President Obama Will Be Sworn In For Second Term Sunday
President Obama will be officially sworn in for his second term on Sunday and the public Inaugural festivities kick off on Monday morning.
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President Obama will be officially sworn in for his second term on Sunday and the public Inaugural festivities kick off on Monday morning.
The 113th Congress convened on Thursday, with its newest members being sworn in. In addition, they also re-elected John Boehner as the Speaker of the House.
President Barack Obama has met with New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie at the White House.
On Tuesday, gay rights activists broke a 32-state losing streak when Maryland, Maine and Washington approved same sex marriage by popular vote.
Police are investigating but have not yet charged a driver who's being accused of taking a mechanic on a wild ride in the bed of a pickup truck after a dispute over an unpaid bill for repairs at a western Pennsylvania garage.
President Obama has made too many changes to the White House and had too many parties to be allowed back for another 4 years.
Authorities have re-opened a 2007 fondling complaint against a priest who taught at a suburban Philadelphia high school and is now the Roman Catholic bishop of West Virginia.
42-year-old Pedro Martinez, the deputy superintendent at the Clark County, Nevada school district, which includes Las Vegas, is one of the final two candidates for the superintendant position.
Bryce Harper tripled, singled and drove in two runs for the Nationals, who won their third straight game and beat the Phillies for the sixth straight time in Philadelphia — something that never had been done in the franchise's 43-year history.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels has been suspended five games for intentionally throwing at Washington rookie Bryce Harper.
Congress hasn't passed a budget since 2009, and frustration over the partisan deadlock has some lawmakers pushing a bill that would block their pay if they continue to miss deadlines.
Brad Lidge will not be wearing a Phillies uniform this season
A southwestern Pennsylvania race track and casino is putting its relationship with Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris on hiatus for comments he made in support of ousted Penn State coach Joe Paterno.
Chris talks about the death of Muammar Qaddafi with CBS News Military Analyst Mike Lyons, Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan with Steve Cordasco, and the state of the Eagles with CBS 3's Beasley Reece.
Thousands of family members and friends of the 40 passengers and crew killed aboard United Flight 93 were gathering with political dignitaries, local officials and residents for a second day at the newly dedicated national park that marks the site where the hijacked jet crashed during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Officials have received a credible but unconfirmed terror threat having to do with New York or Washington.
A northern New Jersey man who robbed five banks in three counties earlier this year has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison.
Matt Perkins and his family are on a summer road trip like no other. It's a job hunting journey.
Police in Washington have recovered Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick's 2008 World Series ring after it was stolen from his home in April, along with other memorabilia and personal property.
Another Phillies World Series Championship ring goes missing! Police are now searching for it and the thieves who stole it from a home in Washington State belonging to pitcher, Kyle Kendrick.
A tsunami is expected to hit Hawaii at about 8 a.m. eastern, and the entire west coast of the United States is under a tsunami warning, the first waves are expected to arrive sometime around 10 a.m. eastern.
Many folks will try to excuse Jayson Werth's "hate" comment as nothing more than a joke in the company of his new boss. Perhaps if it were an isolated incident, I would be willing to do the same, but, unfortunately, since the moment Ryan Howard watched the Phillies season end, Werth has shown nothing but jealousy and contempt for his former club.
It's easy to take Philadelphia's squares for granted -- but their presence, and persistence, is a monument to the genius of William Penn's design for a "green country town."
Temperatures hover near freezing early Saturday across the Delaware Valley.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Temperatures hover near freezing early Saturday across the Delaware Valley.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
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.
A CDC panel voted to stop giving newborns the Hepatitis B vaccine, sparking controversy. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Temperatures hover near freezing early Saturday across the Delaware Valley. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday. Ross DiMattei reports.
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly hitting a police cruiser and an officer before fleeing the scene, later crashing into a home in North Philadelphia.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.