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On this day, 250 years ago, the First Continental Congress met at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia. To celebrate, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a new stamp outside Carpenters' Hall Thursday morning. The stamp art reflects the U.S. flag featuring a thin, red stripe decorated with 12 white stars. Each star represents a colony involved in the congress.
The U.S. Postal Service said the proposed changes would go into effect in 2025. One critic calls it a "recipe for a death spiral."
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
More than 5,800 postal workers were bitten by dogs last year, with the average insurance claim topping $64,000, according to the USPS.
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
The cost to purchase stamps is going up two cents per stamp starting today.
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
The postal service is in the midst of a 10-year plan to achieve profitability, but inflation is hindering its turnaround.
The USPS's annual Letters to Santa program is in its 111th year and helps kids have a great holiday.
Over $160,000 has been taken from U.S. Postal Service mailboxes since June, police in Marlton said.
Postal inspectors and New Jersey State Police are investigating the assaults and attempted robberies of two separate postal workers.
A new warning from the U.S. Postal Service: Do not send checks through the mail.
Morrison was a celebrated author, editor, Nobel and Pulitzer prize winner.
The award recognizes drivers who've been accident-free for either 30 years or a million miles.
Conservatives have long sought to throw out the standard set in 1977, arguing it sets too low a bar for employers to meet when denying requests by religious adherents
Her parents say, she wants to make everyone smile this holiday season.
Showers are possible south of Philadelphia Thursday, and the city could see rain Sunday.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Police said a neighbor helped the Philadelphia Highway Patrol officer take a suspect into custody after he was struck by the 22-year-old.
The Eagles play the Cowboys this week, which will be Quinyon Mitchell's first taste of the rivalry.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Showers are possible south of Philadelphia Thursday, and the city could see rain Sunday.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Sen. Bob Casey is vying for a fourth term against challenger and businessman Dave McCormick.
Police said a neighbor helped the Philadelphia Highway Patrol officer take a suspect into custody after he was struck by the 22-year-old.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Latino voters said the economy and inflation were issues that played a bigger role in this election than they did in 2020.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The SS United States is scheduled to depart from Philadelphia next week to be turned into the world's largest artificial reef.
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.
New Jersey election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Rep. Andy Kim won former Sen. Bob Menendez's seat, CBS News projects.
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.
The Eagles play the Cowboys this week, which will be Quinyon Mitchell's first taste of the rivalry.
Martin Necas scored a go-ahead goal with 29 seconds left and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes on Saturday night.
Paul George called his performance "rusty" after he made his Sixers debut Monday after missing five games with a knee injury.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
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.
Several buildings have been evacuated in Jackson Township on Wednesday after a wildfire broke out, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Harris said to an emotional crowd at Howard University that she is proud of her run and thanked her family, the Walz family, the dedicated volunteers and more.
Parts of the Philadelphia region could see a bit of rain on Thursday, and showers are possible Sunday night as well. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A suspect driving an illegal dirt bike was taken into custody after colliding with a Philadelphia Highway Patrol officer and attempting to flee in Northeast Philly on Wednesday night, police said.
Philadelphia students tell CBS News Philadelphia they rely on SEPTA for transportation to and from school. Workers for the transit agency have threatened to strike if their union does not make a deal with SEPTA by 11:59 p.m. Thursday.