'Facebook Friday' Brings In $16 Billion For Social Media Company
The IPO was one of the largest in history, bringing in $16 billion for the company that was founded in a Harvard dorm room eight years ago.
The IPO was one of the largest in history, bringing in $16 billion for the company that was founded in a Harvard dorm room eight years ago.
Chris talks to Phillies OF Hunter Pence about his upcoming charity event, Steve Cordasco about Facebook's IPO, CBS 3's Beasley Reece to preview the Sixers and Phillies weekends, and Breitbart.com's Larry O'Connor about biography discovered of President Obama claiming he was born in Kenya.
It was born in a Harvard dorm, spreading like wildfire through colleges across the country. Now, after its I.P.O., Facebook is worth $104 billion.
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin renounced his US citizenship and now lives in Singapore. Interesting timing, says US Sen. Bob Casey.
Facebook is raising the price of its IPO, a sign of high demand for the stock. But a recent poll finds half of Americans think Facebook is just a fad.
Do you spend a lot of time thinking about Facebook or feel the urge to use Facebook more and more? Do you become restless or troubled if you're unable to log on? Experts say a "yes" answer means you might be addicted.
Ever realized at the very last minute that you've forgotten to buy a gift? With the Karma app, you're covered.
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful has launched an interactive litter prevention campaign to link the act of littering with universally accepted wrongdoings.
As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, when it comes to getting deals, some retailers are making it more worth your while to 'like' them than others.
Signing up to become an organ donor could be the newest craze on Facebook. Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is On Your Side with more on today's big announcement.
Locally, there are more than 6,500 people waiting for an organ donation.
Chris has a big show on such a rainy day as he talks with Stripper Melissa BangBang Forgione, CBS3's Ben Simmoneau on his peice about Twitter is where the Strippers are hiding, John Stossel's visit to Philadelphia tomorrow, and Philadelphia's Inquirer's Business Editor Andy Maykuth.
Prostitution has plagued any number of internet sites in recent years – notably Craigslist – but now the CBS 3 I-Team has found a new hideout for hookers on one of the most widely-used social media sites.
A Delaware County man was arrested for what authorities say he did to the photos of underage girls he "friended" on Facebook.
There's a trio of babies in the Red-tailed Hawk nest at the Franklin Institute. The last egg hatched Monday morning.
Authorities in Canada have accused a Justin Bieber impersonator of threatening and sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in New Jersey on a video chat site.
Cinemagram converts short video clips to stylized two-second animated files that you can post online.
Facebook has released a tool that lets you download a trove of personal information -- nearly everything you've posted and done on the site since the moment you signed up. But, it doesn't go far enough for privacy advocates.
Baseball analyst Tim McCarver is not a fan of social media.
A message on the firehouse's Facebook page reads, "Thank you to everyone for your loving support during this most difficult time."
Chris addresses the Phillies slow start and talks about the opening series in Pittsburgh with Manager Charlie Manuel. He discusses the alledged Republican "war on women" on the Monday Morning Matchup with Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe and to Politico Reporter Mike Allen about "Inside the Circus", and e-book he co-authored about the Republican Primary Campaign for President.
Baseball gives players new rules for Twitter, Facebook.
Do online advertisers know too much about you? The feds have been taking a look at that question -- and what to do about it.
During March, Women's History Month, there's lots of counting - how few, how much, how many - and the numbers suggest women still have a way to achieve parity with their male counterparts.
Some employers are asking job applicants to turn over their Facebook passwords for background checks. Would you do it?
Kelli Amerine wants to raise awareness about psoriasis, which isn't contagious.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
A group of 31 Girard College ninth graders and three chaperones are still sheltering in place on a mountain in North Carolina, stranded after the damage caused by Hurricane Helene with no clear return date.
PennDOT is widening a section of U.S. 322 in Delaware County to alleviate traffic and decrease the number of accidents.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Kelli Amerine wants to raise awareness about psoriasis, which isn't contagious.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
A group of 31 Girard College ninth graders and three chaperones are still sheltering in place on a mountain in North Carolina, stranded after the damage caused by Hurricane Helene with no clear return date.
PennDOT is widening a section of U.S. 322 in Delaware County to alleviate traffic and decrease the number of accidents.
Kelli Amerine wants to raise awareness about psoriasis, which isn't contagious.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
A group of 31 Girard College ninth graders and three chaperones are still sheltering in place on a mountain in North Carolina, stranded after the damage caused by Hurricane Helene with no clear return date.
PennDOT is widening a section of U.S. 322 in Delaware County to alleviate traffic and decrease the number of accidents.
Volunteers with the American Red Cross from the Philadelphia area are headed south to assist with Hurricane Helene relief.
Volunteers with the American Red Cross from the Philadelphia area are headed south to assist with Hurricane Helene relief.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Officer Bobby Shisler family and fellow law enforcement gathered in Westville, New Jersey to unveil a memorial honoring the 27-year-old, who died in the line of duty in 2023.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
A permanent memorial honoring the life of Bobby Shisler, a Deptford Township police officer shot in the line of duty in 2023, will be unveiled this weekend.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
Kelli Amerine wants to raise awareness about psoriasis, which isn't contagious.
There's a social media fad called "chroming" that a doctor in Pittsburgh wants parents to know about.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
CyberKnife technology has evolved and can be a quick and easier treatment for our four-legged friends with cancer.
Filling up care packages for families with babies in intensive care, where newborns often teeter between life and death.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect.
Food service workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia went on strike early Monday morning.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
PennDOT is widening a section of U.S. 322 in Delaware County to alleviate traffic and decrease the number of accidents.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Paul George ditched Los Angeles and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Former Sixers center Dikembe Mutombo, whom Daryl Morey called "an amazing human being," has died from brain cancer. He was 58.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
Jalen Hurts didn't make excuses for the team's poor performance after the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Buccaneers.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Question Time is holding a rare U.S. election special in Pennsylvania, and is looking for audience members to participate.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
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.
Officials were rushing to offload ships in Philadelphia Monday as a strike looms here and at ports all along the eastern United States.
MLB hit king and former Philadelphia Phillie Pete Rose died on Monday at 83, the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed to CBS News.
The American Red Cross continues to answer the call days after Hurricane Helene ravaged countless communities across the South.
Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
The clock is ticking on a possible strike at ports across the country, including in Philadelphia.