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Forty years after the MOVE bombing on Osage Avenue in Philadelphia, members of the community gathered at the site to remember the victims. On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police dropped a bomb on a rowhome in Cobbs Creek. The resulting fire was allowed to burn and spread to dozens of other homes, killing 11 people, including five children.
Michaela DePrince was adopted by an American couple and joined the Boston Ballet in 2021.
Nine Philadelphia-area boys are back from the trip of a lifetime to the Ivory Coast in West Africa, thanks to local mentors.
Botswana's government says a 2,492-carat diamond pulled from the Karowe Mine is the biggest ever found in the country.
Mentors gave a group of teens from Philadelphia a taste of the flavors of the Ivory Coast as they prepare to embark on the trip of a lifetime to West Africa.
A group of teenage boys from Philadelphia are preparing to embark on a trip of a lifetime to West Africa, Their mentors gave them a taste of the flavors they'll be savoring on the Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
The Philly students will witness firsthand the journey of products, such as rubber, originating from African trees and culminating in American-made Michelin tires.
The students are mentees in Bamba's KB + Mo Bamba Education Abroad Program. Bamba's family hails from the Ivory Coast.
Several young men from our area are taking a trip of a lifetime. Two stars from our sports teams are helping them learn about their roots.
A North Wales boy is raising money through his Italian soda stand to visit his homeland of Ethiopia in September.
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci cooked more than 100 pots of food over the course of 4 days, each big enough to serve 30 to 35 people.
Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner army has been key to Putin's war on Ukraine. CBS News' has discovered how it's paid for by "profiteering" in Africa.
The students from a school in Liberia were celebrating the Birds.
Although still in its infancy, with under 60,000 imports a year, the robotics industry in Africa is developing rapidly.
A profile of five of the most extreme whitewater rafting locations in the world
A look at five of the world's largest protected areas
Rich discussed Gov. Scott Walker's visit to Philadelphia, the Republican debate and Cecil the Lion. He also spoke with Tom Rogan of the National Review about Jonathan Pollard and Matt Brouillette, President of the Commonwealth Foundation regarding the Townhall meeting and Presidential race.
Authorities say that 26 people have been indicted for taking part in an international carjacking and theft ring in New Jersey and New York that sent high-end cars to West Africa.
Cue the misogynistic jokes: A new study claims men really might be better than women with directions.
Thousands of doctors who know all about Ebola, an infectious disease, are meeting in Philadelphia. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie sits down with one doctor who just got back from Africa treating those sickened by the disease.
Throughout the years, epidemics and plagues have shaken up societies and cultures around the world.
The travel advisory issued Thursday applies to non-essential travel to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
The recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in Africa has begun attracting attention in the U.S. for good reason.
Here's where to take part in the celebration of African American history, culture and heritage in the Philadelphia area.
Nouadhibou is an African sea town, whose shores serve as the final resting place for more than 300 ships. The rusted hulks that litter its coastal waters are considered an eyesore by many (go figure), but they've brought some unexpected benefits to the local community as well.
A Philadelphia gas station sold a Match 6 ticket worth $2.14 million, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced on Saturday.
Messi scored on a free kick late in the second half to pull Inter Miami within one in a 3-3 tie with the Philadelphia Union.
A 20-year-old man was shot and killed near his home in Norristown, the Montgomery County District Attorney's office announced.
Two men have been arrested and another man remains at large in connection with the fatal shooting of Philadelphia rapper LGP QUA.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Athletics 4-3 for their eighth straight win.
A Philadelphia gas station sold a Match 6 ticket worth $2.14 million, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced on Saturday.
Messi scored on a free kick late in the second half to pull Inter Miami within one in a 3-3 tie with the Philadelphia Union.
A 20-year-old man was shot and killed near his home in Norristown, the Montgomery County District Attorney's office announced.
Two men have been arrested and another man remains at large in connection with the fatal shooting of Philadelphia rapper LGP QUA.
Staying in the city this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's what's going on in Philadelphia this Memorial Day Weekend.
A Philadelphia gas station sold a Match 6 ticket worth $2.14 million, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced on Saturday.
A 20-year-old man was shot and killed near his home in Norristown, the Montgomery County District Attorney's office announced.
Memorial Day is about more than the beach, and the Philly area is hosting multiple events with a sense of remembrance befitting the holiday.
