Bucks County WWII veteran surprised on 100th birthday in Newtown
A 7-year-old girl came up with a plan to surprise a WWII veteran from Bucks County on his 100th birthday.
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A 7-year-old girl came up with a plan to surprise a WWII veteran from Bucks County on his 100th birthday.
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
Nurses at Lower Bucks and Suburban Community hospitals have an inflatable Grinch and signs that say their employer is "on the naughty list."
Nurses at Lower Bucks Hospital and Suburban Community Hospital are striking for higher pay and better staffing levels from employer Prime Healthcare services.
A 41-year-old man was charged with sexually assaulting four boys while he worked at an after-school program at the Neshaminy Kids Club nearly two decades ago, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.
Gerald William Spoto, of Bristol Township, was charged with indecent assault of a person less than 13 years old, corruption of minors and other offenses. Police said there could be more victims.
A former Neshaminy Kids Club employee was charged with sexual assault of four boys, according to the Bucks County district attorney. The alleged incident happened nearly 20 years ago, the DA said. Investigators believe there may be more victims.
The mother, 40-year-old Trinh Nguyen, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder on Wednesday.
A Bucks County mother was sentenced to life in prison after she pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder for killing her two sons in 2022, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said.
Nguyen is expected to plead guilty to two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder Wednesday and then be sentenced in a Bucks County courtroom.
Artist Jonathan Mandell, whose mosaics can be seen around the region, showed CBS News Philadelphia around his workshop and explained how he creates his art.
The Bucks County SPCA said Shawaun Lakins shot two cats last month, killing one of them and leaving the other disfigured.
A Bucks County man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl in Quakertown in late October, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
A Bucks County man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, in late October, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Police said he exchanged messages with the victim on Snapchat and there may be more victims.
A Bucks County man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl in Quakertown in late October, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Officials believe there could be more victims.
Students and teachers dropped off toys that will be given to over 500 Bucks County children this holiday season.
Residents in Bucks County said they were relieved that the storms weren't like severe ones that hit earlier this year.
Earlier this year, severe storms in Bucks County left multiple people dead due to flash flooding.
Bad memories from July's flash floods and why Christmas decorations need to be secured. How the Philly area is preparing for Sunday's expected storms.
Yardley in Bucks County is preparing for what could happen Sunday, with a storm expected to bring high winds and inches of rain. One area was heavily damaged during July's flash floods. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Warrington Township Police are looking for a suspect who they say stole more than $10,000 worth of jewelry from Henry's Jewelers in just 40 seconds. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/burglar-steals-over-10k-worth-jewelry-bucks-county-40-seconds/
Warrington Township police responded to Henry's Jewelers located at 1412 Easton Road on report of burglary.
New Britain Township Police issued a notice earlier this month about a nationwide gift card scam called "card draining," where offenders steal gift card numbers and use the funds once activated by an unsuspecting user. Police said they're investigating two reports of this gift card tampering involving more than 100 gift cards at Giant, and said there were reports all over Bucks and Montgomery counties in November. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/card-draining-gift-card-scam-bucks-montgomery-county/
New Britain Township Police said they've investigated two reports of gift card tampering involving more than 100 gift cards at Giant.
Monday is the fifth day in the search for Hagenkotter and there is now a $2,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Senator John Fetterman expressed his concern over two Pennsylvania warehouses purchased by the federal government that could become detention centers.
Despite whipping winds and a bitter cold spell, many tried to enjoy their Saturday in Old City. Dan Snyder has the forecast.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
The coldest air we have experienced in several years arrived in the Philadelphia area. Grant GIlmore has the forecast.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility. Eva Andersen reports.