Sweater weather returns to Philadelphia region before weekend cold front. Here's the weather forecast.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region is back to sweater weather, with highs only in the upper 60s.
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Montco VFW to lose thousands of dollars due to skill games machine ban
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Washington Township residents question proposed municipal authority takeover
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Back to fall weather in Philadelphia before Friday storms | NEXT Weather
Thursday in the Philadelphia region is back to sweater weather, with highs only in the upper 60s. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (10/14)
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Woman fights off attacker on West Chester trail, police say
Officials say this unknown man approached a woman as she was walking along this residential trail near the 500 block of Dean Street Tuesday night around 7 p.m., before assaulting her. The woman was able to push the man away and run. The suspect got away. CBS News Philadelphia's Alicia Roberts reports.
Fayette County residents question proposed municipal authority takeover
Tensions ran high at a meeting in Fayette County on Wednesday over whether Washington Township should take over the municipal authority. Neighbors have demanded answers on the plan. KDKA’s Ricky Sayer shares more.
Grocery store hack could have broader implications, national security expert says
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Powerball: See the winning numbers in Wednesday’s $562 million drawing
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15-year-old charged in Coatesville shooting of 14-year-old
A 15-year-old accused of shooting a 14-year-old boy in Coatesville on Tuesday will be prosecuted as an adult, according to police.
Wilmington runner prepares for 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
A Wilmington man is preparing to take on the Great World Race, a challenge that requires participants to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.
Undocumented Pa. restaurant manager ordered freed, but ICE says it won’t happen
ICE detainer keeps Mexican nabbed in Montoursville raid in custody.
Greenwood field hockey turns last-minute chaos into first Tri-Valley title since 2022
With 58 seconds remaining in Wednesday's title tilt, Ella Hertzler nudged in the go-ahead goal to steer Greenwood past three-time defending champ Susquenita.
Man killed following armed confrontation along Ben Franklin Parkway identified
Authorities said a SEPTA police officer and a Philadelphia police officer each fired one round in response, striking William Austin twice.
REI is cutting Patagonia jacket prices by up to 52%
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State police give some businesses more time to remove skill games as enforcement starts
Certain large operators and distributors of the now-illegal terminals have “indicated a willingness to voluntarily comply with the law but have requested more time to do so," according to state police.
Data center substation project started without approval, Pa. county says
Union County commissioners and a New York developer at odds.
Temple University investigates alleged rape at off-campus apartment building in North Philadelphia
Temple University officials are investigating an alleged rape that happened at an apartment building near the campus.
Initial availability report for Penn State-Michigan is out
Penn State has been without top players Max Granville and Koby Howard for an extended time period. Howard could return in a couple of weeks but Granville is out for the season after playing in only one game.
Identities revealed of man killed on the Parkway as well as officer who shot him
The Philadelphia police officer who was with a SEPTA officer when they shot and killed a man on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway have been identified. The man who was killed has also been identified.
Dispute over cigarette led to alleged baseball bat attack at Pittsburgh gas station, police say
A Vandergrift man is charged and accused of allegedly attacking another man with a baseball bat after an argument over a cigarette.
Dispute over cigarette led to alleged baseball bat attack at Pittsburgh gas station, police say
A man is accused of attacking another man with a baseball bat after an argument over a cigarette. KDKA-TV's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
6-year-old New Jersey boy celebrated as hero for helping grandmother after she was hit by car
A 6-year-old boy in Atlantic County was honored for helping his grandmother after she was hit by a car in Egg Harbor Township.
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Blind taste testing fall cookies
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84 truckloads of food donated to Philabundance during 17th annual Toyota Tundra Food Drive in Philadelphia
Volunteers packed food boxes for Philadelphia-area seniors ahead of the annual Toyota Tundra Food Drive.
Rick Tocchet gets spicy describing how Flyers' defense is overzealous
Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet explained how his defensemen are a bit overzealous, but he used a word that has left the internet buzzing and hockey fans with raised eyebrows.
