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Decades before Juneteenth, free Black Americans thrived in the South Jersey community of Timbuctoo. Meet the native son trying to preserve its history.
Jerry West, the Lakers Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86.
Wednesday's weather in the Philadelphia region is bright, sunny and perfectly on target for a late spring day, with thunderstorm chances on Friday.
Under the new proposed legislation, rideshare drivers would need to take measures to identify themselves throughout their vehicle.
Fans flooded Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia to see the Rolling Stones Tuesday night.
Robert Toporek dropped out of high school in Charleston, South Carolina, to join the Army in 1965. Years later, after he thought he had his GED, he finally got his high school diploma.
Shore leaders are expected to pass an emergency ordinance Wednesday that would ban backpacks on the Wildwood boardwalk. The ban would go into effect immediately.
Kyle Schwarber homered on the first pitch of the game and added another solo shot in the fifth inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
The Philadelphia Police Department released photos of a car sought in a hit-and-run that left a 44-year-old man dead in Frankford at the end of May.
Cake Life Bake Shop shared its mission for Pride Month to continue creating a welcoming space for all on Frankford Avenue as a woman and trans-immigrant owned business.
Two women, one living in Pennsylvania and another living in New York City, reported that their SNAP benefits had been spent in areas they'd never even traveled to.
Raekwon Noel said heading to the Summer Olympics in Paris is a "dream come true." He's shattered school records at Highland Regional High School in Blackwood, New Jersey.
The Shapiro administration announced Tuesday that mail-in ballot applications would be available two months earlier this year.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said city schools have been long underfunded. Now, she's calling on the state to do better.
Workers, who recently announced they were forming a union, rallied outside the Fairmount location Tuesday.
A woman in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed from Wells Fargo — and only made progress after contacting CBS News Philadelphia's In Your Corner.
Less than 14% of the nearly 400,000 immigrants arrested by ICE during President Trump's first year back in the White House had charges or convictions for violent criminal offenses, according to data in an internal Department of Homeland Security document obtained by CBS News.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is going door-to-door in neighborhoods recently impacted by fatal fires to deliver free smoke detectors. The department said this targeted approach is intended to support communities dealing with tragedy and make sure they have what they need to prevent fires.
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, released a public statement saying they're "deeply concerned" by new details revealed in U.S. court documents about Jeffrey Epstein. The latest batch of documents includes details about the former Prince Andrew's ties to Epstein.
In a time shaped by social media and constant information, many parents struggle with how much of the world children should be exposed to. The West Philadelphia-based nonprofit A Book A Day believes the right book can help children better understand the world around them — and themselves.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Eric Sanville, a teacher at Gwynedd Square Elementary School in Lansdale, is accused of asking children to create explicit materials.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
After Aniah Monroe was carjacked in Philadelphia, her car ended up in a tow lot in Camden. It's now costing her hundreds of dollars to get it back.
The family of Fanta Bility, who was killed by Sharon Hill police gunfire, is pressing for more firearms training for officers.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Eric Sanville, a teacher at Gwynedd Square Elementary School in Lansdale, is accused of asking children to create explicit materials.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
After Aniah Monroe was carjacked in Philadelphia, her car ended up in a tow lot in Camden. It's now costing her hundreds of dollars to get it back.
The family of Fanta Bility, who was killed by Sharon Hill police gunfire, is pressing for more firearms training for officers.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
After Aniah Monroe was carjacked in Philadelphia, her car ended up in a tow lot in Camden. It's now costing her hundreds of dollars to get it back.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
A raccoon that was in an altercation with a dog in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, tested positive for rabies, health officials said.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
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.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
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.
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.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is now a Red Bull athlete.
Kyle Schwarber became the first MLB player to reach 40 home runs this season, and Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in the Phillies' 6-0 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
Jeffrey Lurie is being added to the Eagles Hall of Fame for his "legacy and relentless dedication" to the team, Ron Jaworski said.
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.
The end of the work week will not be as active as Thursday, but the Philadelphia region could still see some pop-up showers and storms Friday. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast, including what to expect if you're heading to the Eagles-Bengals preseason game at the Linc.
Eric Sanville, an elementary school teacher in the North Penn School District in Montgomery County, has been arrested and charged with manufacturing child pornography, federal officials said.
South Jersey took the brunt of Thursday's severe weather with more than 5 1/2 inches of rain falling in Gloucester County alone. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Kerri Corrado reports.
South Jersey took the brunt of Thursday's severe weather with more than 5 1/2 inches of rain falling in Gloucester County alone. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Kerri Corrado reports.
Hundreds of students and educators from YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School filled Broad Street for a march Thursday to celebrate their choice to reclaim their education. Reporter Wakisha Bailey has the story.