Stacy Garrity launches GOP challenge to Gov. Shapiro's reelection bid
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid in 2026.
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Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid in 2026.
Frankford High School in Philadelphia is reopening after nearly two years and more than $29 million in renovations to improve the building and make it safer for students and staff.
Vendors inside Reading Terminal Market say they're concerned as the SEPTA service reductions creep closer. The market's CEO says she's worried that if people can't get to Reading Terminal due to SEPTA cuts, then families will lose reliable access to get their groceries.
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.
The violin can cost hundreds of dollars in rental fees during the average school year, but a superintendent at a Pennsylvania school is producing musical instruments at just a fraction of the cost.
It's move-in week for a lot of local universities and colleges. In this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to Widener University's Campus Visit Coordinator, whose warm welcome and sparkling personality have become a tradition of their own.
We are less than a week away from massive service cuts impacting SEPTA buses, trolleys and trains. On Monday, SEPTA ambassadors will hand out information to riders about the routes that will be shortened or eliminated. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Brandon Goldner reports.
On Monday, SEPTA ambassadors will visit 69th Street Transit Center and other major transit hubs ahead of the Aug. 24 cuts to help riders who will be impacted by shortened or eliminated bus routes.
Former students and faculty from the University of the Arts are getting a chance to reclaim items they thought were lost after the school’s sudden closure last year.
The free grocery store has been helping fight food insecurity since 2022 and serves up to 150 people per day.
Summer isn't over quite yet, but college move-in season is officially upon us in Pennsylvania.
The service cuts and changes will take effect on Aug. 24, when 32 bus routes are set to be eliminated and another 16 will be shortened. Plus, dozens of bus, train, trolley and subway lines will reduce their services.
After a five-year hiatus, Manayunk's Restaurant Week returns, bringing dining deals to the Philadelphia neighborhood. Along Main Street, 20 eateries will be offering deals starting Monday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 14. The restaurants will have special fixed-price two- or three-course menus ranging from $15 to $45.
A Bucks County community is remembering an 80-year-old veteran firefighter who died one week after being injured while on duty.
The Croydon community is remembering an 80-year-old veteran firefighter who died one week after being injured while on duty. Ryan Hughes reports.
Some incredible artists are creating larger-than-life chalk drawings for the first-ever Delco Chalk Festival. Over a dozen local and nationally recognized chalk artists are transforming a street into a pop-up gallery this weekend. It's right outside Subaru Park in Chester.
A memorial is now outside the home where a fire killed a 12-year-old boy in North Philadelphia. Officials say first responders did all they could to save him while working to get the fire on North 25th Street near West Berks under control. It's unclear if there were working smoke detectors inside. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Call it a mural for the mutts. A new artwork at 3rd and Poplar features canine residents from the neighborhood.
A new mural by artist Emily White showcases the neighborhood's four-legged residents.
The 62nd annual Philadelphia Folk Festival is underway in Upper Salford Township and continues through Sunday.
Police are investigating a shooting that happened after 11 p.m. Friday near the corner of 20th and Diamond streets.
Mayor Cherelle Parker was joined by Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and other city leaders as she announced a significant labor update related to Philadelphia police.
Police charge a sixth suspect in deadly 2022 Roxborough High School shooting.
A man is claiming self-defense in a shooting that killed another man at a SEPTA train station in North Philadelphia Friday evening, police said.
A 12-year-old boy is dead after a fire broke out at a North Philly home on Friday evening, according to Philadelphia police. Kerri Corrado reports.
Two men were shot and killed in separate shootings in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning within an hour of each other, police said.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
A mother and her 1-year-old son were found dead a week after they were reported missing. A man who lived with them was also recently found dead, officials said.
Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta announced charges on Tuesday in two cases involving TikTok challenges.
Two men were shot and killed in separate shootings in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning within an hour of each other, police said.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
A mother and her 1-year-old son were found dead a week after they were reported missing. A man who lived with them was also recently found dead, officials said.
Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta announced charges on Tuesday in two cases involving TikTok challenges.
Two men were shot and killed in separate shootings in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning within an hour of each other, police said.
A mother and her 1-year-old son were found dead a week after they were reported missing. A man who lived with them was also recently found dead, officials said.
Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta announced charges on Tuesday in two cases involving TikTok challenges.
Firefighters were called to a burning section of The Rail Park along Vine Street in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
After decades of hoping and years of planning, Work to Ride in Philadelphia has a new $15 million facility, McCausland Arena.
Residents packed another meeting in Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, to urge leaders to save the rescue squad.
A man died in a shooting near Mill Dam Park in Mount Holly Township Monday night, officials say.
Affordability in New Jersey emerged as a key issue during the first debate between candidates for governor Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli.
A kindergarten teacher at a Catholic school in Vineland, New Jersey, was pulled from the classroom and put on administrative leave because she's carrying a baby for another family.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
A 36-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a youth football game at Eden Park in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday.
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.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
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.
A Dominican American entrepreneur in Delaware County is honoring her roots through her own makeup line.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Promotions for free devices like phones, tablets and watches could wind up costing you if you're not careful.
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.
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.
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.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
After decades of hoping and years of planning, Work to Ride in Philadelphia has a new $15 million facility, McCausland Arena.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed wide receiver Xavier Gipson off waivers on Monday following the team's comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3.
Jason Kelce, a former NFL player with the Philadelphia Eagles, dressed up and joined the Baltimore Ravens' marching band ahead of the Monday Night Football Game.
With Fred Johnson in the game, the Eagles' offense rallied for a comeback victory over the Los Angeles Rams after Lane Johnson exited with an injury.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
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.
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.
We now have an update on one of the police officers hurt when 5 officers were shot in York County, Pennsylvania last week. Lt. David Godfrey is now in satisfactory condition after the shooting in North Codorus Township on Sept. 17.
The Philadelphia Police Department is launching a new campaign aimed at helping prevent auto thefts. It is focused on educating vehicle owners about the latest criminal methods and providing tips to fight back against theft. Fliers, community workshops and social media outreach are part of the new campaign. Jim Donovan has the top news headlines in the Philadelphia area on Tuesday, and Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia city leaders say the FIFA Fan Festival in 2026 will include watch parties, food vendors and other activities for soccer fans at Lemon Hill Park once FIFA is in town for multiple World Cup games.
Social media is reacting to the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after a two-week suspension. Chandler Lutz has more on what the internet is saying.
The Pennsylvania NAACP will honor Evelyn Lesueuer of The "Six Triple Eight" Battalion, featured in the Tyler Perry/Netflix film of the same name. The battalion worked to clear backlogs of thousands of pieces of mail by hand in just months and was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.