Former Sec. of State Powell Sidesteps Politics During Philadelphia Book Swing
Powell acknowledged he has been peppered with questions this week about the 2012 presidential candidates and his endorsement of President Obama in the 2008 race.
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Powell acknowledged he has been peppered with questions this week about the 2012 presidential candidates and his endorsement of President Obama in the 2008 race.
As Gov. Romney spoke this morning inside the Bluford School at 58th and Media Streets (see related story), outside, about two dozen supporters of President Obama blasted Romney's positions on education.
Chris discusses the debate about private equity firms and the impact they will have in the election and a lawsuit that could charge people that send texts to drivers as accessories. He talks to Phillies Play-by-Play Announcer Scott Franzke about their recent struggles and the Editor of Philadelphia Magazine, Tom McGrath, about the latest issue of the magazine and Ed Rendell's new book.
Chris discusses the opening of the new Barnes Foundation, the passing of Barry Gibb and Philadelphia Councilman Jim Kenney's plan to use inmates to pick up litter. He talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup about how religion will be used in the Presidential Campaign, to Keegan Gibson, from Politics PA, about the case against Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin, and to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about getting kicked out of a game last week.
National data collection systems count only those who finish college where they started in expected time - 4-6 years for a bachelor's degree and 2-3 years for an associate's. However, many more students do eventually get degrees.
Chris talks to Phillies OF Hunter Pence about his upcoming charity event, Steve Cordasco about Facebook's IPO, CBS 3's Beasley Reece to preview the Sixers and Phillies weekends, and Breitbart.com's Larry O'Connor about biography discovered of President Obama claiming he was born in Kenya.
Chris reviews the Phillies big extra inning win yesterday and the interesting choices that some local news rooms are making during sweeps week. He talks to Buzz Bissinger about his book Father's Day, CBS 3's Ben Simoneau about the PA LCB wasting tax payer dollars and to the Philly Post's Tom McGrath about Jay-Z's Labor Day concert on the Parkway.
Chris reviews the latest Obama Campaign attack ad against Mitt Romney and the latest polling that shows Romney ahead. He talks to Filmmaker Kevin Williams about his documentary, Fear of a Black Republican, and to Dr. Craig Wax about a town hall meeting he will be participating in called Restoring Medical Freedom.
Chris asks why Saturday Night Live isn't more critical of President Obama? He talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup, Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel coming off their series with San Diego, and Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell.
Chris goes over the latest details surrounding the President's support of gay marriage. He celebrates the Sixers series win over the Bulls with CBS 3's Beasley Reece, talks to Steve Cordasco about JP Morgans reported $2 Billion loss and Michael Winslow from Police Academy.
Chris examines President Obama's evolving position on gay marriage, details the settlement in the Duck Boat case and residents in Northampton fighting to block cell phone towers. He talks to Congressman Pete Sessions about the economy and the upcoming elections in November.
Chris analyzes why President Obama fails to embrace same sex marriage with the same zeal as Vice-President Joe Biden and other members of his cabinet. He talks to CBS 3's Nicole Brewer in Ocean City, NJ as they vote whether or not to allow patrons to bring alcohol in restaraunts and to Beasley Reece about the suspensions to Cole Hamels and Claude Giroux.
Chris discussed getting to the Sixers game through the chaos of the Broad Street Run. He talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup, Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel and Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell.
Chris talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, CBS 3's Beasley Reece on the NFL Draft and Comedian Richard Lewis.
Chris discusses Newt Gingrich's upcoming departure from the Presidential race, President Obama's appearance on the Jimmy Fallon Show, and the arrest of a woman at a WaWa who took $2300. He talks to CBS 3's Elizabeth Hur about and arrest in the Mayfair tire slashings and Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell about her interview with Ann Romney.
On the night before Pennsylvania's primary, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter was joined by a number of local leaders, and Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden for a Pro-Obama rally, and to encourage Philadelphians to get out and vote.
Chris reviews the Flyers huge win knocking the Penguins out of the NHL playoffs and media coverage of Ron Paul's rally at Independence Hall yesterday. He talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup about the Presidential Campaign between Mitt Romney and President Obama, and to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about two disappointing losses in San Diego.
If the election were held today it would be a nail biter.
Chris talks to Larry O'Connor of Breitbart TV about his exclusive interview with Mitt Romney, Former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino about his run for Senate and the Secret Service scandal, and Spike Eskin about the release of the Eagles Schedule and the Phillies inconsistent start.
Chris updates with the latest of the war of words between Ann Romney and Democratic Strategist Hilary Rosen. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, previews the Phillies and the Mets with Beasley Reece, and also talks to comedians Marc Price, Rain Pryor, and the Sklar Brothers.
