Upper Darby Mayor Barbarran Keffer delays vote on controversial earned income tax
A controversial 1% earned income tax vote by Upper Darby Township Council has been delayed.
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Fanta Bility Foundation hosts Thanksgiving food giveaway in Upper Darby
The Fanta Bility Foundation hosted a Thanksgiving food giveaway Tuesday in an effort to spread love and kindness as Fanta did herself, the foundation said in a post.
Frustration mounts in Upper Darby after mayor's budget includes new "earned income tax"
There's some strong backlash in Upper Darby Township a day after the mayor's budget called for a new "earned income tax."
Proposed "earned income tax" receives backlash from Upper Darby residents
The tax is projected the earned income tax could bring in some $12 million for Upper Darby. However, business owners caution it will have a negative impact on a lot of workers.
Upper Darby neighbors call for an immediate arrest after killing of mosque member
Neighbors in Upper Darby said they are shaken after a man was shot and killed outside his mosque Sunday night.
Man killed outside Upper Darby mosque identified as Philadelphia correctional officer
The victim of the shooting was identified as Mohammad Rahman. He was a husband, father and longtime Philadelphia resident.
Person of interest wanted in fatal shooting, carjacking outside Upper Darby mosque
The victim of the shooting was identified as Mohammad Rahman. He worked as a correctional officer in the city of Philadelphia.
Man killed in carjacking outside Upper Darby mosque ID'd; person of interest sought
Upper Darby police are searching for a person of interest wanted in Sunday night's deadly shooting and carjacking outside of the Masjid Al Madinah Upper Darby Islamic Center.
Shooting in parking lot of mosque in Upper Darby appears to be related to carjacking
It's unclear who was shot during the incident, but police did confirm one person died.
1 killed during apparent carjacking outside Upper Darby mosque: police
Upper Darby police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened outside a mosque on Sunday night. Police say they believe it happened during a carjacking.
Shooting outside Upper Darby Islamic Center under investigation
The shooting happened in the parking lot of Masjid Al Madinah Upper Darby Islamic Center on 201 S 69th Street, according to worshippers.
Police officer thrown into glass window at Upper Darby store
Police said the officer was injured at a Dollar General store near 69th and Market Streets around 7 p.m. Friday.
Police officer thrown through glass window at Upper Darby Dollar General
Police say a suspect is in custody after an officer was thrown through a glass window at a Dollar General on 69th and Market Streets.
The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Oct. 2-6
This week, Red October took over Philadelphia as the Phillies hope to make another magic run in the postseason. Here's what our team has worked on over the past several months.
Upper Darby's St. Laurence Church debuts newly renovated space after 3 years
Parishioners rejoiced and filled the pews of the upper church on West Chester Pike Sunday morning.
Upper Darby's Saint Laurence Church celebrates mass in newly renovated space after 3 years
Saint Laurence Church held its first mass back in the newly renovated space after being closed for three years due to construction and asbestos mitigation.
"Miracle on West Chester Pike" as parish raises $1.7M to repair ceiling
Saint Laurence Catholic Church is surviving and thriving after raising $1.7 million to remove a massive asbestos tile ceiling.
Upper Darby neighbor saw police helicopter, officers in body armor take suspect into custody after s
Upper Darby resident Sandy Knese said a police helicopter detected heat in her neighbor's backyard.
Frightening night for neighbors after police standoff in Upper Darby
There's no longer a threat to neighbors in Upper Darby after a suspect was in a standoff with police overnight, but residents are on edge, Howard Monroe reports.
1 Upper Darby officer released from hospital after standoff with suspect
Police say a suspect fired at one officer, who was not hit, and the FOP says another officer was also injured. 1 officer is now released, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Teen killed in West Philly shooting was person of interest in 12-year-old's murder: sources
Police identified the 16-year-old as Tysheer Shahe Hankinson of Upper Darby and sources say he was a person of interest in the murder of a 12-year-old found dead in a West Philly dumpster.
Upper Darby School District to dismiss students early this week due to hot weather
Philadelphia is also dismissing more than 70 schools early Tuesday and Wednesday.
Upper Darby School District to hold early dismissals amid heatwave
The Upper Darby School District will join some Philadelphia schools and hold early dismissals Tuesday through Thursday.
ShopRite opens new Drexeline store, some shoppers get freebies
The new 72,000 ShopRite in the Drexeline Town Center opened Friday with free groceries for the 1st 100 shoppers.
Toddler struck by car in Upper Darby, police say
A toddler was struck by a car in Upper Darby on Tuesday morning, police said.
