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President Barack Obama took a shot at "brutal" education spending cuts in Pennsylvania during a Friday evening visit to Scranton as he touted a plan to keep college affordable, hold down student debt and improve the earning power of young people.
A Philadelphia attorney said Friday seven young men he represents have finalized deals with Penn State over claims of abuse by the school's former assistant football coach, Jerry Sandusky.
The fire was reported at about 7:14 p.m. on the 1000 block of Leids Road in West Bradford Township.
Penndot secretary Barry Schoch emphasizes this move does not mean the bridges are unsafe.
Auditor general Eugene DePasquale says Chester Community Charter School, the state's largest "bricks and mortar" charter, must address significant deficiencies.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is taking more steps to remedy its financial straits, putting its six nursing homes up for sale and pursuing management outsourcing for its 11 cemeteries.
The Corbett administration announced this week that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will join two dozen other states in a consortium designed to identify duplicate voter registrations.
If Congress tries to shut down government operations over the law, he feels, it won't do a lot of good.
For 64-year-old Steve Paul, the funeral giveaway valued at $10,000 is a blessing.
The U.S. Education Department granted Pennsylvania a partial waiver from the No Child Left Behind school evaluation law Tuesday, giving state officials the flexibility to develop alternatives they say will yield more meaningful assessments of schools and students.
A Pennsylvania court will hear arguments next month on the governor's attempt to stop Montgomery County from issuing same-sex marriage licenses.
When it comes to making you healthier (and controlling the cost of your health care), what works better -- incentives or penalties?
There's no expiration date, so the winner won't be forced to drop dead anytime soon.
The DEP says the code orange alert is in effect Tuesday for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
Trooper Kelly Cruz pleaded not guilty to the criminal civil rights charge against him during his initial court appearance and has been suspended without pay.
Sean Higgins appeared in court in Salem County, New Jersey, to be arraigned on charges for the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to replace Doug Pederson, who won the Eagles' first Super Bowl in franchise history.
Philadelphia opens 20 new warming centers to help people in need while the city is under a Code Blue alert.
Rivers Casino customers could be entitled to financial compensation after the company fell victim to a data breach that compromised thousands of people's personal information.
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.
Philadelphia opens 20 new warming centers to help people in need while the city is under a Code Blue alert.
Rivers Casino customers could be entitled to financial compensation after the company fell victim to a data breach that compromised thousands of people's personal information.
Rep. Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia was reelected as the Pennsylvania House Speaker after the GOP floor leader bowed out.
Ushers at the Kimmel Center and other Ensemble Arts venues could strike as soon as Wednesday as they demand higher wages.
Police say a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in West Philadelphia.
Sean Higgins appeared in court in Salem County, New Jersey, to be arraigned on charges for the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's administration removed bald eagles and ospreys from the state's endangered species list following a decades-long recovery effort.
Chews Landing firefighters rescued a woman and her dogs from the icy waters of Timber Creek on Sunday.
A winter storm is set to have a major impact on the Philadelphia area and Delaware Valley Monday, with 3-5 inches of snow expected in the city and surrounding counties.
A significant winter storm is affecting Philadelphia and the surrounding areas Monday.
John Carney is ending his second term as governor a few weeks early to be sworn in as mayor of Wilmington, Delaware.
A winter storm is set to have a major impact on the Philadelphia area and Delaware Valley Monday, with 3-5 inches of snow expected in the city and surrounding counties.
A significant winter storm is affecting Philadelphia and the surrounding areas Monday.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Preparations are underway across the Tri-State area for another taste of winter.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
I-95 southbound was closed in northern Delaware Wednesday morning after a fatal crash involving two paramedics and a Newark resident.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to replace Doug Pederson, who won the Eagles' first Super Bowl in franchise history.
Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Kellen Moore is in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles as the team's offensive coordinator.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and won't be available for any of the postseason.
Doug Pederson is out as Jacksonville's head coach after the franchise's "best team assembled" won just four games.
Ushers at the Kimmel Center and other Ensemble Arts venues could strike as soon as Wednesday as they demand higher wages.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Nancy Marie Gilliam, who was once nearly homeless, is nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her play "The Bookstore."
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser took the stage Sunday as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
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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.
A full weekend of activities will begin Friday, Jan. 17, and include artwork from emerging artists, a Sunday brunch and a discussion of the Black Panthers' legacy.
Sean Higgins appeared in court in Salem County, New Jersey, to be arraigned on charges for the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Fans can bring their dogs to Saturday's Wings game at the Wells Fargo Center. Wings captain Blaze Riorden and his dog Frankie joined CBS News Philadelphia on Tuesday to discuss the event.
Many communities in South Jersey and Delaware were still dealing with school closures and delays on Tuesday, a day after a snowstorm that dropped a wide range in amounts of snow across the Philadelphia region — with areas south of the city bearing the brunt of it. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with the latest weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Layer up if you're heading out on Tuesday – it's going to be a cold and blustery day with feels-like temperatures struggling to make it out of the teens. The rest of the work week remains cold and windy but generally dry, with some sunshine likely each day.