New portraits honor victims of violence in Philadelphia, help families heal
Murals now on display in Center City Philadelphia are helping bring healing to families who have lost loved ones to violence.
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Murals now on display in Center City Philadelphia are helping bring healing to families who have lost loved ones to violence.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and representatives from Mural Arts Philadelphia unveiled new artwork that honors those lost to violence. Families were there to talk about their loved ones who have died.
By HughE Dillon
By HughE Dillon
Another work week is in the books, and now it's time to celebrate your much-deserved downtime. Here's what's going on in Philadelphia this weekend.
Debra Austin was the first Black woman to join the New York City Ballet and became the first Black ballerina to become a principal dancer at a major ballet company – today known as the Philadelphia Ballet. Now she's retuning to receive an award for artistic achievement and educate young students, Wakisha Bailey reports.
A Delaware County nonprofit is helping children who are mourning the loss of a loved one.
A nonprofit in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, gives kids grieving a loss access to free art therapy and counseling.
Tai Corrienté Baucom's "Philly Votes: Legacy in Bloom" is at 57th and Walnut streets in West Philadelphia.
Tai Corrienté Baucom's first mural, "Legacy in Bloom," is also the first permanent mural in the city of Philadelphia themed around voting. "It's been a wonderful experience," she said. Jim Donovan and Janelle Burrell chatted with the artist to hear more ahead of the mural's dedication on Tuesday morning.
Street artist, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself.
The mural, "Luminaries: The Coronation," celebrates the school's 177th anniversary with one legendary alumna: Jilly from Philly.
Take a look inside The F.I.R.M., a new museum in Germantown that shines a light on those who were formerly incarcerated.
A Phillies mural is going up on the side of a garage bar in Fishtown. You can see the likeness of Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh and Alec Bohm are already painted on the side of the building. Go Phils!
A new exhibit inside the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., will feature work from a Camden County retired officer.
Police officers see the good and bad in our communities on a daily basis and for many of them, art is a way to not only process trauma but also express individuality. Ryan Hughes reports on a new exhibit at a museum that will feature the work of a retired officer from Camden County.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Philadelphia and Irish Weekend down at the Jersey Shore. Read about those events and much more in our latest weekend guide for the Philadelphia area.
By HughE Dillon
The Franklin Institute in Center City is celebrating its 200th anniversary with two new exhibits opening this fall which will showcase the museum's most beloved artifacts. The iconic heart will now be the centerpiece of the "Body Odyssey.” Guests will be able to explore hundreds of rare artifacts spanning two centuries of science and technology. The new exhibits will open on November 23.
The exhibit "Wherever There Is Light" focuses on the impacts of mass incarceration. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Opera Philadelphia is offering $11 tickets with the goal of making their art more accessible to everyone.
With politics taking center stage in Chicago this week, artist Sheryl Oring is helping people write letters to the next president.
Artist Sheryl Oring is in Chicago using a typewriter and postcards to write down what strangers say when she asks one question: “If I were the president, what would you wish to say to me?” Oring, formerly dean of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, calls the project "I Wish to Say."
The artist behind "ShamCow" graffiti popping up around Philadelphia knows his work is illegal, but explains why he wants to keep spreading his signature across the city.
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square for one of the largest celebrations of Chinese New Year.
A teen is facing charges after allegedly killing her newborn baby at home in Philadelphia, DA Larry Krasner's office said.
The Phillies on Tuesday fired Rob Thomson and appointed bench coach Don Mattingly as interim manager. Meet "Donnie Baseball."
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
A prisoner who escaped police custody at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center on Tuesday was captured in Philadelphia.
In Pennsylvania, the average price for a gallon of gas on April 28 is $4.26, up 10 cents overnight and up 17 cents over the past week, according to AAA.
A prisoner who escaped police custody at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center on Tuesday was captured in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies, tied for the worst record in baseball with the Mets at 9-19, fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday.
A teen is facing charges after allegedly killing her newborn baby at home in Philadelphia, DA Larry Krasner's office said.
The Phillies on Tuesday fired Rob Thomson and appointed bench coach Don Mattingly as interim manager. Meet "Donnie Baseball."
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
A teen is facing charges after allegedly killing her newborn baby at home in Philadelphia, DA Larry Krasner's office said.
A prisoner who escaped police custody at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center on Tuesday was captured in Philadelphia.
In Pennsylvania, the average price for a gallon of gas on April 28 is $4.26, up 10 cents overnight and up 17 cents over the past week, according to AAA.
Some Quakertown residents said they're frustrated and angry after a report cleared Police Chief Scott McElree of any wrongdoing.
A 35-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in North Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
A man is in custody after fatally stabbing his wife at their South Jersey home Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The Phillies on Tuesday fired Rob Thomson and appointed bench coach Don Mattingly as interim manager. Meet "Donnie Baseball."
The Philadelphia Phillies, tied for the worst record in baseball with the Mets at 9-19, fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday.
The Penguins defeated the Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday at PPG Paints Arena.
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith on Monday, the team announced.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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.
City officials on Tuesday celebrated as they prepare to reopen the long-closed bus terminal on Filbert Street.
Drivers in Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia five-county area can expect to pay even more at the pump after gas prices shot up overnight.
The Phillies, tied for the worst record in baseball with the New York Mets at 9-19, fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after the club lost its sixth straight series and 11 of its last 12 games.
Philly Pops Executive Director Matthew Koveal joins CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell to talk about upcoming concerts at the Kimmel Center and the lineup of guest artists set to join the Pops on stage this season.
Police are urging residents in West Vincent Township, Pennsylvania, to secure their garbage cans and avoid leaving food outside after a bear was spotted roaming around the area and rifling through trash.