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Dead and dying rodents in middle school: York County restaurant inspections
One York County restaurant was out of compliance with state regulations during Department of Agriculture inspections in September.
Here’s why you shouldn’t till the vegetable garden at season’s end
Several good arguments can be made to scrap the traditional practice of tilling your vegetable garden at the end of each growing season.
A horror writer’s visit to this Bucks County historic house inspires spooky after-dark tours
Edgar Allan Poe once roamed the halls of Andalusia Historic House. This October, you can retrace his steps while listening to the literary giant’s work.
Penn State guard Cooper Cousins on fixing the Offensive line
Penn State hosts USC on Saturday night in the Nittany Lions' White Out game. A loss would leave the Lions 0-3 in Big Ten play. The PSU O-line must play better, and so must QB Rocco Becht.
Golden Corral is closing restaurants across the US — here's which states are affected
Higher rents, lease expirations and a 9.4% jump in beef prices are among the pressures battering the iconic buffet chain.
Train crash killed respected doctor, veteran who cared for prison patients
The 71-year-old Dauphin County man died last week after a train crashed into his truck at a Lemoyne crossing without lights or a gate.
Penn State, USC square off in White Out with hot seat implications | McGonigal
Penn State's Matt Campbell needs a White Out win to right the ship. USC's Lincoln Riley needs to save his job.
Best Buy is now on TikTok Shop — and it's part of a much bigger plan for the company
More than half of TikTok users say the platform has helped them make more informed purchasing decisions, according to a new survey.
Country music star’s brother gets 48 years in prison for killing guitarist
The shooting took place in 2020.
Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA's Apollo program, dies at 90
Nobel Peace Prize goes to Navanethem Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 was awarded Friday to Navanethem Pillay "for her efforts to promote peace and international law."
Don Pierce, Hall of Fame jockey who won more than 3,500 races, dies at 89
Woman hospitalized after being hit by SEPTA train in Delaware County
A woman was taken to a hospital after she was struck by a SEPTA train in Delaware County late Thursday night, according to officials.
Delaware leaders call for more federal funding to help rebuild beach dunes following nor’easter damage
Some beaches saw significant dune loss following the recent nor’easter. However, regular nourishment projects are almost fully federally funded.
‘Burn in hell’: Fired scientist’s death threats against AstraZeneca, Aetna officials land him in prison, but diatribes continue
Justin Dynlacht thought his employer and health insurer didn’t provide adequate coverage for Crohn’s disease, but took his complaints way too far.
Eagles-Jaguars: Staff picks, betting odds, and more for an uneasy Week 5 in London
The Eagles don't have a lot going for them right now as they get set to face the Jaguars this week in London, but can they pull through anyway?
Know your enemy: How did this prospect with 'below average' explosion become one of the NFL's better WRs?
The Eagles will need their DBs in lockdown mode Sunday against lesser-known but emerging Jags WR Parker Washington.
Philly bars are offering 'bloody' cocktails for Halloween
Philadelphia bars and restaurants are serving 'bloody' cocktails in blood bags and with vampire teeth for Halloween. Milk Jawn and Rita's Italian Ice also have seasonal flavors.
After testing in Philly for more than a year, Waymo won't offer a timeline on when it will go fully driverless
Waymo has been testing its autonomous vehicles in Philadelphia since July 2025, only operating the robotaxis with human safety drivers behind the wheel in accordance with its PennDOT certification. The company has declined to say when it will take the next step toward commercial deployment, causing frustration in City…
Obama throws support behind Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid as former president enters midterm fray
Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign, as Obama steps up his involvement in key races ahead of the midterms.
Interest in emergency medicine was waning after COVID. Will ‘The Pitt’ be a shot in the arm?
This pediatrician never thought he’d see measles. Now, he treats it every day.
Obama throws support behind Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid as former president enters midterm fray
Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign, as Obama steps up his involvement in key races ahead of the midterms.
