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President Joe Biden struck an economic populist message during the first rally of his reelection campaign.
Biden is in town for a campaign rally - but he'll also fly over the I-95 collapse construction site.
The 45-year-old mayor, the only Hispanic candidate in the race, declared his candidacy by filing with the FEC ahead of a speech on Thursday.
Both measures, which were backed by every Democrat and a handful of Republicans, would annually adjust the fees with inflation. The legislation now goes on to the Republican-controlled Senate.
There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
The indictment alleges the former president "endeavored to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal retention of classified documents." Read the 44-page indictment here.
Over the last three years, thieves have plundered billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief aid intended to combat the worst pandemic in a century and to stabilize an economy in free fall.
Authorities say they have almost completely contained two forest fires in the New Jersey Pinelands.
CBS News Correspondent Cristian Benavides reports from Miami where Trump will appear in court Tuesday.
A growing number of states are decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips, seeking to protect people who use drugs from unwitting exposure to the highly potent synthetic opioid ravaging the U.S. with overdose deaths.
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
People in violation of the law could face a $2,000 fine or seizure of their car.
A proposal to allocate $100 million in federal funds to pay for adult mental health programs easily passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Durr will face former Democratic assemblyman John Burzichelli in November.
Vice President Kamala Harris met with the Service Employees International Union in Philadelphia to highlight the Biden administration's commitment to labor unions.
The vice president participated in a discussion with the executive board of the Service Employees International Union.
Ed Durr, a Republican state senator whose 2021 surprise victory over the New Jersey Senate President, is fighting to hold on to the GOP nomination in Tuesday's primary.
Christie is expected to throw his hat into the ring during an event in New Hampshire.
Representatives of the mayor and the historical commission declined comment last week on the lawsuit.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
President Biden has signed the bipartisan debt ceiling bill averting a default.
Two bills cleared the state house last week. But will these proposals ever become law?
The majority of Delaware Valley members of Congress voted in favor of legislation that suspends the debt ceiling and limits spending.
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
NYC and the nation are vowing to "never forget" what happened during the 9/11 attack 24 years ago.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street Wednesday afternoon to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
Maps show the best weeks in 2025 for leaf peeping across the U.S., with peak colors arriving as early as late September in some states.
New Jersey's fall wildfire season is off to an early start with the ignition of the Buckabear Wildfire last Wednesday.
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
Some of the world's best soccer players are coming to Philadelphia in 2026 for the World Cup, but getting tickets to the games won't be easy.
NYC and the nation are vowing to "never forget" what happened during the 9/11 attack 24 years ago.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street Wednesday afternoon to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
Maps show the best weeks in 2025 for leaf peeping across the U.S., with peak colors arriving as early as late September in some states.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street Wednesday afternoon to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
An American Airlines flight departing PHL landed back at the airport after striking multiple birds.
Multiple business groups have asked City Council to halt the expansion of the Kensington curfew into other neighborhoods.
A burst water pipe shut down the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
The Upper Merion Community Cupboard will get new freezers thanks to a grant from Montgomery County.
New Jersey's fall wildfire season is off to an early start with the ignition of the Buckabear Wildfire last Wednesday.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
A growing community of women is finding their voice on Instagram and TikTok after dealing with difficult deliveries.
Trenton makes, now the hockey world takes! New Jersey's capital city is becoming a hockey town once again.
A South Jersey man has been charged in multiple vandalism incidents at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City last month.
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.
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.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
A growing community of women is finding their voice on Instagram and TikTok after dealing with difficult deliveries.
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.
Multiple business groups have asked City Council to halt the expansion of the Kensington curfew into other neighborhoods.
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.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street Wednesday afternoon to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia is expected to open to pedestrians and cyclists this week.
Months after Abby Gillon was killed in a crash on an e-scooter, a nearby town is passing a new law to make those vehicles safer.
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.
Months after getting a double lung transplant, Kevin Christ, who couldn't take a breath without help for most of his life, threw out the first pitch at the Phillies game.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer of the season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets.
Eagles DT Jalen Carter avoided further suspension and was fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in Week 1.
It's officially magic number season in Philadelphia as the Phillies inch closer to clinching a playoff berth and the NL East.
Trenton makes, now the hockey world takes! New Jersey's capital city is becoming a hockey town once again.
Tyson Foods is debuting three new NFL team-themed chicken nuggets, including nuggets shaped like the Philadelphia Eagles logo.
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator is helping new designers turn their creativity into a thriving business.
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.
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.
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is hosting a listening party for Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on Oct. 3, the release date of the new record.
Flyers governor Dan Hilferty and team president Keith Jones held a state-of-the-team press conference on Wednesday before training camp gets underway next week.
Philadelphia police have released new surveillance video of two suspects wanted for allegedly shooting a Wingstop employee in Overbrook after an argument with two customers over marijuana use inside the restaurant.
The PPA says speed cameras helped reduce violations and crashes on Roosevelt Boulevard, and now the cameras are coming to Broad Street. We're expecting to learn more on when they will be activated in a news conference Wednesday, but Brandon Goldner has everything you need to know ahead of that update.
A burst pipe closed a major court facility in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.