Speedy Morris' family upset about name moving on The Prep's court: "We don't know why"
Speedy Morris is known as the greatest coach at Saint Joseph's Prep, earning the most wins of any coach in Catholic league history.
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Speedy Morris' name moved at St. Joseph's Prep basketball court
Speedy Morris' family says the name move caught them completely off guard. They say it defeats the purpose and honor in the first place and they want to know why.
James Harden fined $100,000 for calling Sixers president Daryl Morey a "liar"
James Harden has been fined $100,000 for public comments he made about his status with the Sixers, including calling president Daryl Morey a "liar."
Former NBA player Jason Thompson holding Elite Basketball Camp in New Jersey
Thompson is hosting an Elite Basketball Camp in West Deptford this week to share his skills with the next generation of basketball stars.
Disgruntled guard James Harden calls Sixers' president a "liar": report
James Harden called Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a "liar" at an event in China, according to The Athletic.
Sixers to hold 5 virtual meetings to get community input on proposed Center City arena
76 Devcorp said community members will learn more about the arena's design, transportation and economic impact during the five scheduled August virtual meetings.
Drexel releases statement on basketball player Terrence Butler's death
Butler, a rising junior, was found dead in his on-campus apartment Wednesday morning. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Bronny James continues his recovery following sudden cardiac arrest
LeBron James posted a video of his son at home. In the short clip, Bronny James is seen playing the piano for a few seconds before smiling and standing up.
19th annual Duffy's Hope Celebrity Basketball game returns to Delaware's Chase Fieldhouse
CBS News Philadelphia got the chance to catch up with Allen Samuels, also known as Duffy, the founder of Duffy's Hope.
Opponents of proposed Sixers arena urge Philadelphia City Council to put end to it
Opponents say the development would hurt the nearby working class neighborhood of Chinatown.
Flyers mascot Gritty shows off basketball skills at rec center in Fishtown
Gritty nailed a half-court shot and then celebrated with a little dance.
Harden, Embiid, Kardashians, Tom Brady at Hamptons "white party"
Celebrities from Emily Ratajkowski to Kevin Hart partied with Sixers stars James Harden, Joel Embiid at Michael Rubin's "white party" in the Hamptons.
The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: View the top stories of June 19-23
This week, our region dealt with an EF-1 tornado in West Caln Township, our Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised over $7 million and two Philadelphia-area sisters created a brand to empower girls' basketball.
Philadelphia area sisters create brand to empower girls' basketball: "Girls can hoop too"
Two Philadelphia area sisters are bonded by basketball and now share their own brand.
Philadelphia area sisters create brand to empower girls' basketball
The brand and its clothing started as a COVID project in their house and grew into something much bigger than that.
Bob Huggins resigns as West Virginia basketball coach after DUI arrest
The incident comes just weeks after Huggins apologized for using a homophobic slur in an interview.
Hometown standout Collin Gillespie wins an NBA Championship with the Denver Nuggets
Not everyone can microwave success. Sometimes the process needs time to simmer and marinate. Local hoops legend Collin Gillespie knows all about that. Pat Gallen reports.
Crowds against proposed Sixers arena protest from Chinatown to City Hall
The proposed arena, 76 Place at Market East, would be built where part of the Fashion District Mall is. It's on the edge of Chinatown from Market to Cuthbert Streets between 10th and 11th.
Rally against 76ers' plans to build a new arena in Center City
Protestors are expected to rally against the 76ers' plans to build a new arena in Center City.
Nick Nurse ready for challenge of getting Sixers over the hump as new head coach
Nick Nurse spent the past five seasons as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors, where he won the NBA Finals and went the playoffs three times.
Sixers hire Nick Nurse as head coach: source
Nurse will become the Sixers' 26th head coach in franchise history.
Brittney Griner makes 1st WNBA appearance since detainment in Russia
Brittney Griner has wasted no time making her presence felt in her first WNBA regular-season game since she was jailed in Russia.
Former Sixers star Jimmy Butler powers Heat past Celtics in Game 1 of East finals
Former Sixers star Jimmy Butler scored 35 points to power the Heat past the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Sixers fire head coach Doc Rivers
Doc Rivers' tenure as the Philadelphia 76ers' head coach is over.
Sixers fire head coach Doc Rivers after 3 seasons
The Philadelphia 76ers fired Rivers after another second-round exit in the playoffs. Pat Gallen has the report.
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PA state trooper charged with using job to apprehend, forcibly commit ex-girlfriend
A Pennsylvania state trooper is facing felony charges for allegedly using his position in law enforcement to forcibly restrain and involuntarily commit his ex-girlfriend to a psychiatric facility.
Atlantic City officials survey beach erosion from Ophelia's damage
It's the calm after the storm in Atlantic City, N.J. now that Tropical Storm Ophelia has passed through. However, leaders say the full extent of the damage isn't known just yet.
SEPTA Police ask for public's help identifying alleged gunman at Tasker-Morris Station
SEPTA police is asking for the public's help in identifying a man they believe got into a brief fight with a woman and then fired his gun while at the Tasker-Morris Station Monday morning.
Monday night's $785M Powerball jackpot is 9th largest lottery prize. Odds of winning are miserable
The ninth-largest lottery jackpot will be on the line when numbers are drawn for a $785 million Powerball prize.
