Philly-Area Leaders React To Roe V Wade Being Overturned

The court's decision is "unprecedented and will have a devastating impact across our country," Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon said Friday.

SEPTA Police Get Largest Salary Boost In Two Decades As Agency Fights To Improve Safety

A SEPTA spokesperson says this increase shows SEPTA is committed to doing everything it can to make the system safe.

President Biden Coming To Philadelphia Tuesday

President Joe Biden will speak at the 29th AFL-CIO Quadrennial Constitutional Convention Tuesday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

PA Lawmakers Launch Impeachment Effort Against Philly DA Larry Krasner

Three GOP lawmakers, none from the Philadelphia area, say Krasner has been derelict in his duties to enforce state laws in Philadelphia.

PA Reps Propose Ban On 'Seditious Individuals' Holding Public Offices

As authorities investigate the Jan. 6, 2021 incident, local lawmakers are looking to preemptively ban some participants from public office.

City Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson Introduces Bill To Amend Philadelphia's Minor Curfew Law

It's a proposed solution to an ongoing problem.

Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill To Crack Down On Illegal Dirt Bikes, ATVs

That bill now heads to the state house for a vote.

Philadelphia Announces Pedestrian, Vehicular Traffic Restrictions Following Mass Shooting On South Street

The order comes after a mass shooting on South Street that killed three people and injured 12 others.

PA Liquor Control Board Loses Wine Shipping Legal Battle

A court found the PLCB liable for damages and other costs after it did not allow direct shipments from wine companies to restaurants.

PA Judge Orders Halt To Gov. Wolf's Bridge Tolling Initiative

The Girard Point Bridge on I-95 in Philadelphia was slated as being one of the bridges planned for tolling under an initiative by Gov. Wolf.

Philadelphia Ordered To Pay 2 Ex-Officers $1 Million In Lawsuit That Forced Former Police Commissioner Richard Ross' Resignation

McCowan alleged that former Commissioner Richard Ross failed to help because she had ended a romantic relationship with him in 2011.

2022 City Combined Taxpayer Burden Report

A new analysis of the 10 most populous U.S. cities that includes their largest underlying government units.

Philadelphia To Start Enforcing Fines For New Street Cleaning Pilot Program

The grace period has ended and starting Monday, Philadelphia will begin enforcing fines for its new street cleaning pilot program.

Philly Parking Authority Drops Demand That City Schools Repay $10.8M

The Philadelphia Parking Authority walked back its request for $10.8 million repayments from the School District of Philadelphia this week.

Mass Protest Planned At City Hall For Potential Roe V Wade Overturn

The Philadelphia Socialist Alternative and DSA is planning a mass protest Tuesday as the Supreme Court mulls overturning Roe V. Wade.

Some University Of The Sciences Students Outraged After Learning Birth Control Will Be No Longer Offered At Campus Health Center

“Outrage, it was outrage. It was also just completely and utterly disheartening,” sophomore Hannah Pulliam said.

Biden Issues First Pardons And Commutations Of His Presidency; Philly Residents Among Beneficiaries

Of that list, three were pardons and 75 were commutations, which is a reduction in an individual's prison sentence.

President Biden Nominates Jacqueline Romero To Be Next U.S. Attorney Of Eastern District Of Pennsylvania

The senate has to confirm Romero for her to take over the position.

Councilman David Oh To Introduce Budget Amendment To Withhold $10 Million Of SEPTA Funding

SEPTA says it is recruiting and looking for ways to retain current officers.

WATCH LIVE: Congressman Dwight Evans To Announce His Plan To Fight Gun Violence In Philadelphia

Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates on this developing story.

Lawsuit Filed Over Reinstated Philly Mask Mandate

A new lawsuit seeks to overturn the city's reinstated mask mandate, saying it goes against the CDC's current recommendations.

Deliberations Begin Wednesday In Federal Bribery Trial Of City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, Wife Dawn Chavous

Prosecutors claim Johnson and Chavous were involved in a bribery scheme.

VP Kamala Harris Coming To Philly Tuesday: What To Know

Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to the area Tuesday to talk to "America's workers."

Defense To Start Calling Witnesses In Federal Bribery Trial Of City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, Wife Dawn Chavous

The government alleges Johnson and Chavous misused grant funds.

Philadelphia Street Sweeping Program Expands To 14 Neighborhoods

More street sweepers hit Philadelphia streets on Monday and the city is warning people to get in the habit of moving their cars.

Philadelphia City Councilmember Introduces Tax On City's Wealthy Residents

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who ran on a presidential campaign to tax the wealthy, tuned in virtually for the announcement.

City Council Members Sound Off On Gun Violence Efforts In Philadelphia

Gauthier shared her experience, not for pity, but to highlight how out of control gun violence in Philadelphia has become.

Pennsylvania Legislator Wants To Use Power Of State Law To Crack Down On Illegal ATV Riders In Philadelphia

“It's a public safety issue,” Brown said. “It's a quality-of-life issue.”

Opening Statements Begin Thursday In Kenyatta Johnson Corruption Trial

Federal prosecutors say the pair took more than $66,000 in bribes. Both have maintained their innocence.

Jury Selection Continues Tuesday In Federal Corruption Trial Of City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson

A grand jury indicted Johnson and his wife in 2020.

Juty Selection Begins In Federal Corruption Trial Of Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson

A grand jury indicted Johnson and his wife in 2020.

Proposal Would Ban Philly From Keeping Social Security Cash For Foster Kids

A new proposal, sponsored by Philadelphia City Councilmember Helen Gym, aims to put an end to the city's habit of taking millions of dol ...

Philly Area Gas Prices Skyrocket To New Record High

Gas prices have never been so high in the region, as they continue to soar past 2008's record. Some drivers have had enough.

Philly Council Moves To Preserve Affordable Housing In University City Neighborhood

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, who sponsored the proposal, said that 20% of houses in the development will be offered at affordable rent.

WATCH LIVE: Philadelphia District Attorney Encourages Community To Apply To Youth Aid Panel Juvenile Diversion Program

The briefing will take place at 11 a.m. and will be streamed on CBS News Philly above.

Former Amtrak Engineer Brandon Bostian Found Not Guilty On All Counts In Deadly 2015 Train Derailment

Amtrak accepted responsibility for the tragedy and paid $265 million to settle claims by the victims and their families.

Jury Deliberations Resume Friday In Trial Of Former Amtrak Engineer Brandon Bostian

In 2015, eight people were killed and more than 200 were injured after an Amtrak train Bostian was at the controls of ran off the track.

Brandon Bostian Trial: Prosecution Rests Case As Defense Turns To Call Witnesses, Move Toward Acquittal

The defense is now calling witnesses and presenting evidence as they move toward an acquittal.

Trial Of Former Amtrak Engineer Brandon Bostian Enters Fifth Day On Wednesday

Prosecutors say Bostian was going over 100 miles per hour around a curve.

Philly Can't Place Police On Leave Over Vaccine Status: Officials

An arbitration panel's decision delays a policy placing unvaccinated police on leave, citing the department's 95 percent compliance rate.