PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The United States Geological Survey says a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was observed today in North Jersey on Friday around 10:23 a.m. about seven kilometers from Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Shaking from the earthquake was felt in the city of Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware. Lebanon is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey and … Read more
Girls hear from mentors, try new sports at Black Women in Sports conference in Philadelphia – CBS Philadelphia Watch CBS News Nearly 100 young Black women and girls came together Wednesday in Philadelphia to hear from athletes and learn how sports can empower them at the Lady Bulldog Leadership and Athletics Conference. Be the first … Read more
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) — Newtown Township Police are asking residents in a Bucks County neighborhood to shelter in place Sunday morning. In a Facebook post shared just after 8 a.m., the department said residents of the Headley development are being asked to shelter in place. Police have blocked off the intersection at Headley Drive … Read more
BREAKING: Multiple people shot in Bucks County; residents asked to shelter-in-place – CBS Philadelphia Watch CBS News Residents of Falls Township, Pennsylvania received emergency notifications to shelter-in-place after multiple people were shot Saturday morning, according to local police. Middletown Township police said on Facebook that there have been multiple shootings in Falls Township with several … Read more
FALLS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) — Residents of Falls Township, Pennsylvania received emergency notifications to shelter-in-place after multiple people were shot Saturday morning, according to local police. Middletown Township police said on Facebook that there have been multiple shootings in Falls Township with several victims. “There are several gun shot victims and it is unknown at … Read more
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – This weekend’s storm is the topic of conversation inside PennDOT’s regional traffic management center. “It’s a brand new building, we moved in back in March. This is going to be our first winter event,” David Adams, senior manager for traffic operations, said. It’s where operators can monitor roadways through traffic cameras in … Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says another case of avian flu has been found in the state. “After a lull in detections for several months, Pennsylvania has detected a new case of avian influenza in a game bird flock in Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County,” an AG Department statement said. “Samples from this detection are … Read more
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s been nearly a month since the intercity bus station was relocated from Center City to Spring Garden Street and Christopher Columbus Boulevard. With tickets in hand, the rush of holiday travel is just getting started at the relocated intercity bus station in Old City. As lines grow, the dry-cleaning business right next … Read more
Harvard College received 17% fewer applications for early admission from high school seniors this year, the lowest total in four years, according to the school’s website. The drop comes after incidents of antisemitism on campus in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. Applications were due Nov. 1, before university President … Read more
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — If not for Diner en Blanc, Robyn Baxter might not have started her business selling delicious handcrafted charcuterie boards. In the annual event, thousands of people dress all in white before they dine out at a location kept secret until the last minute. “It all started right after the pandemic with Diner … Read more