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America's first commercial pretzel bakery looks different than it did in 1861, but it's still cranking out the snack favorite.
When you think of the Philadelphia area, pretzels may come to mind, but where did it all start? Nikki DeMentri introduces you to the Sturgis family businesses that have been cranking out salty snacks since the 1860s.
America's oldest brewery calls Pennsylvania home. About 90 miles northwest of Philadelphia is Pottsville in Schuylkill County, where the success of one brewery helps tell the story of the country: Yuengling. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The success story of Pottsville's Yuengling, now into its sixth generation of making beer, helps tell the story of America.
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has lived many lives, and the people behind the easel say their work is far from done.
The last major renovations at PAFA on North Broad Street were done in 1976, coinciding with the nation's bicentennial. Now as it turns 220, and the nation turns 250, it's getting another major facelift. Nikki DeMentri reports.
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, historic landmarks across the country are drawing renewed attention. In Philadelphia, few are as recognizable as Boathouse Row.
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
In the 1970s, the women of the Immaculata University Mighty Macs helped put women's college basketball on the map.
In letters to his wife, John Adams complained about the weather in Philadelphia multiple times as the Founding Fathers worked at Independence Hall.
Back when our Founding Fathers fought for freedom, independence wasn't the only battle John Adams faced in 1776.
Montgomery County residents geared up to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, but in Wyncote, Cheltenham Township, visitors took some quiet time to reflect.
While the Philadelphia area gears up to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, Curtis Arboretum offers visitors a quiet place to reflect.
America's first commercial pretzel bakery looks different than it did in 1861, but it's still cranking out the snack favorite.
Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.
At Edwards Freeman Nut Company in Conshohocken, history still tastes sweet well over a century later. Kim Hudson reports.
Mayor Cherelle Parker shared new details about an effort to bring America celebrations to Philadelphia's commercial corridors.
At Edwards Freeman Nut Company in Conshohocken, history still tastes sweet well over a century later.
The success story of Pottsville's Yuengling, now into its sixth generation of making beer, helps tell the story of America.
About 90 miles northwest of Philadelphia is Pottsville in Schuylkill County, where the success of one brewery helps tell the story of the country: Yuengling. And Yuengling is celebrating America's birthday all year by proudly showing off the 250th on its cans, Nikki DeMentri reports.
Officials released details about the third Red, White and Blue To-Do in Philadelphia in a news conference Tuesday morning, and local tourism leaders said the July 2 slate of events would honor President John Adams' wishes. Dan Snyder reports.
Philadelphia will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the vote for independence with "pomp and parade" on July 2, 2026.
CBS News Philadelphia got a preview of that restoration work, where the United States' first speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives once lived. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Trappe, Montgomery County, will celebrate the Speaker's House dedication this weekend after years of renovations.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 4 of the Philadelphia 76ers' first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics Sunday night.
Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2.
Fifty years after attending kindergarten at St. Charles Borromeo School in South Philadelphia, classmates gathered for a reunion.
A man was shot in the back near the intersection of 40th and Chestnut streets in University City on Saturday night, Philadelphia Police said.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is caring for dozens of dogs, cats and even two rabbits that were rescued from a dirty and overcrowded home in Lancaster County.
Fifty years after attending kindergarten at St. Charles Borromeo School in South Philadelphia, classmates gathered for a reunion.
A man was shot in the back near the intersection of 40th and Chestnut streets in University City on Saturday night, Philadelphia Police said.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is caring for dozens of dogs, cats and even two rabbits that were rescued from a dirty and overcrowded home in Lancaster County.
Community members helps create mural honoring five LGBTQ+ leaders during Philadelphia Black Pride weekend.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 4 of the Philadelphia 76ers' first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics Sunday night.
Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
The Flyers look to break out the brooms and sweep the Penguins tonight in their first-round playoff series. Here's how to watch.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Flavors on the Avenue returned to East Passyunk for the 16th year with food, vendors and more.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect wrote a "manifesto" that stated he planned to target Trump administration officials, "prioritized from highest-ranking to lowest," according to a copy obtained by CBS News.
The Philadelphia area can expect warm and sunny weather Monday and Tuesday before showers move in later this week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Team #BeLikeGarrett honored West Chester University student Garrett Nicholas at the Donor Dash in Philadelphia this weekend. Nicholas was hit by a car and killed but saved three lives through organ donation.
Joel Embiid, who underwent appendectomy surgery on April 9, was upgraded to questionable for Game 4 against Boston about two hours before tip-off.