New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman to retire from Congress
Groundbreaking New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman said she will retire from Congress when her term ends. She was the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress.
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Groundbreaking New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman said she will retire from Congress when her term ends. She was the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
The United States Department of Agriculture on Saturday ordered states to stop issuing full SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown.
Democrats declared victory over two Republican incumbents in the races for Bucks County district attorney and sheriff this week.
New Jersey voters elected Democrat Mikie Sherrill as their next governor, marking the first time in 60 years either party has won the governorship for three straight terms.
After a decisive victory in the race to be the next New Jersey governor, Mikie Sherrill says she has a mandate from voters. She met with outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.
Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht won additional terms on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the AP projects.
Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, is set to be New Jersey's next governor after defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Both candidates spoke to supporters Tuesday night.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli lost to Democrat Mikie Sherrill in the New Jersey governor's race, which was his third time running to become the governor of the Garden State.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht are up for retention.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects. She will replace Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat who is term-limited.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill will defeat Jack Ciattarelli to win the New Jersey governor's race, CBS News projects.
Voting in Chester County was extended to 10 p.m. Tuesday after poll books delivered to precincts didn't include the names of unaffiliated, independent and third-party voters.
New Jersey voters said Tuesday that affordability was top of mind as they cast their ballots to select the state's next governor in the race between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. Polls close at 8 p.m.
In a letter to parents Monday afternoon, the Morrisville superintendent says the district may be forced to temporarily suspend all school operations on Jan. 30 unless the Pennsylvania legislature passes a budget.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli are making their final pitches to voters in New Jersey in the final days of the race for governor. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
A new CBS News poll shows Americans are increasingly voicing concerns about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy and themselves.
Philadelphians may soon have to pay a 10-cent fee for paper bags in the city.
The retention of three state Supreme Court justices is drawing an unusual amount of attention — and cash — in Pennsylvania this year. Reporter Dan Snyder explains why.
In a new poll of likely voters in the New Jersey governor's race, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, has a lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
For the first time on Tuesday, air traffic controllers at Philadelphia International Airport saw zero-dollar paychecks as the government shutdown continues.
Hundreds of thousands of people throughout the Delaware Valley could be without SNAP benefits come Nov. 1 because of the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri spoke with Mackenzie Libbey, a staff attorney with Community Legal Services, to find out how the upcoming lapse in federal food aid could affect SNAP recipients in the Philadelphia area.
The Justice Department is preparing to send election observers to California and New Jersey next month, following requests from their state Republican parties.
With state funding delayed because of the Pennsylvania budget impasse, two Philadelphia preschool owners say they could be forced to close or scale back their programs.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will be up for re-election in 2026 if he opts to run again. He's releasing a new memoir "Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service" in January 2026.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
Six people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were displaced from their homes Wednesday night as strong storms swept through the region.
When Philadelphia's Spruce Street Harbor Park opens Friday, it'll be adorned with 16 flags telling local stories.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
On Thursday, May 21, you can connect with a credit counselor for free, confidential advice during CBS News Philadelphia's daylong event, In Your Corner: A Way Out Of Debt.
Six people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were displaced from their homes Wednesday night as strong storms swept through the region.
When Philadelphia's Spruce Street Harbor Park opens Friday, it'll be adorned with 16 flags telling local stories.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
Six people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were displaced from their homes Wednesday night as strong storms swept through the region.
When Philadelphia's Spruce Street Harbor Park opens Friday, it'll be adorned with 16 flags telling local stories.
The death came one day after CBS News Philadelphia reported from inside the apartment building, where residents described temperatures approaching 100 degrees inside some units.
Two men in their 70s died Tuesday in Lehigh County due to extreme heat, the coroner's office said Wednesday.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
Some residents at Alvin E. Gershen Apartments in Hamilton Township, N.J., were evacuated after an unplanned power outage.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith was arrested in Georgia last week for speeding.
VJ Edgecombe joined Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward on the 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4.
Meet Get Up, a Philadelphia street artist who combines his love of sports and art to create viral artwork under I-95.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
After three days of record heat in the Philadelphia region, the Memorial Day Weekend is looking cool and damp. You'll want to keep plans indoors on Saturday and Sunday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Travel is more difficult this Memorial Day Weekend with rising gas prices for drivers and fewer options for flyers. Wakisha Bailey breaks down what travelers can expect this weekend.
Firefighters were called out to a vacant building that was once the Wheaton Glass Factory in Millville, New Jersey. No one was hurt in the incident.
A massive tree uprooted and fell on a home in Pottstown, Montgomery County, after storms swept through the Philadelphia region Wednesday night. Brandon Goldner reports.
Telling stories of immigration, identity and resilience, artists in the "Roots of Resilience" project used flags as their medium. Now they're flying high above the Philadelphia waterfront. Josh Sanders reports.