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Drivers who park illegally in Philadelphia beware.
Residents are required to move their vehicles to accommodate the city's preparation for events that will be part the World Meeting of Families and visit of Pope Francis.
Richard Dixon with the Philadelphia Parking Authority says if your car is towed during the World Meeting of Families and the papal visit there are some very important things you need to know.
"It seemed appropriate that people who have already paid for an annual permit would have some accommodation to make this easier for them."
fter many delays and false starts, the Philadelphia Parking Authority's effort is gaining ground.
A Dodge Journey van was the first wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) to hit the road since 50 new WAV taxi medallions were sold by the PPA.
"I didn't necessarily know that (parking enforcement officers) have a lot of extra time on their hands," candidate Melissa Murray Bailey says. "And if they do have extra time on their hands, then we should be looking at how we're allocating our resources."
The November election is less than five months away, but Democratic Mayoral candidate Jim Kenney is already introducing the idea of giving the Philadelphia Parking Authority more responsibility, which isn't entirely new.
Since the beginning of 2012, nearly 4.9 million tickets have been doled out.
The board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority has given a thumbs-up to a system called Pango, a free smartphone app that allows you to feed the meter (or kiosk) with your cell phone.
If you live in Philadelphia and own an electric car, you can get a special parking space in front of your home to charge your vehicle.
Finally, success for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's taxi medallion auction. But the price was far from what the PPA originally hoped for.
PPA officials want to move ahead with an app that allows you to pay for parking with your smartphone, but the mayor fears it will adversely affect school district funding.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is sending a message to drivers who think they've outsmarted the system. There's a new effort to crack down on people who haven't paid their tickets and somehow avoided the dreaded boot.
A Philadelphia Parking Authority worker was killed when he was hit by a tow truck as it backed up.
A City Council committee approved a measure sought by the Philadelphia Parking Authority that would allow the parking agency to boot and/or tow vehicles that rack up multiple tickets despite attempts by the owner to evade enforcement.
A Philadelphia taxi co-op has taken a major step forward in the six-year battle to become the first recognized and approved by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
The medallions, required to operate a cab, were the first new ones to be authorized for the city in 15 years, so the Parking Authority expected sales would be brisk and offered them at auction for a minimum bid of $475,000.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is asking for proposals to provide a mobile parking payment system so drivers can use smartphones to pay fees on the street and in some lots.
The Parking Authority's general counsel admits that taxi operators are likely to resist these changes, and will make their displeasure known as the proposals are opened to public comment.
Gas is as cheap as it's been in years, leaving many Philadelphia taxicab riders to wonder why cabs are still adding a fuel surcharge to each ride.
A fraud scam which demands payment for overdue Philadelphia parking violations is now circulating by way of email.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority stopped selling the cards in May, and posted notices on every kiosk in the city about the final expiration date, December 31st.
Drivers needed cash today at Philadelphia parking kiosks, which refused to take credit or debit card payments.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority relaxed enforcement on Sunday because of an technical problem that was preventing kiosks from accepting credit card payments.
Al Schmidt, Pennsylvania's top elections official, shared his final update ahead of Election Day.
It was a busy day at the Chester County Government Center in West Goshen Township, as hundreds of people arrived to drop off their mail ballots on Monday.
Tyree Wallace of Philadelphia walked free Monday after his original murder conviction was vacated, and he was resentenced.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
CBS News Philadelphia sat down with a group of Black male voters to talk candidly about the presidential election. The men also gave advice to the younger generation ahead of Election Day.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.
With less than 24 hours until the polls open on Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is bringing out the star power in Pennsylvania.
Al Schmidt, Pennsylvania's top elections official, shared his final update ahead of Election Day.
On the eve of the election, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are holding dueling rallies throughout Pennsylvania.
It was a busy day at the Chester County Government Center in West Goshen Township, as hundreds of people arrived to drop off their mail ballots on Monday.
Tyree Wallace of Philadelphia walked free Monday after his original murder conviction was vacated, and he was resentenced.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
CBS News Philadelphia sat down with a group of Black male voters to talk candidly about the presidential election. The men also gave advice to the younger generation ahead of Election Day.
Because of the drought, Pennsylvania American Water wants customers in parts of Montgomery and Chester counties to voluntarily limit water usage.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling another multi-acre wildfire, this one in Waterford Township.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
A man died after he was shot by police during an alleged attempted burglary early Sunday morning in Haddon Township, the New Jersey attorney general's office said.
Dozens attended a vigil in Willingboro on Saturday in honor of Catherine and Marisol Nunez who were killed in a home invasion in Burlington County.
People living in Hadden Heights in South Jersey have had to travel to another town to buy alcohol. Things could change after Election Day.
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.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left a 22-year-old man dead and three others injured on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
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.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
The Phillies acquired two pitchers in a series of roster moves Monday, shortly after MLB teams could start signing free agents.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown left Sunday's game against Jacksonville with a knee injury.
Barring a setback, Paul George will make his highly anticipated 76ers debut on Monday night against the Suns, CBS Sports reported.
Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts each had strong performances in Philadelphia's win over Jacksonville.
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.
From the significance of battleground Pennsylvania to key Senate races, our Ukee Washington and Natasha Brown are covering it all from our CBS Philadelphia Virtual Election Studio ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
According to state data, about 20 percent of registered voters in Pennsylvania have already cast their ballot.
Temple police said the man left antisemtic and anti-Israel messages on the fraternity on the 1900 block of North 17th Street in North Philadelphia.
Because of the drought, Pennsylvania American Water wants customers in parts of Montgomery and Chester counties to voluntarily limit water usage.
Former President Donald Trump held an afternoon Get Out The Vote rally at the Santander Arena on Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. While the Harris campaign held multiple concerts and rally events throughout the afternoon into the evening in Allentown, Pittsburgh, and capped off election night eve in Philadelphia.