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New York Times runs in-house ad asking listeners to “support any news organization dedicated to original reporting” The New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger has voiced a new ad encouraging listeners to support any news organization dedicated to original reporting — even if it's not the Times. It's Sulzberger's...

"Not asking you to click on any link, just subscribe to a real news organization with real journalists doing firsthand, fact-based reporting."

A.G. Sulzberger, publisher of The New York Times, urging people to support "original reporting" wherever they find it.

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Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup inventor accuses Hershey of "quietly replacing" ingredients Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.

Brad Reese, the grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, is criticizing Hershey for "quietly replacing" the candy's flagship chocolate and peanut butter ingredients. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hershey-reeses-peanut-butter-cup-ingredients-grandson-brad-reese/ 

Person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport, health officials say A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.

A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials say.
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/measles-philadelphia-international-airport/ 

Joe Frazier statue gets approval to move to base of Art Museum steps in Philadelphia The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the Art Museum steps.

The statue of Joe Frazier will soon have a new home after the Philadelphia Art Commission gave its final approval to move it to the base of the art museum steps.

'This is about children … being treated as less than human,' says Twin Cities district superintendent at state Capitol news conference. @bethhawkins.bsky.social reports www.the74million.org/article/minn...

Here are the signs the Trump administration removed from Independence Park

The National Park Service has dismantled exhibits about slavery at the President’s House in Independence National Historical Park.

Here are some of the signs that were removed and why they were flagged.

She moved home and started whispering about Wawa. Then she went viral.

Of all the things Betsy Kenney thought she might go viral for, whispering about Wawa wasn’t one of them. But the 38-year-old comedian’s Philly “ASMR” videos have taken off on TikTok and Instagram.

Phillies, J.T. Realmuto agree to 3-year contract after Bo Bichette signs with Mets, reports say The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to multiple reports.

After missing out on Bo Bichette, the Phillies reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto to keep the three-time All-Star in Philadelphia.

Mets and Bo Bichette agree to $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says Infirlder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.

Bo Bichette is coming to the NL East, but it isn't to the Phillies.

After the Phils were reportedly in on Bichette, the two-time All-Star reportedly signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets.

Fake posts on Facebook claim death of Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders Posts about the sudden deaths of Eagles cheerleaders paraded across Facebook timelines recently. It turns out, none of them is real.

If you're scrolling through social media and you see a post about the sudden death of an Eagles cheerleader, it's probably going to get your attention. It turns out, none of them is real. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/fake-eagles-cheerleaders-death-facebook/ 

Delaware musician strikes chord with millions online after playing forgotten piano in Chinese restaurant A family-owned Chinese restaurant became ZEEK's makeshift studio after he picked up a food delivery order nearly two years ago.

A family-owned Chinese restaurant became ZEEK's makeshift studio after he picked up an order nearly two years ago. Now, people around the world are listening. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/zeek-tiktok-musician-chinese-restaurant-delaware/ 

For-profit charters could soon be banned in New Jersey under a sweeping new bill The bill would ban for-profit charter schools, require them to post a range of documents online, and impose residency requirements for some charter school trustees.

The bill would ban for-profit charter schools, require them to post a range of documents online, and impose residency requirements for some charter school trustees.

These Schools Are Beating the Odds in Teaching Kids to Read New analysis compares literacy vs. poverty rates for 10,000 districts, 42,000 schools and 3 million kids. Is your school a Bright Spot?

{new} Which schools do a good job teaching kids to read?

In a new project @the74.bsky.social, we set out to find schools where third-grade reading scores are much higher than might be expected, based on the schools’ poverty rates alone -->

www.the74million.org/article/thes...

Pierre Robert, legendary host of WMMR in Philadelphia for more than 40 years, dies Pierre Robert, the longtime radio host on 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia, has died, the Beasley Media Group said Wednesday.

Pierre Robert, the longtime radio host on 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia, has died, the Beasley Media Group. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/pierre-robert-wmmr-dies/ 

University of Pennsylvania declines to sign agreement to uphold Trump administration priorities Penn has declined to sign an agreement pledging to uphold the Trump administration's policies, risking preferred access to federal funding.

