As Hurricane Milton intensifies, some head to Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport was busy Monday, and many travelers were seeking refuge from Hurricane Milton.
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Philadelphia International Airport was busy Monday, and many travelers were seeking refuge from Hurricane Milton.
Travelers who landed at Philadelphia International Airport from Florida shared why they decided to escape the path of Hurricane Milton, which has grown into a Category 5 storm.
Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area Wednesday night as a major hurricane.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
Volunteers in Delaware County are launching a grassroots effort to help those affected. They’re collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina. Madeleine Wright talked with organizers hoping to make a lasting impact.
Fury Basso-Davis, a Philadelphia native, was at school in Warren Wilson College in North Carolina when Hurricane Helene devastated the region.
A community in Toughkenamon, Chester County stepped up to help those in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Helene.
We are so proud of a community in Chester County stepping up to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. They’ve been collecting supplies for those struggling in western North Carolina. Madeleine Wright talked to volunteer pilots in Toughkenamon, Chester County delivering those supplies.
Large swells from Hurricane Kirk are expected to reach the U.S. East Coast this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Resources from the Philadelphia area continue to help those in need after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction.
Girard College students have returned to Philadelphia after Hurricane Helene struck during their camping trip to North Carolina, stranding them on a mountain about 80 miles from Asheville for days.
Tiara Dargan was one of 31 Girard College students who was stuck on a mountain in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene toppled trees and flooded several spots, blocking their return trip home. Students sheltered for a few days before finally getting back early Wednesday morning.
Girard College said a group of students and chaperones stranded on a mountain in North Carolina after they couldn't travel home due to damage from Hurricane Helene are now homebound.
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.
Volunteers with the American Red Cross from the Philadelphia area are headed south to assist with Hurricane Helene relief.
Hurricane Helene killed dozens of people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
CBS News Philadelphia Meteorologist Tammie Souza has family in the Tampa Bay area. On Thursday evening, their home had begun to flood.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
Travelers at Philadelphia International Airport faced delays and cancellations Thursday, mostly for flights in and out of Florida, as Hurricane Helene gets close to the United States.
As Hurricane Helene races toward Florida, crews from Pennsylvania are on their way to help restore power.
Dozens of PECO workers from the Philadelphia area are on their way south to help restore power knocked out by Hurricane Helene, which is racing toward Florida.
PA Task Force 1 and NJ Task Force 1 have mobilized in response to Hurricane Helene, which could have "catastrophic" effects on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Red Cross volunteer teams from New Jersey are headed to Florida and other states to help with relief efforts for Hurricane Helene.
Red Cross volunteers from the Philadelphia area head to Tallahassee for Hurricane Helene as travelers get out of the path of the storm.
A shooting in North Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood left a man dead on Wednesday night.
A Philadelphia judge said the $1 million voter sweepstakes linked to Elon Musk was allowed to continue through Election Day because prosecutors failed to show that it was an illegal lottery.
Years after suffering a birth injury, Ryan Stehlik is playing lacrosse and wants to eventually become a physical therapist and help others.
Penn Museum finds more remains believed to belong to Delisha Africa, a child victim of the 1986 MOVE bombing, during an inventory review.
The Urban League of Philadelphia is hosting a job fair Thursday at the Police Athletic League on Elmwood Avenue.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
A Philadelphia judge said the $1 million voter sweepstakes linked to Elon Musk was allowed to continue through Election Day because prosecutors failed to show that it was an illegal lottery.
The Sixers have agreed to a $50 million Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) to be spent on assisting the surrounding community through the construction phase and beyond.
A shooting in North Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood left a man dead on Wednesday night.
Years after suffering a birth injury, Ryan Stehlik is playing lacrosse and wants to eventually become a physical therapist and help others.
Penn Museum finds more remains believed to belong to Delisha Africa, a child victim of the 1986 MOVE bombing, during an inventory review.
The Urban League of Philadelphia is hosting a job fair Thursday at the Police Athletic League on Elmwood Avenue.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
Lower Merion Police have located the vehicle and driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run of a woman in a wheelchair along City Avenue.
Fallen officer Charles Knox was honored with a plaque near where he was killed in 1992. The plaque appears to have been removed, police say.
Evesham Police say a 14-year-old boy intentionally started the Oct. 30 wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
After closing its doors for good in October, the new owner of Gillian's Wonderland Pier has plans to build a new hotel called "Icona in Wonderland."
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
An improperly discarded cigarette is to blame for the apartment building fire that displaced over 20 people and destroyed 16 units.
Saint Mark's High School in Wilmington hosted a special event Monday to honor veterans, military members and their families.
Here's a list of events honoring veterans and their patriotism, plus some freebies and discounts for them this holiday.
Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.
Years after suffering a birth injury, Ryan Stehlik is playing lacrosse and wants to eventually become a physical therapist and help others.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Lower Merion Police have located the vehicle and driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run of a woman in a wheelchair along City Avenue.
Federal money used to help SEPTA make up for lost riders is about to run out – and major cuts could be coming if that money is not replaced.
All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
Lower Merion Police said a woman was struck and killed at City Avenue/US 1 and Conshohocken State Road by a driver in a dark-colored Toyota Camry.
Forty military kids participated in an hourlong basketball clinic at the Wells Fargo Center before the Sixers-Cavaliers game.
Backup tackle Fred Johnson filled in for Jordan Mailata while he was injured. Now, the Eagles starter is set to return Thursday night vs. Washington.
Eagles rookie pass rusher Jalyx Hunt, out of Houston Christian, is earning more snaps — and more are on the way.
Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will make his first return to Philadelphia on Thursday since the Eagles traded him in 2021.
Vinny Curry, who helped Philadelphia win Super Bowl LII, will retire as an Eagle when the Birds host the Washington Commanders Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
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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.
Three guys are wanted for smashing their way into a corner store in North Philadelphia. Police said the group used a sledgehammer to break into the store and steal money from the cash register in October. Detectives think the same group may have robbed another store down the street a few hours later.
A traffic alert for Lower Township in Cape May County. The Middle Thorofare Bridge will be experiencing slight traffic delays this month due to scheduled bridge maintenance. According to the Cape May County Bridge Commission, work will occur this Thursday and Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
There is a text message scam targeting people who receive SNAP benefits. It claims that the EBT card has been deactivated. In the message, the scammer directs the recipient to a number to call to reactivate their card. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said they will never ask for personal information in an unsolicited text message.
SEPTA announced steep rate hikes and service cutbacks unless they get funding from Harrisburg. But that is looking unlikely. Wednesday is the last day of the Senate's session. SEPTA said it's facing a $240 million shortfall in its operating budget for this fiscal year. The state provided a one-time payment of $46 million but legislators in Harrisburg have not created a permanent funding fix.
Police have located the car that struck and killed a woman who was in a wheelchair in Bala Cynwyd on Monday at City Avenue and Conshohocken State Road. Lower Merion Township Police said the driver is cooperating with the investigation.