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A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
Proposals to raise the nation's debt limit include spending cuts to coronavirus relief funds that haven't been used.
If an agreement isn't reached to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt, the country could descend into economic disarray, affecting millions of Americans from investors to Social Security beneficiaries.
How could a 145-year-old change to the US Constitution that gave citizenship to former slaves serve as a path out of the debt ceiling drama? Government officials and legal authorities are divided over whether it does.
Some Democrats want President Biden to use the 14th Amendment to raise the debt limit. Using this authority would allow the president and the United States to continue to pay its bills on time.
Republican and Democrats talked behind the scenes over the weekend, with no formal deal announced, as President Biden and top congressional leaders say they are working toward some sort of agreement.
President Joe Biden and his administration have been searching for ways he might act unilaterally to avoid an economic "calamity" if Congress can't reach agreement to allow more federal borrowing.
Chris discusses the President's latest attack ad against Mitt Romney, a scam to defraud Comcast, rumors of Romney's Vice-Presidential pick, and sports gambling in New Jersey.
Compiled from U.S. Government sources, USDebtClock.org shows exactly how much our national debt is at any given second.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
President-elect Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 election results in Philadelphia en route to defeating Kamala Harris.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
President-elect Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 election results in Philadelphia en route to defeating Kamala Harris.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
President-elect Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 election results in Philadelphia en route to defeating Kamala Harris.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
Philadelphia's Veterans Parade returns this Sunday, Nov. 10 and will travel down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
The 120-year ban on alcohol sales in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, could soon come to an end.
Burlington County residents demand changes after voters at multiple polling sites reported long lines with some waiting up to five hours.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire is burning near South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is facing a new charge that he asked his daughter to lie about how she sustained a head injury.
Delaware's Sarah McBride will be the first openly trans person to hold a seat in Congress.
Delaware voters are selecting their next governor, lieutenant governor and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Democratic New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has defeated Republican state Rep. Mike Ramone to become the next governor of Delaware, CBS News projects.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
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.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
Fred Johnson injured his left leg in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Eagles play the Cowboys this week, which will be Quinyon Mitchell's first taste of the rivalry.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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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.
We are already in a record dry weather streak but now the latest drought monitor data shows a large area of "extreme drought" in parts of South Jersey – where two wildfires are burning. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore walks you through the fire danger risks and explains why Friday's risks could be even higher.
Dry conditions after a record-breaking lack of rainfall are posing high fire danger in New Jersey, where crews are battling two wildfires – a 75-acre blaze in Voorhees and Evesham townships and a 300-acre major wildfire in Jackson Township, Ocean County. Brandon Goldner reports on the Bethany Run wildfire and Ryan Hughes has the latest on the Shotgun Wildfire. Plus, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains more on the fire weather conditions and moderate to extreme levels of drought in the area.
Among the incredible dancers taking with stage at Radio City Music Hall this holiday season are two Delaware Valley Rockettes! Emily Willett, from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Jordana Rosenberg, from Vineland, New Jersey, joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about how they prepare for the Christmas spectacular.
Police say a neighbor stepped in after a dirt bike rider struck a highway patrol officer in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The neighbor helped hold the biker at the scene before they were taken into custody.
Thursday will be mild and dry in the Delaware Valley, but colder air moves in overnight to make things feel more like fall heading into the weekend. Meteorologist Kate Bilo says the next chance for some much-needed measurable rain comes on Sunday.