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Cirque du Soleil returns to Philadelphia area with "LUZIA"
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
Philly lung cancer survivor determined to participate at Lung Force Walk
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
Farm Truck Brewery, CBS Philadelphia collab on beer for America 250
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
Jersey Shore rental prices rise as scam risk grows. These are the red flags to look for.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Mitchell & Ness opens new flagship store Saturday. Here's what to know.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Officials call for EMR Recycling to be shut down after fire Friday morning
Crews responded to a fire at a Camden scrap yard that has been the source of multiple fires that spewed foul-smelling smoke around the region.
Amtrak, NJ Transit service resumes at Penn Station after train car fire
A train car fire that erupted early Friday morning ended up disrupting NJ Transit and Amtrak service at Penn Station all day.
Sunny Friday in Philadelphia region kicks off beautiful weekend
Friday will be another day to enjoy in the Philadelphia region with temps near 80 degrees.
13-year-old bicyclist hit by car in Southwest Philly, police say
A 13-year-old bicyclist was critically injured after being hit by a car in Southwest Philadelphia Thursday night, police said.
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After another fire, Camden officials call for EMR Recycling to be shut down
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, are calling for a scrap yard to be shut down after another fire sent smoke billowing into South Jersey and spurred health warnings in Philadelphia. Ryan Hughes reports.
Summer Beat heads to King of Prussia Town Center for a look at the food options
Siafa Lewis is live at the King of Prussia Town Center with a look at some of the dishes available.
Summer Beat: Cirque du Soleil returns to Philadelphia area
Cirque du Soleil is back in the Philadelphia area, bringing "LUZIA" under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks until June 7. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich gets an inside look at the production.
Corners to Connections hoping to curb gun violence across Philadelphia
June marks National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and our Dan Snyder shows us how one group is looking to help curb gun violence in Philadelphia, one corner at a time.
FDA approves needle-free insulin for children
A Delaware County, Pennsylvania, teenager participated in the clinical trial for Afrezza, a needle-free, inhaled insulin that was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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A breezy and sunny 70-degree Saturday before warmer temps in the Philadelphia area next week
Saturday is a little on the cooler side, with a breeze and plenty of sunshine before warmer temperatures return to the Philadelphia region next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
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Extreme heat, poor air quality in Philadelphia region creating dangerous mix
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Good vibrations? Jefferson using fruit flies to test way to improve sleep
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pa. woman's life
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergency
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
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Turner, Realmuto, Harper power Phillies to series win over Padres
Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto and Bryce Harper each hit home runs and the Phillies secured a series win over the Padres Tuesday.
Star NFL running back Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic violence charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
Cheltenham cancels 2026 football season amid hazing investigation
Cheltenham has canceled the 2026 football season for the high school's varsity and junior varsity programs, months after the 2025 season ended early amid a hazing investigation.
These 5 USMNT players have Pennsylvania and New Jersey roots
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Meet the 2026 World Cup U.S. Men's National Team
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
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Philly-area couple behind viral dance videos share how it all got started
The Philadelphia-area couple known for their dance content has been together for more than 30 years.
How a N.J. mother turned loss into a legacy through a children's book
A New Jersey woman is making sure her daughter's voice lives on through a children's book that's touching lives far beyond the pages.
Neurofibromatosis advocates fighting for funding and awareness
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Sisters turn consignment shop into lifeline for foster, adoptive families
Everything inside Heart and Soul'd is donated, and after covering expenses, profits go directly to foster and adoption-related services for families around Delaware County.
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Farm Truck Brewery, CBS Philadelphia collab on beer for America 250
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS Philadelphia collab on new lager "Breaking Brews"
We're celebrating America's 250th birthday with Farm Truck Brewing. "Breaking Brews" is an old-style lager that wouldn't be out of place in a tavern during the American fight for independence around the turn of the 19th century.
Camp William Penn Museum honors Black Union troops in Civil War
As Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, prepared to celebrate 250 years of America's freedom, a museum remembered Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
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12th annual Lung Force Walk raises over $250,000
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Berks County police officer killed in crash en route to a call
Officer Kristen Yeager was en route to a call in her patrol vehicle when she crashed in Earl Township on Friday night.
Sunny, breezy Saturday across Philadelphia region
Saturday, while bright and sunny, will be around 10 degrees cooler than it was on Friday.
Parking plan announced for 2026 Roots Picnic. Here's what to know.
In an effort to ease the flow of traffic around the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, organizers unveiled a map of multiple lots surrounding the Belmont Plateau.
