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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signs bill adding speed cameras to Broad Street into law
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed three bills related to public safety into law, including one that will add speed cameras on Broad Street.
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed three bills related to public safety into law, including one that will add speed cameras on Broad Street.
Traffic numbers from the city show Broad Street is one of the most dangerous streets in the city for drivers and pedestrians.
Overnight, the Philadelphia City Council gave preliminary approval to Mayor Cherelle Parker's $6.37 billion budget. Included in the budget, nearly $2.4 billion in new money over the next five years for the mayor's top priorities: Public safety, clean and green initiatives, economic opportunity, education and housing.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's One Philly Budget includes billions for Parker's key priorities: Safety, clean and green initiatives, economic opportunity, housing and education.
Under a new law signed by Mayor Cherelle Parker, cars with darkly tinted windows could get parking tickets for $100.
Philly City Council hosted its fourth neighborhood budget town hall on Monday night in West Philadelphia.
The new legislation is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's promise to make Philadelphia safer, cleaner and greener, she said.
Former city councilwoman Marian Tasco was surprised with a mural by Mural Arts Philadelphia at the Finley Recreation Center in East Mount Airy in honor of her public service.
If passed, the Philadelphia bill would require tax prep companies to notify clients of free options for filing in writing.
Philadelphia City Councilmember Anthony Phillips spoke to CBS News Philadelphia's Jessica Kartalija after 8 students were shot near a SEPTA bus stop in his district Wednesday.
A proposed Philadelphia City Council bill wants to crack down on casino-style video games in the city, typically found in convenience stores.
Decker worked for City Council for 36 years and has been chief clerk since 2009.
City council members said the machines often lead to crime.
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson gaveled in the first full session of the year Thursday.
Clarke was first elected to City Council in 1999, representing the 5th District seat formerly held by John Street.
The council has already approved a ban on plastic bags that started last year. This new measure calling for the 15-cent fee now goes to the mayor's desk for his signature.
Ski masks are now banned in some places in Philadelphia. Anyone caught breaking the law can be fined $250.
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution making every Friday in December "Shop Black Business Friday."
No more ski masks on public property in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia City Council voted Thursday to prohibit wearing certain facial coverings to conceal your identity. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3RqYbxe
City Council voted on Thursday to ban ski masks and some other face coverings in schools, city buildings and other places.
Philadelphia elected its first LGBTQ+ council member, voting in Democratic candidate Rue Landau to an at-large seat Tuesday night.
Democrats won the vote to become at-large Philadelphia City Council members - and 1 Working Families Party candidate, incumbent Kendra Brooks, has been called a winner.
Among 9 issues reported at Philadelphia polls is a fraudulent document where City Council member Jamie Gauthier was not listed as an incumbent.
Philadelphia is weighing whether it should obtain more drones for police to use in preventing crime. City Council received a demonstration at a meeting on Friday.
The crime summit includes remarks from City Council members, state leaders and business owners, Ross DiMattei reports.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
A 39-year-old man is accused of pulling up to a fight on a Kensington street, firing shots and later shooting a woman inside a home Friday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
Investigators say two people were shot while trying to run from a party after they heard gunshots in North Philadelphia Saturday morning.
Villanova University officially took over Cabrini University's campus on Friday, planning renovations until Fall 2026.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
If you head into the ocean right now, Bruckner Chase said be aware because the cold water and rough surf could cause some swimmers to panic.
With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Be sure to spend a ton of time outside today as the dew point is low and the temperature is just right for early summer.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Jen Dunlea, 22, is in a desperate fight for her life. She needs a lung transplant but has been rejected by most hospitals.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
Cake Life Bake Shop shared its mission for Pride Month to continue creating a welcoming space for all on Frankford Avenue as a woman and trans-immigrant owned business.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
PennDOT was forced to apologize to Philadelphia after a sign from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 had an embarrassing typo: "Cenrtal."
SEPTA Transit Police will begin issuing court-backed tickets in July for low-level crimes like alcohol consumption, public urination, smoking, littering and other offenses, the transportation service announced on Thursday.
Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
There was a sell-out crowd of about 44,000 at the Citizens Park Bank on Friday as Philly fans watched one of our teams try to hold it down without an injured star. From Joel Embiid to Jalen Hurts, we've seen this movie before.
Sánchez pitched a shutout, Bryson Stott drove in both runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 in the first contest without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in the lineup.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected center Jett Luchanko with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft Friday night. Luchanko played for the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for all areas adjacent to the I-95 corridor, including Philadelphia, Wilmington, Delaware and Trenton, New Jersey. Sunday afternoon and evening, scattered showers and strong to severe storms will once again develop across the Delaware Valley.
President Joe Biden attended a fundraiser in New Jersey over the weekend, Pennsylvania lawmakers are running out of time to pass a state budget before the start of the new fiscal year, and Sunday is declared a NEXT Weather Alert Day due to extreme heat and potentially severe storms.
Philadelphia International Airport and AAA are projecting the Fourth of July holiday week could see a record number of travelers. According to PHL, nearly 700,000 people pass through the airport between July 1-7, 26% more than 2023 and 8% more than the record-breaking holiday week in 2019. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Anderson has more from the airport.
It can be easy to get caught up in busy everyday life and the heat of the moment, but dogs have a way of trying to tell humans to slow down. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares more on how to identify and understand the calming signals coming from your dog.
Feels-like temps will climb to between 100-103 degrees Sunday, with a heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Potentially severe storms fire up in the afternoon, with the greatest risks being heavy rain, strong winds and hail. Though the risk is low, there's also potential for a tornado to develop. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your forecast.