Stigall Show Log 2.19.13
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Chris celebrates President's Day with Independence Mall Park Ranger Ed Welch and talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup about the confirmation of Chuck Hagel and the scandal surrounding Bob Menendez. He also reviews Saturday Night Live's parody of Marco Rubio, CNN's coverage of the stranded cruise liner and New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg's decision not to seek re-election.
Chris discusses the merger between US Air and American Airlines, the lasting political impact to Marco Rubio after his response to the State of the Union Address, and the President's role in introducing sequestration. He also talks to Leroy Velasquez, who runs a website offering patrons the opportunity to pay for dates.
Chris covers all angles of the State of the Union Address. He talks to John Hayward from Human Events as well as Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on a special edition of the matchup. He also talks to Actor Billy Campbell, who portrays Abraham Lincoln in the Nat Geo film, Killing Lincoln, and Tom McGrath from the Philly Post.
One thing is certain: when the President talks, the Democrats will cheer, the Republicans will be polite. It's how many times that both sides applaud that will tell you if real compromise is possible.
Chris talks to Governor Tom Corbett about yesterday's budget address. He also analyzes the plans from the White House to avoid sequestration and their defense of drone strikes. He also talks to Tom McGrath from the Philly Post, Saturday Night Live Alum, Rachel Dratch, and welcomes the Piazza Pet of the Week into the studio.
Chris analyzes how he thinks Republicans need to adjust their presence inside of popular culture to win future elections and Marco Rubio's answer to a question on the age of the earth. He talks to CBS Military Analyst Mike Lyons about the tensions in the Middle East, Tom McGrath from the Philly Post, Actor Charles Grodin and hosts the Piazza Pet of the Week.
If Republicans, as a political party, continue this hostility toward science then they do not understand the driving force that science and innovation play in our economy. It also is another proof point in the case that Democrats made about Republican math not adding up.
Chris discusses all the efforts to save Hostess and Twinkies, the free stuff people are able to find to make it though tough times and the uproar caused by Wal-mart and Target opening on Thanksgiving night. He also talks to Comedian Dom Irrera in advance of his shows at Helium Comedy Club this week.
Big political moves underway and a possible area for compromise.
Chris assesses the election results from Tuesday and disects what went wrong for the Romney campaign. He talks to Senator Pat Toomey, Matthew Dunphy from The Veterans Group, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, and CBS 3's Beasley Reece about this week's Eagles/Cowboys game.
Educators are expressing concern that the publishing of data relating college costs and projected future earnings could be misleading to applicants.
What a difference four horrendous years makes. Thinking back to the Democratic National Convention of 2008 and now seeing what's going on in Charlotte, North Carolina this week at the Democratic National Convention of 2012 shows stark differences. The Democrats have no star power and pale in comparison to the Republicans' star-packed convention in Tampa.
Chris discusses Mitt Romney's hastily inclusion of Marco Rubio in the Vice-Presidential Sweepstakes. He talks to Kevin Cirilli about the Jerry Sandusky Trial and Tom McGrath about corruption of the PA Liquor Control Board, Phillies Play-by-Play Announcer Scott Franzke about the Phillies ending their losing streak last night, and to Matt Kibbe, President and CEO of Freedom Works, about his new book, Hostile Takeover
Call this "red meat in search of a red state," as Romney and Florida senator Marco Rubio smacked the Obama legacy on all fronts.
Mitt Romney on Monday assailed Democratic President Barack Obama's energy polices and urged Pennsylvania voters to back him in the fall. He planned a second stop later in the day with Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
Chris addresses the Phillies slow start and talks about the opening series in Pittsburgh with Manager Charlie Manuel. He discusses the alledged Republican "war on women" on the Monday Morning Matchup with Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe and to Politico Reporter Mike Allen about "Inside the Circus", and e-book he co-authored about the Republican Primary Campaign for President.
Chris to the Chairman of the RNC Reince Priebus about the Supreme Court's hearing of the Affordable Healthcare Act case and the current state of the Republican Presidential Primary and he discovers why some people hate Bruce Springsteen.
Chris talks to John Cicala of the Fraternal Order of Transit Police about the SEPTA Police Strike, Pennsylvania State Senator Larry Farnese about his proposed legislation in response to the Republican Ultrasound bill and to Buzz Bissinger about the Penalties handed out to the New Orleans Saints for trying to knock players out of games.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
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.
Prime Day may have officially ended, but that doesn't mean there aren't still deals to shop.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
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.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is working hard to end food insecurity for schoolchildren during summer break. Here's how they're doing it.
A man has died after officials say he rescued two young children from the water at Weymouth Furnace Park in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will have several meetings to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by Aqua Water and Aqua Wastewater.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
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.
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.
A group of mosquitoes in Concord Dog Park in Delaware County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first instance in 2024.
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 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.
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.
Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police say the crash happened on Blue Route near West Chester Pike shortly after 11 a.m.
A man has died after Atlantic County officials say he rescued two children in trouble in the water in Hamilton Township. Officials identified the man Thursday morning as 49-year-old Pablo Hernando Cruz of Mays Landing.
Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu’s record, becoming the youngest player in MLS history when he made his debut Wednesday night for the Philadelphia Union.
Officials say a woman is recovering after she was struck by a SEPTA Broad Street Line subway train at the Allegheny Station in North Philadelphia. Meanwhile, police are investigating after a woman riding a bike was hit by a car and killed at 18th and Spruce streets. More on these stories in your Digital Brief.
A 30-year-old woman riding a bike was fatally struck in Rittenhouse Square near the intersection of Spruce and 18th streets on July 17. Philadelphia Police said the woman was riding in the designated bike lane.