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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 28m

Nor'easter moves out, but a breeze and minor coastal flooding linger along the shore on Tuesday. Here's your NEXT Weather forecast.

As storm moves out, Tuesday will be cloudy and breezy in Philadelphia area. Here's the weather forecast.

Tuesday will be cloudy and breezy in the Philadelphia area with highs in the 60s.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 6h

Philadelphia Flyers fans felt renewed hope in their team and head coach Rick Tocchet as they watched Monday's home opener. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/flyers-fans-bernie-parent-rick-tocchet/

Philadelphia Flyers fans cheer team to 1st win of season after honoring late Bernie Parent

Philadelphia Flyers fans have renewed hope in the team with former player Rick Tocchet at the helm.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 7h

The Flyers defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers in Rick Tocchet's home coaching debut. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/flyers-panthers-couturier-tocchet/

Couturier scores twice to secure Philadelphia Flyers' win over Panthers in Tocchet's home coaching debut

Sean Couturier's second goal lifted the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 8h

A husband and wife were killed when a small plane crashed in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Monday morning, police said. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/plane-crash-route-195-highway-dartmouth-massachusetts/

2 dead in fiery small plane crash on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

A small plane crashed on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Monday. Two people on board were killed.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 8h

Hip-Hop, the Sixers' former mascot, is making a comeback.

Here's what we know so far about the return of this iconic rabbit. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/hip-hop-sixers-mascot-coming-back/

Philadelphia 76ers to bring back Hip-Hop for 2025-26 season, team announces

Hip-Hop, Sixers' iconic former mascot, is coming back to help celebrate the 2001 team.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 8h

Two adults and a 16-year-old were taken to the hospital after being shot in two separate incidents in Philadelphia on Monday, police say. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-shootings-fairmount-avenue-gaul-street/

2 adults, 1 teen shot in 2 separate shootings in Philadelphia, police say

Two adults and a 16-year-old were taken to the hospital after being shot in Philadelphia on Monday, police say.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 9h

Phillies manager Rob Thomson will return for the final year of his contract next year, according to multiple reports. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/phillies-manager-rob-thomson-return-2026/

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson will return in 2026, reports say

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson will return for the final year of his contract next year, reports say.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 9h

hould Pennsylvania's General Assembly be scaled back? Some state lawmakers say yes. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/pennsylvania-general-assembly-downsizing/

Should Pennsylvania's General Assembly be scaled back? Some state lawmakers say yes.

Is it time to shrink the size of the legislature?

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 10h

Amazon said Monday it plans to hire 250,000 workers this holiday season to beef up staffing to handle what the online retailer expects to be an uptick in orders. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-seasonal-workers-jobs-hiring/

Amazon says it plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers

Amazon is gearing up for a busy holiday shopping season, while other other retailers are expected to pull back on seasonal hiring.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 10h

A Pennsylvania woman says she feels lucky to be alive after a steel beam pierced through her car during a crash: "I would have been decapitated." https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/overbrook-woman-survives-steel-beam-through-car/

Overbrook woman narrowly survives after steel beam pierces through car: "I would have been decapitated"

Rosemary Price says she knows she's lucky to be alive.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 11h

Dozens braved the gloomy weather Monday to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with traditional food, music and dance at Penn Treaty Park. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/indigenous-peoples-day-philadelphia-penn-treaty-park/

Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Philadelphia comes alive with traditional music, dance and food

Dozens braved the rain to honor Native history and culture during Philadelphia's 9th annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 12h

After hostages were released, advocates in Philadelphia weighed in on what they think should happen next in Israel and Gaza. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/israel-gaza-hostages-philadelphia-advocates/

As Israeli hostages are released, advocates in Philadelphia view developments with cautious optimism

Advocates in Philadelphia weighed in on what they think should happen next in Israel and Gaza.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 13h

Under gray skies, Philadelphia gleamed red, white and blue as crowds gathered along JFK Boulevard for a parade celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/navy-marine-corps-250-parade/

