Local Dems fired up for Harris after DNC: "exciting and thrilling"
Democrats from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are ready to fight for Kamala Harris after she accepted the party's nomination at the DNC in Chicago.
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Democrats from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are ready to fight for Kamala Harris after she accepted the party's nomination at the DNC in Chicago.
Kamala Harris made history at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night as she became the first woman of color to top a major party's presidential ticket. Janelle Burrell breaks down the final night of the convention live from Chicago and we hear from leaders including Sens. Cory Booker and Chris Coons as well as delegates from around the area.
After the president bowed out from his re-election bid, passing the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris, his closest allies, who supported him as the party's nominee, were emotional about his decision.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wilmington, Delaware, to meet with campaign staff. Delawareans shared their reactions to President stepping aside.
Vice President Kamala Harris, whom President Biden endorsed after dropping out of the 2024 race, visited Wilmington, Delaware, Monday.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons brought his concerns straight to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons sat down with CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder to discuss the path to peace in the Middle East and his recent trip to Israel.
In an interview with CBS News Philadelphia, Sen. Chris Coons discussed his recent meeting with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Cory Booker, a Black Democrat from New Jersey, said he could no longer hold back his emotion over how Ketanji Brown Jackson has conducted herself in the face of combative questioning.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was on a call with a number of lawmakers representing the Philadelphia area
U.S. Senator Chris Coons of Delaware announced Thursday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Dennis McDonough, the U.S. secretary of the department of veterans affairs, will be speaking at the Wilmington VA medical center on Monday.
Coons said Sunday the bills "will probably get no Republican votes in the Senate but will have broad Republican support in the country."
They recounted the harrowing hours they spent locked down in the Capitol building during Wednesday's rioting.
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware says the Republican-controlled Senate should hold off on nominating the next Supreme Court justice.
Sen. Coons is urging all Delawareans and Americans to wear a mask to stop the spread of the virus.
On Sunday night, Trump received cheers, boos and chants of "lock him up" as he was displayed on Nationals Park's video screen during the game.
A Democratic aide said O'Rourke's comments "only feeds into the NRA's narrative that Democrats are going to take away your guns."
Delaware Senator Chris Coons helped pave the way for this next critical step.
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Judiciary Committee on Thursday about how Kavanaugh allegedly sexually assaulted her at a party in 1982.
In a Friday press conference regarding a Bipartisan Animal Cruelty Bill, Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) made time to talk gun regulations in the wake of Wednesday's Douglas High School Massacre in Florida.
The ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says reports that Trump's threatened move telegraphs a bad message to our allies and adversaries.
Delaware Senator Chris Coons says he trusts former FBI Director Robert Mueller to conduct a fair inquiry into collusion between the Trump presidential campaign and the Russian government.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's warning to North Korea and the Eagles preseason debut. He talked with economist Chris Butler at 7:00 on Finance Friday about how our economic relationship with China impacts the nuclear tensions with North Korea, former CNN contributor Jeffrey Lord, who was fired yesterday over a Twitter post at 7:20, comedian Jon Lovitz, who will be at Helium Comedy Club this weekend, at 7:40, and Delaware Senator Chris Coons at 8:00 about former FBI Director Robert Mueller's investigation of the Trump presidential campaign.
Most of the Philadelphia area is in a severe drought, and the danger for fires remains.
Owen Tippett scored the tying goal in the closing minutes of regulation, then got the clinching shootout goal as the Flyers beat the Lightning, 2-1.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are battling at least three wildfires under unusually dry conditions.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
The Interboro School District in Delaware County is grappling with ongoing network issues affecting students from Norwood, Glenolden, Tinicum and Prospect Park.
SEPTA workers have been negotiating a new contract since June.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
Most of the Philadelphia area is in a severe drought, and the danger for fires remains.
Owen Tippett scored the tying goal in the closing minutes of regulation, then got the clinching shootout goal as the Flyers beat the Lightning, 2-1.
The Lower Merion School District is warning parents about racist text messages received by a number of their middle school students.
The Interboro School District in Delaware County is grappling with ongoing network issues affecting students from Norwood, Glenolden, Tinicum and Prospect Park.
A woman's body was found in a shallow grave in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday, police said.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
SEPTA workers have been negotiating a new contract since June.
Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are battling at least three wildfires under unusually dry conditions.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
Crews are battling a wildfire at Glassboro Wildlife Management Area in Gloucester County on Thursday.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
The 120-year ban on alcohol sales in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, could soon come to an end.
Delaware State University will become the first historically Black institution to offer Division I women's wrestling.
Delaware's Sarah McBride will be the first openly trans person to hold a seat in Congress.
Delaware voters are selecting their next governor, lieutenant governor and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Democratic New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has defeated Republican state Rep. Mike Ramone to become the next governor of Delaware, CBS News projects.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
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.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
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.
SEPTA workers have been negotiating a new contract since June.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
Owen Tippett scored the tying goal in the closing minutes of regulation, then got the clinching shootout goal as the Flyers beat the Lightning, 2-1.
Delaware State University will become the first historically Black institution to offer Division I women's wrestling.
Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
The union represents 9,000 city workers, and the voting results will be announced next week.
As unusually dry conditions continue, the Philadelphia region is under a red flag warning and a NEXT Weather Alert Friday because of fire danger. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Amid the worsening drought, crews with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are working to contain and put out three fires burning in South Jersey. Nikki DeMentri reports.
An investigation is underway after police say a woman's body was found in a shallow grave in a park.
SEPTA workers will continue negotiations and won't go on strike at midnight on Thursday as talks continue between the union and transportation authority.