Philadelphia Celebrates Its Selection as a 'US 2020' City For STEM Education
Philadelphia has been selected in a national competition as one of seven cities to encourage youth mentorship in science, technology, engineering and mathematics ("STEM").
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Philadelphia has been selected in a national competition as one of seven cities to encourage youth mentorship in science, technology, engineering and mathematics ("STEM").
Chris reviews yesterday's Phillies home opener, Attorney General Eric Holder's testimony on gun safety, and the President's efforts to eliminate the gender pay gap. He also talks to Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine.
If Hillary Clinton were to win the White House in 2016, the best thing about it wouldn't be her intelligence, experience or even her proximity to Bill.
The early colonial settlements along the Eastern seaboard, including Boston, Charleston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, are among the best places for an historic vacation in the US.
The White House takes delivery, today, of its official Christmas tree-- an 18-and-a-half-foot Douglass fir from right here in Eastern Pennsylvania. This is the third time the Lehigh Valley's Crystal Springs farm has provided the first family's tree.
Just 37% of those surveyed approve of the job President Obama is doing, while 57% disapprove.
President Obama might have more in common with former President George W. Bush than he'd like to admit.
Vice President Joe Biden won't be coming to New Jersey to campaign for Democratic Senate candidate Cory Booker.
According to a new poll from Monmouth University and the Asbury Park Press, more than 63% of New Jerseyans believe Christie wants to run for president in 2016.
Representatives from the White House and the U.S.D.A. were in North Philadelphia on Tuesday visiting one of more than 450 Archdiocesan summer meals sites for kids.
Chris discusses the latest regarding the IRS scandal and it implications for the 2014 mid-term elections. He talks to Author and Columnist Mitch Albom, Comedian Kevin Pollack, CBS 3's Beasley Reece and Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday.
Reporters and photographers were evacuated briefly from the West Wing of the White House early Saturday because of smoke from an overheated transformer.
The official Twitter account of the Associated Press was hacked, and sent out an untrue tweet about an explosion at the White House and an injury to Barack Obama.
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after police say he made a bomb threat outside the White House.
Chris reviews the Phillies opening day set back in Atlanta, Senator Bob Casey's conversion on gay marriage, and doing business in the gym. He also talks to Author Christopher Frankie about his new book, Nailed, about working for Lenny Dykstra.
Terrorists are increasingly looking toward our nation's infrastructure to launch attacks. The government is turning, in part, to Delaware Valley teens to secure the power grid, water and transportation systems in the future.
Chris discusses the election of a new Pope and President Obama's Charm Offensive. He talks to Maureen Ferguson from the Catholic Association, Former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino, and Dr. Ben Carson.
Chris welcomes the day of sequestration and analyzes the response to the White House "threat" against Bob Woodward. He also discusses the Obama Administration urging the Supreme Court to strike down Proposition 8 in California. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, CBS 3's Beasley Reece about Phillies Spring Training, and CBS News Reporter Sharyl Atkisson.
Two local activists are among 12 people who'll be receiving the Citizens Medal at the White House, today.
Chris talks to Governor Tom Corbett about yesterday's budget address. He also analyzes the plans from the White House to avoid sequestration and their defense of drone strikes. He also talks to Tom McGrath from the Philly Post, Saturday Night Live Alum, Rachel Dratch, and welcomes the Piazza Pet of the Week into the studio.
President Barack Obama was sworn in for four more years Sunday in a simple ceremony at the White House, embarking on a second-term quest to restore a still-shaky economy and combat terrorists overseas while swearing an age-old oath to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution.
Chris assesses the latest ads released by the White House featuring children calling for action on gun violence and Lance Armstrong's confessions with Oprah Winfrey last night. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, Actress Jenna Elfman about her new show 1600 Penn, and CBS 3's Beasley Reece about the Eagles hiring of Chip Kelly.
President Obama will be officially sworn in for his second term on Sunday and the public Inaugural festivities kick off on Monday morning.
The National Rifle Association and Wal-Mart, the largest gun retailer in the country, are set to meet with Vice President Biden today at the White House; all part of his gun violence task force. This comes a day after the Vice President met with gun control advocates.
Chris discusses the latest on the negotiations to avert the fiscal cliff, the controversy now surrounding South Korean Rapper, Psy, and his time Friday Night at the Philly Pops. He talks to CSN Philly's Ray Didinger about yesterday's last-second Eagles win in Tampa and to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein about Corey Booker running for Governor of New Jersey on the Monday Morning Matchup.
After a research trip to Costa Rica, a group of Philadelphia freshmen is set to meet Mayor Cherelle Parker.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
A slow-moving storm system will bring showers and thunderstorms that could cause flash flooding in the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
A slow-moving storm system will bring showers and thunderstorms that could cause flash flooding in the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
After a research trip to Costa Rica, a group of Philadelphia freshmen is set to meet Mayor Cherelle Parker.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
After a research trip to Costa Rica, a group of Philadelphia freshmen is set to meet Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
What began with one father and his children has since grown into Full Force Nation, an 18-team basketball league serving more than 200 young people throughout the year.
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman, moments after her rideshare dropped her off.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
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.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Griffin Conine hit a walkoff run-scoring single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 and end Miami's 12-game losing streak.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
The Sixers announced LeBron James' signing Monday with a photo of the King's No. 23 jersey in a locker room next to a crown.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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.
Usually emerging around early or mid-August, lifeguards in Bethany Beach, Delaware, say they're already seeing jellyfish stinging swimmers.
The tuition-free Seeds of Change Research Program, run by Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, brought students to Costa Rica to study biodiversity and the lives of ants native to the climate. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Strong storms could bring heavy rain with risks of flash flooding across the Philadelphia region, and a flood watch has already been issued. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
Thousands of people have been forced from homes and vacation destinations as a massive wildfire continues to threaten France's Atlantic coast. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Officials are still in the early stages of assessing damage after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit the southern main island of Kyushu, Japan on Tuesday. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.