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Philly under heat advisory, potentially severe storms move in Sunday afternoon Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day. updated 2M ago
Independence Day festivities kick off in Philadelphia a few days early Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend. 8H ago
Mom: Kaylee Goncalves was "trapped" during deadly attack Family of victim shares new details of their own investigation into what happened the night of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho college students and the case against suspect Bryan Kohberger. 5H ago
Things to do in Philly this weekend – Phillies-Marlins, Chris Brown, Chinese Lantern Festival, more It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley. Jun 28
Philly woman accused of stealing $184K from Florida city, paying for butt lift Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida. 18H ago
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Philly under heat advisory, potentially severe storms move in Sunday afternoon Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day. updated 2M ago
Woman killed after man shoots at group during a fight in Kensington, police say A 39-year-old man is accused of pulling up to a fight on a Kensington street, firing shots and later shooting a woman inside a home Friday afternoon, Philadelphia police said. 12H ago
16 year-old, 18-year-old shot while trying to run from gunfire in North Philadelphia Investigators say two people were shot while trying to run from a party after they heard gunshots in North Philadelphia Saturday morning. 14H ago
Cabrini University campus to close for 2 years for upgrades after Villanova takeover Villanova University officially took over Cabrini University's campus on Friday, planning renovations until Fall 2026. 17H ago
Philly woman accused of stealing $184K from Florida city, paying for butt lift Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida. 18H ago
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Philly under heat advisory, potentially severe storms move in Sunday afternoon Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day. updated 2M ago
Burlington County community comes together to honor life of boy who drowned at summer camp The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week. 11H ago
2 chances of severe weather this weekend; NEXT Weather Alert Sunday Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening. 9H ago
Founder of Ocean Positive nonprofit reminds beachgoers of rip current dangers, cold water effects If you head into the ocean right now, Bruckner Chase said be aware because the cold water and rough surf could cause some swimmers to panic. Jun 28
NJ Transit fare hike goes into effect after a month of train troubles With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders​ set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations​. Jun 28
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Philly under heat advisory, potentially severe storms move in Sunday afternoon Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day. updated 2M ago
2 chances of severe weather this weekend; NEXT Weather Alert Sunday Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening. 9H ago
Things to do in Philly this weekend – Phillies-Marlins, Chris Brown, Chinese Lantern Festival, more It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley. Jun 28
Beautiful Friday weather in Philadelphia before humidity, storms return Be sure to spend a ton of time outside today as the dew point is low and the temperature is just right for early summer. Jun 28
Tractor-trailer hauling steel beams collides with another on I-95 in DE Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers. Jun 27
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Jefferson Health's outpatient facility Honickman Center is a rarefied world of sensory sensitivity Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful. Jun 28
Diamond Shruumz products recalled after toxin sickens 39 people in 20 states Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms. Jun 28
Montgomery County camp focuses on fun and independence for kids and young adults with disabilities A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning. Jun 27
Walgreens to close up to a quarter of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores "We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures. Jun 27
Montgomery County woman with cystic fibrosis in need of another double lung transplant Jen Dunlea, 22, is in a desperate fight for her life. She needs a lung transplant but has been rejected by most hospitals. Jun 26
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Amtrak, NJ Transit unveil plan to fix "unacceptable" issues on rails Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems. Jun 27
South Philly staple John's Water Ice serving since 1945 and keeping customers cool amid heat wave Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor. Jun 26
Pennsylvania court will decide whether skill game terminals are gambling machines Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines. Jun 23
South Jersey's LesbiVeggies serves up inclusivity alongside colorful vegan meals You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon. Jun 13
Fishtown bakery celebrates Pride Month with limited edition menu and welcoming space for everyone Cake Life Bake Shop shared its mission for Pride Month to continue creating a welcoming space for all on Frankford Avenue as a woman and trans-immigrant owned business. Jun 12
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Route 422 reopens after tractor-trailer crash today Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday. Jun 28
