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The First Lady teamed up with Nickelodeon and iCivics for a special morning at the Independence Visitor Center in Center City
In 2020, the NJ Turnpike Authority gave itself the ability for "toll indexing," allowing it to raise tolls up to a maximum of 3% a year.
The candidates for mayor in Philadelphia took part in their first and only scheduled debate Thursday at KYW Newsradio studios. Democratic nominee Cherelle Parker and Republican nominee David Oh talked about their policies and views with the election getting closer. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/2023Elections
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana secured the House speakership during Wednesday's fourth round of voting. Here's how local Congress members responded to the vote.
Rep. Mike Johnson is the fourth speaker nominee since McCarthy's removal and the second in a single day. He said that his intention is to go the House floor Wednesday for a noon speaker vote.
A bill passed the Pennsylvania state Senate that would require parents to opt in to allow children to view books deemed sexually explicit.
The dimes were picked up from the U.S. Mint Philadelphia and were bound for Miami when the driver pulled into a parking lot to sleep on April 13.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is expected to enter a not guilty plea to a conspiracy charge Monday in a New York City federal court.
The Senate Minority Leader commented on his health status during a broader discussion about foreign policy on "Face the Nation."
However, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt.
Elections officials and political leaders are trying to close the gap before Election Day in Montgomery County.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives is backing another proposal to give an earlier date for the state's 2024 presidential primary election, this time moving it by one week.
In three weeks, Philadelphians will choose the city's 100th mayor on Election Day. Democrat Cherelle Parker will face off with Republican David Oh.
Philadelphia will head to the polls to elect the city's 100th mayor on Nov. 7.
Prosecutors wanted Philadelphia Proud Boys leader Zachary Rehl to get 30 years in prison after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Supreme Court has ordered two internet sellers of gun parts to comply with a Biden administration regulation aimed at the difficult-to-trace firearms.
Reese's may be violating state and federal laws with a sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.
Counties in Pennsylvania are telling Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and lawmakers that it's too late to move up the state's 2024 presidential primary date.
Menendez is facing calls from fellow Democrats to resign.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman called on the Senate Thursday to expel New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after being hit with new charges of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt.
Kennedy, a member of one of America's most famous Democratic families, was running as a long-shot Democratic primary bid, although he has better favorability among Republicans.
Israel's national emergency services agency says at least 1,500 more have been wounded in the Hamas military incursion.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives is advancing a bill to move up the state's 2024 presidential primary election by three weeks, but disagreements have arisen with Republican senators.
A 2018 deadly car crash involving Nadine Menendez has been cited in a federal indictment as being tied to an alleged bribe.
The City Hall of Atlantic City's courtyard will be named after late former New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver.
Tuesday stays pleasant with highs in the low to mid 70s in the Philadelphia region.
Phillies fans walking into Citizens Bank Park were greeted with something they've never seen before: a towering baseball glove sculpture made entirely of credit cards.
A suspect is in custody on Monday in connection with multiple vandalism incidents at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City, police said.
Aaron Nola returns to form with six shutout innings, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says any discipline for Jalen Carter for spitting on Dallas' Dak Prescott will remain private.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund operations for the next two years.
Tuesday stays pleasant with highs in the low to mid 70s in the Philadelphia region.
A man is charged with murder after he allegedly fatally shot a woman in Center City on Friday evening, Philadelphia police said.
Phillies fans walking into Citizens Bank Park were greeted with something they've never seen before: a towering baseball glove sculpture made entirely of credit cards.
A suspect is in custody on Monday in connection with multiple vandalism incidents at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City, police said.
A suspect is in custody on Monday in connection with multiple vandalism incidents at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City, police said.
Since January, Richard Cornish has been operating a mobile bedside salon, Restore Salon Services, for patients undergoing long-term treatment and hospital stays at Penn Medicine.
According to new research, suicide has increased among children, and it is linked, in part, to over-the-counter medications.
PECO's in-home energy assessment program offers a personalized evaluation of how a home uses and loses energy.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund operations for the next two years.
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.
A fire burning at a warehouse in Gloucester City, New Jersey shut down part of Route 130 in both directions Saturday morning.
Over a dozen members of an auto theft ring that stole and resold cars in four states have been indicted, officials say.
Rescue crews were in the water along the Cape May, New Jersey, beach in search of an alleged missing swimmer who got in the water Thursday morning.
A 74-year-old woman and two other people were injured when she accidentally crashed into a Tesla dealership in Lawrenceville Township, 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.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
Fifth grader Trey Harrison, who was critically injured in a car crash five months ago, is finally heading home from the hospital.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Since January, Richard Cornish has been operating a mobile bedside salon, Restore Salon Services, for patients undergoing long-term treatment and hospital stays at Penn Medicine.
According to new research, suicide has increased among children, and it is linked, in part, to over-the-counter medications.
It's vaccine season, and guidelines on the new COVID-19 shot continue to change.
An anonymous donor is helping cover student loan debts for nurses at Paoli and Lankenau hospitals in Pennsylvania.
The first human case of West Nile virus in Delaware County for 2025 has been identified, the county's health department announced on Tuesday.
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.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund operations for the next two years.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
A portion of I-95 southbound in Philadelphia reopened after authorities worked to get a trash truck fire under control Friday afternoon.
SEPTA must reverse all cuts and cannot make any more service reductions, a judge ruled Thursday.
Multiple people were hurt in a crash at Broad and Wallace streets Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, officials said.
Aaron Nola returns to form with six shutout innings, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says any discipline for Jalen Carter for spitting on Dallas' Dak Prescott will remain private.
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired running back Tank Bigsby in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night, according to multiple reports.
Ever since the clip hit the internet, people have been trying to identify the woman in the Phillies hoodie. Here's what we know so far.
Tiger Woods' TGR Learning Lab is focused on STEAM education and serving those in underserved communities in Philadelphia.
From incredible musical performances to vibrant community festivals, Philadelphia has it all. Here's a list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
"Saquon," a feature-length documentary five years in the making produced by Martin Scorsese, will premiere on Oct. 9, 2025.
Major Twitch and YouTube streamer IShowSpeed visited Philadelphia as part of his "Speed Does America" tour.
Hayden Richard, a Chester-based painter, began a bold piece long before the Eagles lifted the Lombardi Trophy — envisioning a massive bald eagle bringing the championship home.
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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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a sunny and nice Tuesday.
A suspect is in custody on Monday in connection with multiple vandalism incidents at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City last month, Philadelphia police said.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro directed PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll to flex $394 million from SEPTA's capital expenses for operations.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a mainly cool and clear Monday night.
Organizers have pulled the plug on a popular event for foodies in Philadelphia.