MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Watch CBS News
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
U.S. drivers are likely to see lower prices at the pump this year amid lower global oil prices and strong crude production.
Jim Donovan has your morning headlines and meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast in the Philadelphia area.
Gov. Phil Murphy's administration says New Jersey's gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon starting New Year's Day.
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.
Some families hit the road a few days early to beat the Labor Day weekend traffic on their way to the Jersey Shore and other destinations.
Low gas prices are something for drivers to celebrate this July 4th, with costs at the pump expected to hit their lowest levels for this time of year since 2021. The average price of gasoline on Independence Day is expected to be $3.50 per gallon nationwide, the lowest price it's been on the busy travel holiday in three years. Ross DiMattei reports from the Farley Service Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway where many drivers will be passing through on the way to the Jersey Shore.
Experts say low demand for oil globally is keeping gas prices steady, even though several major Texas refineries had to shut down due to extreme cold. But when winter starts to loosen its grip in the coming weeks, drivers could see increased prices at the pump.
Gas prices hit an average of $3.27 a gallon this Thanksgiving, marking the cheapest prices since the pandemic despite an uptick in holiday travel.
Sheetz is dropping the price of unleaded 88 gas for a limited time.
The roughly 2% New Jersey gas tax increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.
Lower Merion police say scammers are trying to run up gas pump charges on victims' credit cards while taking cash from customers.
We take a look at what's pushing gas prices at the pump
Summertime surge at the gas pump has the average gallon priced at $3,82. While it's 23 cents lower than last year, it's 25 cents higher than when summer started Memorial Day Weekend
Rising gas prices are straining budgets for volunteers who drive for the charities they serve, while agency directors worry about future price hikes affecting supplies for clients.
Sheetz is dropping gas prices to $1.776 a gallon for Independence Day.
For those traveling by auto this July 4 weekend, it will cost you a lot less to fill up your tanks.
Fuel prices were about a dollar higher at this time in 2022.
Gas prices are starting to climb in the Philadelphia area, but AAA Mid-Atlantic isn't worried about prices reaching record highs like last summer.
After hitting a record high last summer, gas prices dropped dramatically in the fall but are now marching higher again.
Natasha Brown reports.
Gas prices rose in New Jersey and went up more sharply around the country at large amid increased demand and higher crude oil prices.
Gas prices dropped in New Jersey and also ticked down across the nation at large. They expect prices at the pump to decline heading toward February but believe the national averages before Christmas will likely turn out to have been the lows for this winter.
The vote, 29-19, sent the bill to the state House of Representatives, where a partisan fight for control has paralyzed the chamber a week into the new legislative session.
Prices are expected to jump as more people hit the road leading into the summer.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A skunk found in Cherry Hill tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Health Department announced.
The School District of Philadelphia unveiled changes to its plan to close several schools and revamp or combine others.
Photos by HughE Dillon
CBS Philadelphia is proud to partner with the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists to award the annual Trudy Haynes Scholarship to a college student pursuing a career in journalism or communications.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A skunk found in Cherry Hill tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Health Department announced.
The School District of Philadelphia unveiled changes to its plan to close several schools and revamp or combine others.
Jerome Richardson, a Minnesota native, said he helped Lemon coordinate coverage of a protest at a St. Paul church last month.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
The School District of Philadelphia unveiled changes to its plan to close several schools and revamp or combine others.
Jerome Richardson, a Minnesota native, said he helped Lemon coordinate coverage of a protest at a St. Paul church last month.
A Radnor Township Middle School employee wanted on child sex assault charges in Tyler, Texas, was arrested Thursday morning.
Rising Sun Inn in Telford temporarily stored the Liberty Bell to keep it safe from the British during the Revolutionary War.
A skunk found in Cherry Hill tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Health Department announced.
Staff at Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey are welcoming three little blue penguin chicks who were born during the first week of February.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as acting superintendent of New Jersey's 3,000-member state police force.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
For Jane and Guy Gaudreau, the 2026 Winter Olympics are a golden moment the two will never forget after the U.S. men's hockey team honored their sons after winning the gold medal.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
A person with measles visited a car dealership and Wawa in Montgomery County multiple times while contagious, the health department said.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
For Jane and Guy Gaudreau, the 2026 Winter Olympics are a golden moment the two will never forget after the U.S. men's hockey team honored their sons after winning the gold medal.
Defensemen Trevor van Riemsdyk and Rasmus Sandin ended long goal droughts and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1, their fifth win in their last six games.
The Westfield brothers from Northeast Philadelphia continue to impress and are making their mark on the Philly sports world.
Will the Patriots trade for A.J. Brown? New England's head coach expanded on his relationship with the star wide receiver.
In an unassuming building by the Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls in Bensalem, Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
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.
A new report from the American Heart Association highlights the increased risk women are facing with cardiovascular disease. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The southbound lanes of Route 202 are closed in King of Prussia for roadwork to prevent future sinkholes. The owner of a barbershop in the area said it's already hurting business.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open two immigration detention facilities in the state, accusing the agency of disregarding how the centers would impact residents who live nearby.
From dancing and drumming at a local school and seeing sights around the capital of Accra, to confronting the realities of the Transatlantic slave trade, students from Philly's Global Leadership Academy are learning plenty outside the classroom on a trip abroad to Ghana. Wakisha Bailey reports.
A Radnor Township Middle School employee wanted in Tyler, Texas, on child sexual assault charges was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Thursday in Delaware County.