I-95 southbound reopens after tractor-trailer crash, fire today A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire. Jun 28
Tractor-trailer hauling steel beams collides with another on I-95 in DE Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers. Jun 27
I-95 sign typo prompts apology from PennDOT, "Sorry, Philadelphia." PennDOT was forced to apologize to Philadelphia after a sign from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 had an embarrassing typo: "Cenrtal." Jun 25
SEPTA to begin issuing court-backed tickets for quality-of-life violations in July SEPTA Transit Police will begin issuing court-backed tickets in July for low-level crimes like alcohol consumption, public urination, smoking, littering and other offenses, the transportation service announced on Thursday. Jun 20

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Nick Gordon, Jazz Chisholm Jr. lead Marlins past Phillies 3-2 Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday. 12H ago
Orlando Cepeda, Hall of Fame Giants slugger, dies at 86 Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86. Jun 29
Phillies fans concerned as Harper, Schwarber join IL There was a sell-out crowd of about 44,000 at the Citizens Park Bank on Friday as Philly fans watched one of our teams try to hold it down without an injured star. From Joel Embiid to Jalen Hurts, we've seen this movie before. Jun 29
Cristopher Sánchez pitches shutout to lead Phillies past Marlins 2-0 Sánchez pitched a shutout, Bryson Stott drove in both runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 in the first contest without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in the lineup. Jun 28
Philadelphia Flyers select Jett Luchanko with 13th overall pick in 2024 NHL draft The Philadelphia Flyers selected center Jett Luchanko with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft Friday night. Luchanko played for the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League. Jun 28
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Independence Day festivities kick off in Philadelphia a few days early Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend. 8H ago
Martin Mull, comic actor from "Roseanne," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," dies at 80 Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night." 10H ago
Philadelphia Zoo closes early due to water main break The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance. Jun 28
Things to do in Philly this weekend – Phillies-Marlins, Chris Brown, Chinese Lantern Festival, more It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley. Jun 28
United We Heal Film Festival at Underground Arts in Philadelphia By HUGHE_DILLON. Jun 27 10 photos
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Brotherly Love Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease Ukee Washington reports. Dec 14, 2022 02:51
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence Natasha Brown reports. Oct 19, 2022 01:48
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma Natasha Brown reports. Oct 19, 2022 01:59
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens Natasha Brown reports. Oct 5, 2022 02:25
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey Ukee Washington reports. Sep 28, 2022 02:07
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Philly seniors fulfill one wish before graduation – to save their sports teams A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school. Jun 28
East Norriton students hold cleanup event for environment A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative. Jun 21
Philadelphia senior Ylaine Zhu wins Gates Scholarship, will attend Drexel on full ride Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars. Jun 14
Philadelphia student makes history as Preparatory Charter School's first-ever Yale-bound student After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it. Jun 7
Real-life karate kid from Pennsylvania making name for herself on the mat Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts. May 31
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Latest Videos Heat advisory in effect for Philadelphia Sunday, risk for severe storms increases in the afternoon Feels-like temps will climb to between 100-103 degrees Sunday, with a heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Potentially severe storms fire up in the afternoon, with the greatest risks being heavy rain, strong winds and hail. Though the risk is low, there's also potential for a tornado to develop. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your forecast. 57M ago 02:43
Philadelphia native, Bad Boys star Will Smith to perform at BET Awards Sunday night Bad Boys star and Philadelphia native Will Smith is set to perform at the BET Awards Sunday night on CBS at 8:00 p.m. 7H ago 00:40
Scattered showers and storms will continue into Sunday morning, heat and humidity return Sunday afternoon and evening scattered showers and strong to severe storms will once again develop across the Delaware Valley ahead of a cold front. Tammie Souza has the forecast. 7H ago 03:14
Early start to Independence Day celebrations in Philadelphia Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.Ryan Hughes reports. 8H ago 02:09
Burlington County community unites to pay tribute to 6-year-old boy who drowned at camp A South Jersey community joined the family of a little boy to honor his life. Michael Stewart died earlier this week while at a summer camp.Ray Strickland talked to the child's mother. 8H ago 02:17
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