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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.
Samsung's Frame TV isn't the only art TV out there. So is it still the best?
While it's been a stormy, muggy week in the Philadelphia region, this weekend's forecast looks to take a 180! Start planning your weekend now. Here's what's going on in our area this weekend.
We got our hands on Samsung's 2024 65" Frame smart TV. And, yep, it's still worth every penny.
Tens of thousands of people poured onto 2nd Street in Northern Liberties for a family-friendly celebration of local businesses and community spirit on Sunday.
Seven weeks after UArts closed its doors, CBS News Philadelphia followed up with two former students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email saying he had completed his degree.
Jennifer Briddes and her wife, Bonnie Stritzinger, are the owners of A Flick of the Wrist in Malvern, where messiness is the key to creativity.
Philadelphia leaders on Wednesday honored more than 30 artists who created portraits of gun violence victims and survivors. Reporter Siafa Lewis has the story from City Hall.
The South Philadelphia community paid tribute Saturday to a man whose heart and hustle led him to the NBA. City Council President Kenyatta Johnson was on hand at Chew Playground for the unveiling of a mural of Rasual Butler. He played on these courts as a kid and starred at Roman Catholic and La Salle University before being drafted by the Miami Heat. Butler died in 2018 at 38 in a car crash in Los Angeles, but these courts are part of his legacy in this community.
From Friday to Sunday, from Philly to the Jersey Shore, there are tons of activities going on to get you outside and sure to keep you entertained. Check out our latest weekend guide!
In this week's edition of Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey heads to South Jersey where a former police officer has turned welding into a charitable act.
A Brigantine man is on a mission to keep the city's beaches and streets clean of trash, but to accomplish his goal, he first needed to figure out a way to get people's attention.
The exhibit at the Johnson House Historic Site features work from currently and formerly incarcerated people.
Now exonerated after 27 years behind bars, Eddie Ramirez worked with Philadelphia artist King Saladeen on a new mural set to be unveiled on June 8.
The mural, titled Brotherly Love, was brought to life by Mural Arts and a formerly incarcerated Philadelphia man.
Girls' High alumna Jill Scott was back at her alma mater in Philadelphia on Thursday as the school and the city's Mural Arts Program unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
Roberto Lugo is teaming up with Mural Arts Philadelphia for a series of sculptures inspired by the Kensington community.
Artist Roberto Lugo is partnering with Mural Arts Philadelphia to create immersive sculptures that he hopes will bring joy and foster community and inspiration in Kensington.
A Philadelphia woman is charged with manslaughter after her daughter drowned in a tub at a Lancaster County hotel.
A man in Ocean County, New Jersey, who was found with a knife in his chest, was charged with his wife's murder, police said.
A 40-year-old man from Philadelphia was charged after police said he stabbed another driver on I-476 on Sunday.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
A group of car thieves fleeing from Philadelphia police struck one sergeant's vehicle while getting away. The officer is expected to be OK.
A Philadelphia woman is charged with manslaughter after her daughter drowned in a tub at a Lancaster County hotel.
A man in Ocean County, New Jersey, who was found with a knife in his chest, was charged with his wife's murder, police said.
Temple alumnus Christopher M. Barnett's company, ABA Centers of America, is under federal investigation, court records say.
A 40-year-old man from Philadelphia was charged after police said he stabbed another driver on I-476 on Sunday.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
A Philadelphia woman is charged with manslaughter after her daughter drowned in a tub at a Lancaster County hotel.
A 40-year-old man from Philadelphia was charged after police said he stabbed another driver on I-476 on Sunday.
A group of car thieves fleeing from Philadelphia police struck one sergeant's vehicle while getting away. The officer is expected to be OK.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
First responders gathered for a picture-perfect night of golf at the Waynesboro Country Club to help share a message of care for those who sacrifice on the front lines.
A man in Ocean County, New Jersey, who was found with a knife in his chest, was charged with his wife's murder, police said.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Jersey Shore towns are working to draw families back down on weekends with a number of major events during the shoulder season.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
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
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
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.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
The Sixers and Flyers on Tuesday dropped renderings showing what their new arena will look like.
Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Phillies 5-4, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
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."
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.
If you want to save on everything from kids clothes to strollers, this is for you. The Just Between Friends consignment sale kicked off on Wednesday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The beloved toy company American Girl is celebrating 40 years. Reporter Liz Crawford explores the connection between one of the original dolls and the city of Philadelphia.
Mural Arts Philadelphia, Impact Services and Councilmember Quetcy Lozada's office teamed up on small triangular murals brightening up the area under the Market-Frankford Line in Kensington.
Surveillance video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows two suspected car thieves crashing into each other while fleeing police officers in Northeast Philadelphia. Chilekasi Adele reports.
The price of a gallon of gas in Philadelphia jumped 7 cents overnight as oil topped $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly six weeks. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.