Sandy Brings Anxiety To Some Students Off From School
Many students who were home from school because of Hurricane Sandy are finding that it's not as fun as a snow day.
Many students who were home from school because of Hurricane Sandy are finding that it's not as fun as a snow day.
Two additional fatalities have been confirmed in Pennsylvania in the wake of the massive storm Sandy tearing through the state.
Hurricane Sandy caused massive flooding along the state's shoreline and knocked out power to more than two million homes and businesses before morphing into a still-dangerous hybrid storm just before it made landfall. The storm cut off Atlantic City and other barrier island communities and stranded many residents who stayed put rather than evacuating, infuriating the governor.
About 360 people and 28 pets are taking cover in shelters across Philadelphia as Sandy's eye is expected to hit the Philadelphia region very soon, Mayor Michael Nutter said late Monday night.
Oyster Creek in Lacey Township, N.J., was already offline for regular maintenance before Sandy, a superstorm downgraded Monday night from a hurricane, slammed the East Coast.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says backup power has been lost at New York University hospital and the city is working to move people out.
Several New Jersey newspapers have suspended delivery of their Tuesday print editions due to the lingering superstorm that's caused massive flooding and power outages, but the newspapers will be published online.
Due to severe weather, all Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) Bridges have been closed.
Sandy started making landfall along the coast of South Jersey on Monday evening at about 6 p.m. with 90 MPH winds.
Gov. Chris Christie says some people are stranded in Atlantic City and he's blaming the mayor.
Dangerous winds and heavy rain are falling, and the city is shutdown for an historic storm. But that hasn't stopped some bars and eateries from opening up for business.
The first blow from Hurricane Sandy as it turned toward the East Coast on Monday flooded Atlantic City and other New Jersey shore towns, forcing road closures, stranding residents who did not heed evacuation orders and knocking out power to thousands.
Main Street in Manayunk is prone to flooding even after a heavy rain, so this storm has all but closed the busy area.
Governor Jack Markell shared the latest on how Hurricane Sandy is affecting the state during an afternoon press conference in Rehoboth Beach.
Philadelphia officials say the city's three emergency shelters have plenty of capacity to take in area residents affected by Hurricane Sandy.
The Pennsylvania National Guard has put 750 soldiers and airmen on alert in our region to help local officials deal with the emergencies that Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring.
Well, it's happened, Hurricane Sandy has been picked up by that strong advancing trough to the west and this has doubled its forward speed. It's a clear indication of just how strong that western disturbance is, that it can take a massive storm and pick it up like a stone, sling-shotting it toward the eastern seaboard.
CBS Philly has received many, many community cancellations for Tuesday, October 30th, as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
SEPTA will remain out of service on Tuesday morning. Officials say it will take eight hours after the storm passes to make sure things aren't damaged.
Atlantic City emergency management chief Tom Foley says water levels at Monday morning's high tide were the worst ever seen here, even worse than the 1962 nor'easter.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie was still pleading on Monday afternoon with residents of New Jersey's barrier coastal islands, saying they could place their lives and their families at risk if they don't leave.
CBS Philly has received hundreds of community cancellations for Monday, Oct. 29, 2012.
A mandatory evacuation order has been added for parts of Bensalem, Pa.
Normally, bad weather means planes are grounded. But on Monday, the planes at Philadelphia International Airport were gone.
Ring the Bell PHL, the school district's back-to-school welcome tour, started Monday.
Seven weeks after UArts closed its doors, CBS News Philadelphia followed up with two former students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email saying he had completed his degree.
Carlos Estévez is coming to the Phillies when the bullpen needs some reinforcements. He's one of the best closers in baseball this season with a 2.38 ERA in 34 innings pitched with 32 strikeouts to five walks.
Jennifer Briddes and her wife, Bonnie Stritzinger, are the owners of A Flick of the Wrist in Malvern, where messiness is the key to creativity.
A father-son team, bonded for life by a kidney transplant, is making their greatest trek yet to help raise awareness about life before and after a transplant.
Could Philadelphia have another chance to see the northern lights this year? Here's what our NEXT Weather meteorologists say.
Seven weeks after UArts closed its doors, CBS News Philadelphia followed up with two former students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email saying he had completed his degree.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity start to build in this week.
Carlos Estévez is coming to the Phillies when the bullpen needs some reinforcements. He's one of the best closers in baseball this season with a 2.38 ERA in 34 innings pitched with 32 strikeouts to five walks.
Jennifer Briddes and her wife, Bonnie Stritzinger, are the owners of A Flick of the Wrist in Malvern, where messiness is the key to creativity.
Seven weeks after UArts closed its doors, CBS News Philadelphia followed up with two former students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email saying he had completed his degree.
Jennifer Briddes and her wife, Bonnie Stritzinger, are the owners of A Flick of the Wrist in Malvern, where messiness is the key to creativity.
A father-son team, bonded for life by a kidney transplant, is making their greatest trek yet to help raise awareness about life before and after a transplant.
With the presidential election less than 100 days away, Democrats and Republicans in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are working to get out the vote.
A teenager died and multiple people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Springfield Township, Montgomery County, early Monday morning.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, announced a new effort to crack down on illegal dumping, including monetary rewards for residents who help them arrest dumpers.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity are building this week, with increased chances for showers and storms each day through Wednesday.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, plan to hand out up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that helps lead to an arrest and conviction for illegal dumping.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity are building this week, with increased chances for showers and storms each day through Wednesday.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
After a muggy and wet day on Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues on Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening.
A father-son team, bonded for life by a kidney transplant, is making their greatest trek yet to help raise awareness about life before and after a transplant.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
Sen. John Fetterman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, according to the senator's official account on X.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
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.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
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.
Carlos Estévez is coming to the Phillies when the bullpen needs some reinforcements. He's one of the best closers in baseball this season with a 2.38 ERA in 34 innings pitched with 32 strikeouts to five walks.
Fans can nominate themselves or someone they know for Philadelphia Eagles Fan of the Year online.
Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik are the first American men to win a team gymnastics event at the Games since the 2008 Olympics.
Team USA's Lee Kiefer won back-to-back gold medals in foil fencing and her teammate Lauren Scruggs made history by winning silver.
Known for hyping up the crowd during Philadelphia Sixers home games, director Antoine Mapp is the heart of the Sixers Stixers drumline.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
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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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
Seven weeks after the University of the Arts closed with very little notice, CBS News Philadelphia checked back in with students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email telling him his degree was completed.
Could Philadelphia have another chance to see the northern lights this year? Our NEXT Weather meteorologists are breaking down why and how our area could have another chance to see the aurora borealis.
The outreach center will open at the Pelbano Rec Center on Bustleton Avenue.
Chopper 3 was over Camden where firefighters were battling a junkyard fire near the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Bill Kelly has your latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia area as we begin a muggy week.