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This summer promises a series of musical events in every genre, from multi-day festivals to one-night shows.
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This summer promises a series of musical events in every genre, from multi-day festivals to one-night shows.
It's a little more than six weeks before Jay-Z's "Made in America" two-day music festival arrives in Philadelphia. Huge crowds are expected, but hotels in Center City are not expecting to benefit much.
Early Saturday evening, one of the religious groups that successfully challenged the City's ban on serving food to the homeless outdoors offered thanks in the form of a meal on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
The ban is being challenged on constitutional grounds by religious groups who feed the homeless in center city Philadelphia parks.
Several religious groups will appear in federal court today for a hearing to decide the fate of Philadelphia's ban on outdoor feedings.
The Philly 4th of July Jam and Grande finale Wednesday night was the biggest Independence Day Bash in the City. Many big names in the world of music graced the Ben Franklin Parkway for this year's celebration.
Each year, Philadelphia strives to create a bigger and better party to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.
The Philadelphia International Cycling Championship had the usual hold-your-breath finish on the Ben Franklin Parkway on Sunday.
The law banning all outdoor feedings of large numbers of people on City parkland took effect on Friday.
Many of the top cycling teams from around the world are now rolling into Philadelphia for the 'biggest and most prestigious one-day race in the U-S.'
Chris reviews the Phillies big extra inning win yesterday and the interesting choices that some local news rooms are making during sweeps week. He talks to Buzz Bissinger about his book Father's Day, CBS 3's Ben Simoneau about the PA LCB wasting tax payer dollars and to the Philly Post's Tom McGrath about Jay-Z's Labor Day concert on the Parkway.
Chris reviews the latest Obama Campaign attack ad against Mitt Romney and the latest polling that shows Romney ahead. He talks to Filmmaker Kevin Williams about his documentary, Fear of a Black Republican, and to Dr. Craig Wax about a town hall meeting he will be participating in called Restoring Medical Freedom.
Rapper Jay-Z joined Mayor Michael Nutter on Monday morning atop the steps of the Philadelphia art museum to announce a two-day music festival coming to Philadelphia in September.
Many homeless who take advantage of the generosity of volunteers feeding them along the parkway say the ban is all about the money.
On Mother's Day, thousands of people touched by cancer will be at the Ben Franklin Parkway for the annual Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure.
"What we've noticed is that the parking there has created some back-ups during the peak hours," spokesperson for the Mayor's Office of Transportation and Utilities Andrew Stober says. "So we're going to be instituting what is called a 'peak hour clearance'.
More than 400 priests from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered on Holy Thursday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on the Ben Franklin Parkway to renew their priestly vows.
Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter has announced a ban on the feeding of large numbers of homeless and hungry people at sites on and near the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Mayor Nutter wants City Hall to make JFK Plaza more user friendly.
A contemporary master's work will occupy a high-profile spot near the entrance to the Barnes Foundation's new building, about to open in mid-May, on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Nearly 11 percent of Philadelphians have diabetes; close to three percent higher than the national average, according to the American Diabetes Association.
Fourth of July in Philadelphia wouldn't be complete without a variety of activities along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Pro cyclists from 30 countries are in Philadelphia for Sunday's big Philadelphia International Championship.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies will be held Saturday on the Ben Franklin Parkway for a new play space for kids of all ages.
The Philadelphia Science Festival officially kicks off tonight with the official naming of its specially brewed Belgian ale. A huge carnival on the Parkway Saturday and events, mostly free, celebrating science for the next 14 days.
A fire broke out at a rowhome in North Philadelphia on Thursday morning, officials said.
Multiple rescue boats are on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
Crews were called out to a fire on Main Street and Woodland Avenue in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, on Thursday morning.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
A fire broke out at a rowhome in North Philadelphia on Thursday morning, officials said.
Multiple rescue boats are on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
Crews were called out to a fire on Main Street and Woodland Avenue in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, on Thursday morning.
A fire broke out at a rowhome in North Philadelphia on Thursday morning, officials said.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
Crews were called out to a fire on Main Street and Woodland Avenue in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, on Thursday morning.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
Multiple rescue boats are on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
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.
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.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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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.
Chopper 3 was over the scene as a person was pulled from the frigid Delaware River on Thursday. There's no word on the person's condition. Dan Snyder reports and Meteorologist Grant Gilmore gives some insight into the river conditions.
Founded in 1960 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and now with hundreds of locations across the country, America's Tire is where the tire experts are. Ashley Harder takes you to America's Tire locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
No one was injured but there were people evacuated and displaced after a fire at the Oakwood Gardens apartments in Lansdale, Pennsylvania early Thursday morning.
Snow removal efforts continue in Philadelphia, and early Thursday morning we saw crews getting to work near the major Broad Street and Erie Avenue intersection in North Philly.
If near-freezing temperatures felt like a reprieve from last week's Arctic blast, get ready. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking an Arctic front that could bring snow squalls and showers to the Philadelphia region, plus dangerous cold temperatures that will make it feel like -12 on Saturday morning.