PFAS chemicals found in over 90% of waterways tested in Pa. and NJ, study finds
A new study found that more than 90% of waterways that were tested in Pennsylvania and New Jersey contained toxic PFAS chemicals, which are linked to increased cancer risks, among other health issues.
Hilary Swank, 52, expecting her 3rd child
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911 call reveals frantic response at address where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive
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Layoffs and business closures loom as tens of thousands of skill games become illegal
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Georgia fugitive arrested in Philly for pursuing ex-girlfriend, report says
A man who was out on bond in Georgia for two domestic violence cases was arrested in Philadelphia for pursuing and threatening his ex-girlfriend, according to NBC’s affiliate in Atlanta and the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office .
Person raped at Temple University off-campus housing, officials say
Temple University is investigating after a person was sexually assaulted in off-campus housing, according to a statement shared by the college.
Luna, a small dog missing for over a month in Yellowstone, is reunited with her owners
For over a month, Luna, a Jack Russell terrier that bolted from her family’s cabin during a vacation at Yellowstone National Park , eluded capture as fears for her survival mounted and winter weather approached. On Wednesday, her ordeal came to a happy ending when she was caught and reunited with her owners.
Questions swirl about new White House press secretary's resume
The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration .
Man shot and killed in North Philadelphia home on Wednesday, police say
A 43-year-old man was shot and killed at around 4 p.m. inside a home North Philadelphia ‘s Logan neighborhood on Wednesday, police said.
Man threatened four Bucks County judges from prison, officials say
Joseph D. Supik, 35, allegedly threatened four Bucks County judges from state prison. Retired California lawyer Timothy Alexander Murphy, 70, also sent threatening emails to a local judge, DA Joe Khan said.
State study aims to identify retired power plant sites that can be reactivated
PATER is a way to look at Pennsylvania’s power generation and transmission system as a whole, while energy regulators and state leaders across the country look to spur new investments in the electricity grid.
Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source says
Adventure Aquarium hosting 21+ Halloween party with underwater pumpkin carving and themed cocktails
Adventure Aquarium’s 21+ Boo Bash returns Oct. 29 with underwater pumpkin carving, themed cocktails, costumes, candy stations and after-hours aquarium access.
Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
Bayhealth’s ‘Next Wave’ aims to further expand care in Sussex and Kent counties
Officials with the hospital system say that they are planning for “responsible growth” to prepare for a growing population in central and southern Delaware.
Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say
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Fight to save Lankenau High School continues with push to pass zoning bills
In an attempt to save Lankenau High School from closing next year, two bills have been introduced to City Council that would make it difficult for the Northwest Philly building to be used for non-educational purposes.
What is on-demand mail ballot voting?
According to the state’s top election official, the process is something he fields “a lot of questions about.”
Rutgers’ faculty union achieve full academic freedom amid continuing contract talks
The union representing the full-time faculty said the new policy would extend protections to adjunct faculty.
Pa. measles infections climb to 1,222 cases amid statewide outbreak. Here’s what to know
The current measles outbreak dates back to April. Nearly all cases are among unvaccinated children and adults.
Cornell president faces scrutiny in contentious meeting with faculty during no-confidence debate
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Mexican bar Sancho Pistola's closes after 12 years in Fishtown
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Spikes in energy prices were largely responsible: Gas is now up 34% for the year, and fuel oil, which includes diesel, is up 72% as the Iran war drags on.
Civil rights advocates plan to send thousands of observers to midterm polling places
For many election cycles, civil rights groups and political parties have fanned out to monitor polling places. The charged midterm environment has organizations stepping up.
Nonpartisan government watchdog recommends automated activation of ICE body cameras
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance for federal immigration officers’ use of body-worn cameras, according to a Wednesday report from independent federal investigators.
Young people in Pennsylvania face uncertain future as Farm Bill expires
As Congress delays a new Farm Bill, young SNAP recipients and aspiring farmers face cuts, fewer opportunities and growing uncertainty about their future.
Social Security benefits increase will hit 3.6% in 2027
The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027.
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Department of Justice charges 4 more noncitizens in Pennsylvania with voting in the 2024 election
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With fewer public defenders, indigent defendants pay the price in Pennsylvania and other states
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