Democrat Dan Goughnour handily won a special election in western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, keeping majority control of the state House in his party’s hands by a single seat. Goughnour beat Republican Chuck Davis in a district in the Mon Valley region southeast of Pittsburgh, winning a seat that became vacant in January with the death of…
Starting and sticking with a healthy lifestyle is tough. It’s a complex proposition with multiple dimensions. There are the challenges associated with behavior change and the difficulty of altering our daily habits, routines and rituals. Keeping true to new practices requires willpower and a level of self-control. On the plus side, if you find the passion for…
See: CrawDaddy’s Cajun in Medford The Medford restaurant opened approximately eight months ago after years of having a popular food truck. It’s not every day that a high school senior from South Jersey is making his debut at Philly Fashion Week. Then again, it’s not every day that a local teen is behind a seven-figure…
Mexican restaurant in Philadelphia’s Kensington section concerned about Trump’s tariffs – CBS Philadelphia Watch CBS News Restaurant owners in Philadelphia are preparing for the impact of President Trump’s recently imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not…
Pizza shop works to reduce recidivism rates – CBS News Watch CBS News A Philadelphia pizzeria owned and operated exclusively by formerly incarcerated people is offering a creative and delicious solution for people who have served time in prison but can’t get jobs. People with felony records in the city have a higher than 60%…
China is vying with Japan and Britain to host the 2030 maths Olympics for the second time, after it first held the event in 2002, an initiative led by eminent mathematician Shing-Tung Yau. Yau is leading a team of 40 Chinese and international mathematicians in the bid for the 2030 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM),…
Eagles fans looking to adopt healthy lifestyles may have just received the boost they need. Science suggests that winning can stimulate healthy behaviors among fans, and there’s no stronger stimulant than a Super Bowl victory. When you layer in the season’s story of redemption, it’s easy to see how the Super Bowl can serve as a triggering…
Historic SS United States makes final voyage before being turned into reef – CBS News Watch CBS News After months of delays, the historic SS United States ocean liner finally moved out of Philadelphia on a new voyage as it prepares to become the world’s largest artificial reef off the Florida coast. John Dickerson and…
Eye Opener: Pope Francis remains hospitalized – CBS News Watch CBS News Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome for bronchitis and other tests. Meanwhile, more than 1 million people lined the streets of Philadelphia to celebrate the Eagles after their Super Bowl win. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Be the…
Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. A bumpy ride Stock futures climbed Monday as investors digested the latest phase in a brewing global trade war. The three major U.S. averages dipped last week. The S&P 500 slipped by 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…