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Governor Shapiro responds, outperforms President Biden in new poll
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Governor Josh Shapiro made a stop in Luzerne County on Friday to talk about the state budget, but all eyes are on the governor for a different reason. The Democrat is at the top of the polls as a potential presidential candidate should President Joe Biden bow out of the race for the White House.
Overcrowded Pa. shelter paying people to foster dogs, cats | Today in Pa.
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TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
Several blocks in Point Breeze were briefly evacuated due to strong chemical smells
Police, firefighters and hazmat crews temporarily evacuated several residential blocks in Point Breeze on Friday because of strong smells of chemicals. The area has since been cleared and residents have returned. Officials responded to the 1200 block of South 22nd Street at 11:13 a.m. to a "possible neighbor dispute" connected...
International tech outage disrupts Penn’s operations
A global technology outage impacted several aspects of Penn’s operations on Friday. A flawed software update sent by the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which helps to detect and block cyber threats to Microsoft Windows operating systems, caused the international issue, which produced widespread outages at Penn. The outage most heavily impacted the University of Pennsylvania Health System, resulting in cancelled appointments and delayed elective surgeries.
Things to do in Philly this weekend – Olivia Rodrigo, Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson take center stage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- This weekend is packed with star-studded events and activities for all ages across the Delaware Valley. A world tour makes a stop in South Philly. Comedians Kevin Hart and Pete Davidson take over two major casinos in Atlantic City. And Lucy the Elephant's 143rd birthday bash in Margate promises a day of fun activities, from mini golf to a 22-foot water slide.With so many exciting events, this weekend promises to be unforgettable.Olivia Rodrigo at The Wells Fargo CenterPop sensation Olivia Rodrigo is embarking on a world tour with a stop in South Philly along the way. The...
Suspect in custody in shooting of 7-month-old boy in Holmesburg, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A suspect in the shooting of an infant in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood was arrested Friday evening.Police said the woman was taken into custody in Oxford Circle.The parents of the 7-month-old boy were also arrested Thursday night on burglary warrants, according to police.The 7-month-old was shot Thursday night in his thigh in the area of Frankford Avenue and Meridian Street.Police believe he was hit by stray gunfire from a semi-automatic weapon. The parents were not hit.The motive for the shooting isn't known at this time.
Union II see unbeaten run conclude at New York City FC II
Eddy Davis netted his 10th goal of the season but two goals late from the hosts saw Philadelphia Union II’s three-game winning streak end by a 2-1 scoreline at New York City FC II. With the first team in the midst of two games in three days there were...
Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
Philly’s technology operations back up after being affected by global outage
Philadelphia’s systems are back up and running according to officials, who held a press conference Friday to detail the city’s efforts to get its computers and servers back on line after being impacted by the global tech outage.
Police: Man arrested, officers seize drugs after investigation in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Police in Allentown say they arrested a man and seized suspected fentanyl and ecstasy pills after an investigation. Tyrone Fowler, 50, of Philadelphia, faces charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, according to a news release from the Allentown Police Department.
Authorities look for vandal who spray painted Israeli flag on the Parkway near Holocaust Memorial
Police are investigating the vandalism of the Israeli flag along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City, adjacent to the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza. It happened around 5:35 a.m. on Friday and ended with the flag painted red.
Cruel summer for NJ Transit commuters: Endless meltdowns during heat
It's the summer of travel alerts for NJ Transit. Rail equipment is the latest inconvenience for customers this week. With the heat we’ve been experiencing, the temperature outside is affecting electronic components, including the air conditioning, according to NJ Transit. Delays, the possibility of combining trips and cancelations can’t...
Latest door-to-door scam/come-on in New Jersey
Several people in South Jersey have reported two guys knocking on your door offering to power wash your house. They look for older homes where the siding may look kind of worn. Once they get your information the people that call you back are selling siding for your whole house.
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