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Closing arguments in John Dougherty's federal embezzlement trial expected Monday
Closing arguments are expected Monday in the federal embezzlement trial of former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty.
Police investigating 3 suspicious car fires in Southwest Philadelphia
Police are investigating three car fires within a mile of each other early Monday morning that they believe to be suspicious.
Philadelphia's Eastwick residents face tough choices as rising waters threaten "Planet Streets"
For Eastwick, a majority Black neighborhood, one of those decisions might be whether homeowners become the first in Philadelphia to move out of their homes entirely because of climate change.
Philadelphia still offering assistance to businesses hit by September looting
CBS Philadelphia is dedicated to these communities and we returned to get a look at the recovery of these owners both physically and mentally.
Ancient methane escaping from melting glaciers could warm the planet more
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
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Closing arguments in John Dougherty's federal embezzlement trial expected Monday
Closing arguments are expected Monday in the federal embezzlement trial of former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty.
Police investigating 3 suspicious car fires in Southwest Philadelphia
Police are investigating three car fires within a mile of each other early Monday morning that they believe to be suspicious.
Philadelphia's Eastwick residents face tough choices as rising waters threaten "Planet Streets"
For Eastwick, a majority Black neighborhood, one of those decisions might be whether homeowners become the first in Philadelphia to move out of their homes entirely because of climate change.
Philadelphia still offering assistance to businesses hit by September looting
CBS Philadelphia is dedicated to these communities and we returned to get a look at the recovery of these owners both physically and mentally.
Ancient methane escaping from melting glaciers could warm the planet more
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
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Closing arguments in John Dougherty's federal embezzlement trial expected Monday
Closing arguments are expected Monday in the federal embezzlement trial of former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty.
Police investigating 3 suspicious car fires in Southwest Philadelphia
Police are investigating three car fires within a mile of each other early Monday morning that they believe to be suspicious.
Philadelphia's Eastwick residents face tough choices as rising waters threaten "Planet Streets"
For Eastwick, a majority Black neighborhood, one of those decisions might be whether homeowners become the first in Philadelphia to move out of their homes entirely because of climate change.
Philadelphia still offering assistance to businesses hit by September looting
CBS Philadelphia is dedicated to these communities and we returned to get a look at the recovery of these owners both physically and mentally.
Easterseals aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
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NEXT Weather: Turning windy, cloudy Monday AM morning sun
After a rainy and foggy cap on the weekend, our NEXT Weather team forecasts that skies will slowly clear out Monday, as the main area of low pressure moves away from the east coast.
Chevy Chase flips switch on National Lampoon-style holiday display in NJ
Chevy Chase visited Harbaugh's Village in Mullica Hill. The holiday display raises money for a local nonprofit.
Atlantic City Electric reaches tentative agreement with unionized workers, ending strike
Atlantic City Electric has reached a tentative agreement with IBEW Local 210 to end the month-long strike.
NJ police department brings fun to holiday season with "Grinch" posts
The Grinch stole the holiday coffee from Wawa and scoped out the holiday parade route in Lindenwold, N.J.
NEXT Weather: Fog lifting on warmer-than-average December day
Fog gives way to clouds on this warmer-than-average December day. It'll be dreary, but we're not expecting rainfall.
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NEXT Weather: Fog lifting on warmer-than-average December day
Fog gives way to clouds on this warmer-than-average December day. It'll be dreary, but we're not expecting rainfall.
After cyberattack on Pittsburgh-area water authority, how are local companies responding?
After an Iran-backed cyberattack on a Pittsburgh-area water utility, here's how Philadelphia-area companies are responding.
Delaware Blue Coats face Greensboro Swarm Saturday on PHILLY57
Tune in Saturday at 6 p.m. to see the Blue Coats take on the Greensboro Swarm.
20 holiday activities for your family in the Philadelphia region
Holiday season preparations are already underway and events like Christmas markets, displays and Santa Claus photo ops will start soon.
2 men arrested after Delaware car theft that led to Amber Alert: police
Two men have been charged after police say they stole a car with a 1-year-old girl inside, leading to a region-wide Amber Alert on Wednesday.
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Easterseals aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
New study says more exposure of loud noise from infancy to childhood can last a lifetime
The American Academy of Pediatrics said excessive exposure to loud noises can be detrimental to children and sound machines can cause more harm to children than previously thought.
7-year-old with rare disease enjoys holidays for first time thanks to new medication
This holiday season is extra special for a Bucks County family learning to live with a rare disease.
Vets, first responders with brain injuries can now get treatment at new Willow Grove facility
Veterans and first responders with brain injuries have a new facility for treatment in Willow Grove.
