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American dreams come true: New citizens celebrate at ceremony on Battleship New Jersey
Dozens of new American citizens participated in a naturalization ceremony aboard the Battleship New Jersey on July 4 in Camden.
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Dozens of new American citizens participated in a naturalization ceremony aboard the Battleship New Jersey on July 4 in Camden.
The Biden administration's program will benefit unauthorized immigrants with American citizen spouses, if they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years.
The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement monitors more than a quarter-million migrants in the U.S. through smartphones, but ICE admits its latest technology faces challenges.
The immigrant rights organizations called on President Biden and both Pennsylvania senators to stop the pursuit of legislation they say restricts asylum eligibility, closes the border and further militarizes immigration enforcement.
Earlier this week, President Biden unveiled a new executive action authorizing U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims.
President Joe Biden addressed the economy, immigration and foreign wars in his State of the Union speech. Sen. Katie Britt provided the Republican response.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held dueling events in Texas near the U.S.-Mexico border. A record number of migrants were apprehended at the border last year.
Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden are looking to tackle some of the campaign's most pressing issues this week on the campaign trail: immigration and border security.
President Biden is weighing citing a law dating back to 1952 to severely restrict access to the U.S. asylum system, three people familiar with the plans told CBS News.
President Joe Biden is urging Congress to pass the bill, which would overhaul parts of the U.S. immigration system and provide wartime aid to Ukraine and Israel.
The White House and a bipartisan Senate group could soon strike a deal to enact stricter asylum and border laws.
Asylum seekers bound for New York City have been passing through New Jersey transit centers, officials say.
Hundreds of asylum seekers have been dropped off in Trenton and other New Jersey cities this week, the governor and local officials say. Most of the migrants have continued on trains to New York City.
New Jersey officials are tracking buses filled with asylum seekers arriving at various suburban transit centers who then quickly board trains and buses to New York City.
Buses carrying dozens of asylum seekers bound for New York City arrived at the Trenton Transit Center early Saturday morning.
Never before has U.S. Border Patrol processed that many migrants in one month, according to monthly tallies going back to fiscal year 2000.
U.S. Border Patrol agents processed more than 225,000 migrants in the first 27 days of December, a tally that eclipses the previous monthly record.
SB4 would allow Texas officials to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants on state criminal charges if they are suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
Hundreds of migrants are being transported to multiple border towns to help with processing, then being released into those communities.
"They're poisoning the blood of our country," former President Trump said of undocumented migrants at a rally in Durham, New Hampshire.
Philadelphia City Council voted 14 to 1 to make it illegal for hospitals to send noncitizen patients to their home countries without their consent.
Philadelphia is on the road to becoming the first city in the U.S. to make medical deportations illegal, according to an immigrant advocacy group. City Council voted Wednesday to ban the practice of hospitals sending noncitizens out of the country without their consent.
Earlier this month, Texas repositioned the buoys closer to American soil after federal officials concluded that roughly 80% of the barriers were in Mexico.
The Biden administration rule penalizes migrants who don't request protection in another country before crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Saturday marks one month since Barbara Friedes was killed while riding her bike by what police said was a drunk driver. In the weeks since her death, CBS News Philadelphia has been researching the city's laws regarding bike lanes.
Students and staff showed excitement Friday at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School in Overbrook.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
A new movie called "Yall Drawn" is a mix of comedy and exaggerated reality that highlights Philadelphia's vibrant culture while casting a shadow on the senseless violence involving young people.
Delegates and leaders are making their way to Chicago, just days away from the Democratic National Convention. Both sides of the presidential ballot are crisscrossing Pennsylvania.
Saturday marks one month since Barbara Friedes was killed while riding her bike by what police said was a drunk driver. In the weeks since her death, CBS News Philadelphia has been researching the city's laws regarding bike lanes.
Students and staff showed excitement Friday at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School in Overbrook.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
A new movie called "Yall Drawn" is a mix of comedy and exaggerated reality that highlights Philadelphia's vibrant culture while casting a shadow on the senseless violence involving young people.
