Philadelphia under excessive heat warning through Wednesday; air quality alert in effect Monday
A heat advisory is in effect for the Delaware Valley until Tuesday morning. Temperatures during that time will feel like 98 to 102 degrees.
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A heat advisory is in effect for the Delaware Valley until Tuesday morning. Temperatures during that time will feel like 98 to 102 degrees.
Saturday is off to a wet start with a flood watch in effect into the afternoon. But the Philadelphia area won't be totally washed out.
Police released surveillance video asking for the public's help with identifying two suspects and a vehicle involved in a shooting that injured two teens and a 2-year-old girl in North Philadelphia on Thursday night. Cape May City Hall shut down early Friday after its VHF antenna was struck by lightning. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Andrew Kozak.
Humane Animal Partners in Wilmington says an upper respiratory virus spread through the facility and forced it to close.
An excessive heat warning and heat advisory in the Philadelphia region ended on Wednesday night, but there's still a marginal risk for severe weather for parts of the Delaware Valley.
20-year-old Onyi Kenine is winning more medals at this years transplant games in Alabama. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Tuesday will be the sixth day of the ongoing heat wave in the Delaware Valley. Highs will reach the mid-90s but the heat index will get up to 105 degrees.
Drivers who speed through the construction zone at I-95 and Route 896 could be ticketed under a new pilot program.
State lawmakers have allocated $300,000 for schools to purchase locking cellphone pouches.
Sunday starts muggy with a slightly less humid afternoon in store. Then the week starts off hot and humid, and the remnants of Beryl could bring several days of rain to the region.
Today's dangerous hot weather around the Philadelphia region has triggered an Excessive Heat Warning, which is the highest level of heat alert
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and over the weekend.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Delaware Gov. John Carney attended a meeting with President Biden Wednesday about his performance in the first presidential debate.
Expect another gorgeous day on Wednesday with seasonably mild temps, plenty of sun mixed with a few clouds and very low humidity.
The Transplant Games aim to help increase awareness about the need for more organ donors and celebrate life for transplant recipients.
Onyi Kenine will compete in a number of events at the Transplant Games in Alabama. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Three Good Samaritans are being hailed as heroes for saving the lives of two children trapped in a burning car.
Doctors are warning that COVID spreads easily in crowded conditions like those expected during the busy Fourth of July holiday, and cases are rising in many states. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Streets in Ocean City, Margate and Sea Isle, New Jersey, flooded after torrential rain early Sunday morning, and another round of potentially severe storms later in the evening could create more flooding.
The CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day as severe storms impact our area.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
Be sure to spend a ton of time outside today as the dew point is low and the temperature is just right for early summer.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
After two days of comparatively cooler conditions, heat and humidity will return to the Philadelphia area Wednesday, along with the chance for strong to severe weather.
A black bear was struck and killed by a vehicle on Tuesday night after multiple sightings of a black bear in the area.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
As America faces a growing shortage of skilled trade workers, one profession is heating up fast: welding.
Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia is among the many national parks impacted by the government shutdown.
Some of Philadelphia's most popular historic sites are closed, but plenty of parks, museums and attractions remain open.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said he let his frustrations boil over after the win over the Buccaneers and took full accountability for the cryptic post.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to implement recommendations immediately to stop the fire risk in the Silverliner IV railcars.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said he let his frustrations boil over after the win over the Buccaneers and took full accountability for the cryptic post.
Some of Philadelphia's most popular historic sites are closed, but plenty of parks, museums and attractions remain open.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
As America faces a growing shortage of skilled trade workers, one profession is heating up fast: welding.
Some of Philadelphia's most popular historic sites are closed, but plenty of parks, museums and attractions remain open.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said he let his frustrations boil over after the win over the Buccaneers and took full accountability for the cryptic post.
Some federal employees at Philadelphia International Airport are working without pay, while others are furloughed.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Jersey Shore communities are preparing for the impacts of two tropical systems swirling in the Atlantic, Humberto and Imelda.
The Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey feels like home for this teen and her mother.
Documents say Malika Brittingham made a false report of an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst due to feeling ostracized from her coworkers.
Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.
Buildings on two university campuses in Delaware were evacuated Tuesday.
After a wet Saturday, conditions dry out on Sunday as high pressure builds in, with clouds breaking up and highs climbing into the upper 70s and mid-80s.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Halloween fans, we've compiled a list of haunted houses and attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area just for you.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
The Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey feels like home for this teen and her mother.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
The Camden County health department reported its first positive case of West Nile virus for 2025, officials announced Tuesday.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
In the wake of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closing, here are some options customers with unspent gift cards have.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all its locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of 3 locations.
Rising costs and a lack of sponsors are to blame for the beloved Midtown Village Fall Festival not returning in Philadelphia this year.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to implement recommendations immediately to stop the fire risk in the Silverliner IV railcars.
In an exclusive interview, attorney George Bochetto now plans to file a lawsuit over SEPTA's recent fare increases.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said he let his frustrations boil over after the win over the Buccaneers and took full accountability for the cryptic post.
Restricted free agent Quentin Grimes signed his qualifying offer to return to the Sixers for the 2025-26 season.
Top Philadelphia Phillies prospects Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford remain on Dave Dombrowski's radar for 2026.
MLB The Show 2025 simulated the playoffs, and the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series in five games over the Boston Red Sox.
Orion Kerkering may have his confidence back, and just in time for Red October. The Phillies are going to need him.
USA Today is out with its list of 10 best theme park Halloween events, and Pennsylvania is well represented.
Hulu has released a docuseries on the death of Ellen Greenberg, the Philadelphia schoolteacher who was found dead inside her Manayunk apartment in 2011.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl performance is more than just a show to Puerto Ricans in Philly.
The legendary singer-songwriter was set to tour in support of his book, "Cat on the Road to Findout," which will be released in the U.S. on Oct. 7.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
PPL Electric bills could rise again. The Allentown-based utility is asking the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for a distribution rate increase. If approved, residential customers will pay $13 more per month next July. PPL says it needs more funding to improve the grid. Electricity bills increased 16% on the generation end in June.
October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's mainly a disease that strikes mainly women, but doctors say people need to understand it can also happen to men.
Philadelphia International's United Airlines Lounge is temporarily closed for health code violations, after a visit by city inspectors on Monday. Among some of the issues are flies in the bar area and men's room, and no hot water in the hand-washing sink. The lounge must close for at least 48 hours, fix the issues, pay a fee, and be reinspected before it can reopen. United says they are offering $25 vouchers for those who are unable to use their membership during the closure.
A federal civilian employee based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst in New Jersey is facing federal charges in connection with an active shooter hoax. According to authorities, Malika Brittingham sent a text to someone that a shooter was on the base. Court documents say Brittingham told investigators that she carried out the hoax, hoping to “trauma bond” with her coworkers.
Authorities say a mother and her four children all died in an overnight house fire in Franklin Township. The fire started at the home on Willow Street, right off Route 209 in Carbon County. Lehighton Area School District says they believe three of their students, a kindergartner, a first grader, and a ninth grader, died in a house fire.