Penn has declined to sign an agreement pledging to uphold the Trump administration's priorities, risking preferred access to federal funding. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/university-of-pennsylvania-trump-compact/

Government shutdown continues as thousands of federal workers face layoffs The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.

Dozens of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees received reduction-in-force notices on Friday, including the agency's entire Washington office and several people who were doing essential work, multiple sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.

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The Fightins aren't done yet! Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs to help the Phillies defeat the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS.

Unrivaled women's basketball league to play 2 games in Philadelphia in 2026 Unrivaled women's basketball teams will play two games at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in January.

Unrivaled women's basketball teams will play two games at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in January. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/unrivaled-womens-basketball-philadelphia/ 

The Atlantic Announces Free Digital Subscriptions for All U.S. Public High Schools None

Starting today, @theatlantic.com is offering every public high school in the U.S. free digital access to its #journalism, including its entire archive from the past 168 years. Here's an article explaining the rationale and how schools can register.

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Nearly two dozen universities experienced false alarms of gunfire since school resumed last month. In some ways these false alarms, which trigger a massive police response and nationwide news alerts, can be nearly as psychologically damaging as a shooting, experts say.
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SEPTA must reverse cuts to Philadelphia's transportation system but can raise fares, judge rules SEPTA must reverse all cuts and cannot make any more service reductions, a judge ruled Thursday.

Breaking: SEPTA must reverse all service cuts but can move forward with fare increases, a judge ruled. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-reverse-cuts-fare-increase/ 

Ribbon-cutting: Trump administration abruptly ends National Blue Ribbon Schools program Many schools took enormous pride in receiving federal Blue Ribbon recognition, which began under President Ronald Reagan. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Education said ending the program wo...

The National Blue Ribbon Schools program is no more: www.chalkbeat.org/2025/09/04/b...

Kids 4 Kids bake stand in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Delaware County children spent part of their summer behind a table filled with cupcakes, cookies, and cake pops, for a good cause.

A band of Glen Mills children are baking for a cause and raising money to support families with sick children undergoing medical treatment at the Ronald McDonald House.
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/glen-mills-pennsylvania-ronald-mcdonald-house-kids-4-kids/ 

Excited fans rejoice as Savannah Bananas play at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia The Savannah Bananas played in front of a sold-out crowd at Citizens Bank Park. It was a chance for one family to watch their son realize a dream.

The Savannah Bananas played in front of a sold-out crowd at Citizens Bank Park.

It was a chance for one family to watch their son realize a dream.

'Scared to Say No’: Inside the Effort to Stop Philadelphia Women From Buying Guns Illegally While women in Philadelphia commit less than 10 percent of the city’s shootings, they make up nearly a quarter of those arrested for buying guns on behalf of people legally barred from owning them.

While women in Philadelphia commit less than 10 percent of the city’s shootings, they make up nearly a quarter of those arrested for buying guns on behalf of people legally barred from owning them.

Neighbors describe fatal house explosion that shook Philadelphia's Nicetown section: "It was so powerful" Neighbors say the explosion that caused multiple homes to collapse in Nicetown on Sunday shook their homes.

Neighbors describe the fatal house explosion that shook Philadelphia's Nicetown section Sunday morning: "It just sounded like a bomb." https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-house-explosion-nicetown-neighbors/ 

It really is touching seeing so many superstars helping Faith Kipyegon go after this goal.

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CBS News Philadelphia's 19th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised a record-breaking $8.4 million for the fight against childhood cancer.

With your help, we raised $8,477,342, a new record! https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/alex-scott-a-stand-for-hope-telethon-2025/ 

FIFA Club World Cup in Philadelphia: Fans, soccer and smoke come to Lincoln Financial Field The FIFA Club World Cup brought world-class soccer to Lincoln Financial Field, along with thousands of fans, a protester and some smoke bombs.

The FIFA Club World Cup brought world-class soccer to Lincoln Financial Field, along with thousands of fans, a protester and smoke bombs.

See photos from the first 2 matches: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/pictures/fifa-club-world-cup-philadelphia-smoke-soccer-come-lincoln-financial-field/