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News, Politics and Entertainment with The Chris Stigall Show | September 23

Chris reviewed last night's Speaker Series with Ann Coulter, Mayor Kenney's fight with a State Rep. over sanctuary cities and previewed Monday's presidential debate. He talked with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday about Donald Trump's trade policy at 7:00, CSN Philly's Ray Didinger to preview the Eagles matchup against the Steelers at 8:00 and Israeli Deputy Minister for Diplomacy in the Prime Minister's Office Michael Oren about his book Ally and confronting terrorism at 8:20.

Sep 23, 2016

Philadelphia's National Constitution Center Honors The Dalai Lama

The National Constitution Center on Monday evening honored the Dalai Lama with an award that's been given to world leaders, dignitaries and activists who fight for human rights.

Oct 26, 2015

Dalai Lama Set To Receive NCC's Liberty Medal, Although Not In Person

His Holiness is sending two representatives to accept the Liberty Medal on his behalf.

Oct 25, 2015

Dalai Lama Cancels U.S. Trip; Won't Be In Philly

The Dalai Lama has cancelled his visit to the United States next month, including a stop in Philadelphia on October 26th.

Sep 25, 2015

Tickets To See Dalai Lama In Philadelphia Selling Out Quickly

The Dalai Lama's visit to Philadelphia is proving to be a big draw.

Aug 13, 2015

Tickets On Sale Today To See Dalai Lama In Philadelphia

His Holiness will be here to receive the Liberty Medal at a ceremony on October 26th, but while here, he'll also be part of two other public events. Tickets to those events go on sale today.

Aug 12, 2015

Dalai Lama Will Receive Liberty Medal in Philadelphia on October 26th

"This is a lifetime achievement award and it's a capstone, just recognizing his influence over many decades," says National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen.

Jun 17, 2015

Stigall Show Log 5.5.11

Chris examines the President's decisions not publish a death photo of Osama bin Laden, his speech later today at Ground Zero, a four day school week and Fire Commissioners Lloyd Ayers reading habits.

May 5, 2011

Philadelphia Protesters Push For Tibet Freedom As Dalai Lama Cedes Power

Thursday was a day of protests in Philadelphia and around the world for supporters of an independent Tibet, and a day the Dalai Lama said he will give up his political role in the Tibetan government-in-exile.

Mar 10, 2011

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Coatesville teen goes extreme with Christmas display for good cause

Joe Veneziale of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is going extreme with his Christmas decorations for a good cause.

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Christmas Travel Chaos Deepens As Airlines Scrap 800 U.S. Trips

Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms

More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.

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Penn State rallies from 2-set deficit for 5-set victory over Nebraska in NCAA volleyball semifinal

Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.

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Snow, rain expected to create messy evening travel for Philadelphia area

Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.

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South Jersey Eagles fan with terminal cancer has a final wish

A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish

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Snow, rain expected to create messy evening travel for Philadelphia area

Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.

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Coatesville teen goes extreme with Christmas display for good cause

Joe Veneziale of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is going extreme with his Christmas decorations for a good cause.

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Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms

More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.

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2 more Pennsylvania counties outside Philly vote to raise property taxes

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved a 9% property tax hike in a 2-1 vote, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., arrives for a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

After Trump-backed bill fails, Johnson says "we've got a plan" to avert shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters at the Capitol he's "expecting votes this morning, so stay tuned — we've got a plan."

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Coatesville teen goes extreme with Christmas display for good cause

Joe Veneziale of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is going extreme with his Christmas decorations for a good cause.

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Snow, rain expected to create messy evening travel for Philadelphia area

Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.

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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant to open new location at Temple University's campus

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is set to open a new location next to the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia.

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Former Eagles player Fred Barnett talks to Damon Brockington, who is holding his award, in front of an Eagles-branded backdrop

Frankford coach Damon Brockington named Eagles Coach of the Year

The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday surprised Damon Brockington with their Coach of the Year award.

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Grateful family gives $1 million gift to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.

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Snow, rain expected to create messy evening travel for Philadelphia area

Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.

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South Jersey Eagles fan with terminal cancer has a final wish

A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish

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4 injured in small plane crash at Lakewood Airport in New Jersey, police say

Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.

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Atlantic City Airshow won't return in 2025, but officials are hopeful for 2026

The Atlantic City Airshow won't return to the popular Jersey Shore vacation spot for the second straight year.

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Map shows 24 spots where FAA bans drone flights in New Jersey

The Federal Aviation Administration has set up zones around the state where drones are banned from flying below 400 feet.

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Snow, rain expected to create messy evening travel for Philadelphia area

Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.

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Here's how much daylight Philly gets on the winter solstice, aka the shortest day of the year

The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.

