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The 4-1 vote will allow the smartphone app-based service to provide cars in the Pittsburgh area and across much of the state, but not in Philadelphia, where the city's oft-feared parking authority regulates taxis.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority cracked down over the weekend, impouding six vehicles and fining the drivers $1,000 each.
On Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Dom Giordano spoke with Ed Burkhardt, Vice President of the Yellow Cab Company, about the impact of the UberX car service in Philadelphia.
PUC spokeswoman Denise McCracken says two administrative law judges have recommended against sanctioning the operations of the ride share company in Pennsylvania.
A bill that would create a regulatory structure for ride-share services (such as Uber and Lyft) was scheduled for a state House committee vote today but was pulled from the agenda.
The cost is the same as their traditional service, which starts at a base fare of $7 with a minimum trip of $12. There are caravans equipped with ramps, Mercedes Sprinters, and -- for a base fare of $14 and a $25 minimum cost -- big Ford minibuses.
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
On Friday, Uber customers can order up an ice cream truck via the Uber smartphone app between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Chris discusses President Obama's visit to Delaware today, Senator Bob Casey joining the opposition to the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision, and Sixer draft pick Joel Embiid trying to pick up Kim Kardashian on Twitter. He talks to Steve-O from Jackass at 7:20, Talk Radio 1210 WPHT's Rick Grimaldi at 8, and Florida Congressman Jeff Miller at 8:20.
Could Philadelphia be next?
The mobile app enables you to pay for taxi rides with a tap of your smartphone. The PPA and the vendor, VeriFone Systems, the maker of Way2Ride, also are working on the technology and logistics of using the app to hail a cab.
After braving multiple polar vortexes, a cruise in the tropics is sounding mighty inviting to many people in the Philadelphia area.
From kittens to Christmas tree deliveries, Uber has provided Philadelphians with more than just a ride to and from the bar.
For a total of $135, a netted Frazer Fir, seven to eight feet tall and fixed with a stand, will be delivered from Home Depot to your door.
Uber, which lets people order private drivers in sleek black cars using a smartphone app, is offering an ice cream-on-demand service — for one day only — in more than three dozen cities around the world, including Philadelphia.
There are many ways to shop this holiday season. You can go online or you can go to the mall. But have you ever thought of going to Facebook for gifts?
There's a new service in Philly that aims to make ordering private car service easier than hailing a cab.
The 2025 mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood left three people dead and 10 others wounded.
A Telford man is accused of sexually assaulting at least one elderly woman during four alleged break-ins in 2025, police say.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board will consider opening the firearms deer season a week earlier.
The 2025 mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood left three people dead and 10 others wounded.
A Telford man is accused of sexually assaulting at least one elderly woman during four alleged break-ins in 2025, police say.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 2025 mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood left three people dead and 10 others wounded.
A Telford man is accused of sexually assaulting at least one elderly woman during four alleged break-ins in 2025, police say.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
A Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge ruled Thursday that the most serious charges against four of six defendants in the Grays Ferry mass shooting from last summer will be held for trial.
A Telford man is accused of sexually assaulting at least one elderly woman during four alleged break-ins in 2025, according to the Montgomery County district attorney and Towamencin Township police chief.
A major federal indictment unsealed Thursday accuses 26 people of involvement in a scheme to tank NCAA Division I college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association games to help sports gamblers get rich.
Some Girl Scouts joined CBS News Philadelphia on Thursday morning, suited up and ready to start selling.
Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire in the Brighton Towers high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Wednesday morning. Josh Sidorowicz has the latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.