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals, 7-6.
Rick Tocchet isn't returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, making him a top candidate for several NHL vacancies.
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player and Minnesota native Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Eagles were honored at the White House on Monday for their dominant win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
Philadelphia jazz artist Lora Sherrodd is putting a fresh, feminist spin on an old genre.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
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.
In a letter to Attorney General Dave Sunday, a group of state lawmakers requested that the attorney general open a criminal investigation into the California-based private health care company.
Flowers and signs that read "no need for speed" and "raise the crosswalk" were placed at the site of a crash on Main Street in Newark, Delaware that left one UD student dead Tuesday. Ray Strickland reports.
Philadelphia's Old City is home to dozens of wedding businesses, and over 35 are opening their doors Wednesday night for couples getting hitched soon or in the distant future. Leah Ben with the Old City District shares more about the Old City Wedding Stroll happening April 30.
Today marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon, a pivotal moment in history that ended the Vietnam War. Hundreds of thousands of refugees fled the chaos, and some of them settled in the Delaware Valley. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Madeleine Wright introduces us to some members of the community who say the fall of Saigon continues to shape their lives.
Ahead of the 2025 South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, three new murals will be unveiled depicting some founders who helped shape it since the beginning. Howard Monroe shares more about the people in the murals and other efforts to revitalize the South Philadelphia landmark.