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Parents and students in the School District of Philadelphia are gearing up for a new school year. However, uncertainty remains over the contract with the teachers' union as educators hold their final preparation event before possibly going on strike.
Long-distance runner Evie Parts has sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College, claiming they illegally removed her from the track team because she is a transgender athlete.
With no clear timeline for reopening, some shoppers worry about what the closure could mean for their wallets.
Philadelphia police have charged Zaakir McClendon, 20, in connection with the shooting that killed Nicolas Elizalde in 2022.
Without a deal, a strike could happen in just over two weeks. Some of the issues the union and school district are negotiating include, salary, paid parental leave and working conditions.
With no funding plan in place by the Aug. 14 deadline, SEPTA is now starting the process of implementing 20% service cuts starting Aug. 24. They say much of that prep work will happen behind the scenes, including things like updating schedules and signals on track lines.
The Philadelphia area can expect a hot weekend without rain.
Despite rising costs, a Delaware County nonprofit is stepping up to help teachers get classroom essentials. Madeleine Wright reports.
Police say a teenager was injured and airlifted to the hospital after a large crowd was seen fighting at a Wawa on Philmont Avenue in Huntingdon Valley.
A Delaware County nonprofit is helping educators stock up on teaching supplies in the midst of economic uncertainty across the country.
Police say a teenager was injured and flown to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after a large crowd was seen fighting at a Wawa on Philmont Avenue in the Huntingdon Valley of Lower Moreland Township.
After 45 years, he is heading into retirement! CBS Philadelphia thanks Ed Diaz for all of his years of service. Congratulations Ed!
Philadelphia firefighters quickly put out a fire reported Friday morning at the Foodtown grocery store in the Harrowgate Shopping Center.
With no funding deal reached, deep service cuts to SEPTA bus, train and trolley services in the Philadelphia region are expected to begin Aug. 24.
Democrats and Republicans in Harrisburg could not agree on a funding solution for SEPTA and failed to meet the transit authority's deadline. Now riders are getting ready for massive changes, Brandon Goldner reports.
Organizers say for some people, this weekend's clinic at the School of the Future in Philly may be their only medical visit this year. Wakisha Bailey reports ahead of the Dent Med pop-up clinic happening in West Philadelphia in partnership with Remote Area Medical and the Philadelphia Sheriff's Department.
Roman Catholic High School introduced former NBA player and alum Brad Wanamaker as its 17th basketball coach on Thursday.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who they say robbed multiple people at gunpoint near Broad Street in July.
SEPTA is likely to start moving forward with dramatic service cuts later this month after Pennsylvania lawmakers failed to come to a deal to help the Philadelphia-based transit system in time to avoid its so-called "doomsday" scenario.
SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said the transit authority needed state funding by Aug. 14 to avoid disruptive cuts taking effect by Aug. 24.
The team from Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will now head to the elimination bracket.
Visitors won't have to go to the Rocky steps to see a statue of the fictional fighter. Soon, there will be a Rocky statue just steps from your arriving flight. The city's art commission voted to install one of the original Rocky statues at Philadelphia International Airport. The city's Department of Aviation bought one of the three original Rocky statues created by artist A. Thomas Schomberg.
This is a new video that police in Nether Providence, Delaware County, want you to see. They're looking for three teenagers who set that fire right in the middle of a new turf field at Gouley Park last week. We saw the aftermath of the fire from Chopper 3. You can see the two big burn marks that will have to be repaired.
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.
Police are also investigating a deadly shooting on West Huntingdon Street in North Philly. Police said a man was shot multiple times. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to give police a call.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
A man swept into the Pacific Ocean off California's Central Coast over the weekend has been identified as an Army soldier from New Jersey, as authorities continue to search for his body.
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Pennsylvania is the 28th state to pass the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair style, type or texture.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
A man swept into the Pacific Ocean off California's Central Coast over the weekend has been identified as an Army soldier from New Jersey, as authorities continue to search for his body.
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
Pennsylvania is the 28th state to pass the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair style, type or texture.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Pennsylvania is the 28th state to pass the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair style, type or texture.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village are set to return for another holiday season in Philadelphia.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said a 17-year-old was charged with murder after his mother was found stabbed multiple times in a Mays Landing
It was a wild sight to see Friday morning in a Gloucester County neigh-borhood after a horse led police on a chase through the area.
A shooting inside a Cherry Hill recording studio Thursday left a 36-year-old man injured, officials said.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
A man was killed and another was injured in separate Wilmington shootings Sunday night, police said.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
After 90% of his body was burned in the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash, 10-year-old Ramesses is close to getting out of the hospital.
The threat of flu season has arrived with a new strain that could lead to hospitalization numbers and potential deaths that surpass last year's totals.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
A person was stabbed on the platform of SEPTA's 5th Street Station Monday night in the area of Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
SEPTA says trains on the Chestnut Hill West and Fox Chase lines will be canceled in the morning and later in the day Tuesday.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brandon Hagel had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Monday night.
Two NFL teams have moved on from coordinators after disappointing performances on Sunday, but the Eagles are sticking with Kevin Patullo.
Eagles rookie safety Andrew Mukuba is set to undergo surgery to repair a fractured ankle he suffered in Sunday's loss vs. the Cowboys, according to multiple reports.
Ray Priore is stepping down as the University of Pennsylvania's head football coach, the school announced Monday.
Maxi Moralez opened the scoring in the 27th minute and New York City FC beat the No. 1 seed Philadelphia Union 1-0 to win the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
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.
Massive loads of clothes and coats from the Philadelphia Marathon were dropped off on Tuesday at the Salvation Army in Roxborough.
Inside a West Philadelphia hair salon, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law solidifying protections against hair discrimination in the state. The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act prohibits discrimination based on a person's hairstyle, type or texture. Pennsylvania is the 28th state to pass a version of the CROWN Act.
"Back to the Future: The Musical" is now playing at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia anchor Janelle Burrell went behind the scenes.
Officers with the Philadelphia Police Department are packing up boxes of food to feed more than 400 families a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
Officers with the Philadelphia Police Department are packing up boxes of food to feed more than 400 families a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.