Wes Kennedy, of the Acacia development in Lumberton, says he had no idea some of his neighbors had a problem with his flag until reporters started calling and telling him.
A new poll from Quinnipiac University says even if Romney wraps up the GOP nomination, you can keep New Jersey in the "blue" state column this fall.
Chris discusses Rick Santorum's decision to drop out of the Republican Presidential Primary and analyzes the repercussions with John Hayward of Human Events. He debates the suspension given to Miami Marlins Manager Ozzie Guillen for professing his love for Fidel Castro and also talks to Todd Zolecki from MLB.com and Tom McGrath, the Editor of Philadelphia Magazine.
Chris addresses the Phillies slow start and talks about the opening series in Pittsburgh with Manager Charlie Manuel. He discusses the alledged Republican "war on women" on the Monday Morning Matchup with Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe and to Politico Reporter Mike Allen about "Inside the Circus", and e-book he co-authored about the Republican Primary Campaign for President.
Chester County teenager Joe Veneziale is getting his neighbors into the spooky spirit this Halloween with a terrifying trip through his homemade haunt.
Joe Biden's narrow win over Donald Trump in Pennsylvania sealed his victory in 2020, but how will the 2024 election compare?
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to speak at a campaign event in Bucks County Thursday morning before traveling to Erie, Pennsylvania later in the day.
From haunted houses to Spirit Halloween stores and more, how does your state rank in Halloween spirit? Our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern scale will tell you!
Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been named People's "Sexiest Podcast Host" by the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2024 Readers' Choice Poll.
Joe Biden's narrow win over Donald Trump in Pennsylvania sealed his victory in 2020, but how will the 2024 election compare?
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to speak at a campaign event in Bucks County Thursday morning before traveling to Erie, Pennsylvania later in the day.
From haunted houses to Spirit Halloween stores and more, how does your state rank in Halloween spirit? Our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern scale will tell you!
Chester County teenager Joe Veneziale is getting his neighbors into the spooky spirit this Halloween with a terrifying trip through his homemade haunt.
Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been named People's "Sexiest Podcast Host" by the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2024 Readers' Choice Poll.
Chester County teenager Joe Veneziale is getting his neighbors into the spooky spirit this Halloween with a terrifying trip through his homemade haunt.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to speak at a campaign event in Bucks County Thursday morning before traveling to Erie, Pennsylvania later in the day.
Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been named People's "Sexiest Podcast Host" by the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2024 Readers' Choice Poll.
A Philadelphia man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a staffer at the Montgomery County Republican Committee office, the DA said.
Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Some residents are working to block a crematorium from being built in their community in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey.
CBS News Philadelphia talked exclusively with Megan Kanka's parents about the legacy their little girl left behind.
A wildfire has burned 40 acres in Evesham Township, Burlington County, on Wednesday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
Aqua is asking Pennsylvania and New Jersey customers to voluntarily cut back on water usage because of the historic drought.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is opening registration Monday for drivers to win a five-digit, numbers only tag.
Here's a guide on how to vote early in person in New Jersey and Delaware.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Doctors say the dry weather is impacting people with respiratory diseases like asthma.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month.
New Jersey residents spoke out at a public meeting in Palmyra to discuss safety and reliability issues following the deadly River Line crash.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
Tobias Harris had 18 points and 14 rebounds in his Philadelphia return as the Pistons beat the Sixers on Wednesday night.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver in August in Salem County, New Jersey.
A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, man pleaded guilty in a sports betting scheme that ended Jontay Porter's NBA career.
Samuel Ersson stopped 23 shots, Tyson Foerster broke a scoreless tie early in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Boston Bruins 2-0.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
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Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Here's a list of events to celebrate Halloween in the Philadelphia area this weekend if you dare...
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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.
Fifteen-year-old Joe Veneziale built a haunted house inside and outside of his Chester County home. We sent CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey inside the spooky attraction, which raised thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals.
The forecasted high on Halloween in Philadelphia is 82 degrees, which would tie the record set in 1946 – which is also the only other Halloween where temperatures reached the 80s. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has more on the high October heat and a front that has a chance to bring us some much-needed rain.
Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump is seizing on an opportunity to paint his Democratic opponents as out of touch with regular Americans. Meanwhile Vice President Kamala Harris ended her night in Wisconsin with musical appearances from Mumford and Sons and Gracie Abrams after campaign stops in North Carolina and in Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg.
Jason and Travis Kelce have been named People's "Sexiest Podcast Host" by the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2024 Readers' Choice Poll.
The fire comes as much of the Philadelphia region is under a moderate to severe drought.