Philly opens wellness center to help with long-term recovery
Philadelphia officials opened the Riverview Wellness Center in Holmesburg to house people in longer-term recovery.
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Philadelphia officials opened the Riverview Wellness Center in Holmesburg to house people in longer-term recovery.
Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
The holiday season brings a lot of celebration and joy, but it can also be triggering for people in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Liz Crawford talked with a South Jersey dad about his recovery journey and how he prepares for the season.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
Jurors in Hunter Biden's gun trial returned a guilty verdict Tuesday. Here's an explanation of the three felony gun charges he faced.
Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of an 8-year-old who consumed illegal drugs last summer in Coatesville, officials said.
Low-level drug users in Delaware County get the option of free counseling instead of arrest, and officials say it's working.
The pilot program hopes to clean up the drug ridden neighborhood and help those struggling with addiction.
New Jersey's own Jon Bon Jovi was in Philadlephia's Kensington for the opening of a new housing that aims to offer supportive housing for people fighting homelessness and substance-use disorder.
At least 10 Pennsylvanians die every day from a drug overdose, according to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Toodles, the poodle who was revived from an overdose with Narcan last month, is now headed to a new home.
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths. Federal officials named it a "growing threat" in April.
Xylazine is "increasingly present" in the nation's drug supply and has been found in overdose deaths from coast to coast.
New Jersey issued a state of emergency for Ocean County, where a wildfire is burning in Ocean and Lacey townships.
Abdul Carter, the former Penn State star and Philadelphia native, is one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is picking up the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
In this 2025 Eagles-only NFL mock draft, Philadelphia finds Dallas Goedert's eventual replacement in the first round and makes multiple trades.
The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and others can pay their respects.
New Jersey issued a state of emergency for Ocean County, where a wildfire is burning in Ocean and Lacey townships.
Abdul Carter, the former Penn State star and Philadelphia native, is one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft.
Crozer Health caregivers are demanding that the two Delaware County hospitals remain open while a new owner is found.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is picking up the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
In this 2025 Eagles-only NFL mock draft, Philadelphia finds Dallas Goedert's eventual replacement in the first round and makes multiple trades.
Students and families from Chester County are preparing for a trip to Rome, where they hope to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
A fire in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, left three pets dead and six people displaced on Tuesday.
The AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps was terminated amid sweeping federal budget cuts enacted by the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE team.
The death of Pope Francis has impacted travel plans for many members of the religious community who were scheduled to visit Rome. Here's how visitors are finding the silver lining.
Kyle McCord starred at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia, and now he's set be picked in the 2025 NFL draft over the weekend.
New Jersey issued a state of emergency for Ocean County, where a wildfire is burning in Ocean and Lacey townships.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is picking up the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
The Winslow Township girls track and field team is preparing for Penn Relays, a historic meet at Philadelphia's Franklin Field.
Neighbors in Hamilton Township are on high alert after a black bear was spotted running past homes and into yards on Arrowwood Drive.
A fast-spreading wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey prompted mandatory evacuations in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
With Prospect Medical Holdings set to close Crozer Health, Riddle Hospital says it's ready for the increase in patients.
Crozer Health caregivers are demanding that the two Delaware County hospitals remain open while a new owner is found.
Cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States, according to a new report released on Monday. But there are some other concerning trends.
Scientists blame climate change for the longer and more intense allergy season, which is increasing the amount of pollen in the air by more than 20%.
For pregnant women at increased risk for preeclampsia, research says this is a way to reduce the chance of the complication and preterm birth.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Abdul Carter, the former Penn State star and Philadelphia native, is one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft.
In this 2025 Eagles-only NFL mock draft, Philadelphia finds Dallas Goedert's eventual replacement in the first round and makes multiple trades.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez exited Tuesday night's game against the New York Mets after two innings with left forearm soreness.
Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault last year for an incident that allegedly took place in 2018 in London, Ontario.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
The City of Brotherly Love has you covered this weekend with an eclectic lineup of events from A-list concerts and comedy performances to Easter celebrations.
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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.
The American Lung Association's annual "State of the Air" report found wildfires are having a negative impact on air quality across the Philadelphia region. The organization gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean Counties.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, evacuation orders were lifted for people forced to leave in Ocean County. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei was in Stafford Township as some of those residents started to return to their homes.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as our warm stretch continues.
The Cellucci family from Chester County, Pennsylvania, has been planning a trip to Italy for a year. Although their itinerary changed because of the death of Pope Francis, they hope to pay their respects to the late pontiff.
Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township, New Jersey, as a fast-spreading wildfire burns in Ocean County.