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Avery Marz accepted the Most Courageous Award from the Philly Sportswriters Association in January of 2018.
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Avery Marz accepted the Most Courageous Award from the Philly Sportswriters Association in January of 2018.
SEPTA's board is expected to give the okay to a route that shifts the rail to the north side of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to avoid a housing development, following outcry from homeowners.
Headed to Minneapolis for the Super Bowl? A pair of Eyewitness News reporters, who used to live and work there, have some best practices on how to maneuver through the city.
Lawyers representing Archer say 32-year-old Edward Archer wasn't properly informed of his rights when questioned by detectives.
The Camden County Animal Shelter is the only open admission animal shelter in the region to achieve a 92 percent save rate for dogs and 91 percent save rate for cats.
Congressman Pat Meehan's affection for a younger, former aide, and his use of the term "soul mate" in describing that relationship, is coming back to bite him.
The Eagles won't be the only ones battling it out in Minneapolis Super Bowl weekend.
Malaria is a challenge, and the $1.4 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will let the Wistar Institute work on a DNA-based vaccine.
Republican lawmakers are calling the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision ordering that the state Congressional maps be redrawn an "outrage" and the tight deadline "impossible."
Jury selection began Monday in the case of 32-year-old Edward Archer, who is accused of gunning down officer Jesse Hartnett in West Philadelphia in early January, 2016.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is issuing a kitchen safety checklist for businesses as they cook up dishes for Center City District Restaurant Week.
A sexual harassment accusation by a former junior staffer lodged against Congressman Pat Meehan, and the settlement paid to her out of taxpayer money, is causing a stir in his suburban district.
The former Philadelphia Housing Authority police chief is now guarding the enemy, so to speak. The diehard Eagles fan has a new job in the heart of Patriots Nation.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled the state's congressional districts are "clearly, plainly and palpably" unconstitutional and must be changed before the next election.
Parking lots weren't scheduled to open up until 11:30 Sunday morning, but that didn't stop diehard fans from lining up bright (or dark) and early.
A law in New Jersey that limits what phone companies can charge for phone service for prison inmates has led to a court battle.
A Chester County company is pitching in to help in the aftermath of the deadly mudslides and wildfires in Southern California. Relief is arriving by way of the cloud.
In honor of Super Bowl LII, the losing zoo, or zoos, will have to plant 52 trees in their community.
The Burlington Center Mall was at one time a retail engine for Burlington Township. Not anymore.
A North Philadelphia woman is defying the odds. Despite childhood homelessness and incarceration, she recently spoke at Harvard and is sharing her story in an online documentary produced by KYW Newsradio.
Hackers were no doubt taking notes about the systems that are supposed to keep us safe.
A sign making party was held Wednesday as protesters gear up for a momentous march in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies phenom Rhys Hoskins flew in from California Wednesday to read to elementary school students in Strawberry Mansion.
The Dragons have lost three straight to fall to 7-12 on the season (1-5 CAA).
The suit charges the industry with deceptive marketing practices.
Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee and ankle, a league source confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
The Who concert tonight in Philadelphia, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," has been postponed.
Authorities say a Bucks County resident sent explicit emails to a 14-year-old Florida influencer before showing up at her home.
Tickets for the Philadelphia event, in partnership with Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books, include a copy of Kamala Harris' book.
Xfinity Live! will become Stateside Live! as part of a new partnership with Philadelphia-based distillery Stateside Brands.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee and ankle, a league source confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
The Who concert tonight in Philadelphia, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," has been postponed.
Authorities say a Bucks County resident sent explicit emails to a 14-year-old Florida influencer before showing up at her home.
Tickets for the Philadelphia event, in partnership with Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books, include a copy of Kamala Harris' book.
The Who concert tonight in Philadelphia, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," has been postponed.
Authorities say a Bucks County resident sent explicit emails to a 14-year-old Florida influencer before showing up at her home.
Tickets for the Philadelphia event, in partnership with Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books, include a copy of Kamala Harris' book.
Xfinity Live! will become Stateside Live! as part of a new partnership with Philadelphia-based distillery Stateside Brands.
Delaware County's District Attorney said officers shot a suspect who fired at them Wednesday night in Chester.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
Chatterbox, on Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, New Jersey, allows customers to create their own unique pieces of jewelry.
Marco Rocco, a 12-year-old Little League player from New Jersey, is auctioning the bat he used during a controversial bat flip.
The intense moment was caught on the family's home security cameras.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
The city has announced a heap of road closures and parking restrictions for the Philly 10K that residents planning to leave their homes on Sunday will want to be aware of.
Temple Health will move labor and delivery services and other women's health care to a new hospital in Northeast Philadelphia.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
Philadelphia families are worried about getting students to and from school when SEPTA cuts service and raises fares.
Philadelphia is telling residents and commuters to figure out their travel plans now with SEPTA cuts coming soon.
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija said the county will be hit hard economically by the looming SEPTA cuts.
Cuts to SEPTA across the Philadelphia region are likely to make commutes slower and traffic worse.
The city has announced a heap of road closures and parking restrictions for the Philly 10K that residents planning to leave their homes on Sunday will want to be aware of.
Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee and ankle, a league source confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
Xfinity Live! will become Stateside Live! as part of a new partnership with Philadelphia-based distillery Stateside Brands.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Max Kepler and Bryson Stott combined for 14 hits and 10 RBIs in the Phillies' 11-2 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help lift the Phillies over the Mariners.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
From Sept. 8 to Sept. 14, 2025, at least 20 Manayunk businesses will have deals and specials for guests.
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.
Joe Holden has the latest conditions in Wildwood Crest as Hurricane Erin makes its way along the Jersey Shore.
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office says officers were conducting an investigation in the city of Chester when a gunman started shooting at police. Officers then returned fire and hit the gunman.
Sony announced that starting Thursday, there will be a price increase for the popular video game console PS5. The gaming console will now cost $50 more because of "a challenging economic environment," Sony said.
The TSA's Cutest Canine Contest is down to Labrador retrievers, including one named Steeler, a K-9 from Pittsburgh International.
The Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee held a discussion with city leaders in Philadelphia on Wednesday about security for 2026.