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Tom Foty, veteran CBS News Radio anchor, dies at 77
Colleagues described Tom Foty as a "steadfast newsman," "a true gentleman" and "the ultimate radio guy."
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Colleagues described Tom Foty as a "steadfast newsman," "a true gentleman" and "the ultimate radio guy."
The third annual Phillies Charities, Inc. Phantastic Auction garnered nearly $105,000 for charity.
In the Philadelphia market, three stations are changing hands as part of a four-city deal.
This morning CBS announced an agreement with Beasley Broadcast Group that locally includes the acquisition of two stations in Philadelphia.
We reached out to our sports radio personalities from across the country to get their opinion on James' decision. Here's their reactions:
CBS 3, The CW Philly 57 and the CBS RADIO stations -- KYW Newsradio 1060, 98.1 WOGL, SportsRadio 94WIP, CBS Sports Radio 610 and Talk Radio 1210 WPHT -- will wrap up the stations' 25th annual Joy of Sharing toy campaign Friday, December 20 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a day-long drive-through drop off collection at the CBS studios at 1555 Hamilton Street in Philadelphia.
In the wake of the JFK assassination 50 years ago today, Philadelphia TV and radio stations provided massive coverage.
Shapiro was part of the management team that created the all-news radio format, in 1965.
A Philadelphia couple have filed a class-action lawsuit over the National Security Agency's collection of Verizon customers' records. The Senate voted to begin debating the nation's immigration laws. Jenny Beth Martin, National Coordinator for the Tea Party Patriots, discusses the recent Government scandals. Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine and Chris discuss the center city building collapse aftermath and the U.S. open at Merion. Wendy from the Pennsylvania SPCA introduces Gideon, a gentle, mature Shar Pei mix, the official Piazza Pet of the week. Chris Cuomo and Kate Boulduan joins Chris to talk about their new morning news show on CNN.
More than 5,000 high school athletes from 140 cities are in Philadelphia for the world's largest and oldest scholastic rowing competition.
Earth Day is on Monday so hundreds of runners took part in an annual 5-K run for clean air.
The CBS Radio stations in Philadelphia and concert promoter Live Nation are joining forces to raise money for the American Red Cross fund for "Superstorm Sandy" victims.
Organizers want people to know that it is easy to be green. And exhibitors were on hand showcasing the large number of environmentally-friendly goods and services available.
One of America's most successful talk radio stations, Philadelphia- Talk Radio 1210am WPHT will soon be all live and local, the station announced today.
As the Phillies head into the post-season, there is misery and despair in Boston, where Red Sox fans are trying to come to grips with their once mighty team's epic late-season collapse.
SportsRadio 610 WIP will debut at 94.1FM on Tuesday, September 6th at 5:30am with Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team.
Known for hyping up the crowd during Philadelphia Sixers home games, director Antoine Mapp is the heart of the Sixers Stixers drumline.
While supporting the U.S. women's rugby team in Paris, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce took on Olympic alternate Nicole Heavirland in a friendly arm wrestling contest.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity are building this week, with increased chances for showers and storms each day through Wednesday.
Scammers are trying to take advantage of the family of fallen firefighter Corey Comperatore.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity start to build in this week.
Known for hyping up the crowd during Philadelphia Sixers home games, director Antoine Mapp is the heart of the Sixers Stixers drumline.
While supporting the U.S. women's rugby team in Paris, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce took on Olympic alternate Nicole Heavirland in a friendly arm wrestling contest.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
Scammers are trying to take advantage of the family of fallen firefighter Corey Comperatore.
Known for hyping up the crowd during Philadelphia Sixers home games, director Antoine Mapp is the heart of the Sixers Stixers drumline.
While supporting the U.S. women's rugby team in Paris, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce took on Olympic alternate Nicole Heavirland in a friendly arm wrestling contest.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity are building this week, with increased chances for showers and storms each day through Wednesday.
A judge has turned down a request to move the location of the trial of former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the death of Eddie Irizarry.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs and fans waved "Schwarbomb" beach towels, but the Phillies fell to the Guardians 4-3 Sunday.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity are building this week, with increased chances for showers and storms each day through Wednesday.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, plan to hand out up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that helps lead to an arrest and conviction for illegal dumping.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
Meet the River Sisters: a team of cancer survivors competing in the Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity are building this week, with increased chances for showers and storms each day through Wednesday.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
After a muggy and wet day on Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues on Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening.
Sen. John Fetterman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, according to the senator's official account on X.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs and fans waved "Schwarbomb" beach towels, but the Phillies fell to the Guardians 4-3 Sunday.
Organizers say an act during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony featuring an LGBTQ+ icon flanked by drag artists did not depict "The Last Supper."
The U.S. men's team put on a near-perfect show as they rolled to a 110-84 win over Serbia.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski added a much-needed right-handed bat for the outfield in Austin Hays, and a day later the Phillies landed Carlos Estevez, one of the top closers in baseball.
Simone Biles made a stunning Olympic comeback on Sunday, delivering near-perfect routines in a qualifying round that ended with Team USA in the lead.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
The parents of CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes, who was killed while riding her bike on Spruce Street earlier this month, have released a statement about the arrest in the case. Meanwhile, longtime Philadelphia sports talk personality Howard Eskin has broken his silence about an incident that got him banned from multiple sports venues.
Bragging rights were the reward for former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, who beat U.S. Olympian Nicole Heavirland in an arm wrestling match.
A judge has turned down a request to move the location of the trial of former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the death of Eddie Irizarry.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will be in Montgomery County Monday to speak at a "Harris for President" rally, where he'll be joined by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Both governors are reportedly being considered as Kamala Harris' running mate. Meanwhile, Harris and Donald Trump continue to ramp up their campaigns with less than 100 days until the presidential election.
Known for hyping up the crowd before, during and after each home Philadelphia 76ers home game, director Antoine Mapp is the heart of the Sixers Stixers drumline. Antoine humbly drums to change the lives of young people and put "drumsticks in people's hands so they won't put guns in them."