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FCC calls on Congress for funding to restart program that helped low-income households get high-speed internet service.
FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday.
The warning — in a letter from Buttigieg to trade group Airlines for America — comes just before AT&T, Verizon and other wireless carriers will be free to boost the power of their C-Band, 5G signals on July 1.
The "digital divide" will be the topic of discussion at a center city charter school today. At the center of the session is a member of the Federal Communications Commission.
The plan sets a minimum speed and usage allowance for fixed and mobile broadband, and requires mobile voice to include unlimited minutes.
"If the Department of Justice actually filed suit against Comcast, a lot of analysis of Comcast's business practices would become part of the public record," a public interest group's attorney says.
US senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) wants the Federal Communications Commission to change its policy to allow Amtrak police to communicate with other first responders.
The Federal Communications Commission says city-owned broadband companies can expand and compete with commercial Internet providers.
President Obama is taking a stand on Internet "toll roads," and Comcast and other cable companies don't like it one bit.
More people are getting their feelings about net neutrality off their chests than the wardrobe malfunction in the Super Bowl a decade ago
You might see a few extra hourglasses or spinning wheels while browsing the web today. It's not a sign the sites are slower -- it's a protest designed to fight for the Internet rule known as "net neutrality."
"Reports that we're gutting the open Internet are incorrect," said FCC chairman Tom Wheeler to the annual gathering of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association.
The Federal Communications Commission says it will not appeal a court decision that limits its power to prevent Internet providers from slowing down web sites.
Congressman Frank LoBiondo wants some answers from the FCC about the recently completed sale of WMGM-TV in Atlantic City.
But even before the decision, lawmakers -- including a Pennsylvania Republican -- are moving to block in-flight yapping.
The Federal Communications Commission is currently soliciting public comment on a proposal to reduce the cost of phone calls prisoners make to their families in another state.
The federal government is forcing Google to cough up $25,000 in fines following an investigation into how it collected piles of personal information, like e-mails, from wireless networks.
The Federal Communications Commission is now considering whether to appeal a federal court ruling yesterday that CBS cannot be fined for Janet Jackson's notorious "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl.
The Federal Communications Commission has officially done away with the Fairness Doctrine, which once had a major influence on how the media covered politics.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day in the Philadelphia region with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
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Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
A woman who was fatally hit while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square has been identified as Barbara Friedes, a chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
A Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day in the Philadelphia region with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
A 7-month-old baby boy was shot while sitting on the front lawn with his mother and father in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section on Thursday, police said.
Some advocates say the popular bike lane on Spruce Street is too dangerous for cyclists.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is working hard to end food insecurity for schoolchildren during summer break. Here's how they're doing it.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will have several meetings to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by Aqua Water and Aqua Wastewater.
A Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
Atlantic City police said they received a call from a man claiming he had firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday night.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is looking for a person they believe has dumped four dogs at their Atlantic City shelter in the middle of the night.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
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.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
At 14 years old, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer when he entered Wednesday's game at Subaru Park.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu's record, which was set in 2004, and became the youngest player in MLS history after making his Philadelphia Union debut.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
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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.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we get closer to the weekend.
A 30-year-old woman who was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square was identified by family as Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Police said the 7-month-old baby boy was placed in stable condition at the hospital.
The former president closed his speech by again mentioning Saturday's horrible scene.
The Elfra Court Motel in Wildwood, New Jersey, was honored Thursday for being a safe place for Black families in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.