Some protesters tear down security fence, thousands march in front of the DNC
It’s Day 1 of the DNC and there are 77 days until Election Day. Here’s what you need to know: CHICAGO (AP) – Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on…
Scrolling through videos on your phone leads to boredom and reduces interest, a study shows
People often spend their time scrolling through social media, perhaps hoping to find some interesting videos to pass the time of their boredom. But new research has found that endless swiping can actually have the opposite effect. Rapidly scrolling through…
Fallen tree falls on house as storm sweeps through Philadelphia
Fallen tree falls on house as storm sweeps through Philadelphia Heavy rain and wind moved quickly through the Philadelphia area on Sunday evening. A large tree is now leaning against a home in Northeast Philadelphia, but fortunately its homeowner was…
Abington School District will restrict student cell phone use…
When Abington School District students return to school in September, they will face new rules prohibiting them from using their cellphones during the school day. The district is the last to implement the rule, which advocates say can improve student…
Woman hit and killed by pickup truck in hit-and-run in Philadelphia
Woman hit and killed in hit-and-run in Philadelphia Woman hit and killed in hit-and-run in Philadelphia 01:29 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck early Thursday morning; the driver fled the scene, Philadelphia police…
One man dies in shooting near Broad Street in South Philadelphia; police say three suspects are being sought
Police investigate double murder and suicide in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, more top stories Police investigate double murder and suicide in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, more top stories 02:42 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A 25-year-old man was shot and killed in South Philadelphia…
Police say Allentown motorcyclist dies in Philadelphia accident
Several arrests after illegal car meet in Philadelphia, flooding in Chester County, more news Several arrests after illegal car meet in Philadelphia, flooding in Chester County, more news 03:05 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A 22-year-old Allentown motorcyclist was killed Saturday night…
Avelo Airlines expands route to Atlanta and resumes service to cities in Florida
Avelo Airlines is increasing its operations in the Delaware and Philadelphia region with new and returning routes, strengthening its presence just over a year after reinstating commercial flights at Wilmington Airport (ILG). The airline will launch a new service between…
Tuna valued at $10,000 stolen from a parked truck at the Philadelphia Food Distribution Center
Early Thursday morning, a pallet of tuna was stolen from the refrigerated trailer of a truck parked in front of the Philadelphia Food Distribution Center, authorities said. Philadelphia police received a call around 3 a.m. about a theft in progress…
What you should know about Grady Sizemore, interim manager of the White Sox
What you should know about White Sox interim manager Grady Sizemore originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The White Sox named major league manager Grady Sizemore as the team’s interim manager after firing Pedro Grifol on Thursday. Sizemore, 42, takes…
