CBS News Philly

CBS News Philly doesn't waste your time. The 6pm newscast cuts straight to reporting, fewer human-interest detours than its ABC competitor, less banter than NBC10. That's a deliberate editorial choice, and it works. Morning coverage, though, needs work: the same weather tease cycles four times an hour. Where the station shines is investigative work. CBS3 Investigates regularly produces stories that force city-hall responses, housing inspection failures, school-contract shenanigans, SEPTA safety gaps. It's the kind of local journalism most markets lost a decade ago. The streaming feed mirrors the broadcast, so if you're watching online, you get the same 1080i look. No separate digital-only segments, which is a missed opportunity. Weather coverage is solid, meteorologist Kate Bilo knows the Delaware Valley microclimates cold. Sports? Bare minimum. If you want Eagles hype, go to NBC. If you want Philly news reported straight and followed up, CBS News Philly is worth bookmarking. And yes, the phrase 'CBS News Philly live' will get you there fast. For anyone tracking local government accountability or just wanting to watch CBS News Philly online, this feed delivers.