Saturday marks one month since Barbara Friedes was killed while riding her bike by what police said was a drunk driver. In the weeks since her death, CBS News Philadelphia has been researching the city's laws regarding bike lanes.
Students and staff showed excitement Friday at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School in Overbrook.
A new movie called "Yall Drawn" is a mix of comedy and exaggerated reality that highlights Philadelphia's vibrant culture while casting a shadow on the senseless violence involving young people.
Delegates and leaders are making their way to Chicago, just days away from the Democratic National Convention. Both sides of the presidential ballot are crisscrossing Pennsylvania.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
Even though Hurricane Ernesto is still hundreds of miles away, the Ventnor City Beach Patrol anticipates swimming will be restricted to waist-deep water this weekend, if allowed at all.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
Black-owned Free Haven Farms is one of the few USDA-certified organic farms in New Jersey, located in a community created by abolitionists.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
The Willingboro Police Department stepped up to help a young boy who loves Spider-Man following an unfortunate crime.
It'll be warmer in the Delaware Valley today and Friday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Humidity and the chance for storms will ramp up heading into the weekend.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will once again be filled with sunny skies, comfortable temps and low humidity.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
A Newark, Delaware, apartment building was evacuated after a large fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said.
One month after pausing dog adoptions due to a statewide kennel cough outbreak, Delaware has lifted all restrictions and is once again allowing dogs to move in and out of the state.
On Saturday, Temple Health will hold a community block party where Philadelphians can get free services and screenings.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park will soon stop performing surgeries, Crozer Health confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Carter Melons sells mouth-watering watermelons with red, yellow and orange flesh, and the business is a family operation dating back seven decades.
The decades-long Atlantic City Airshow tradition was canceled last month and now local businesses are feeling the pain.
Videoboards are being added to the stadium among other improvement projects.
Monday's nice weather made for a busy day on the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey.
August is Black Business Month and from farm to table, Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philadelphia is about making a difference in their neighborhood.
The man who died in the crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia was the passenger of an Uber that made an illegal turn, police said.
SEPTA Regional Rail trains were delayed Thursday night because of power loss near 30th Street Station, the agency said.
Work is underway for Phase 1 of the 14-mile, multi-year plan spanning from West Chester Pike to Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The Noble Street Bridge in Philadelphia is closed indefinitely because of problems with the support beams, officials said.
SEPTA says parking fees will return in a phased approach beginning on Monday, Sept. 23, and daily parking rates will increase.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
The Philadelphia Phillies will play 16 of their 31 Spring Training games in Clearwater, Florida, at BayCare Ballpark.
The Eagles rallied back from a 13-6 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the New England Patriots.
Council Rock Newtown will now face Salem Little League, the New England region champs, on Saturday.
Weston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle and Philadelphia overpowered the Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night.
A new movie called "Yall Drawn" is a mix of comedy and exaggerated reality that highlights Philadelphia's vibrant culture while casting a shadow on the senseless violence involving young people.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
The Grammy-winning Philadelphia Orchestra's 2024-25 season highlights include a Wagner opera and M. Night Shyamalan hosting.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
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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.
It’s a big weekend at the ballpark on Friday, being Alumni Weekend. While everyone knows the players on the field, part of what makes game day so special is the people who work at Citizens Bank Park. Alicia Roberts talked to a few legends in their own right.
Saturday marks one month since Barbara Friedes, a doctor at CHOP, was killed while riding her bike by what police said was a drunk driver. In the weeks since her death, Liz Crawford has been researching the city's laws regarding bike lanes.
It's been a dry, sunny and pleasant week ahead of a wet weekend. But we'll have our final dry day on Friday with increasing clouds later in the day ahead of our next weathermaker, which is set to bring scattered showers and storms this weekend.
A new movie called "Yall Drawn" is a mix of comedy and exaggerated reality that highlights Philadelphia's vibrant culture while casting a shadow on the senseless violence involving young people.
Friday was an exciting day for students and staff at the Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School in Overbrook. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held less than two weeks from the school’s official start. Ray Strickland reports a look inside the school district of Philadelphia's newest 21st-century school.