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.
Fire crews were called out to the 3200 block of Teesdale Street, just off Cottman Avenue, around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
One in four Americans say they've encountered a fake profile or AI-generated bot online, according to new data from McAfee.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett will be laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Fire crews were called out to the 3200 block of Teesdale Street, just off Cottman Avenue, around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
One in four Americans say they've encountered a fake profile or AI-generated bot online, according to new data from McAfee.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett will be laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Fire crews were called out to the 3200 block of Teesdale Street, just off Cottman Avenue, around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
One in four Americans say they've encountered a fake profile or AI-generated bot online, according to new data from McAfee.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
The case stems from allegations that at least one student used AI to create sexualized images of other students in Radnor Township School District.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett will be laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
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.
With Valentine's Day approaching, here's a reminder to be vigilant before falling for a romance scam online. AI is helping make these scams harder to spot, generating real-looking profiles that are anything but. Josh Sidorowicz has a preview of today's In Your Corner podcast with guest Tanyika Rickard of Chase Bank in Philadelphia.
Police in Middletown Township say too many drivers are speeding past stopped school buses, and have nearly hit students as they tried to cross the street. Drivers caught passing a stopped school bus could get a $300 fine
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett will be laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
The statue of boxing great Smokin' Joe Frazier could soon be on the move. The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday will hear a proposal to relocate the statue from Stateside Live in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex to the base of the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Ray Strickland reports.
The Philadelphia area is in a relatively warmer stretch after the weekend's Arctic blast. Temperatures hit the 40s again on Wednesday, though it will be breezy and that will make it feel a little cooler. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking these relatively milder temps plus storm chances for the Presidents' Day weekend.