Youth vote skews heavily to Democrats in Michigan, Pa. and other swing states; economic issues stay top concerns
One key issue where young voters seem to be coalescing is disapproval of President Donald Trump.
In Harrisburg, advocates rally for tougher rules on fracking
Environmental groups and citizens are urging Pennsylvania regulators to increase the minimum amount of protective buffer space between gas wells and homes, schools and water sources.
Eagles-Jaguars preview: 5 things to watch
After a pair of bad losses to the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles are 2-2 and two of the Super Bowl winning offensive linemen are gone. They have another hard opponent Week 5 in the Jacksonville Jaguars, in London. Here are our five things to watch.
LeBron James cements himself as the Sixers' quarterback in preseason debut
If their first preseason game with all five projected starters was any indication, LeBron James will be the one orchestrating the Sixers' offense in 2026-27.
A pleasant Friday in Philadelphia, tracking when Hurricane Isaias could impact region. Here's the forecast.
The concern in Philadelphia with Hurricane Isaias is what happens to the storm's moisture after landfall.
Elected official at center of fight at remembrance event cited for harassment
Police have cited a borough council member for harassment after she was involved in a fight at a remembrance event for Renesmay Eutsey.
Pleasant Friday in Philadelphia, tracking when Hurricane Isaias could impact region
Friday will pick up right where Thursday left off in the Philadelphia region, with cool and pleasant conditions in the morning before temperatures make their way back into the low-to-mid 70s on Friday afternoon. CBS News Philadelphia Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the weather forecast.
Birds fans party at PHL before flying to London for Eagles-Jaguars
It was a party at Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday as scores of Eagles fans boarded flights to London for the Birds-Jaguars game on Sunday. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
3 teens charged after allegedly hateful graffiti at Montgomery County playground
Three minors were charged with ethnic intimidation after allegedly spray-painting racist and antisemitic graffiti throughout a playground in Montgomery County over the weekend, police said Thursday. CBS News Philadelphia's Alicia Roberts reports.
Elected official at center of fight at memorial event cited for harassment
An elected official at the center of this fight in Fayette County has now been cited for harassment.
Confirmed case of measles causes Chester county high school to close Friday
Oxford Area High School in Chester County will be closed to students and staff Friday, according to a letter from Oxford Area School District Superintendent David Woods.
Montgomery County prosecutors charge multiple people tied to alleged criminal enterprise
Montgomery County prosecutors have charged multiple people accused of operating an organized criminal enterprise.
Duquesne Light and union reach tentative contract agreement
Duquesne Light Company and the union representing nearly 1,000 workers reached a tentative contract agreement, officials said.
Eagles' home away from home: How London stadium becomes NFL-ready
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sits about 3,700 miles from Philadelphia, but the NFL and stadium officials have worked to make the Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars feel right at home.
Duquesne Light and workers' union reach tentative contract agreement
Duquesne Light Company and the union representing nearly 1,000 workers reached a tentative contract agreement on Thursday.
Flyers fall to Senators to lose 5th straight game to open season
The Philadelphia Flyers' winless start to the 2026-27 season continued Thursday night with a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators.
Pennsylvania high school to close Friday after confirmed case of measles
Oxford Area High School will be closed Friday, Oct. 9, after a confirmed case of measles within the school community.
Delco nurse detained by ICE at LAX during family trip to Disneyland
A Delaware County nurse says a long-awaited family trip to Disneyland turned into a nightmare when federal immigration agents detained her at Los Angeles International Airport, separating her from her husband and 3-year-old son.
Butler County karate instructor charged with sending teen sexual photos and messages
A karate instructor in Butler County is facing charges after police said he sent a teenager sexual text messages for several months.
Chester County high school closed Friday after confirmed measles case
Oxford Area High School will be closed on Friday after it was confirmed that someone in the school community has a confirmed case of measles, according to the district’s superintendent.
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Oxford Area High School closed Friday after confirmed case of measles
School officials said the Chester County Health Department will contact anyone believed to have been exposed.
