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Inside the halls of Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School, middle school students sat and listened to three Penn State students who had a message.
In Voorhees, a retired woman is passing the time by sending some cozy comfort to strangers.
A new study shows that there is not a great level of diversity shown in Congress when it comes to religion.
Despite selling 25 million pillows, the Better Business Bureau has lowered the company's rating from an "A+" to an "F."
A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal should be provided expensive new medication to treat his hepatitis C.
A suspect has turned himself into Bensalem Police following a New Year's Day hit-and-run that left a cyclist with a shattered leg.
On the upcoming cold winter days, SEPTA says its riders can use texts to get information about when the next bus will be arriving at their stop.
We found that in mostly all cases, this new tax on distributors was being passed on to the customer.
Bedsores are common danger for the elderly and people with limited movement as complications from them kill 60,000 people a year.
Study data determined nonavian dinosaurs had a much slower incubation period than originally thought.
An economic report released by the city controller shows cigarette sales in Philadelphia have fallen by 23 percent.
Among the many new laws that take effect this year is one that allows beer distributors to sell six packs, four packs, growlers and single bottles.
Today Macy's announced the locations of 68 of the stores that will be closing, including four in our area.
PetPlan, a company that provides health insurance for pets, says that the leading threat to pets in 2017 is obesity.
Dozens of people were injured this afternoon in an accident involving two trolleys in West Philadelphia.
A lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire in Montgomery County during Friday afternoon's severe storms. The Runyens are thankful for family and neighborhood support as they begin to pick up the pieces Nikki Dementri reports.
Employers in our area are on the hunt for new workers. Nearly 80 employers attended hoping to find candidates that reflect our diverse communities Marcella Baietto reports.
Juneteenth will be celebrated on Monday but right now a new movie called The Blackening features the federal holiday as the backdrop to celebrate friendship Ukee Washington reports.
The Chester County Balloon Festival is getting underway Friday. The hot air balloon festival runs through this whole weekend but there is a lot happening all summer in the Brandywine Valley. Marcella Baietto reports.
Free health screenings are happening this weekend in Philadelphia for a condition that often leads to amputations. Stephanie Stahl reports about the mission of Save Legs. Change Lives.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Jeffrey Lurie is being added to the Eagles Hall of Fame for his "legacy and relentless dedication" to the team, Ron Jaworski said.
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper from Uniontown plans to run a marathon in full uniform to honor a corporal killed in the line of duty and raise money for his family.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Widener University President Stacey Robertson welcomed students to her home ahead of the new school year.
Jeffrey Lurie is being added to the Eagles Hall of Fame for his "legacy and relentless dedication" to the team, Ron Jaworski said.
Widener University President Stacey Robertson welcomed students to her home ahead of the new school year.
Philadelphia superintendent Tony Watlington spoke to CBS News Philadelphia as the school year begins, and after major changes were announced.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
Two children were killed when a fire broke out Wednesday morning in the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
The search has ended for a Burlington County, New Jersey, woman who saved a young girl's life Monday afternoon.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Jeffrey Lurie is being added to the Eagles Hall of Fame for his "legacy and relentless dedication" to the team, Ron Jaworski said.
Cal Raleigh tied a team record with homers in four straight at-bats, George Kirby pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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.
Neighbors in Trenton, New Jersey, are shaken after two children were killed in a house fire Wednesday morning. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Madeleine Wright reports.
In a wide-ranging interview with reporter Wakisha Bailey, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington discussed the controversial facilities plan, district finances and more as the new school year begins.
Tim Curry became a star after appearing in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," first on stage and then on film. He was also known for roles in "It" and "Clue," among others.
Joshua Kohut, the dean of research at Rutgers University's SEBS, has been charged with invasion of privacy. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office says he filmed "upskirt" videos of unsuspecting victims.
Philadelphia Sisters co-founder Ashley Lunkenheimer says the goal is to bring more women's sports and sporting events to the city. Kate Bilo has more from the Ennoble Care Philly Open in University City, plus a look at the weather conditions you can expect for the event.
