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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 8m

Friday starts crisp and cool with highs in the 60s ahead of an unsettled weekend. Here's our NEXT Weather forecast.

Cold Friday morning in Philadelphia area, rain expected this weekend. See the full weather forecast.

Friday morning will be cold in the Philadelphia area before a gorgeous fall day.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 1h

This week we shared a very Philly love story that started at Veterans Stadium and highlighted an innovative medical robot that's helping kids in Delaware.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 5h

Officer Samid Williams, who was shot in the line of duty in May, is now receiving the full support of the Philadelphia community through a fundraiser. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/northeast-philadelphia-fundraiser-officer-shot/

Northeast Philadelphia community gathers for fundraiser to support officer shot in line of duty

A fundraiser was held in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday for an officer who was shot in the line of duty back in May.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 6h

Want to be the recipient of the 2025 CBS Philadelphia Hometown Heartbeat Award? Here are the details.

CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 6h

The Eagles' offensive struggles continue as the Giants dismantle the Birds in a 34-17 blowout. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/giants-eagles-cam-stattebo-3-touchdowns-jaxson-dart/

Cam Skattebo runs for 3 TDs and Jaxson Dart shines as Giants defeat Eagles in Week 6

The Giants' rookies shined in prime time as New York handed the defending Super Bowl champions their second straight loss.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 6h

Jack Ciattarelli plans to sue Rep. Mikie Sherrill over claims she made during their debate Wednesday, his campaign says.
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/ciattarelli-to-sue-sherrill-new-jersey-governor/

Ciattarelli to sue Sherrill over opioid death claims in New Jersey gubernatorial debate, campaign says

Jack Ciattarelli plans to sue his opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, over claims she made during their debate Wednesday, his campaign says.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 7h

Phillies' Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home, leading to the Phillies' elimination from the playoffs. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/phillies-orion-kerkering-11th-inning-error-2-1-loss/

Orion Kerkering's 11th-inning error seals 2-1 loss for Philadelphia Phillies, ending their season

Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home after mishandling Andy Pages' comebacker, leading to the Phillies' elimination from the playoffs.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 7h

For Navy and Marine Corps servicemembers with roots in the Philadelphia area, this week marks a personal homecoming, too. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/homecoming-250-navy-marines-philadelphia/

Philadelphia-area natives return to city for Homecoming 250 to celebrate Navy, Marine Corps legacy

For servicemembers with roots in the Philadelphia area, this week marks a personal homecoming, too.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 8h

Former NBA star Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he was found asleep behind the wheel on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles on Tuesday, police said.

Former NBA star Paul Pierce arrested for alleged DUI on 101 Freeway in Los Angeles

Pierce, who played for the Clippers from 2015 to 2017, was arrested on the 101 Freeway after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his Range Rover on Tuesday.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 8h

The Phillies season comes to an end after a 2-1 loss in extra innings to the Dodgers.

This is the second straight year the Fightins have lost in the NLDS.

Stay with CBS News Philadelphia for more coverage and analysis on the Phillies.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 8h

A 2-year-old boy died after being hit by a car in Lehigh County on Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Police said.

2-year-old killed after being hit by car in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania State Police say

Pennsylvania State Police are conducting a death investigation after a 2-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car in Lehigh County.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 9h

Officers in Atlantic City, New Jersey, struggled to find a man on a WaveRunner who called 911 after running aground during low tide.

He was stuck deep in the marsh and stranded for hours.

Atlantic City police launch drones to rescue a man stranded in New Jersey marsh for hours

Atlantic City police rescued a man stranded in a marsh with drones. Here's how the technology is helping save lives.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 9h

A Montgomery County man is continuing to support Black breast cancer survivors to honor of his late wife and daughter. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/wife-daughter-breast-cancer-montgomery-county-survivors/

After losing wife, daughter to breast cancer, Montgomery County man leads effort to uplift survivors

A Montgomery County father is turning grief into purpose by supporting Black breast cancer survivors in honor of his late wife and daughter.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 10h

A Philadelphia man was tracked down by stolen AirPods and later arrested in connection with a terrifying home invasion in the middle of the night in Bucks County.

