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Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro are now open
It's being released on November 7, but Sony began taking preorders today for the new PlayStation 5 Pro video game console. So, if you want to have one in time for the holiday season, you'd better take advantage of this preorder opportunity. Inventory is and will continue to be very limited throughout the holiday season.The price of the PS5 Pro is $700. At the moment, the Sony website has a virtual waiting room with more than a one hour wait to place a preorder. To preorder the PS5 Pro directly from Sony, you'll need a free PSN account to sign...
Florida county votes to acquire SS United States and sink it for an artificial reef
Days after a judge temporarily suspended the deadline for the SS United States to leave its dock in South Philadelphia, a county in Florida says it has the money in place to acquire the historic ship.At a meeting in Okaloosa County, Florida, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Tourist Development Council unanimously voted to appropriate $10.1 million to move the SS US from its current home at Pier 82 to a location off the Florida coast in the Gulf of Mexico.Officials say the ship will then be sunk, creating the largest artificial reef in the world. To meet the project's requirements,...
Netflix to debut documentary about Trea Turner's standing ovation
A short documentary reliving the standing ovation that turned Phillies shortstop Trea Turner's first season in Philadelphia around is coming to Netflix in October.The streaming giant acquired rights to "The Turnaround," a short film produced by Philadelphia native Kyle Thrash and Oscar-winner Ben Proudfoot. The short film will debut on Netflix on Oct. 18."The Turnaround" follows Jon McCann, a Phillies fan from the city's Bridesburg neighborhood and a content creator known as "The Philly Captain" who helped spearhead the standing ovation.In a video posted to social media on Aug. 3, McCann pleaded with his fellow Phillies fans to give Turner some...
Read the full NYC Mayor Eric Adams indictment
NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on bribery, campaign finance and conspiracy charges.The five count indictment includes these charges against Adams: Conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal program bribery, and to receive campaign contributions from foreign nationalsWire fraudSolicitation of a contribution from a foreign national (two counts) BriberyThe indictment alleges that, since he became Brooklyn borough president in 2014, "Adams sought and accepted improper valuable benefits, such as luxury international travel, including from wealthy foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish government official seeking to gain influence over him." Prosecutors say that as Adams geared up to run for mayor in 2021, he "not only accepted, but sought illegal campaign contributions.""After his inauguration as mayor of New York City, Adams soon began preparing for his next election, including by planning to solicit more illegal contributions and granting request from those who supported his 2021 mayoral campaign with such donations." You can read the full indictment here.
Series premiere of 'The Summit' debuts on Sunday, Sept. 29
16 ordinary Americans embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the treacherous New Zealand Alps in an attempt to reach the peak of a towering mountain in just 14 days in order to keep their share of the $1 million prize they're carrying in their backpacks. Tracking them along this journey is the "Mountain's Keeper" who will surprise the trekkers with brutal twists and force decisions that complicate an already grueling ascent. Morals and relationships will be tested when they must decide what to do if someone falls behind, because if the group fails to reach The Summit in time, all the...
Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau before first home game since his death
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nearly one month after Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed, the Columbus Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star hockey player before the team's first home game since his death.An emotional video tribute to Johnny Gaudreau and 13 seconds of silence — for his uniform number — opened the Blue Jackets' preseason game Wednesday night at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets went on to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues.Gaudreau and brother Matthew were killed Aug. 29 near their boyhood home in Salem County, New Jersey when police said they were struck...
Emergency responders from PA, NJ deploying in response to Hurricane Helene
Emergency workers and first responders from across the Delaware Valley are mobilizing in response to Hurricane Helene, a potentially major hurricane that the National Hurricane Center says could bring "catastrophic winds and storm surge" to Florida's northeastern Gulf Coast.Both Pennsylvania Task Force 1 and New Jersey Task Force 1 were activated Wednesday night and began deploying to North Carolina early Thursday morning, where a state of emergency is effect.States of emergency were also declared in South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Florida, which is forecast to take a direct hit from Helene Thursday night as at least a Category 3 storm.Before...
Looming East Coast port strike could slam shipments. Here's what to know
Thousands of dockworkers at every major East and Gulf coast port are girding to strike starting early next week, threatening to close trade gateways that handle about half of all goods shipped in containers in and out of the U.S.Negotiations between the union representing dockworkers and a shipping industry group representing terminal operators and ocean carriers have been stalled for months, with both sides this week issuing conflicting statements about their willingness to bargain.The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) has filed an unfair labor practice with the National Labor Relations Board requesting "immediate injunctive relief — requiring the union to...
Warmer Thursday in Philly with morning showers, tracking Helene's path
Another gray day is expected on Thursday, but temperatures will be much warmer with upper 70s and low 80s expected around the Philadelphia region. Humidity levels will be noticeably higher as a warm front lifts through the area. This will bring another round of scattered showers that could add some much-needed rain to the bucket, though it's likely not going to amount to much. Skies will stay cloudy to mostly cloudy all day.Friday looks to stay quiet as well, though it remains mostly cloudy. Starting late Friday or Friday night, we'll likely be in for some rainfall from Hurricane Helene. As...
For this Pennsylvania family, home is where the blood, sweat and tears are
They say home is where the heart is, but for Mariela, home holds more than just her heart – it's filled with the blood, sweat and tears she poured into building it. "I put in 200 hours of sweat equity," she said. "From the foundation all the way to the roofing."After previously having mortgage applications denied, Mariela's daughter, Daijah, learned about Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County during a high school class. "I was like, 'Oh my gosh, you should apply to this,' and she did," Daijah said. The nonprofit helps families overcome financial barriers to achieve homeownership.Participants attend workshops that qualify them...