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PA state trooper charged with using job to apprehend, forcibly commit ex-girlfriend
A Pennsylvania state trooper is facing felony charges for allegedly using his position in law enforcement to forcibly restrain and involuntarily commit his ex-girlfriend to a psychiatric facility.
Atlantic City officials survey beach erosion from Ophelia's damage
It's the calm after the storm in Atlantic City, N.J. now that Tropical Storm Ophelia has passed through. However, leaders say the full extent of the damage isn't known just yet.
SEPTA Police ask for public's help identifying alleged gunman at Tasker-Morris Station
SEPTA police is asking for the public's help in identifying a man they believe got into a brief fight with a woman and then fired his gun while at the Tasker-Morris Station Monday morning.
Monday night's $785M Powerball jackpot is 9th largest lottery prize. Odds of winning are miserable
The ninth-largest lottery jackpot will be on the line when numbers are drawn for a $785 million Powerball prize.
NJ Sen. Menendez addresses bribery indictment, record with Egypt
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez spoke out Monday for the first time since being indicted on federal bribery charges. He addressed both the accusations, as well as his record with Egypt.
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Unbeaten Eagles, Buccaneers trying to ignore negative "noise" from outside the locker room
The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers insist they aren't listening to "noise" outside their locker rooms.
"Gritty's Chaos Corner" gives Flyers fans front-row to mascot's silly stunts
Gritty is getting his own special spot in the Wells Fargo Center, giving some lucky fans a front-row view of his silly stunts.
Adopt a rooster: Birds looking for home after falling off truck headed to slaughterhouse
Some roosters and chickens are getting a second chance at life after falling off a truck headed to the slaughterhouse.
House collapses in North Philadelphia, several cars damaged
Investigators are looking into whether rain may have played a factor in a house collapse in North Philadelphia.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
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Atlantic City officials survey beach erosion from Ophelia's damage
It's the calm after the storm in Atlantic City, N.J. now that Tropical Storm Ophelia has passed through. However, leaders say the full extent of the damage isn't known just yet.
NJ Sen. Menendez addresses bribery indictment, record with Egypt
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez spoke out Monday for the first time since being indicted on federal bribery charges. He addressed both the accusations, as well as his record with Egypt.
Jersey Shore beaches, dunes eaten up by Ophelia's impact
From high floodwaters to high surfs Ophelia churned up the ocean, and waves pounded the shoreline.
NEXT Weather: Cloudy, chilly with some rain Sunday in Philadelphia region
While the worst of Ophelia is past us, the remnants of the storms will linger throughout the rest of the weekend.
Ophelia leaves behind flooding at Jersey Shore
As Ophelia downgraded to a tropical depression, the storm hit the Jersey Shore flooding Sea Isle City and parts of Cape May.
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NEXT Weather: Cloudy, chilly with some rain Sunday in Philadelphia region
While the worst of Ophelia is past us, the remnants of the storms will linger throughout the rest of the weekend.
3-year-old boy dead after hit by off-duty firefighter parking his car
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
23 rescue dogs involved in I-95 crash in New Castle County
Twenty-three dogs were on their way to multiple rescue locations throughout the northeast after they were saved from overcrowded shelters down in Louisiana.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
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Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
How AI is helping doctors measure cardiovascular risks
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
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Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
Caesars Entertainment says hackers stole customer data as MGM recovers from cyberattack
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
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SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
I-76 West in Philadelphia reopening after crash: police
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 Westbound is reopening after a crash that shut down all lanes on the westbound side Friday morning.
Debris blocks several lanes of I-95 after semi crash near Fishtown
Several lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia are closed down after a semi crash Thursday
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Unbeaten Eagles, Buccaneers trying to ignore negative "noise" from outside the locker room
The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers insist they aren't listening to "noise" outside their locker rooms.
"Gritty's Chaos Corner" gives Flyers fans front-row to mascot's silly stunts
Gritty is getting his own special spot in the Wells Fargo Center, giving some lucky fans a front-row view of his silly stunts.
Steelers back in Pittsburgh after charter flight from Las Vegas makes safe emergency landing in Kansas City
A replacement plane is expected to bring the team back to Pittsburgh this afternoon.
Phillies move to brink of playoff spot with 5-2 win over Mets
Nick Castellanos hit his 29th homer and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-2 for a four-game sweep.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother, Travis, play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Monday night's $785M Powerball jackpot is 9th largest lottery prize. Odds of winning are miserable
The ninth-largest lottery jackpot will be on the line when numbers are drawn for a $785 million Powerball prize.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother, Travis, play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
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Feeling lucky? Tonight's Powerball jackpot is 4th largest in the game's history!
CBS Philadelphia popped into a local shop in Wynnefield Heights and caught some players who were buying tickets hoping to win the $785 million jackpot!
Officials concerned with beach erosion caused by Ophelia
The beach patrol chief says Tropical Storm Ophelia took some five to 10 feet of beach from parts of the coastline.
NEXT Weather: Stuck in the 60s
Meteorologist Kate Bilo the latest forecast and more on when we will see the sun again.
NJ Sen. Menendez speaks out after bribery indictment
The Democrat appeared where he started his political career. It comes as members of his own party are calling on him to step down.
Philadelphia Zoo welcomes pair of puma cubs
Chandler Lutz has more on the pair's story and arrival at the Philadelphia Zoo.