"Cardboard Genius" Kambel Smith recreates Philly landmarks
Kambel Smith's cardboard creations include Philadelphia's Chinatown Friendship Gate and the Ben Franklin Bridge.
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Kambel Smith's cardboard creations include Philadelphia's Chinatown Friendship Gate and the Ben Franklin Bridge.
At Historic Germantown on Germantown Avenue, Kambel Smith's latest exhibit showcases about a dozen of his sculptures constructed mostly from humble cardboard. His recreations of Philadelphia landmarks including the Chinatown Friendship Gate, the former Philadelphia Police Roundhouse and the Ben Franklin Bridge take visitors' breath away. Jan Carabeo reports.
A remote monitoring device helps heart failure patients stay out of the hospital and live a fuller life. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Here's your guide to the events worth checking out around Philadelphia this weekend.
A Philadelphia man, straddling two cultures, is finding his place in the world of design.
A Philadelphia man, straddling two cultures, is finding his place in the world of design. Madeleine Wright reports.
Marshall James Kavanaugh regularly sets up his typewriter in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square to write poems for passers by.
Generations later, people who built Philadelphia's Italian Market are being honored with new displays of public art.
A vibrant new mural project at the corner of Front and Susquehanna aims to honor the cultural significance of Philadelphia's Norris Square.
Nina Hurwitz has a series called "Generational Hugs," which is a collection of affection, forgiveness and embracing oneself.
Artist Nina Hurwitz is in her happy place at Braid Mill Studio in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood, where she transforms squiggly lines into stunning artwork.
Crews are set to move Philadelphia's Portal from LOVE Park to the City Hall Courtyard Monday after the public voted for the new location.
Philadelphia artists with disabilities are stepping into the spotlight with their work on display in two separate exhibits at City Hall.
Philadelphia artists with disabilities are stepping into the spotlight this month, with their works on display in two separate exhibits at City Hall. One exhibit features artwork made by participants of SpArc Services in North Philadelphia, a nonprofit that serves adults with developmental disabilities. Eva Andersen reports.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who stole a popular art installation from a South Philly fountain.
You could see the opera in Philadelphia for as little as $11 – Opera Philadelphia is making every seat to every show available through its "pick your price" initiative to get more people invested in the art form. Anthony Roth Costanzo, Opera Philadelphia's general director and president, joins CBS News Philadelphia with all the details.
Looking for things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's our weekend guide.
If you happen to ride the bus in Camden, you may spot a new addition at your bus stop to help beautify the neighborhood.
DonChristian Jones, an artist from Philadelphia, is the first Adobe Creative Resident at the Museum of Modern Art. Through his work, he's working to honor his father's legacy and extensive archive.
Sip by sip, stitch by stitch, Philadelphia's Drunken Knitwits socialize, knit and enjoy food and drinks together.
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Philadelphia artists created two new paintings in collaboration with painters and social workers from Ukraine.
Artists from Philadelphia and Ukraine collaborated to create two murals that are now on display at Drexel University’s Pearlstein Gallery.
Australian conductor Christopher Dragon was introduced on Wednesday as music director of the No Name Pops, which will soon become the Philly Pops.
The 196th annual Philadelphia Flower Show draws photographers, garden enthusiasts, and fashion-forward visitors eager to embrace the spirit of spring.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
Trung Duc Lu, an alleged member of the "Born to Kill" gang, is wanted for the kidnapping and killings of two Vietnamese brothers in Philadelphia.
A new report reveals a troubling picture of how unprepared many Americans are for retirement.
Students at Global Leadership Academy have returned home after a trip that taught several lessons about the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
It's the busiest time of the year for the McHugh School of Irish Dance as they prepare for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region due to a line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
The Miss Black America Pageant celebrated its 58th anniversary, and to celebrate, you have to go back to its storied beginning.
Trung Duc Lu, an alleged member of the "Born to Kill" gang, is wanted for the kidnapping and killings of two Vietnamese brothers in Philadelphia.
Trung Duc Lu, an alleged member of the "Born to Kill" gang, is wanted for the kidnapping and killings of two Vietnamese brothers in Philadelphia.
A new report reveals a troubling picture of how unprepared many Americans are for retirement.
Students at Global Leadership Academy have returned home after a trip that taught several lessons about the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
It's the busiest time of the year for the McHugh School of Irish Dance as they prepare for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
The Miss Black America Pageant celebrated its 58th anniversary, and to celebrate, you have to go back to its storied beginning.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The Eagles made two moves at tight end Tuesday by agreeing to terms with Johnny Mundt and bringing back Grant Calcaterra, according to multiple reports.
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will be sidelined for at least three weeks because of a tendon injury in the small finger of his right hand.
The Eagles and former Seahawks Pro Bowl cornerback Riq Woolen reached an agreement Tuesday on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Authorities have identified the woman killed in a shooting in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, on Saturday as Megan Nieberle.
The FBI says Trung Duc Lu is now one of the agency's 10 Most Wanted. Lu is charged with kidnapping and other offenses after 2 Philadelphia brothers from Vietnam were found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2014. Dan Snyder reports.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the oldest parades in the country, is set to take over the streets of Philly on March 15. About 60 McHugh dancers, ranging from 4 to 18 years old, are set to perform during the parade. Marcella Baietto reports.
A new report reveals a troubling picture of how unprepared many Americans are for retirement. Josh Sidorowicz has more in this preview of the latest episode of the In Your Corner podcast from CBS News Philadelphia.
Seventh and eighth graders from Global Leadership Academy in West Philadelphia learned about the trans-Atlantic slave trade in Ghana and met and bonded with students at a school in the country's capital, Accra. Wakisha Bailey chats with the school's founder and students who have returned home from what they called the trip of a lifetime.