Nola or Sanchez? Phillies have decision to make for Game 2 of NLDS
If Cristopher Sanchez is called upon to pitch Game 2 of the NLDS on Oct. 6, he'll be ready to show the Philadelphia Phillies they made the right decision.Sanchez has been dominant in the friendly confines of Citizens Bank Park all season long. That's where Game 2 of the NLDS will be played, as the Phillies wrapped up a first-round bye following a win over the Chicago Cubs and a Wednesday night.The discussion has been gaining steam about whether Sanchez or Aaron Nola should start Game 2 of a playoff series. If Sanchez gets that call, he can feel the...
Woman riding motorized scooter dies in Northeast Philly crash, police say
A 48-year-old woman riding a motorized scooter died Wednesday night in Northeast Philly after colliding with an SUV, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said. The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Frankford Avenue and Academy Road. Small said the 48-year-old was riding a motorized scooter northbound on Frankford when it collided with a 20-year-old driving a Kia SUV traveling southbound. As the Kia made a left turn onto Academy Road, Small said it collided with the 48-year-old and knocked her off the motorized scooter. Police found the woman lying in the northbound lanes of Frankford Avenue following the crash. She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead at 9:53 p.m., according to Small. The 48-year-old woman was traveling with about five or six other people riding dirt bikes or other motorized scooters before the crash, according to witnesses. The others fled the scene, Small said. Small said that the 20-year-old driver of the Kia remained on the scene.
Mayor Adams indicted following federal investigation
NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal investigation.The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York is expected to announce the specific charges at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Watch the news conference live on CBS News New York in the video player above.Meanwhile, federal agents could be seen parked outside the mayor's home at Gracie Mansion early Thursday morning."Federal agents appeared this morning at Gracie Mansion in an effort to create a spectacle (again) and take Mayor Adams phone (again). He has not been arrested and looks forward to his day...
New details of 76ers' proposed arena released. Here's what we know.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled the details of the agreement with the 76ers to build a new arena in Center City on Wednesday night during a public meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The city shared an 80-page document that contains details about the city's economic plan, the redevelopment of Market East and its commitment to Chinatown, where community members have strongly opposed the arena since it was introduced by the Sixers in 2022. According to Parker, the agreement would keep the Sixers in Philadelphia until 2061. It's also expected to generate $700 million in new tax revenue for the city and...
Artwork of retired Camden County officer to be featured in new exhibit
Bryan Cottrell likes to block out all the noise and lose himself in his artwork. Sitting at his kitchen counter with his sketch pencils, Cottrell says drawing brings him a sense of calm."I think that art is a very good almost cathartic way of dealing with stress," said Cottrell, who spent 25 years in law enforcement.Cottrell retired in June as deputy chief of detectives at the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office."We had good days, and we had bad days," he said, as he sketched a picture of a police badge.Drawing has always been an outlet and a way to help Cottrell...
Polish American Philadelphians discuss issues as campaigns court voters
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods, and there is no neighborhood with more Polish heritage than Port Richmond. "It's definitely the Polish section of the city," said Katarzyna Kucharska. Kucharska and her husband Marek Kucharski have owned Polka Deli Inc. since 1996. They immigrated from Poland to achieve the American dream. "We definitely came with that idea from Poland," Kucharska said. "Work hard and you can make it; you can have the freedom you didn't have in communist Poland."Today, they are part of the roughly 800,000 Polish Americans who call Pennsylvania home — and a voting bloc both...
Pennsylvania Sheetz stores selling canned cocktails under new law
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect. The gas station/convenience store chain will sell ready-to-drink cocktails like High Noon and Surfside after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law expanding where those beverages can be sold. Under old state laws, cocktails containing spirits like vodka, gin and tequila could only be sold at state-run Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores. Last month, businesses like beer distributors, bars, gas stations and grocery stores could begin applying for permits to sell canned cocktails.Sheetz says, effective immediately, more than 280 locations...
Montgomery County organization marks 10 years supporting NICU families
Supporting families with babies in neonatal intensive care (NICU) is the aim of a community organization that started in Montgomery County. It's providing help in local hospitals in the Philadelphia region and in many other states. And now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the organization is launching a NICU family advocate program.Martha Sharkey had identical twins born prematurely at Abington Hospital. Mary died, and her sister Claire spent months in the hospital.Claire survived, and her grateful parents, wanting to give back, created an organization that helps other families navigate the NICU."We started with care packages, vital needs support. We...
Delaware Valley travelers return from Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene
Getting out of the path of the storm is what several people flying into Philadelphia International Airport were doing as Hurricane Helene inches closer to U.S. landfall."People's cell phones were just beeping with emergency warnings almost every 10,15 minutes," Steve Abrams said.Originally from the Delaware Valley, Abrams flew in from Florida for work and to visit family. He prepped his house in Tampa for the storm before leaving."Other than that, it's just a hope and a prayer that when you get back the storm didn't knock ya out," Abrams said.On the same Frontier flight was Sarah Braceland. The mom from Chester...
Shooting in West Philly leaves man dead, police say
A shooting in West Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood left a man dead on Wednesday, police said. The shooting happened on the 1400 block of North 53rd Street just before 4 p.m.Police said a man approximately 30-35 years old was shot in the chest, abdomen and left arm. He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and pronounced dead at 4:27 p.m., according to police. Police said a woman was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered. The shooting is under investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit.
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