Philadelphia man tracked by stolen AirPods arrested in connection with Bucks County home invasion

Police arrested a Philadelphia man with the help of tracking stolen AirPods after a home invasion in Bucks County this week.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 10h

One man died and another was wounded in a shooting near Chickie's & Pete's in South Philadelphia Thursday evening, police say. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/broad-street-packer-avenue-shooting-chickies-and-petes/

1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting near South Philadelphia Chickie's & Pete's, police say

One man died and another was wounded in a shooting at Broad Street and Packer Avenue, Philadelphia police say.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 10h

Eagles' Jalen Carter has been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the New York Giants, according to reports. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/jalen-carter-ruled-out-for-eagles-giants-game/

Eagles' Jalen Carter ruled out for Thursday night matchup against Giants with heel injury, reports say

Eagles' DT Jalen Carter will miss Thursday night's game vs. Giants with an ankle injury, reports say.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 11h

Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were wounded and a suspect was killed in an exchange of gunfire on a highway in Franklin County, after responding to a theft at Dick's Sporting Goods in Guilford Township.

2 Pennsylvania state troopers wounded, suspect killed in Franklin County, authorities say

Two Pennsylvania State troopers and a suspect were shot Wednesday after a chase that started near Chambersburg, officials say.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 11h

Arturo Gatti Jr., the son of the late boxing great Arturo Gatti, has died at the age of 17, the World Boxing Association announced.

Gatti Jr. was found dead in a Mexico City apartment where he was living with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues.

Arturo Gatti Jr., 17-year-old son of late boxing legend, found dead in Mexico City

Gatti Jr. was 10 months old when his father, who was a world champion in two weight classes, died at age 37 in July 2009.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 12h

SEPTA is tasked with doing an intensive, invasive inspection of every single component on its troubled Silverliner IV fleet. We got a behind-the-scenes look at the transit authority's inspections of the rail cars.

An inside look at SEPTA's Regional Rail car inspections after federal order

SEPTA GM Scott Sauer says the Philadelphia-based transit authority has a handle on how the fires started but hasn't uncovered what could connect them.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 12h

An ongoing shortage of volunteer firefighters has reached a critical level that could lead to delayed response times to emergencies, and, potentially, departments being unable to respond to any urgent calls, according to six South Jersey fire chiefs.

Volunteer firefighter shortage at crisis level, New Jersey chiefs warn

Six New Jersey fire chiefs warn that the volunteer firefighter shortage could soon lead to delayed response times and worse.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 13h

#BREAKING: A grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, according to the clerk of court in the Eastern District of Virginia.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-ag-letitia-james-indicted-in-virginia-after-investigation-by-trumps-doj/

New York AG Letitia James indicted in Virginia after investigation by Trump's DOJ

A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 13h

Lincoln High School's football season is over after the program was suspended following a brawl last weekend involving both parents and players.

Philadelphia School District suspends Lincoln High School football team after brawl

Lincoln High School's football program has been suspended for the rest of the season after a brawl broke out last weekend.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 14h

Harrison Bader remains out of the lineup as the Phillies look to send the NLDS back to Philadelphia Thursday night. Here's the lineup.

Harrison Bader remains out of Phillies' lineup for NLDS Game 4 vs. Dodgers

Harrison Bader remains out of the lineup Thursday as the Phillies look to stave off elimination again in Los Angeles.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 15h

Amazon announced it is rolling out "pharmacy kiosks" beginning in December.

The self-service kiosks will allow Amazon's One Medical patients to bypass brick-and-mortar pharmacies and get their prescribed medications at the doctor's office at the end of their appointment.

Amazon to start offering prescription drugs through vending machines

New self-service kiosks will allow Amazon's One Medical patients in Los Angeles to pick up their prescriptions.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 15h

President Trump is going to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday morning for what the White House says is his "routine yearly checkup," just six months after undergoing what the White House at the time described as his "annual physical examination" at the same facility.

Trump to visit Walter Reed for "routine yearly checkup" 6 months after annual physical exam

President Trump's annual physical examination in April showed his vital statistics were all within normal limits.

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