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A federal judge is hearing evidence on whether Septa violated the First Amendment last summer when it refused to run some anti-Islamic advertising cards on its buses.
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A federal judge is hearing evidence on whether Septa violated the First Amendment last summer when it refused to run some anti-Islamic advertising cards on its buses.
State prosecutors say taxpayers werer defrauded of more than $5 million.
Yes, much of the Delaware Valley can expect to see some sunshine on Wednesday.
After a week of mostly cloudy skies, the stubborn clouds over the past few days finally gave way to some sunshine today.
Tollefson, a longtime sports anchor for WPVI-TV, is accused of pocketing money that others had paid him for sports travel packages.
Clouds will eventually give way to some sunshine this afternoon, but it will then disappear tonight just as quickly as it came, as a minor system will bring a few showers for Tuesday.
Officials say the boy was extricated from the escalator and taken to St. Mary Medical Center.
Snow continued to fall in Warminster and surrounding areas Thursday night as temperatures dipped near the freezing mark. Residents say crews spent the day clearing the roads.
Clouds plus rain and snow showers are rotating around the large area of low pressure that brought the heavy rain, high winds and significant flooding yesterday.
Bensalem Police are asking anyone with information to call them at (215) 633-3719.
A developing Nor'easter will impact the area over the next couple of days with heavy rain, gusty winds and even snow for parts of the Delaware Valley.
The post said, "If my child cannot get to the Eagles game due to protesters, I will personally SHOOT every one of them. You've been warned idiots!!"
Dan Fraley, the county's director of veterans affairs, says it's time to tighten up the federal "Stolen Valor" law, which makes it a crime for someone to claim, for financial gain, that they were awarded any of nearly a dozen medals or decorations.
The Bristol Borough Community Action Group is feeding more than 220 families a week; that's a 46 percent increase from the beginning of the year.
KYW's Dan Wing has more on what the change means for the school.
A prosecutor in the Philadelphia suburbs says authorities do not plan to file criminal charges in a high school football hazing case that led to the cancellation of the team's season.
The Neshaminy students at the center of the national controversy were front and center in City Council chambers, honored for their decision to ban the word "Redskin" in their school paper.
You might be surprised to learn that kids in the fourth and fifth grades can ski, tube, and snowboard free at Pennsylvania snow resorts.
Expect some lingering low clouds, mist and fog early this evening, then skies will begin to clear out tonight, as a cold front moves through. A colder air mass will filter into the Delaware Valley behind the front with lows in the lower 30s tonight.
Septa Transit Police chief Thomas Nestel says the six cameras that were deployed back in July have been netting good results.
Police say a majority of the alleged victims in this case hired Michael Dolbow III to videotape their weddings.
At least one person was injured after a tractor-trailer went off the roadway in Bucks County Monday morning.
The crash happened around 2:53 p.m. on Brownsville Road in Langhorne.
We'll start off the holiday weekend with a chill!
By rush hour Wednesday, more than 100 car wrecks had been reported on roads throughout Bucks County, said emergency officials.
Jordan Mailata defends the Eagles' use of the "tush push" as criticism continues to grow around the controversial play.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
The donations to the Boys and Girls Club of America could eventually help kids in the Delaware Valley, including the Chester chapter.
Mark Baker was a police officer in Philadelphia before moving to York County, Pennsylvania, where he was shot and killed on Wednesday.
Camden County Police now have a new birds-eye view over the city, launching a new drone unit to help patrol the streets.
The suspect in the fatal shooting of three police officers in Pennsylvania has been identified as Matthew James Ruth.
Jordan Mailata defends the Eagles' use of the "tush push" as criticism continues to grow around the controversial play.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
The donations to the Boys and Girls Club of America could eventually help kids in the Delaware Valley, including the Chester chapter.
Mark Baker was a police officer in Philadelphia before moving to York County, Pennsylvania, where he was shot and killed on Wednesday.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
The donations to the Boys and Girls Club of America could eventually help kids in the Delaware Valley, including the Chester chapter.
Mark Baker was a police officer in Philadelphia before moving to York County, Pennsylvania, where he was shot and killed on Wednesday.
The suspect in the fatal shooting of three police officers in Pennsylvania has been identified as Matthew James Ruth.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man seen on surveillance video shooting at a woman as she runs away.
Camden County Police now have a new birds-eye view over the city, launching a new drone unit to help patrol the streets.
Two people were hurt when a school bus and a car crashed in Deptford, New Jersey, officials say.
The Deptford Mall tried charging $10 to park close to entrances, but is now halting the "premier parking" experiment.
Archbishop Damiano School in Westville, where Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's mother worked for decades, has broken ground on a new playground.
A college in Atlantic County is ensuring that those who served are not forgotten with a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
Police in Delaware had to disperse an unruly crowd of over 1,000 people, where they say gunshots were fired, after the annual Wilmington Hispanic Parade had concluded.
Delaware State Police identified the teenage boy killed after an e-bike crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover on Friday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Showers will slowly clear out of the area, and temperatures will increase as the day continues, before we head into a mostly sunny work week.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
For this Florida family, the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia is their new happy place while their 1-year-old receives critical care at CHOP.
Taking care of people and knowing about their medical conditions supplies this Penn Medicine nurse with all kinds of ideas for her art.
The nutrition education is a part of Eat Right Philly, which is a School District of Philadelphia initiative that relies on federal funding from the SNAP-Ed program.
When a Delaware County woman said her health insurance suddenly cut off coverage for critical medication, she turned to an unlikely source for help.
The Deptford Mall tried charging $10 to park close to entrances, but is now halting the "premier parking" experiment.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
The agreement takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
With SEPTA service restored, riders are paying more for rides with a 21.5% fare hike in effect.
Speed cameras have been installed at 15 locations from North to South Broad Street in Philadelphia to catch drivers going over the speed limit.
Two people were flown to an area hospital in unknown conditions, Montgomery County officials tell CBS News Philadelphia.
Jordan Mailata defends the Eagles' use of the "tush push" as criticism continues to grow around the controversial play.
Philadelphia Flyers training camp is officially underway with both new and old faces on the ice.
Blake Snell struck out a season-high 12 over seven innings, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Confidence is high in the Golden Rams locker room, and Saquon Barkley's brother, Ali, is feeling it too.
After Shohei Ohtani pitched five hitless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies' Rafael Marchán hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Blake Treinen with two outs in the ninth inning for a 9-6 win.
The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation is reviving a beloved tradition with the return of music, food, and community gatherings at the Night Market on Ogontz Avenue.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B announced her "Little Miss Drama Tour," making a stop in Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 7, 2026.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
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.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee is reviewing two common childhood vaccines. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Actor Gary Busey has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to criminal sexual contact stemming from an incident at the South Jersey Horror Convention in 2022. The now 81-year-old appeared virtually in his court hearing. His sentence comes after a defense attorney requested a monetary fine only, citing health problems for Busey that include early dementia and mobility problems.
The community in York County, Pennsylvania, is mourning after three police officers were killed and two were wounded in a shooting Wednesday. Chief Investigative Reporter Joe Holden reports what we know so far.
New videos featuring former NFL Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith and a mobile testing van powered by Jefferson Health in Philadelphia are both part of an effort to educate men about prostate cancer and the importance of early detection.
Emmy host Nate Bargatze announced a $100,000 donation to the Boys and Girls Club of America. Bargatze pledged $250,000 and CBS added another $100,000. Since then, others have been donating to the club as well. Siafa Lewis talked to the CEO of a local club about how it could help.