Phila. School District: Policies Will 'Not Change' Despite Trump Administration Transgender Bathroom Decision
The Philadelphia School District responds to President Trump's decision regarding transgender bathrooms in schools.
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The Philadelphia School District responds to President Trump's decision regarding transgender bathrooms in schools.
The Trump administration on Wednesday night withdrew Obama-era guidance on transgender bathroom use in public schools.
Rich kicked off the show talking about the soda tax and how it is hurting businesses. Rich then talked with Fox News reporter, James Rosen. They discussed the issues he had with the Obama administration and his thoughts on people saying Trump is attacking the 1st Amendment. Rich also discussed the news that Chris Christie is considering becoming a sports talk host in NY. Next Rich looks at Reporter April Ryan who accused the President of using racist language he never actually used . Rich also looked at a CNN panel that went off the rails discussing whether Trump was an Antisemitic. Rich kicked off the 5PM hour talking with Kelly Johnston, the VP of Government Affairs for Campbell Soup.. They discussed his upcoming meeting at the White House. Also they discussed when it is good to throw food out. Finally Rich talked about the city of Richmond in California which voted to impeach President Trump.
Fox News Washington Correspondent James Rosen says Barack Obama's treatment of the media was far worse than anything Donald Trump has done.
Archbishop Charles Chaput says he takes issue with the level of vitriol leveled at Donald Trump.
Chris discussed the impact of the sugary drinks tax on Philadelphia, a SEPTA crash at 69th Street and Donald Trump's new deportation policy. At 7:35, he spoke with Pete Ciarrocchi from Chickie's and Pete's and Ryan Manion from the Travis Manion Foundation about today's special 'Crab Fries for Military Heroes' promotion.
It's separate from Trump's order that halted people traveling to the United States from seven predominantly-Muslim countries – a move blocked by federal courts.
Dom Giordano says St Joes needs to do something about a professor that said students don't need to open their hearts to Trump voters.
Chris reviewed the hiring of Lt Gen HR McMaster as the new National Security Adviser, businesses firing employees for participating in 'A Day Without Immigrants,' and National Sticky Bun Day.
President Donald Trump has selected a man with Philadelphia ties to become the country's next National Security Adviser.
Protesters in Philadelphia and other major cities plan to take to the streets on this Presidents Day against the president's policies.
The protesters have blocked JFK Boulevard in front of the Philly Municipal Services Building.
As crews continue to "de-Trump" the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City some of his signs have found their way on eBay.
The White House is considering mobilizing as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants in the United States, The Associated Press reports.
Critics of President Donald Trump saw in his news conference a combative, thin-skinned chief executive who continues to blame the media for the controversies roiling his administration.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says President Donald Trump made him order meatloaf when they dined together at the White House this week.
It's the high profile handshake that has a lot of people talking.
According to a CBS News report, Vice Admiral Robert Harward has turned down President Donald Trump's offer to serve as the national security adviser after the resignation of Michael Flynn.
President Donald Trump repeatedly complained about unfair media coverage while defending his administration's performance on Thursday.
Milo Yiannopoulos says reports that he organized protests of his own event in Berkeley are 'fake news.'
From California to Philly, fliers are being shared online, urging both legal and undocumented immigrants to stay home, close their businesses and keep their children out of school.
Questions about the Trump campaign's repeated communication with Russian government intelligence officials have whipped up a firestorm on Capitol Hill.
The New York Times reported late Tuesday that members of Trump's campaign, including Manafort, had repeated contacts with Russian intelligence officials during the year before the election.
On today's show, Rich discussed Gen. Flynn's decision to resign as national security adviser, a Russian spy ship off the coast of DE, and Nancy Peolsi explaining the origins of the term "scapegoat."
In a rare display of bipartisanship, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed former wrestling entertainment executive Linda McMahon to lead the Small Business Administration as part of President Donald Trump's cabinet.
A convoy of Toyota Tundras rolled through Philadelphia Wednesday in an effort to haul away hunger in local communities.
A college in Atlantic County is ensuring that those who served are not forgotten with a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania leaders, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, say communities in the commonwealth can look to Chester in combating gun violence.
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
A convoy of Toyota Tundras rolled through Philadelphia Wednesday in an effort to haul away hunger in local communities.
A college in Atlantic County is ensuring that those who served are not forgotten with a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
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.
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.
A convoy of Toyota Tundras rolled through Philadelphia Wednesday in an effort to haul away hunger in local communities.
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.
Pennsylvania leaders, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, say communities in the commonwealth can look to Chester in combating gun violence.
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
Muhyyee-Ud-din Abdul-Rahman was convicted of working with terrorist groups with the intent of carrying out terrorist attacks in the Philadelphia area.
A college in Atlantic County is ensuring that those who served are not forgotten with a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
6 years after she vanished from Bridgeton City Park in Cumberland County, New Jersey, investigators are using artificial intelligence to help in the investigation of Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance.
Residents packed a Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, meeting Monday night, pleading with officials to save a local rescue squad.
The Bayada Regatta gives athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be their best on and off the water.
Since 2013, The Camden County Police Department has emphasized unity policing — using community engagement events to build trust and reduce crime.
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.
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.
Left fielder Brandon Marsh and relief pitcher Matt Strahm met with Lincoln Hanson, a Delco boy battling cancer, on Friday.
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.
A free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is once again bustling with customers after a nearby fire forced it to close weeks ago.
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.
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.
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and his fiancée, Mya, surprised a woman battling stage four ovarian cancer with a signed jersey.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed utility man Edmundo Sosa on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain.
Phillies fans can now enter a lottery until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, to get the chance at buying 2025 playoff tickets.
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.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
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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.
City leaders and PHL executives gathered for a State of the Airport. The airport ranks last in customer satisfaction among large airports in North America. Officials promised to improve and modernize the passenger experience. The airport's brand also has a new look.
A member of our CBS Philadelphia family spent the morning inspiring the next generation. Photojournalist Tom Gardner was at West Deptford High School. He talked with Mrs. Duarte's level two TV production class. They talked about what it takes and how to prepare for a future career in news, production or sports.
Dozens of Toyota Tundra pickup trucks delivered 354,000 pounds of food for people in need Thursday in Philadelphia. The convoy was part of the 16th annual Toyota Tundra Food Drive benefiting Philabundance. CBS Philadelphia is a proud sponsor of the Toyota Tundra Food Drive.
Three police officers were killed and two others were wounded in York County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon, officials say. Gov. Josh Shapiro called it an "absolutely tragic and devastating day" in the county and the state.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest forecast.