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City Ordinance Bans Cell Phone Use While Driving

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:10:50 GMT

If you're driving a car, cruising on a bike, or even riding a skateboard in Philadelphia, put down your cell phone. On Sunday, Philadelphia police began enforcing a city ordinance banning the use of hand-held phones while driving.

Pa. Coast Guardsman Identified, Feared Dead

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:34:11 GMT

Six Coast Guard cutters, three Navy ships and multiple helicopters searched the ocean off Southern California. Rescuers had found several pieces of debris from both aircraft but there was no sign of the victims. No bodies have been found in the debris field, and the mission is still considered search and rescue, not search and recovery, Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Jetta Disco said Saturday morning.

Trick-Or-Treaters Out Early Then Home For Phillies

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:04:14 GMT

The rainy weather held off long enough today so families across the Delaware Valley could trick-or-treat. Princesses, ghosts and vampires invaded neighborhoods all aroundthe region early Saturday, filling up their bags with goodies.

Family Sells World Series Tix For Good Cause

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:54:36 GMT

The World Series is the hottest ticket in town, but one local family sold off their tickets for a very good cause.

Bills In The Works To Permit Cheesesteaks Alfresco

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:51:58 GMT

The next time you sit down for a cheesesteak outside one of Philadelphia's landmark stands it might be legal. City Council's Streets Committee approved a bill Thursday that would permit Pat's King of Steaks to have outdoor tables. A similar bill is in the works for cross-street rival Geno's.

SEPTA Strike Looming Over Busy Weekend

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:11:03 GMT

Thousands will be filing to Philadelphia this weekend for Game 3 of the World Series, an Eagles game, a Pearl Jam concert and a visit from the President, but they may have a lot of walking to do. SEPTA is warning millions of riders to prepare for a possible transit worker strike if an agreement cannot be reached by midnight.

Father Of Slain 10-Year-Old Found Dead

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:51:52 GMT

A Philadelphia man facing charges in the murder of his 10-year-old daughter was found dead in his jail cell, police said.

Breakthrough Research In Vision Restoration

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:31:33 GMT

Born with a rare retinal disease that made him legally blind, Corey Haas, used to ride his bike just in front of his house with help from others. The 8-year-old boy can now ride around his neighborhood all by himself. Corey told CBS3, "In school, I can recognize people by their faces not just their voices."

Pa. Man Arrested For Repeated Public Exposure

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:36:12 GMT

Police in Falls Township have arrested a Morrisville man for multiple indecent exposure incidents.

Off-Duty Officer Injured In Storefront Crash

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:37:32 GMT

A 43-year-old off duty police officer was injured when a vehicle crashed into a local Burger King on the 2400 black of Castor Ave. According to Philadelphia Police, the injured officer was transported to Temple University Hospital in unknown condition.