Real-life karate kid from Pennsylvania making name for herself on the mat
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, is helping change the face of power sports like martial arts. Wakisha Bailey spoke to Todas and her father, Sensei Michael Todas, in this week's Focusing on the Future.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
Sophomore Cherron Reynolds is the first and only junior chef at Camden High School - he says his omelet is his specialty. The head of the school's nutrition program hopes he makes it to the Culinary Institute of America. Wakisha Bailey reports in this latest Focusing on the Future.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
Global Leadership Academy Southwest, a charter school in West Philadelphia, says the best lessons are learned outside of the classroom. CBS Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey reports.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Philly ASAP is hosting a week-long free program teaching young girls how to play chess. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
Only a senior in high school, Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job with his polling company "Patriot Polling."
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
Taylor Dixon is an English teacher at West Philadelphia High School, but this is far from teaching students how the importance of literature and writing. Instead, Dixon leads the School District of Philadelphia's first-of-its-kind course about the history of tattooing and body art.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
William Bodine High School is one of a few schools from the area set to represent Philadelphia next week at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Houston, Texas. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
High school wrestling titleholders Conwell-Egan sophomore Julia Horger and Neshaminy sophomore Grace Nesbitt are making history on the mat. Horger won a gold medal at the PIAA State Tournament while Nesbitt won the silver. Now, as Wakisha Bailey highlights in Focusing on the Future, Horger and Nesbitt are ready for more young women to join the sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
The School District of Philadelphia's Law Pathway program teamed up with Penn and Troutman Pepper law firm to get Philly students a chance to learn what it's like to be a lawyer.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
Coming soon to the streets of Philadelphia are newly designed SEPTA buses. Wakisha Bailey introduces you to the Philadelphia high school student behind the design.
Students at Philadelphia's Fanny Coppin school sing theme song for new PBS series "Lyla in the Loop." Plus, a young South Jersey fashion designer's out-of-the-box creations are being seen on some of the most elite runways.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
A young Philadelphia scientist is looking to help people deal with anxiety in one of the most prestigious science competitions in the country. Wakisha Bailey reports.
At Cherokee High School, its Chiefs United basketball team is proving that lasting bonds go well beyond the court.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey catches up with the Cherokee High School Chiefs, a basketball team that proves lasting bonds go beyond the court.
Philadelphia will mark 52 years since the city's first Gay Pride Parade this June, and as one of the country's largest pride festivals, the City of Brotherly Love has lots in store for 2024.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
A jury found Michael J. Brown guilty in the crash that killed 47-year-old Christine Woodward in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia will mark 52 years since the city's first Gay Pride Parade this June, and as one of the country's largest pride festivals, the City of Brotherly Love has lots in store for 2024.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
From Philadelphia's massive march to parades in the Poconos and Jersey Shore, here's a look at some of the upcoming Pride Month celebrations happening around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Philadelphia will mark 52 years since the city's first Gay Pride Parade this June, and as one of the country's largest pride festivals, the City of Brotherly Love has lots in store for 2024.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
There was a large fire at a junkyard on Tioga Street in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood Saturday afternoon, police said.
Camden County is offering a variety of free programs for seniors this summer, like lessons in golf, pickleball and bocce ball to uplift community members and keep them active.
Detour ahead! The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed on Sunday morning for the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon. Here's what you need to know.
The weather in Philadelphia and around the region, including at the Jersey Shore, is more than cooperating with all the events scheduled for this weekend.
Nestled on 70 acres of preserved farmland in Voorhees, Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards is one of Camden County's newest small businesses.
Beachgoers talked about whether or not they still feel safe coming back to the Ocean City boardwalk in New Jersey after what officials described as a chaotic Memorial Day weekend.
The weather in Philadelphia and around the region, including at the Jersey Shore, is more than cooperating with all the events scheduled for this weekend.
A community in Willmington, Delaware is making sure 10-year-old James Messick is not forgotten as they call for safety improvements at the busy intersection where he was struck and killed on May 6.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Police say a teenager from Wilmington, Delaware was arrested and charged after multiple guns were stolen from a New Castle gun store.
After a chilly morning we will see temperatures climb to 78 degrees in Philadelphia but it's great weather for heading outside
With concerns growing about avian flu spreading, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on a new bird flu vaccine.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
Federal health officials are reminding everyone about food safety in warm weather as many are looking forward to fun and food outdoors this weekend during the unofficial start of summer.
In Camden, 14% of kids have elevated levels of lead. Efforts are underway to make testing quick and easy.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Nestled on 70 acres of preserved farmland in Voorhees, Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards is one of Camden County's newest small businesses.
Pheng Seng, a Cambodian American refugee who was once incarcerated, is now the co-owner of Unrivaled Screen Printing in South Philadelphia. He hopes to pass business to his sons one day.
Classic Cake Bakery in Cherry Hill is back Wednesday with a grand opening four years after an electrical fire destroyed the business.
Most regional grocery stores in the Philadelphia region are open on Memorial Day but may have reduced hours. Here's what to know.
So far, it's been very summer-like for the weekend. This is an important weekend for businesses in town but also for families making priceless memories.
Detour ahead! The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed on Sunday morning for the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon. Here's what you need to know.
A woman struck four New Jersey American Water workers on Wednesday, including one fatally, on the White Horse Pike in Magnolia, Camden County, police said.
Downingtown neighbors are counting down the days until Boot Road is fully reopened as their neighborhood has become a detour route for drivers.
The event will add more security after the State Department issued a worldwide alert warning about possible violence against the LGBTQ+ community.
A person accidentally fell on the tracks and was struck and killed by a train at around 3:30 p.m. at the Lombard-South Station Friday afternoon, SEPTA said.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Camden County is offering a variety of free programs for seniors this summer, like lessons in golf, pickleball and bocce ball to uplift community members and keep them active.
Sosa homered, Bryce Harper doubled and singled and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 for their seventh consecutive win at home.
Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last weekend due to an ulcer flare up, his representatives said.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Festival organizers held the 2nd Annual Roots Picnic Con to discuss important topics like financial literacy, music education and gun violence at the Fillmore on Friday ahead of the weekend festival.
To help usher in the beginning of Pride month, The Philadelphia Gay News is attempting to set a Guinness Book World Record for hosting the largest drag story time reading on Saturday morning.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
The Nike "Philly" Dunks went on sale this morning at the new era team store at Citizens Bank Park. Only 200 pairs were available on a first come, first served basis.
Scattered showers late and continue into the Monday the morning commute. Low: 65. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
There's new information Saturday on a hit-and-run crash, involving multiple vehicles, in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood. It happened around 9 p.m. Friday.
Thick black smoke poured from the 2900 block of Tioga Street in Port Richmond Saturday evening. According to officials, a large fire broke out in a scrapyard around 6:30 p.m.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather for the Roots Picnic this weekend. Ryan Hughes reports the festival is more than just the entertainment.