Dance Party for Parkinson's helps raises money and awareness: "I feel like I'm flying"
There's a special kind of dance class for people with Parkinson's disease that's fun and helps improve movement and balance problems.
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20 holiday activities for your family in the Philadelphia region
Holiday season preparations are already underway and events like Christmas markets, displays and Santa Claus photo ops will start soon.
Philadelphia City Council passes "Shop Black Business Friday" resolution
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution making every Friday in December "Shop Black Business Friday."
Christmas trees are in short supply, so get yours now, Pa. farmer says
Some Christmas tree farms in the area have already closed, having sold their supply.
Here's who's moving in to empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Customers, business owners in Media keep the community strong celebrating Small Business Saturday
Customers and business owners in Media took part in the Small Business Saturday festivities by celebrating locally owned shops.
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Easterseals aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
Ramps connecting I-295, Route 42 finally open in NJ
Before November 2023 there was no direct connection from I-295 north to Route 42 south or from 42N to I-295S.
I-95 northbound reopens in Chester, Pa. after major crash blocks lanes
Traffic was not moving before 7 a.m. Thursday after a crash on I-95 past Route 322.
I-95 in Philadelphia reopens after triple shooting closed highway: police
The northbound lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia have reopened after three men were shot on the highway early Wednesday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Early Thanksgiving traffic hits Philadelphia region, New Jersey
Despite rainy weather Tuesday, many drivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were already headed to their Thanksgiving destinations.
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Eagles security chief, 49ers LB ejected from NFC title game rematch
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday's game against Philadelphia for putting his hand in the face of the Eagles' security chief.
"Overwhelming": Eagles fans share emotional reunion, connected by an act of kindness
A group of Philadelphia Eagles fans shared an emotional reunion Sunday afternoon, 10 months after meeting at Super Bowl LVII.
Eagles fall to 49ers in rematch of last season's NFC Championship
The last time both teams faced each other was back on Jan. 29, when the Eagles won 31 to 7. But Sunday night was a different story.
Eagles players wearing cleats to support "Girls on the Run" during Sunday's game
Devon Allen and Patrick Johnson will sport the cleats during Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, part of the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" program.
Sean Couturier's shootout goal lifts Flyers past Penguins 4-3
Sean Couturier scored the lone goal in the shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
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Sylvester Stallone visits Philadelphia for first ever Rocky Day
Crowds came out to see Stallone cut the ribbon on the new Rocky Shop at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's steps.
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.
Kelsey Grammer leads Atlantic City Winter Wonderland Holiday Parade as grand marshal
Grammer spent the weekend at Atlantic City's annual pop-up, the Tinseltown Holiday Experience, to get our local community in the holiday spirit the first weekend in December.
Taylor Swift attends premiere for "RENAISSANCE: A Film By Beyoncé"
Beyoncé attended a star-studded premiere in London with guests such as Taylor Swift, who debuted her own concert film earlier this year and received support from Beyoncé.
Daryl Hall accuses John Oates of "betrayal" in latest court filing
John Oates wanted to sell his share of a joint venture with Daryl Hall, but Hall said "I can't go for that."
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Celebrity barber who worked for the Roots inspiring young minds at Dobbins High School
A celebrity barber who worked for the Roots for more than two decades is inspiring young minds one haircut at a time at Dobbins High School in Philadelphia.
How Philly's only CTE program is inspiring next generation of fashion designers
Philadelphia School District's only CTE program is helping inspire the next generation of fashion designers.
Delaware County nonprofit brings joy to adults and kids alike
For nearly 10 years, husband and wife duo Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico have continued their mission to help people of all ages reap the benefits of music.
Philadelphia teens fight way to top at D'Andre Swift's dad's boxing gym
Local teenagers are fighting to the top thanks to Eagles running back D'Andre Swift's father and his gym, Swift Fit.
Elmwood Park Zoo promotes inclusivity among staff, patrons
In this week's Focusing on the Future, we met up with an Elmwood Park Zoo employee whose abilities go well beyond his contributions on the job.
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3 car fires reported within mile of each other in Southwest Philadelphia: police
Investigators are calling the fires suspicious.
Digital Brief: December 4, 2023 (AM)
Janelle Burrell has your Monday morning headlines.
North Philadelphia businesses recovering after looting
It's been more than two months since several independent pharmacies and other local businesses were looted in North Philadelphia.
Why this North Philadelphia pharmacy chose to stay after another looting incident
While Just Here Pharmacy has opted against restocking the front of its store, it's not abandoning the neighborhood. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Philadelphia pharmacy opts not to restock in aftermath of September's looting
CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey returned to Just Here Pharmacy months after the pharmacy was looted.