Beware of impersonation scams ahead of the holiday season, experts warn
Impersonation scams are on the rise, with tricks like fake ads that direct you to fake websites and payment sites aimed at stealing your bank information.
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Jewish-owned businesses in Rittenhouse Square targeted by bike protest, drawing opposition from city and religious leaders
The social media stir comes from groups with no recognizable leader calling for a boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in and around Rittenhouse Square.
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Classmates mourn 10-year-old Malayshia Alford in West Philadelphia as foster mom charged with murder
Neighbors, classmates and teachers in West Philadelphia are mourning Malayshia Alford, the 10-year-old girl who was found dead in South Jersey this week. Her foster mother, Carprice Williams, is charged with her murder.
Lake Elsinore skydiving accident: 2 skydivers killed in midair emergency in 20000-block of Cereal Street in Riverside County, California, authorities say
Two skydivers are dead after a midair emergency in Lake Elsinore, California in Riverside County on Friday, authorities said.
Man charged with crashing into 2 Philly officers while fleeing traffic stop
A person with a weapon was hit by gunfire during an incident with police outside of a CVS Pharmacy in South Jersey on Friday afternoon, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
3 found dead inside NJ home after note left on front door said to call police
A person with a weapon was hit by gunfire during an incident with police outside of a CVS Pharmacy in South Jersey on Friday afternoon, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
Armed person hit by gunfire during incident with NJ police at CVS Pharmacy
A person with a weapon was hit by gunfire during an incident with police outside of a CVS Pharmacy in South Jersey on Friday afternoon, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
Report reveals what led to arrest of foster mom accused of killing girl
A person with a weapon was hit by gunfire during an incident with police outside of a CVS Pharmacy in South Jersey on Friday afternoon, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
Impersonation scams are expected to rise during the holidays. Here's how to stay aware.
Impersonation scams are on the rise, with tricks like fake ads that direct you to fake websites and payment sites aimed at stealing your bank information. Experts say these ads are only expected to worsen as we head into the holiday season. So how can viewers verify who's really behind an ad before clicking or paying?
Volunteer fire department lieutenant arrested in prostitution sting
A fire lieutenant is being accused of agreeing to pay for sex in an undercover sting.
3 people found dead inside home in Mount Holly, New Jersey
Three elderly people were found dead inside a home on Friday afternoon in Mount Holly, New Jersey.
17 rapes reported over two years at a small central Pa. college, federal data shows
Clery Act statistics for Lycoming College also show increases in drug and alcohol violations.
Man found shot multiple times after 3-vehicle crash
A man was found shot multiple times after a three-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh on Friday afternoon.
Philadelphia's foster care oversight questioned after death of Malayshia Allford
The death of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford has raised questions about oversight within Philadelphia's foster care system.
12th-annual Afrotech Conference, geared towards networking opportunities, arrives in Houston
Thousands of people packed the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston this week for the Afrotech conference.
Philadelphia security guard's artwork earns display in City Hall
Khaliik White, a security guard who draws intricate artwork during his breaks, now sees his work hanging on the walls of Philadelphia's City Hall.
Reports: Woman charged with murdering foster daughter Malayshia Alford was a longtime Philadelphia teacher
District records show Carprice Williams was a teacher at Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School.
Newark Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser returns to support CHOP
The Vanguard: Dungeons & Dragons is hosting its third annual Tabletop for CHOP fundraiser on Sunday.
Former event space in Pittsburgh's Polish Hill neighborhood eyed as potential homeless shelter
Allegheny County has its sights set on a six-story building on Bigelow Boulevard.
Psychologist offers guidance on helping children cope with Malayshia Allford's death
As the West Philadelphia community mourns the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford, families are facing difficult conversations with their children.
New physical therapy clinic opens in central Pa.
The center will offer personalized one-on-one physical therapy and small-group senior fitness classes.
After death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford, investigation turns to Philadelphia foster care system
After the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford, investigators are turning their attention to the foster care system in Philadelphia and her interactions with the Department of Human Services.
'Very evil': Parents recall troubling encounters with teacher charged with foster daughter's murder
Parents of children who were previously taught by a Philadelphia teacher now charged with murder are speaking out.
