Happy birthday! Area hospitals welcome first babies of 2024
Baby Matias arrived just minutes into the new year at the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania, and another four babies were born Monday morning at Pennsylvania Hospital.
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Baby Matias arrived just minutes into the new year at the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania, and another four babies were born Monday morning at Pennsylvania Hospital.
Cars blocked the intersection of North Broad and West York Streets around 2 a.m. on New Year's Day. Drivers were seen doing donuts and street racing, but police have not said if anyone was arrested.
Philadelphia rang in the new year on Sunday with an annual fireworks spectacular.
Well before the clock struck midnight, crowds gathered along Penn's Landing in Philadelphia to send off 2023 with a dazzling fireworks display over the Delaware River
From Sydney to San Francisco, the world's major cities mark the beginning of the new year with grand firework displays and other traditions.
New York City might have a giant crystal ball to ring in the new year, but in Pennsylvania, we have pickles, pants and Peeps.
Most Philadelphia fans agree there's room for improvement heading into the last games of the regular season, and eventually the playoffs, but hope the Eagles wind up back in the Super Bowl with another shot at a Lombardi Trophy.
At midnight on New Year's Eve, revelers across the globe will sing "Auld Lang Syne," but not everyone knows the lyrics to the New Year's song or its origin.
Forget a sparkling ball. In Bethlehem, a giant Peep rings in the New Year! PeepsFest takes place at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem on New Year's Eve, complete with the 15th annual Peep Drop and fireworks. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/new-years-eve-2023-delaware-valley-firework-shows/
Take a look at how the city of Philadelphia is preparing to ring in 2024.
"If you do shoot your gun up in the air, you gonna get the smoke up in your house," Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal said.
Buses, trolleys and subways will operate on Sunday schedules.
Celebratory gunfire is dangerous and guns are better left locked up on New Year's Eve, Philadelphia officials say.
People gathered in New York City's Times Square Thursday to bid good-bye to their least favorite parts of 2023 and celebrate Good Riddance Day.
Baby, you're a firework! And now that you know it, let's go see some in action. Here's your guide to this year's fireworks shows throughout the Philadelphia region.
As the 2024 New Year's Eve numerals were hoisted high above Times Square in New York City this week, Mayor Eric Adams said police will use enhanced technology, along with uniformed and plain clothes officers, to keep people safe and respond to possible protests during the end-of-year celebration.
Congratulations to the Nolas!
It's a bit different with a heavy fog but the fireworks still look great.
Ryan Hughes reports.
Any plans to celebrate the end of 2022 and the beginning if the new year? Multiple events are taking place across our area.
Matt Petrillo reports.
A lot of us will head to parties Saturday night. But just how late should you stay out?
The new year can be a great time to reprioritize your health. An easy way to start, adding more foods to your diet that are good for you.
Other Jersey Shore towns are also celebrating the new year with their own events.
There are just a few weeks left until we'll be ringing in the new year, and Philadelphia is a great place to celebrate it, according to a new ranking.
DeVonta Smith has dealt with a hamstring injury over the last few weeks. His status for Sunday's game against the Rams is unclear.
Two people were injured in a hit-and-run near City Hall Thursday night, police said.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
From all this rain to snow, some parts of the Philadelphia region are bracing for a taste of winter.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
The Poconos could get up to 8 inches of snow Thursday into Friday, and Philadelphia could see some flurries and rainy mix, along with bitter cold temps.
DeVonta Smith has dealt with a hamstring injury over the last few weeks. His status for Sunday's game against the Rams is unclear.
Two people were injured in a hit-and-run near City Hall Thursday night, police said.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
Two people were injured in a hit-and-run near City Hall Thursday night, police said.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama were convicted of setting fire to a Philadelphia pizza shop in 2022, leading to the death of fire Lt. Sean Williamson.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is speaking out after witnessing a student stab two teachers.
Here are some of the light shows and holiday markets happening around the Philadelphia region this year.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
DeVonta Smith has dealt with a hamstring injury over the last few weeks. His status for Sunday's game against the Rams is unclear.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
Hysier Miller is under investigation by federal authorities after a watchdog group flagged a Temple men's basketball game last season for unusual betting activity.
If it were up to Darius Slay, "elite" Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat, released a statement conceding the race to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate to Republican challenger Dave McCormick.
Aqua Pennsylvania insists the water is safe to drink in Abington despite reports of a strange taste and smell. People said they noticed a stronger chlorine smell over the last few days. CBS News Philadelphia checked with Aqua Pennsylvania and the water company traced the issue back to its Neshaminy plant.
It’s a return of an old favorite. Roy Rogers is making a comeback in South Jersey. The fast-food chain plans to open a restaurant in Cherry Hill. It takes the place of the former PDQ on Haddonfield Road. The chain said the restaurant will fire up the grills sometime this spring.
As part of SEPTA’s continuing initiative to improve the customer experience, the authority spent Thursday morning promoting the “SEPTA smoke-free campaign.” SEPTA team members were stationed at four stops along the Market-Frankford Line and Broad Street lines giving out informational flyers on ways to quit smoking.
A SEPTA bus driver had to be taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash overnight at Broad and Rockland streets in the Logan section. No passengers were on board. Police said people in two of the cars took off before officers got there.