Dec 19

A person walks in front of a snowy Christmas tree near City Hal in Philadelphia in this photo from December 2020

Will Philadelphia see a white Christmas this year? Here's what to expect.

White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.

Dec 18

A weather map showing rain moving through the area Wednesday night

Rain returns to Philadelphia area Wednesday afternoon, followed by cold temps

By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.

Dec 18

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Rain gives way to a warm, sunny Tuesday in the Philadelphia region

Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.

Dec 17

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Grateful family gives $1 million gift to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.

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Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk

Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.

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Virtua Health in South Jersey uses intestinal ultrasound as an alternative

A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.

Dec 18

Visually impaired students celebrate holiday season with special concert

Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.

Dec 13

More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states

Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.

Dec 11

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Planning to return that holiday gift? You might be charged a fee.

More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.

Dec 16

Philadelphia Mills mall to undergo another name change to Franklin Mall

The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.

Dec 10

Connor Barwin and Chris Long host 'Team Dinner' charity at Steak 48

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Mona Mediterranean restaurant and bar opens in Midtown Village

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Tensions flare at final public comment session on 76ers' proposed arena

Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.

Dec 3

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Speed cameras are coming to Broad Street. Here's where they'll be.

Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.

Dec 18

Variable speed limit signs technology improving safety on I-76

New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.

Dec 18

I-95 South reopens in Philadelphia after pedestrian struck

The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.

Dec 11

Traffic moves on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia

Broad Street now has more traffic deaths than Roosevelt Blvd., data shows

Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.

Dec 9

New Jersey Transit Positive Train Control Project As Federal Deadline To Install Technology Draws Near

NJ Transit president, CEO to resign in January 2025

NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday

Dec 9

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Penn State rallies from 2-set deficit for 5-set victory over Nebraska in NCAA volleyball semifinal

Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.

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Flyers drop 3rd straight game in brutal loss to Kings

Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala scored two goals each and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3.

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Max Kepler, Phillies reportedly agree to 1-year deal

Max Kepler, a Berlin, Germany, native has spent the past 10 years with the Minnesota Twins.

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Frankford coach Damon Brockington named Eagles Coach of the Year

The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday surprised Damon Brockington with their Coach of the Year award.

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Bills to build new 76ers arena pass in Philadelphia City Council

Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City passed a final vote in City Council on Thursday.

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Kelce look-alike contest winner: I faced "very tough competition"

Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.

Dec 18

Philly weekend events: Hot Chocolate Crawl, Fishtown Freeze, Jim Gaffigan

If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.

Dec 13

YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost

The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.

Dec 12

Opera Philadelphia, Broad Street Love team up to make holiday music

The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.

Dec 10

2025 Golden Globes nominations announced

Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.

Dec 9

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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease

Ukee Washington reports.

Dec 14, 2022
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Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence

Natasha Brown reports.

Oct 19, 2022
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Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma

Natasha Brown reports.

Oct 19, 2022
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Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens

Natasha Brown reports.

Oct 5, 2022
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Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey

Ukee Washington reports.

Sep 28, 2022
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Philadelphia school district helping mold future trade workers with 5-day CTE camp

Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.

Aug 2

"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls

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.

Jul 26

High school graduate paving the way for a future in nursing

Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.

Jul 19

Philly seniors fulfill one wish before graduation – to save their sports teams

A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.

Jun 28

East Norriton students hold cleanup event for environment

A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.

Jun 21

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Pennsylvania teen goes extreme with Christmas display – and it's all for a good cause

A Chester County teenager is once again helping his neighbors get into the holiday spirit with extreme decorations. We first met him a couple of months ago when he wowed all of us with his spooky Halloween decorations, but this time he's going all out for Christmas with a giving-back component. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey is in Coatesville with what you can expect this holiday season.

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Government shutdown looms, snow possible in Philadelphia region and more headlines | Digital Brief

Here are the top headlines in the Philadelphia region for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

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It's the last day of the annual Joy of Sharing toy drive. Here's how to donate.

All season long you have been helping us make the holiday season brighter for families in our region through our Joy of Sharing toy drive! If you still want to participate in our annual Joy of Sharing campaign, Friday, Dec. 20 is the last day to drop off a new, unwrapped toy at CBS Philadelphia or any of our other drop off locations.

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Tracking rain, snow and bitterly cold temps in Philly heading into last week before Christmas

CBS News Philadelphia Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking rain, snow, and bitterly cold temperatures in the Philadelphia region as we head into the final weekend before Christmas.

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Water service shut off due to water main break in West Oak Lane

40 properties near the scene at Upsal Street and Woolston Avenue are without water after the Friday morning break.

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