LL Cool J headlining NYE concert on the Parkway before midnight fireworks
For the first time, Philadelphia is holding a free concert and fireworks on the Parkway in addition to New Year's Eve celebrations on the Delaware Rive waterfront.
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For the first time, Philadelphia is holding a free concert and fireworks on the Parkway in addition to New Year's Eve celebrations on the Delaware Rive waterfront.
Philadelphia will ring in 2026 with a New Year's Eve concert and fireworks on the Ben Franklin Parkway. LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Adam Blackstone are among the performers in the concert. Brandon Goldner reports from the Parkway as crews continue to set up for the show.
A few dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators held a protest against the war in Gaza. The protest continued during the dedication of the new mural at the Holocaust Memorial Plaza at North 17th Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway.
A new Philadelphia museum combines art with architecture and landscaping and it's opening this weekend on the parkway. Gov. Josh Shapiro cut the ribbon on Calder Gardens this week. The almost 2-acre site is located on the Ben Franklin Parkway between 21st and 22nd streets across from the Rodin Museum. Calder Gardens opens to the public on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Trucks, screens and a stage are set up at Eakins Oval ahead of the Philadelphia "No Kings" protest. Ross DiMattei breaks down what you can expect as several street closures are planned.
Wawa Welcome America is the annual festival leading up to the Fourth of July concert on the Parkway and fireworks show.
2025 Wawa Welcome America announces returning traditions and new events for the 16-day festival this summer.
The rain couldn't damper the enthusiasm this morning at Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Day Parade. There were marching bands, giant balloons, and floats on the route from Center City up the Ben Franklin Parkway. This is the oldest Thanksgiving parade in the country. Today marks the 105th of a tradition that began in 1920.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man accused of tackling and punching a woman on the Ben Franklin Parkway on the morning of Sept. 15.
The Swann Memorial Fountain in Logan Square is now 100 years old. It was first unveiled in July 1924.
New video shows a person spraying a red substance on the flag on Friday.
It was a beautiful day and night this Friday. Families, couples and friends checked out the fun, games and drinks at The Oval at the Ben Franklin Parkway. Siafa Lewis reports what the free seasonal pop-up has to offer.
Dozens of road closures will be in effect on Thursday, July 4 across Philadelphia for the Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks.
The heat can be dangerous and doctors are warning before this heat wave begins, health issues are likely to also increase. Here are some tips on how you can beat the heat.
Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in the country, kicks off on June 19 by commemorating Juneteenth and the emancipation of slaves in the aftermath of the Civil War.
The 2024 Made in America music festival in Philadelphia has been canceled for the second straight year, as organizers claim they're "reimagining" the Labor Day Weekend event.
The Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation partnered with Sly Stallone himself to bring the shop to life.
The venture will convert the former family court building at 18th and Vine into a boutique hotel. The African American Museum in Philadelphia will move to a new facility at 1901 Wood Street.
The 2023 Made in America music festival in Philadelphia has been canceled because of "severe circumstances outside of production control," organizers said.
Thousands are celebrating the Fourth of July in Philadelphia, as America's birthplace celebrates 247 years.
The 2023 Made In America lineup has been released. SZA and Lizzo to headline the Labor Day Weekend music festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
The two-day event on the Ben Franklin Parkway is a staple in the city.
The Jay-Z curated festival Made In America has early bird tickets available for Labor Day weekend.
Ross DiMattei reports.
Alicia Roberts reports.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
Prosecutors said the arrests involve members of four street groups: The Senders, PNB, Close-Range Gang and 7th Street.
Philadelphia leaders say they are planning a "significant announcement" about school funding as the district faces a $300 million budget gap.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
Prosecutors said the arrests involve members of four street groups: The Senders, PNB, Close-Range Gang and 7th Street.
Philadelphia leaders say they are planning a "significant announcement" about school funding as the district faces a $300 million budget gap.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
The Philadelphia Eagles and veteran running back Dameon Pierce, 26, agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced more details about the FIFA Fan Festival tied to the city's World Cup matches.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.
The higher gas prices are hitting drivers and businesses in the Philadelphia region hard.
Larry Cottrell is taking over crossing guard duties at an intersection in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania, after the previous guard was assaulted on the job and then resigned. "If he comes at me like that, I'm going to defend myself," Cottrell said about the suspect.
Philadelphia will host six NCAA Tournament games this weekend, including two on Friday.
This tax season, CBS News Philadelphia is in your corner. We want to make sure you don't keep any money on the table or lose out to scammers looking to rip off your refund. Josh Sidorowicz has everything you need to know this tax season.