Police in Chester, Pennsylvania are investigating a shooting that killed a teenager and sent four people to local hospitals.
From the Jersey Shore to the Poconos, thousands of people were on the roads Friday in the Philadelphia-area.
Starting next month, the Doo Wop Experience Museum in Wildwood will be open Thursday through Sunday until Labor Day weekend.
The iconic tram cars are moving, and families are once again filling the boardwalk, making memories at the beginning of a new season down the shore.
A family in Washington Township said they went through the proper channels before installing their pool, but were ordered to stop the project.
Staying in the city this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's what's going on in Philadelphia this Memorial Day Weekend.
As Memorial Day approaches, Eugene Richardson reflects on his journey and legacy from Camden, New Jersey, to soaring the skies as a Tuskegee Airman.
Millions of people who receive public benefits in the Philadelphia area now have a way to protect those benefits from being stolen.
Thousands of chicks that were found abandoned in a postal service truck in Delaware have been adopted.
Don't expect summer-like weather for Memorial Day Weekend, but the weekend isn't a total loss in Philadelphia and New Jersey.
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A pair of systems will bring soaking rain, gusty winds and unseasonably cool temperatures to the Philadelphia area Wednesday.
A Philadelphia family is grieving the loss of their beloved Navy officer, who's now being remembered for giving the gift of life.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
Two Philadelphia area patriots who lost legs in the line of duty are now finding new freedom with martial arts.
The Ben Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline turned the color teal Tuesday night in recognition of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month.
Nerivio REN wearable, a noninvasive and drug-free device, is hoping to change the way to treat and prevent migraine headaches.
Many beach towns on the Jersey Shore require you to purchase a beach tag, also referred to as a beach badge, to gain access.
A long time coming – that's what officials are saying about the prestigious Michelin Guide arriving in Philadelphia.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin will lend his copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to the National Constitution Center.
Philadelphia is joining Michelin Guide's upcoming Northeast Cities edition, which highlights the best restaurants with stars.
What's the impact of a major PGA event in your backyard? Millions in hotel revenue, tourism officials say.
From the Jersey Shore to the Poconos, thousands of people were on the roads Friday in the Philadelphia-area.
A person was seriously injured after a dump truck lost control and crashed into their car before overturning on Route 422 East in Montgomery County, Friday morning.
The Memorial Day Weekend travel rush from Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore has begun. Here are the best times to be on the road.
New Jersey Transit riders said they are relieved the strike is over and rail travel has returned to normal.
The wait is over! Pennsylvania drivers can finally start ordering the commonwealth's newest license plate.
Messi scored on a free kick late in the second half to pull Inter Miami within one in a 3-3 tie with the Philadelphia Union.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Athletics 4-3 for their eighth straight win.
The Gaudreau family is hosting a 5K run, walk and "family fun day" in Gloucester County to benefit a playground at a Westville school.
Two Philadelphia area patriots who lost legs in the line of duty are now finding new freedom with martial arts.
Ranger Suárez pitched into the seventh inning to outduel Germán Márquez, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Rockies 2-0 on Thursday.
The iconic tram cars are moving, and families are once again filling the boardwalk, making memories at the beginning of a new season down the shore.
Maxwell is now replacing D'Angelo as a headliner for the Roots Picnic 2025 on Saturday, May 31.
Staying in the city this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's what's going on in Philadelphia this Memorial Day Weekend.
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, testified in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial about his relationship with Cassie Ventura.
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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.
Cool and breezy with sun, clouds, a brief shower, that sums up our holiday weekend. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Chester police are investigating after a shooting left a 16-year-old dead and four others injured. It happened at a home in the 200 block of East 10th Street. Ray Strickland explains that this all started during a party at an Airbnb.
Two men have been arrested and another remains at large in connection with the fatal shooting of a local rapper. Qidere Johnson, who went by the stage name LGP QUA, was shot and killed on May 11 in Juniata Park near M and East Luzerne streets. Police identified the third suspect as 21-year-old Amir Earley. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
New at Hersheypark is Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, a ride where guests sit in two gondolas and get swung up to 137 feet at 68 mph.
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center held a community cleanup and flag placement Saturday at the Philadelphia National Cemetery in West Oak Lane. Ross DiMattei reports.