Hero Bowl in Delco canceled midgame after brawl erupts at Cardinal O'Hara
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
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12th annual Lung Force Walk raises over $250,000
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Berks County police officer killed in crash en route to a call
Officer Kristen Yeager was en route to a call in her patrol vehicle when she crashed in Earl Township on Friday night.
Hero Bowl in Delco canceled midgame after brawl erupts at Cardinal O'Hara
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
5 people, including 4 children, injured in Northeast Philadelphia hit-and-run
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
Driver suffers minor burns after ice cream truck catches fire in Philly park
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
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12-year-old in South Jersey on life support after being hit with baseball
A 12-year-old boy in South Jersey is fighting for his life after being hit with a baseball in the neck earlier this week.
You may see the rare blue moon over Philadelphia this weekend
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Farm Truck Brewery, CBS Philadelphia collab on beer for America 250
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
Jersey Shore rental prices rise as scam risk grows. These are the red flags to look for.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Officials call for EMR Recycling to be shut down after fire Friday morning
Crews responded to a fire at a Camden scrap yard that has been the source of multiple fires that spewed foul-smelling smoke around the region.
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Delaware State Police investigate death of 10-year-old girl in Smyrna
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
You may see the rare blue moon over Philadelphia this weekend
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
These 5 USMNT players have Pennsylvania and New Jersey roots
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Soggy Memorial Day sends crowds indoors around Philadelphia region
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Historic Delaware church finds temporary worship site a week after massive fire
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
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12th annual Lung Force Walk raises over $250,000
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Delco teen helped test newly FDA approved needle-free insulin for kids
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare to open first Delaware County microhospital in Aston
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
Philly lung cancer survivor determined to participate at Lung Force Walk
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
Amid blood supply emergency, officials urge people to donate
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
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Kalaya and Friday Saturday Sunday named among North America's 50 Best
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Mitchell & Ness opens new flagship store Saturday. Here's what to know.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Houston Rockets owner to control 4 Atlantic City casinos after $17B deal
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
New I-76 ramp, smart traffic lights coming to Philly's sports complex
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
N.J. governor declares state of emergency after April freeze damaged crops
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
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Police pursuit ends with car fire on I-95, suspect arrested, sources say
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board votes to approve service plan, including first-ever bus redesign
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
New I-76 ramp, smart traffic lights coming to Philly's sports complex
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launches 1st real-time arrival display at South Philly bus stop
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
What to know about FIFA Fan Festival at Philadelphia's Lemon Hill
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
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Sixers hiring Cavs GM Mike Gansey as new President of Basketball Operations
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
Mitchell & Ness opens new flagship store Saturday. Here's what to know.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Sixers' Tyrese Maxey announces birth of first child
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has plenty to celebrate this year and can now add one of the biggest milestones of all: becoming a girl dad.
Bryce Harper bristles at blowback from toothbrushing technique
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
New I-76 ramp, smart traffic lights coming to Philly's sports complex
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
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Cirque du Soleil returns to Philadelphia area with "LUZIA"
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
American Music Awards showcasing star-studded performances
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle on being called a legend: "I have earned it"
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, rapper on classic hip-hop track "It Takes Two," dies at 59
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Philadelphia school district helping mold future trade workers with 5-day CTE camp
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls
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.
High school graduate paving the way for a future in nursing
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
Philly seniors fulfill one wish before graduation – to save their sports teams
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
East Norriton students hold cleanup event for environment
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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12th annual Lung Force Walk takes over Philadelphia Zoo
The 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo is a chance for families to come together and support those impacted by lung diseases. CBS Philadelphia served as a sponsor of the event, and we heard from many people who have recovered from lung conditions and their loved ones. Ray Strickland reports.
A breezy and sunny 70-degree Saturday before warmer temps in the Philadelphia area next week
Saturday is a little on the cooler side, with a breeze and plenty of sunshine before warmer temperatures return to the Philadelphia region next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Police officer Kristen Yeager killed in crash in Earl Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Kristen Yeager, a Central Berks County police officer, was killed in a crash in Earl Township, Pennsylvania, on Friday night.
Breezy Saturday brings cooler temps across Philly region | NEXT Weather
Saturday will feel noticeably cooler than Friday in the wake of a surface cold front that will come through dry overnight. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Breezy Satruday brings cooler temps across Philly region | NEXT Weather
Saturday will feel noticeably cooler than Friday in the wake of a surface cold front that will come through dry overnight. Bill Kelly has the forecast.