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Female engineers, coders, and other tech heavyweights have joined a Twitter campaign to break down stereotypes about what engineers should look like.
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Female engineers, coders, and other tech heavyweights have joined a Twitter campaign to break down stereotypes about what engineers should look like.
Celebrities took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the GOP Debate Thursday night.
Rich discussed the difference between Democrats and Socialists, the death of HitchBOT and helping stranded motorists on the side of the road. He also spoke with La Salle University professor Bill Weaver about social media and Professor Eugene O'Donnell about routine traffic stops.
Chris discusses Mike Huckabee's comments on the Iranian nuclear deal, a Daily Beast article revealing allegations of rape against Donald Trump, and the first female coach in the NFL.
The primary argument against the proposed bill has been that consumers won't use technology they don't trust, and unnecessary surveillance would hurt the industry.
Chris discussed President Obama's appearance on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, pitching prospect Aaron Nola's debut with the Phillies, and Nicki Minaj's Twitter tete-a-tete with Taylor Swift.
KYW Newsradio Social Media Editor Melony Roy reports on what's trending around the region and the world.
These findings come at a time when social network are increasing their emphasis on news.
The Buckingham Township Police Department is using the hashtag #getaroom, to remind residents on Facebook and Twitter that they could get a citation for "romantic meetings" in public parks after dark.
The University of Pennsylvania has received a federal grant from the National Institute of Health to study the correlation between Twitter behavior and heart health.
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
Facebook added a new feature called "Let's Celebrate Pride," which will automatically put a rainbow-striped tint over your profile picture.
When users scroll through their Twitter feeds and see a video, it will begin to automatically play, with the sound muted.
The Sixers and Bucks exchanged a few jabs on Twitter on Monday night.
The White House says every tweet to or from the president's account is archived permanently for possible future review.
President Obama has finally gotten his own Twitter account.
Rich explains why Mother's Day flowers are bad for the environment, home-schooled students should be allowed to participate in school sports, and why Saturday Night Live's Muhammed cartoon skit was not that courageous. He also talked with columnist Ruben Navarrette and comedian Greg Proops.
Have you ever secretly checked your partner's social media accounts? According to a survey, you're not alone.
Rich discusses a scholar suggesting parents stop reading to kids, actor Jeremy Renner calling Black Widow a slut, and ISIS taking credit for the shooting in Garland, Texas. He also spoke with Utah Senator Mike Lee, and Darpena Sheth from the Institute for Justice.
Periscope is the Twitter-owned live streaming tool that makes broadcasting easy.
Meerkat lets you instantly live stream what's going on around you to your Twitter feed.
Twitter has announced that all 288 million monthly active users will now have the option to receive direct messages for any user.
"Tebow mania" is once again all over social media, after news that the quarterback is headed to Philadelphia.
Victoria Harris created "@AwarenessCone" three weeks ago after she noticed more and more orange safety cones popping up around the city.
HBO has confirmed it sent takedown notices to the live video streaming service Periscope after several accounts were seen streaming Sunday's premiere of "Game of Thrones."
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
An order issued Friday gives the Trump administration the final green light to install a new exhibit at the President's House in Old City.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
Philadelphia's Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
An order issued Friday gives the Trump administration the final green light to install a new exhibit at the President's House in Old City.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
An order issued Friday gives the Trump administration the final green light to install a new exhibit at the President's House in Old City.
Philly music icons The Roots will perform before Saturday's World Cup match between France and Paraguay, FIFA says.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
The Anaheim Ducks have seven days to match the Flyers' offer sheet or accept four first-round draft picks as compensation.
Philly music icons The Roots will perform before Saturday's World Cup match between France and Paraguay, FIFA says.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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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.
Three people, including a 10-year-old girl, were injured after a large tree fell and struck their car in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, on Friday.
Roger Gordon has been coaching baseball since he was 14 years old. Sixty years later, the Philadelphia native is still molding the next generation of baseball players in the city. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich has the story.
Plans are in place to keep the crowds on the Parkway safe in the extreme here. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder has the details.
The annual Haddonfield Independence Day Parade kicked off Friday morning before the hottest part of the day. New Jersey reporter Ryan Hughes shares more on the nearly 90-year tradition.
CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri spoke to participants and officials about the decision to cancel the parade.