"Long Live" Berks County: a guide to Taylor Swift's Pennsylvania roots
On Tuesday, Swift was named Time's 2023 Person of the Year. But this popstar has humble Pennsylvania roots and a community that will always be rooting her on.
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On Tuesday, Swift was named Time's 2023 Person of the Year. But this popstar has humble Pennsylvania roots and a community that will always be rooting her on.
After a record-setting year, the Pennsylvania-born pop star Taylor Swift was named Time magazine's Person of the Year Wednesday. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri talked to residents in Swift's hometown about her success.
Every year, the magazine chooses an individual who most-shaped the headlines over the previous 12 months, good or bad.
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The singer posted on social media Monday that her concert film will be available for rent starting on her 34th birthday.
An Illinois family is helping spread the spirit of Berks County native Taylor Swift.
Crews are battling a 2-alarm fire at an abandoned factory in Reading on Thursday night, fire officials said.
A West Reading candy factory that exploded and killed seven workers earlier this year failed to evacuate its employees after some reported smelling gas, the U.S. Department of Labor said.
Berks County native Taylor Swift encouraged her 272 million followers to register to vote, and it's having an impact.
Taylor Swift has linked with Google for a new series of online puzzles for the upcoming "1989 (Taylor's Version)" release.
The group managed to break out through a weak point in a fence at the facility, police said, adding that the incident was captured on video.
Seven teens are from Dauphin County, one from Berks County and another from York County. They range in age from 15 to 18 years old and were detained on a variety of charges
A group of nine teens escaped juvenile detention after they managed to break out through a weakness in a fence amid a riot at the facility, according to police.
Nine juveniles escaped from Abraxas Academy, a juvenile detention center, on Sunday night, the Berks County District Attorney's Office said.
The escape comes after Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who escaped from prison, was captured after a 14-day manhunt in Chester County.
A riot happened just before the escape, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Campus Philly is hosting its 2023 CollegeFest, featuring free events for college students and recent grads.
AMC Theaters said Friday that the singer's Eras Tour concert movie "shattered records for single-day advance ticket sales revenue," with $26 million of tickets sold on Thursday.
Taylor Swift is bringing her "Eras Tour" to a movie theater near you starting this October, the singer announced in an Instagram post Thursday morning.
Getting "1989 (Taylor's Version)" is no longer going to just be part of your Wildest Dreams.
Berks County native and Eagles fan Taylor Swift has been re-recording her first six albums and we know now the release date for another one.
American alligators and American crocodiles aren't typically found in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
The alligator was later identified as "Fluffy" by their owner.
Democratic Sens. John Fetterman and Bob Casey want patients to be able to purchase a full year of contraception at once.
The National Transportation Safety Board has completed the investigation into the deadly explosion and fire at the R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading in March.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Funeral services begin Tuesday for Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Philadelphia area can expect a cold and windy St. Patrick's Day with wind chills in the teens and 20s.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Funeral services begin Tuesday for Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Philadelphia area can expect a cold and windy St. Patrick's Day with wind chills in the teens and 20s.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Funeral services begin Tuesday for Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
An Ocean County College dean and Kean University adjunct instructor was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor on Monday, according to local authorities.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
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 barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
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.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
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.
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.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has been suspended through June 1 without pay, MLS announced Monday.
Darius Slay announced his retirement on Monday after 13 seasons with three teams and a Super Bowl title with the Eagles.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
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.
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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.
A fire broke out on High Street in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood on Tuesday morning.
After a warmer but stormy start to the week, winter returns Tuesday for St. Patrick's Day. High temperatures will barely make it into the 40s around Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore, and blustery winds will have it feeling more like the 20s and 30s. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your NEXT Weather forecast.
Storms on Monday night caused power outages for thousands after knocking down trees and power lines. In Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, a tree fell on a home; and in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, a downed tree was blocking a road near an elementary school. Ray Strickland and Wakisha Bailey report.
Dottie the dog was rescued this week after she was spotted on a beam at a SEPTA station in Philadelphia. Reporter Eva Andersen digs into what comes next for this sweet pup.
Travelers on Monday night said they were navigating delayed and canceled flights as strong storms passed through the Philadelphia region, bringing heavy rain and wind.