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Organizations CBS Philadelphia spoke with say the next mayor needs to tie the city, schools and education groups together.
During the time of the Underground Railroad, Mount Gilead Community Church was a sanctuary for enslaved people escaping north.
Camden Academy Charter School high school seniors were gifted $6,500 hundred in scholarships by Battier's foundation.
Max Muncy hit a game-ending grand slam and the Dodgers rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Phillies 10-6, extending their winning streak to a season-high six games.
The Fraternal Order of Police says in the almost 200 years of the Philadelphia Police Department, more than 260 officers have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Police say Monday around 9:30 p.m. three males spray-painted the walls at Arthur P Schalick High School.
The MVP has returned after missing the Sixers' past two games with a sprained LCL in his right knee.
Diana Tiburcio was awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, which is awarded to undergraduates majoring in math, engineering or natural science showing promise in research.
Northwestern Medicine scientists say they've developed a new technique to fight brain cancer.
Joel Embiid finally said that winning the NBA's Most Valuable Player award has been a dream ever since he belatedly started playing basketball.
CBS News Philadelphia is highlighting the importance of Mental Health Month.
Since Dec. 1, 32 dead whales have washed ashore between Massachusetts and Florida, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Embiid will be reevaluated after Wednesday morning's shootaround, but he's expected to play barring a setback, a source told CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen.
If you're eager for another nude bike ride through the City of Brotherly Love, keep your shirt on — for now.
Students at both Penn and Drexel are on alert after the frightening attack near their campuses.
Hundreds of Phillies fans gathered at City Hall as The Roots took the stage at Dilworth Park, leading off a day of celebration as the Phillies announced plans for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, which is coming to the City of Brotherly Love next summer.
The beach and shore are waiting for you to visit, but if you haven't booked a rental for your vacation. You're not alone. The weather and the economy are impacting the rental market this season. So now some owners are slashing prices. Ryan Hughes reports how you can lock in a good deal.
New Jersey congressional democrats were quick to condemn the Trump administration’s decision to use this military base as a temporary detention center for immigrant detainees. Now, the criticism surrounding ICE enforcement continued on Friday outside of a Philadelphia courthouse in response to ICE arresting a man earlier in the week.
MLB fans will want to tune in for this one. Hannah Keyser, on-air analyst for SportsNet New York and writer of "The Bandwagon" newsletter, is talking all things baseball with our Pat Gallen this week on Gallen of Questions.
The Birds were supposed to get their rings in June, but production issues with the jeweler delayed delivery.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is blocked by a crime scene that includes an armored cash truck.
A driver intentionally crashed a car into a Philadelphia police station on Castor Avenue, police say.
A woman left her 14-month-old baby in a hot car while she gambled at Parx Casino, police say.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
A driver intentionally crashed a car into a Philadelphia police station on Castor Avenue, police say.
A woman left her 14-month-old baby in a hot car while she gambled at Parx Casino, police say.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is blocked by a crime scene that includes an armored cash truck.
Garrett Nicholas, the student hit and killed in Pennsylvania, saved three people and will help dozens of others through organ donation.
The sudden swing of freezing temperatures across the Philadelphia region could impact both backyard plants and commercial crops.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
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.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.
Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer for Chicago, and Michael Conforto added a sacrifice fly.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday.
Porter Martone made history Monday night in Game 2 of the Philadelphia Flyers' first-round playoff series vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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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.
A new survey shows a majority of patients don't complete their physical therapy homework, which doctors say can hinder recovery.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, made it abundantly clear that they're supporting Philadelphia Flyers – and NOT the Pittsburgh Penguins – in their quest for the Stanley Cup.
Philadelphia police were investigating an armed robbery of a Brinks armored truck in Northeast Philadelphia and according to police sources, later located a car that the suspects used. Liz Crawford has the latest updates on the Brinks truck robbery investigation.
Haverford High School teacher Leon Smith appeared on "CBS Mornings" to learn he was the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! The AP U.S. history and African American Studies teacher and basketball coach got a surprise from Julius "Dr. J." Erving, a Philadelphia 76ers legend.
After breaking a fundraising record with $10 million in 2025, the Eagles are now gearing up for the 2026 Eagles Autism Challenge. Ryan Hammond, executive director of the Eagles Autism Foundation, joins our Janelle Burrell with a look at what's ahead.
