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Cinco De Mayo, is a an important day in history for Mexico and the U.S. and in the United States is a celebration of the merging of Mexican and American cultures and freedom. Here are the top 5 places to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Philadelphia.
Dom discussed a Downingtown area high school Assistant Principal confronting pro-life protesters, local Republicans that are opposing a revised health care bill and Philadelphia illegal immigrants having the right to earn a living. At 9:35, Penn State Abington Professor Karen Bettez Halnon joined discussing a controversial artwork that depicts a frog being crucified. At 10, Ronna Romney-McDaniel, RNC chairwoman, joined discussing the first 100 days of President Trump. At 10:45, Neal Zoren with what's on TV. At 11:15, Todd Herremans joined discussing the Eagles first round choice of Derek Barnett. At 11:45, WPHT afternoon host, Rich Zeoli, joined live from Berkeley discussing the event for Ann Coulter.
That stomach-turning scene has triggered criticism that it romanticizes suicide.
Some popular school fundraisers could be a thing of the past if a California lawmaker gets her way.
Karen Bettez-Halnon, a professor at Penn State Abington, is outraged about a statue of a frog crucified like Christ.
The "Meatball Sliders," for $7.49.
Organizers say the event focuses on educating others on the realities of homelessness.
Authors of Shattered, Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, explain the collapse of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Chris reviews the NFL Draft on the Parkway, protests of Ann Coulter in Berkeley and Director Joss Whedon's twitter attack on Paul Ryan. He spoke with economist Chris Butler about Donald Trump's tax reform plan at 7:20, authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes about their book, Shattered, which details the troubles of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign at 7:20, comedian and magician, Piff The Magic Dragon, who will be performing at Punch Line Philly this weekend at 8:00 and John Dickerson, the Moderator of Face The Nation, as Donald Trump prepares to pass the 100 day mark in the White House at 8:20.
Images of a packed Parkway, the Rocky Steps and the Franklin Institute made for a great TV show, say the people we talked with.
A disturbing trend in our nation's health reported in the journal JAMA Neurology.
In Montgomery County, a wildlife center and animal sanctuary is tucked inside woods in Abington: Briar Bush Nature Center.
Kenneth Williams, 38, was initially sentenced to life in prison for the 1998 killing of Dominique Hurd, a university cheerleader.
Sunday's annual food festival on East Passyunk Avenue has grown into a street festival.
There was a mixed reaction among Eagle's fan outside the Art Museum.
The Sixers, Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, Union and Wings are hosting the Philadelphia Sports Girls Initiative at Citizens Bank Park on Monday.
A $900 million Powerball jackpot grand prize is up for grabs during Monday's drawing – the third largest jackpot in the game's history.
A 40-car CSX freight train derailed near Stenton Avenue and Joshua Road, police said.
The course suffered from years of neglect before closing in 2020.
Homes were evacuated for precautionary reasons in Whitemarsh Township early Monday morning after a 40-car CSX freight train derailed near Stenton Avenue and Joshua Road, police said.
The triple-digit temperatures continue as heat wave in the Philadelphia region enters Day 6.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
An order issued Friday gives the Trump administration the final green light to install a new exhibit at the President's House in Old City.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
The Anaheim Ducks have seven days to match the Flyers' offer sheet or accept four first-round draft picks as compensation.
Philly music icons The Roots will perform before Saturday's World Cup match between France and Paraguay, FIFA says.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
CBS News Philadelphia's 12 p.m. newscast on the 250th anniversary of the United States, July 4, 2026.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
New Jersey is cracking down on large corporations by imposing fees when their low-income employees rely on Medicaid rather than company health insurance.
In addition to the heat, keep your eyes to the skies and ears up listening for thunder. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Despite extreme heat that delayed the start of the show by an hour, hundreds of people packed Independence Mall on Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert, kicking off the Fourth of July weekend in Philadelphia. Ross DiMattei reports.