Several lanes of Route 38 closed for investigation Thursday, police say
Several lanes of Route 38 in South Jersey were shut down as officers respond to an incident on Thursday night, according to the Cherry Hill Police Department.
LeBron James, Sixers' starters show massive upside, with a lot of work still to do
The Sixers' star-studded starting lineup made its preseason debut Thursday, displaying incredible highlights and reminders that they will need some time.
NJ Transit bus crashes into home
A NJ Transit bus careened through a front lawn early Thursday morning and struck a home in Englewood.
Rallies across Philadelphia region call for accountability in wake of Cornell case
Demonstrators gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall in support of a Cornell University student identified publicly as Jane Doe, who says she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024.
NJ boardwalk expanding at site of nightclub destroyed by Hurricane Sandy
Nearly 300 feet of boardwalk and a covered pavilion are being added where Joey Harrison’s Surf Club once stood at the Jersey Shore.
Butler County karate instructor charged with sending teen sexual photos and messages
A karate instructor in Butler County is facing charges after police said he sent a teenager sexual text messages for several months.
Eagles fans embrace London's history
While Eagles fans are making the trip to London for football, many are also taking the opportunity to explore one of the world's most historic cities.
8 men will go to trial in alleged Allegheny County Jail murder
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Graphic crime scene video shown as Faith Hedgepeth's family endures emotional day in court
The final witness of the day was a Chapel Hill Police forensic evidence technician who walked jurors through video recorded at the crime scene.
Christa Pike is walking with help and eating after failed execution attempt, her attorneys say
Allegheny County lawmakers tee up a final vote on the controversial paid parental leave policy
‘So much more to do’: Bucks County joins nationwide demonstrations against sexual violence
The event was part of nationwide demonstrations in the wake of sexual assault cases at Cornell University and Louisiana State University.
LeBron James will make Sixers preseason debut vs. Nets
LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will play in Brooklyn, giving the Sixers their first look at their full starting lineup.
Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group founder and CEO arrested on assault charges
Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, the Pentagon said Thursday, a stunning revelation about plans for the first military execution in more than 65 years after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had described it as being “public.”
Man shot by ICE agent in New York City, child was riding in back seat
A person was shot by ICE agents Thursday afternoon in an Upper Manhattan neighborhood in New York, according to three law enforcement sources familiar with the case.
‘The Vanishing Famiy:’ one family’s struggle with dementia
Author Robert Kolker about how Frontotemporal Dementia upended the lives of nine siblings and their parents.
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What to know about Trump Accounts and automatic enrollment
Whether you realize it or not, your child may be enrolled in a “Trump Account.” Rolled out earlier this year, the Trump Accounts program allows parents to claim special investment accounts for children who are 18 years old or younger. And some babies and newborns are eligible to receive a one-time $1,000 contribution…
Shapiro, Garrity debate skill games as zero hour for the industry closes in
The televised debate Wednesday in Harrisburg happened as state lawmakers and skill game industry members petitioned the state Supreme Court to extend a stay.
Urban, rural hospitals closing at similar rates, study finds
Urban hospitals are closing at roughly the same rate as rural ones, and the shuttered hospitals are more likely to have served communities with high poverty rates and fewer transportation options.
Shapiro calls for abolishing death penalty; Garrity says she supports ‘the law that’s on the books’
Pennsylvania law allows for the death penalty, though there have been no executions in the state since 1999.
Pa. health officials face multiple fronts as measles outbreak overlaps with respiratory virus season
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak crossed a historic threshold this week: at 1,078 cases in 41 counties, the state has recorded the nation’s largest measles outbreak in the last three decades. Five people have died with infections and nearly 200 people have been hospitalized.
Voters in midterm elections identify a culprit for rising cost of living: Trump’s tariffs
A growing number of voters are taking their anger about affordability to the polls this midterm election and blaming President Donald Trump’s tariffs as a culprit for rising expenses, polls show.
Aging workforce, immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers
A perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers.