Philly mayor proposes new taxes on Uber, deliveries in $6.97B budget
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
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An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
Uber Eats on Tuesday unveiled a fleet of food delivery robots that are set to work in Center City Philadelphia.
Prosecutors say Joseph Cini killed a 63-year-old woman as he fled from a home on the 900 block of North Watts Street in Philadelphia.
The lawsuit alleges the company misled customers on how much money they could save with its Uber One subscription service.
A person was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Police are searching for a man wanted for domestic assault after he caused a deadly crash in North Philadelphia on Monday morning and fled the scene. CBS Philadelphia's Liz Crawford has the latest.
The day before Thanksgiving is well known as a day for drinking, but Delaware is helping residents get a safe ride home with its Sober Rides program, offering voucher credits for rideshare apps Uber and Lyft.
The ride-share company said it's piloting the women-focused program in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit.
"Peace be with you all!" reads Pope Leo XIV's first tweet since being elected by the conclave of Catholic cardinals. Chandler Lutz breaks down what's trending with the pontiff as well as the new Superman movie trailer and Uber's new "Route Share" feature.
Uber confirmed that a 77-year-old man killed in a shooting in Center City Philadelphia this week was a driver for the company.
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said Robert Corcoran groped and made explicit comments to a passenger.
Two people got into a Lyft driver's car, shot him and then stole the vehicle, Philadelphia police say.
Kiyonna Sutton was a passenger in an Uber on New Year's Eve and died in a crash in Philadelphia after police say the car collided with a tractor-trailer.
A Delaware County father is sharing memories of his daughter, 28-year-old Kiyonna Sutton, just over a week after an Uber crash on New Year's Eve claimed her life.
Sources say an Uber driver was arrested and charged Friday morning in the alleged rape of a Villanova University student that happened three weeks ago inside a campus dorm.
Police said patrols had increased last week but have not provided any new information about the alleged attack.
Police at Villanova University are investigating after they said an Uber driver raped a student in a campus residence hall.
The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is mourning the loss of their brother after his Uber driver made an illegal turn and crashed on Kelly Drive.
A passenger in an Uber who was killed in a crash in Philadelphia on Aug. 15 was identified as 41-year-old Steven Tyree Moultrie. Uber said in a statement that the driver in the crash was removed from their platform.
The passenger in an Uber car died in a crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia Thursday, police said. The driver made an illegal turn into oncoming traffic, according to police.
Under the new proposed legislation, rideshare drivers would need to take measures to identify themselves throughout their vehicle.
Overnight U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that an Israeli missile struck Iran. And Uber is adding a new way for riders to get verified and launching the test program in several cities including Philadelphia. Janelle Burrell has your latest morning headlines with the weather forecast from Kate Bilo.
Police said the manager of a West Oak Lane Rite Aid was robbed after hailing an Uber ride to deliver a cash deposit for the business.
Police say two masked men in a Honda CR-V intentionally caused a crash with an Uber, then got out and robbed the Uber passenger - a manager at a Philadelphia Rite Aid store.
Wilt Chamberlain's family is keeping close watch as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on one of his long-standing NBA records.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after the National Park Service said he vandalized monuments in Gettysburg, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Wilt Chamberlain's family is keeping close watch as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on one of his long-standing NBA records.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after the National Park Service said he vandalized monuments in Gettysburg, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
The new coins reflect major historic points in the country, from the Mayflower to the Gettysburg Address.
Pottsgrove Manor, a headquarters for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, is now home to colonial-era examples of resistance.
Buying everything children need can be expensive, but there are ways to save by buying gently used items.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Wilt Chamberlain's family is keeping close watch as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on one of his long-standing NBA records.
Chase Utley's Phillies Wall of Fame induction ceremony will take place before the club's Aug. 7 game against the Blue Jays.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team is heading to the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than a decade.
It's a big summer for sports in Philadelphia, and one of the biggest events is the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"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.
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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.
Law enforcement agencies and Jewish community leaders in the Philadelphia area say they have increased patrols and stepped up security around houses of worship after an armed driver rammed a car into a Michigan synagogue on Thursday.
It feels like Mother Nature is playing a cruel joke after many across the Philadelphia region were forced to bundle up for the snow after days of warm weather. Ryan Hughes reports.
In an ode to America's 250th birthday, the U.S. Mint is redesigning several circulating coins. The dime, quarter and half dollar are getting a makeover for the semiquincentennial.
Mayor Cherelle Parker pitched her $6.97 billion budget to city council on Thursday, saying it includes new taxes on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft that will help generate more than $9 million in revenue for the School District of Philadelphia.
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Now, doctors say numbers are growing mainly because of the aging population. Stephanie Stahl reports.