Philadelphia unites to celebrate, honor servicemembers at U.S. Navy & Marine Corps 250 Parade

Beneath the beat of the drums, the true heartbeat of the parade was gratitude for the generations of service members who continue to keep the country marching forward.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 14h

A woman was struck and killed by a solar panel in Brooklyn during the nor'easter, officials say. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-woman-killed-by-solar-panel-noreaster/

NYC woman killed by flying solar panel during nor'easter

At least one storm-related death is reported in NYC. Officials say a 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a solar panel in Brooklyn.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 14h

Tax extension filings are still due on Oct. 15 despite the government shutdown. Here's what to know. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/government-shutdown-irs-furlough-tax-extension-filing-deadline-october-15/

Tax extension filings still due on Oct. 15 despite government shutdown. Here's what to know.

Many IRS workers are furloughed due to the government shutdown, but taxpayers are still required to file their extensions this week.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 15h

Za'Darius Smith abruptly announced his retirement Monday, five games into his eighth NFL season and first with the Philadelphia Eagles. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-eagles-zadarius-smith-retires/

Za'Darius Smith abruptly retires after 5 games with the Philadelphia Eagles

Za'Darius Smith has announced his retirement from the NFL just five games into his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 15h

As Israel and Hamas implement the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, questions remain unanswered over what comes next.

What's next in the Gaza peace plan after Israeli hostages released, Palestinian prisoners freed

As Israel and Hamas implement the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, questions remain unanswered over what comes next.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 15h

Attorneys for the family of Ellen Greenberg confirmed the medical examiner for the City of Philadelphia has again ruled Greenberg's 2011 controversial death a suicide.

Ellen Greenberg's death again ruled suicide by Philadelphia medical examiner, document shows

Attorneys for the family of Ellen Greenberg confirmed the medical examiner for the City of Philadelphia has again ruled Greenberg's 2011 controversial death a suicide.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 16h

A security guard was arrested after she fatally shot a man who allegedly spat on her inside an IHOP in Center City, Philadelphia police said on Monday.
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Security guard fatally shoots man in head after he spits on her inside Philadelphia IHOP, police say

A security guard was arrested after she fatally shot a man who spat on her inside an IHOP in Center City, Philadelphia police said on Monday

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 17h

Stocks jumped Monday after President Trump said "all will be fine" with China, easing investor fears about his threat to add a new 100% tariff on the country's imports.

Stocks rebound from Friday plunge after Trump softens tone on China tariffs

Stocks jumped Monday after President Trump said "all will be fine" with China, easing investor fears about his threat to add a new 100% tariff on the country's imports.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 17h

At least one storm-related death is reported in NYC. Officials say a 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a solar panel in Brooklyn.

NYC woman killed by flying solar panel during nor'easter

At least one storm-related death is reported in NYC. Officials say a 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a solar panel in Brooklyn.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 18h

On Friday, police said that 23-year-old Kada Scott, a Philadelphia woman who was reported missing last week, may not be missing voluntarily.

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/kada-scott-missing-awbury-arboretum-philadelphia-search/

Police see signs that Philadelphia woman Kada Scott "wasn't voluntarily missing"

Kada Scott has not been seen since she left to go to her job at an assisted living facility on Oct. 4.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 19h

Just miles from a rural Tennessee plant leveled by a devastating explosion, the congregants of Maple Valley Baptist Church devoted Sunday's service to the 16 deceased victims and their families.

16 people killed in Tennessee plant explosion remembered by community: "The losses are staggering"

The cause of the deadly blast remained under investigation. Crews were carefully going through incinerated property, searching for possible evidence.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 19h

Two people were killed when a small plane crashed onto Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Monday morning, officials said.

2 killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

A small plane crashed on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Monday. Two people on board were killed.

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CBS Philadelphia @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social · 19h

South Jersey communities are bracing for high tide Monday afternoon as another round of coastal flooding from the nor'easter is expected.

Jersey Shore communities brace for another round of coastal flooding during high tide Monday afternoon

South Jersey communities brace for high tide Monday afternoon as another round of coastal flooding is expected.

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