Amy Acton explains why she won’t speak to Vivek Ramaswamy after Ohio win
Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton says she has “no intention” of speaking to Vivek Ramaswamy after defeating him in the Ohio governor race, pointing to a controversial campaign ad featuring her estranged mother.
Man found shot multiple times after 3-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh
A man was found shot multiple times after a three-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh on Friday afternoon.
South Jersey contractor 'abandoned' projects and refused to refund homeowners, lawsuit says
Pennsylvania prosecutors say JC Home & Construction Management, based in South Jersey, failed to complete contracted work or executed 'shoddy' repairs in the Philadelphia region. Their lawsuit seeks refunds for customers.
Man arrested for killing a woman, assaulting 2 others inside Philadelphia beauty salon, police say
Police say they arrested 33-year-old Jamal Pistoria early Friday morning on a SEPTA bus. Pistoria is accused of killing one woman and assaulting two others in a beauty salon on Monday.
Philadelphia honors The Links, Incorporated with street renaming: "This is pride, legacy"
The intersection of South 46th Street and Kingsessing Avenue in Philadelphia is now known as The Links, Incorporated Lane.
Former event space in Pittsburgh's Polish Hill neighborhood eyed as potential homeless shelter
Allegheny County has its sights set on a six-story building on Bigelow Boulevard, which is on the market for $1.5 million. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah has more.
NC State's Sigma Nu fraternity to close amid criminal investigation, I-Team learns
Sigma Nu National Fraternity confirmed to the ABC11 I-Team on Friday that the Beta Tau Chapter on NC State University's campus will shut down.
The Links, Incorporated honored in Philadelphia with street renaming
Eighty years ago, two Philadelphia visionaries started The Links, Incorporated to help the Black community in every aspect of life. Now, the national nonprofit is being honored in Philadelphia with a street renaming. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
Swing Bridge on Schuylkill River Trail opens next week, connecting Bartram's Garden to Grays Ferry Crescent
The Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge, a movable span connecting the Grays Ferry Crescent with Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philly, opens Friday, Nov. 13. The crossing provides a vital link for users of the Schuylkill River Trail.
Progressive jackpot real money slots to play at DraftKings Casino this weekend
Looking for real money slots in Pennsylvania? Discover new DraftKings Casino releases, progressive jackpot opportunities and welcome bonus details.
Eagles WRs DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks to miss 3rd straight week as Joe Milton makes start vs. Giants
For the third straight week, DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks were both ruled out for the Week 9 matchup vs. the Giants.
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Julian Brodsky, who co-founded Comcast and turned it into a cable TV giant, dies at 93
Julian Brodsky, the co-founder and longtime chief financial officer of Comcast, died Thursday at 93. He saw the company through its early growth, initial public offering and the age of the internet.
After death of 10-year-old West Philadelphia girl, investigators turn attention to foster care system
After the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford, investigators are looking into the Department of Human Services and the foster care system.
Questions remain after woman found dead at Ohio recycling facility
A 55-year-old woman was found dead on a conveyor belt at an Ohio recycling facility. Authorities are investigating how Douglas died and how she came to be among the materials being processed.
Lawsuit claiming 'The Pitt' is an unauthorized reboot of 'ER' allowed to go forward
A Democrat with Pa. ties could run for president but it’s not who you think
“I’m honored that people are encouraging me to run on a platform of Medicare for All, ending foreign wars and taxing the billionaires,” he said.
Medical progress does not require cruelty | PennLive letters
With most animal-tested drugs failing in human trials, the COMPACT Act offers a bipartisan path toward research that actually works
Cumberland County man gets decades in prison for years of child abuse
Mark Smith was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in state prison for sexually abusing a girl who was known to him.
Allegheny County communications director announces her departure
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Cornell faculty vote ‘no confidence’ in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape
Officer killed, 3 officers and bystander wounded in Denver-area bus shootout
Investigators are looking into whether an Iowa postal worker targeted her colleague in shooting
Houston will limit ICE cooperation in response to Democrats taking power in Texas, mayor says
Sixers' Dean Wade raves about LeBron James' 'otherworldly' basketball IQ: 'It doesn't feel real'
Before they both make their first returns to Cleveland since discarding the Cavaliers in free agency, Sixers reserve Dean Wade sung the praises of LeBron James' "unbelievable" basketball IQ.
