Good Karma Cafe brings more than bold flavors to Philly coffee scene
The Black-owned Good Karma Café in Philly has been steeping community, sustainability and equity into every cup for over 17 years.
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The Black-owned Good Karma Café in Philly has been steeping community, sustainability and equity into every cup for over 17 years.
Philadelphia’s coffee scene is rich in flavor but few cafes serve-up a side of purpose as boldly as Good Karma Cafe. Chandler Lutz explores this local Black-owned business that’s been brewing for more than 17 years.
With WealthMore, Mical Jeanlys-White is on a mission to help more people cash in on financial planning.
Polls show a majority of Americans invest in stocks, but fewer than a third work with a financial advisor to manage them. Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz has more on the Philadelphia tech startup that's on a mission to help more people cash in on financial advice.
Chatterbox, a new charm bar on Haddon Avenue, allows customers to design their own custom jewelry and take it home on the same day. Liz Crawford reports.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
We're lacing up our gloves and taking you to a local boxing gym that has created a vibrant fitness community in the heart of Northern Liberties. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich has more on how the owner, Maleek Jackson, had to overcome some heavyweight battles before being able to give back.
Achola Simpkins has been encouraging health, wellness and inclusion at her yoga studio Uprising ACM in South Philly for 5 years.
Achola Simpkins has been effortlessly leading yoga classes at her studio in South Philadelphia for the past five years. Simpkins encourages health, wellness and inclusion one inhale and one exhale at a time at Uprising: Arts, Culture and Movement. Natasha Brown reports in this Black Business Month segment.
CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sanders shares why the heart of American Grammar coffee shop is rooted in conversation, community and creativity.
The Black Reserve Bookstore on Main Street in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is a celebration of Black voices, history and resilience.
Shaykh Anwar Muhammad calls himself "The Black Panther of Lansdale." In this Black Business Month feature, the owner of Black Reserve Bookstore shares more about his business as a gathering place for books, mentorship and meaningful dialogue. Madeleine Wright reports.
From the lab straight to Philadelphia's Point Breeze community market, for Marquita Robinson Garcia, being immersed in the community is part of her brand.
Janelle Burrell spoke to the Philly scientist who's using her expertise to make an impact in the beauty industry.
At Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, guests make their own candles and sweet memories with their loved ones.
At Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, customers can make their own scented candle with various ingredients, including dried flowers. And the business holds a place in history as the first Black-owned business on New Hope's Main Street, according to the local Chamber of Commerce. Eva Andersen reports.
Sew Authentic in Cherry Hill started because of a lifelong passion, but its owner fears she'll have to close.
Tish Carter, the owner of Sew Authentic in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, fears she'll have to close her shop due to the rising cost of rent. Liz Crawford reports.
Akwaaba Tea Salon in West Philadelphia is thriving thanks to Instagram and popular period shows like "Bridgerton."
At Akwaaba Tea Salon on Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia, a cup of hot tea is more than just a beverage -- it's an escape. CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell sat down with owner Monique Greenwood to talk about creating the perfect cup and an ambience that invites people to indulge.
Eight local chefs contributed unique elements to create a full Afro-Caribbean meal in South Philadelphia.
As part of Black Business Month, local chef Chaz Brown hosted A Night Out with The Oxtail Exchange & Friends in South Philadelphia Monday. The event featured eight local chefs.
Diante Simmons of New Castle, Delaware, balances scents and service through her small business, Cabernet Candles, and her job as a police officer.
By day, Diante Simmons of New Castle, Delaware, serves her community as a police officer. But she also helps people elevate their spaces through scent at her small business, Cabernet Candles.
FarmerJawn in Chester County held an "Only Love Grows Here" pop-up event on Saturday in response to the vandals that targeted the farm earlier this month.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
The man allegedly fired a gun into a car, hitting a woman multiple times at Moraine State Park.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Saturday and Sunday will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
The man allegedly fired a gun into a car, hitting a woman multiple times at Moraine State Park.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
Road closures and parking restrictions were in effect around Philadelphia City Hall Friday as thousands gathered to mark International Workers' Day.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
The Kentucky Derby will see a field of 19 horses today in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
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.
Together, they can do anything — hundreds of people took part in the Ronald McDonald House plane pull near Philadelphia International Airport, a major fundraising event. Ray Strickland reports live with more on this big event that helps families struggling with seriously sick children right here at home.
It will be cool but sunny for the Broad Street Run on Sunday. Before then, it's cloudy on Saturday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
There is plenty of confusion among Spirit Airlines travelers with bookings after the company shut down early on Saturday morning. Traveler Yash Kothari arrived at Philadelphia International Airport for an early morning flight only to find out he had missed the 1 a.m. announcement from Spirit that the airline was shutting down after 34 years in business. Ray Strickland reports.
Both days will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s but more sunshine will be around on Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Demonstrators marched with signs and banners after gathering for speeches. They called on lawmakers to raise the minimum wage, increase taxes on the wealthy and expand access to healthcare. Ross DiMattei reports.