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Malvern teenager and TIME Kid of the Year Dom PecoraNonprofit

Malvern's TIME Kid of the Year Has Goal of Donating Hundreds of Bikes This Holiday Season

Malvern teenager Dom Pecora hopes to once again donate hundreds of bikes this holiday season, write Wakisha Bailey and Mike Spatocco for CBS News Philadelphia…

The giant Christmas tree and carousel decorations at the King of Prussia Mall.Retail

King of Prussia Mall Ranked as Top Mall in Nation for Holiday Shopping

If you’re looking to get a jump on holiday shopping, head out to King of Prussia. The King of Prussia Mall has recently been…

A view of the Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure.Entertainment

Kingda Ka Roller Coaster to Be Removed for New Additions at Six Flags Great Adventure

Local thrill-seekers will have to say goodbye to one of the most popular Six Flags Great Adventure roller coasters of all time, reports CBS…

U.S. Army Private Joseph Cocco killed in World War II combat in Italy.Delaware County

Delaware County Family Receives Remains of WWII Soldier Joseph Cocco

The remains of World War II U.S Army Private Joseph Cocco have been returned to his family in Delaware County after 80 years, writes…

An aerial view of Darby Creek where the alligator was spotted.Upper Darby

In Upper Darby: Man in Mask Snatches Alligator From Darby Creek

The urban myth about alligators in the sewers came closer to reality this week when Upper Darby Police reported that a two-foot alligator was…

Multiple lanternflies cling to a tree.Philadelphia Region

Researchers in Delaware Find Potential Solution for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies

The season when swarms of spotted lanternflies come to the Philadelphia region is nearly upon us, but this time, researchers may have a way of…

The McClays load donated supplies into a truck outside Iacobucci Formal Wear in Havertown after the community turned up with donations for Hurricane Helene victims.Philanthropy

Iacobucci Formal Wear in Havertown Collects for Hurricane Helene Relief

Iacobucci Formal Wear in Havertown has stepped up to help Bruce McClay and his wife Sherry provide relief to victims of Hurricane Helene, writes Madeleine…

PIC A new documentary highlighting the turning point of Trea Turner's first season with the Phillies will debut on Netflix on October 18.Sports

Trea Turner Documentary About Ovation That Helped Turn His Season Around Set for Oct. 18 Release on Netflix

A new documentary highlighting first-year Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is set to debut on Netflix on October 18, write Tom Dougherty and Josh…

Two Philadelphia hotels made the Michelin Guide's first full list of top accommodations nationwide and were awarded a "Key Hotel" designation in its new hotel rating system.Tourism

Two Philadelphia Hotels on Michelin Guide's First Full List of Top Places to Stay in Country

Two Philadelphia hotels made the Michelin Guide’s first full list of top accommodations nationwide and were awarded a “Key Hotel” designation in its new…

Nicole Fisher-Brown serves as an inspiration each time she steps into the ring.Health & Fitness

Philadelphia Boxer Nicole Fisher-Brown is a Fighter Both Inside and Outside the Ring

Nicole Fisher-Brown spends a lot of hours with her husband Clinton Brown inside Happy Hollow Recreation Center and Boxing Gym in Germantown, writes Wakisha…

Crewmates Jared Isaacman, Sarah Gillis, Scott Poteet, and Anna Menon.Technology

It's a Bird, It's a Plane...It's SpaceX Flying Over Chester County

Although the SpaceX launch happened in Cape Canaveral, Florida, it was visible hundreds of miles away in Chester County, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News…

Chester County resident Erin D’Avanzo was diagnosed with cervical cancer at 27. She became a mother at 33.Family

Chester County Woman’s Journey to Motherhood After Beating Cervical Cancer 

Erin D’Avanzo, a Chester County local, beat cervical cancer and was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a mother, writes Stephanie Stahl…

Bucks County has been named the top destination for fall foliage in 2024, according to Priceline’s travel search data.Tourism

Bucks County Named Best Place to Visit for a Fall Foliage

Bucks County has been named the top destination for fall foliage in 2024, according to Priceline’s travel search data, writes Joe Brandt for CBS…

Local theaters such as County Theater in Doylestown are thriving, thanks to last summer’s ‘Barbenheimer’ phenomenon.Entertainment

The Doylestown County Theater Hosts Nostalgic "Hollywood Summer Nights" Series

The County Theater in Doylestown, a community staple for 86 years, brings the magic of movies to the community, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News…

A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives.Pets

New Experimental Drug at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic Aims to Extend Dogs' Lives

A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives, report Stephanie Stahl and Nate Sylves…

Two girls give splatter art a try at A Flick of the Wrist Splatter and Paint in Malvern.Delaware County

Delaware County Couple Own Art Studio Where Messy Kids Are OK

A Delaware County couple is using their entrepreneurial skills to create places where children of all abilities can feel safe and express themselves, writes Madeleine…

Darby Police Officers Terrell Lee and Shain McCaughey weree honored at a July 17 Darby Borough Council meeting.Law Enforcement

Darby Police Officers Honored for Saving a Landscaper’s Life

Two Darby Borough police officers were recognized recently for an act of heroism after saving a man’s life who was seriously injured in a…

Members of the Interboro Bucs 10U girls' softball team pose with their Babe Ruth Mid-Atlntic Regional Championship awards.Norwood

2 Months Old, the Interboro Bucs Are Heading to the World Series

The Interboro Bucs girls’ softball team is traveling to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Alabama for the first time ever, writes Aziza Shuler…