Debt ceiling bill clears first House hurdle, teeing up Wednesday vote
Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
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Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate.
Authorities could temporarily seize firearms and background checks would be expanded for gun buyers, under two bills passed Monday in the Pennsylvania House
A Senate bill requiring anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state has cleared a House committee.
House Republicans moved to refer a resolution to expel the indicted Republican to the House Ethics Committee in a 221 to 204 vote.
Democrats will maintain their narrow Pennsylvania House majority after winning a special election in the Philadelphia suburbs.
A PA Senate bill would revoke Philadelphia's authority to impose a wage tax on people who work from home outside the city.
Just last month, Gov. John Carney's office said he continued to have strong concerns about the unintended consequences of legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised the legislation faces a "dead end" in the Senate.
Adam Schiff announced he will be running for a Senate seat in 2024 following Sen. Dianne Feinstein's announcement that she would not seek reelection.
Zabel said in the letter sent Wednesday to Democratic Speaker Joanna McClinton that his resignation will take effect March 16.
They spoke with CBS3, recapping their trip and its impact on Philadelphians.
Democrats won the vacant Pittsburgh-area House seats up for election Tuesday to claim a slim majority over Republicans.
The Capitol is rife with speculation Democratic floor leader Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia or some other candidate may soon try to evict Rozzi from the speaker's rostrum.
He won after a surprising loss in the 14th round of voting.
As the stalemate continued, the House voted to adjourn until noon Thursday.
On Tuesday, some Republicans joined all Democrats in electing a new speaker of the House: Mark Rozzi (D-Berks County).
Rozzi overcame the rival candidacy of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Somerset.
Fix Harrisburg is a joint venture between Fair Districts PA and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania.
"I never claimed to be Jewish," Santos told the New York Post. "I am Catholic. Because I learned my maternal family had a Jewish background I said I was 'Jew-ish.'"
The bill provides an additional $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia.
It is the latest move in a power struggle over control of the nearly evenly divided chamber.
Democrats believe the election results are clear: The will of voters in a majority of House districts is for Democrats to represent them.
Here are the Republicans who blocked McCarthy's path to House speaker during the first several ballots. Several switched their votes later or voted present later, enabling him to win.
A jury has awarded $11 million to a Philadelphia man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off while he was going down the stairs.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
If it were up to Darius Slay, "elite" Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Here's how to donate to the 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon, supporting RMHC houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey.
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.
A jury has awarded $11 million to a Philadelphia man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off while he was going down the stairs.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
A jury has awarded $11 million to a Philadelphia man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off while he was going down the stairs.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Meet Marlene Graub and Sharon McCabe, two volunteers who make up the core of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's spin move and backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars defenders has been memorialized in a video game.
Philadelphia Police are looking for a gunman accused of shooting and killing a man inside a North Philadelphia pizza shop over a possible case of road rage.
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.
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.
A driver had to be extricated after his truck and a school bus crashed in Lower Moreland. At least one student had minor injuries.
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.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's spin move and backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars defenders has been memorialized in a video game.
The proceeds from the event benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, a national veteran's organization supporting military members and their families.
Ryan Poehling scored the lone goal for the Flyers. Ivan Fedotov finished with 33 saves for Philadelphia.
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 is coming to 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.
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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.
Volunteers are at the core of every Ronald McDonald House. At the Ronald McDonald House Charities' first home on Chestnut Street, two grandmothers who help make the house feel like home, work at the front desk. Meet Marlene Graub and Sharon McCabe. Nikki DeMentri reports.
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. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned several acres in Hainesport, Burlington County is under investigation as a suspicious fire, New Jersey State Police announced Thursday.
The city is preparing to launch a pilot program adding a second trash day for areas south of Callowhill Street between the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. Residents can join a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. or an in-person meeting at 6:30 p.m. to learn more. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
It'll feel like winter with bitter wind chills and snow showers, likely even near Philadelphia Thursday night into Friday. We're expecting between 4 to 8 inches in the upper elevations of the Poconos, but a few flurries in the city aren't expected to stick.