Philly's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the nation's first, was born out of a department store's promotion
The first Thanksgiving Day Parade in the United States was established in Philadelphia in 1920. Ellis Gimbel created the procession to kick off the holiday shopping season at her department store, Gimbels.
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Producing legend Daniel Lanois talks about his musical influences.
Father of 20-year-old co-pilot in Florida Learjet crash says her final radio calls showed 'she's tough'
Pa. Health Department revokes Sharon Regional hospital's license as it shuttered
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Midterm wave sets a course for ‘Medicare for All’ fight
This article was originally published by KFF Health News, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. LANSING, Mich. — Fifteen years working as an emergency room nurse has convinced Kim Bogan that the only way to fix the American healthcare system is to tear it down and…
Philly airport is first to use new facial recognition technology that lets Americans pass through customs faster
The Philadelphia International Airport is using new facial recognition technology for Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program, allowing eligible travelers to reenter the United States more quickly.
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Rainy end to week, dry seasonable weekend in Philly
The Eagles won’t have DeVonta Smith (hamstring) back on the field until at least Week 11 after the bye week.
Despite fears, voting ran smoothly across the country
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. After two years of worries about whether the Trump administration would interfere with the midterm elections, nothing extraordinary happened on Election Day. The problems that…
Violent, property crime victimization rates fell in 2025, federal data shows
A new federal report released the week before Tuesday’s midterm elections found that Americans experienced declines in several categories of violent and property crime victimization in 2025, including aggravated assaults, burglaries and motor vehicle thefts. The preliminary survey findings from the U.S. Bureau of…
Jet fuel spill in Upper Merion: What to know after PECO contractor strikes Sunoco pipeline
Officials said there is no danger to the public and the spill “is not expected to pose a threat to public drinking water.”
What makes this 76ers team stacked with superstars so unique
What to Know Philadelphia beat Cleveland 114-106 on Oct. 22 after overcoming a 29-point deficit. Maxey is averaging 28 points per game, ranking among the NBA’s top scorers. Sixers have a plus-52 point differential through nine games. LeBron James averaged 26.6 points per game in his 27 career matchups against…
Martha Stewart sits down with Craig Melvin to address Halloween costume controversy
A person with a weapon was hit by gunfire during an incident with police outside of a CVS Pharmacy in South Jersey on Friday afternoon, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
Sean's House offers free mental health support to teens, young adults in Del.
A person with a weapon was hit by gunfire during an incident with police outside of a CVS Pharmacy in South Jersey on Friday afternoon, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
Know your enemy: Will new Eagles QB Joe Milton be the cure for Giants pressure
The Eagles are hoping Joe Milton's cannon arm and mobility are the remedy for a new-look Giants defense.
How Sixers' Mike Gansey aced first test with Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons deals
Sixers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey maximized free agency in his first summer on the job.
Democrats take full control of Pennsylvania government. What does it mean for schools?
Tuesday night’s Democratic midterm election sweep handed the party control of the swing state’s governorship and both chambers of the General Assembly, which could mean significant changes ahead for statewide education policy.
Democrats’ big statehouse wins in Pa. and elsewhere could transform climate and energy policy
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Before Tuesday’s election, Republicans held more governorships and state legislative seats than Democrats, along with an advantage in…
As Democrats gain power in Pa., some business leaders wonder about moderation
A GOP Senate forced moderation in Pennsylvania's legislature, according to some — so what will Democrats do now?
Trump’s gerrymandering push flops as Democrats win redrawn seats
The Republican project to gerrymander congressional districts across the country, initiated by President Donald Trump more than a year ago, failed to deliver significant wins for the party.
Democrats romped in state elections in Pa. and elsewhere. What will they do with their newfound power?
The blue wave that swept across Tuesday’s midterm election will deliver Democrats new power over state government, giving them the opportunity to advance long-sought policy changes.