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At Archie's Corner, archaeologists and township leaders are using new technology to protect the legacy of a trailblazing Black preacher.
A Delaware County community is working to preserve the ruins of a historic Black church and cemetery while uncovering hidden history beneath the ground.
A Philadelphia church is hosting a marathon Black history lesson with the goal of breaking a Guinness World Record.
In an unassuming building by the Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls in Bensalem, Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive.
In an unassuming building by the Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls in Bensalem, Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive.
At Girard College, the late Charles Hicks' dream that began decades ago is still taking flight.
Media Mayor Joi Washington, the borough's first Black leader, says being a pioneer isn't easy.
A Philadelphia native is making history in the suburbs. Media Mayor Joi Washington, the borough's first Black leader, says being a pioneer isn't easy. Madeleine Wright reports.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Two Black women in Philadelphia are becoming changemakers in their communities and revolutionizing the way Black men access therapy. CBS News Philadelphia's Ukee Washington reports.
Caroline LeCount's civil disobedience in Philadelphia led to the desegregation of public transportation in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia students celebrated Black History Month at SEPTA headquarters with a program highlighting educator and civil rights activist Caroline LeCount, whose acts of civil disobedience led to desegregation on streetcars.
Philadelphia's Mercy-Douglass Hospital School of Nursing educated generations of Black nurses. Meet the women working to keep the legacy of its trailblazers alive.
Twenty students from Global Leadership Academy are traveling to West Africa as part of the school's long-running international learning program.
Seventh graders from Global Leadership Academy are on their way to a destination halfway across the world. They're headed to Ghana for a 10-day learning excursion, connecting classroom lessons to the continent where so much of that history began. Wakisha Bailey was there as their journey began.
Philadelphia's Mercy-Douglass Hospital School of Nursing educated generations of Black nurses. Now, researchers are telling their stories.
Global Leadership Academy students are taking a trip to Ghana, in West Africa, as part of their Black History Month curriculum, connecting classroom lessons to the continent where so much of that history began. Dr. Naomi Johnson Booker, the school's founder, tells Wakisha Bailey these international trips are "the pinnacle of what we do."
Jeannette Jackson was honored by City Council after she became the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history.
Philadelphia's building boom is forcing a community to replace the mural of legendary CBS News journalist Ed Bradley.
Some of the Freedom Fighters and first Black students who changed Girard College forever are still telling their stories decades later.
The demonstrations to desegregate Girard College put Philadelphia at the center of the civil rights movement. Nearly 60 years later, some of the activists on the front lines of the movement say the struggle for equality and justice was worth it.
The city's building boom is forcing a West Philadelphia community to replace the mural of legendary CBS News journalist Ed Bradley. A new one is in the works. CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell has the story.
Global icon Patti LaBelle is leading Visit Philadelphia's new social media campaign, "We Are the Fabric. We Are the Thread."
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
At 27, Quinton Law made history by becoming the youngest actively serving mayor in New Jersey and the first Black mayor in Moorestown Township in Burlington County. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes has Law's story.
Zachary Schettone, a teacher at Gulph Elementary School, was arrested for indecent assault.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
A worker was killed in a tragic accident after a tree came crashing down on him while he was loading a wood chipper Tuesday morning.
Grammy winner Jay-Z and Philadelphia-born hip hop group the Roots will headline the first day of the Roots Picnic 2026 on May 30 at Belmont Plateau.
Zachary Schettone, a teacher at Gulph Elementary School, was arrested for indecent assault.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
A worker was killed in a tragic accident after a tree came crashing down on him while he was loading a wood chipper Tuesday morning.
Grammy winner Jay-Z and Philadelphia-born hip hop group the Roots will headline the first day of the Roots Picnic 2026 on May 30 at Belmont Plateau.
Zachary Schettone, a teacher at Gulph Elementary School, was arrested for indecent assault.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
A worker was killed in a tragic accident after a tree came crashing down on him while he was loading a wood chipper Tuesday morning.
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.
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.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close 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.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
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.
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.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Jay-Z and The Roots will be headlining the first night of the Roots Picnic this spring, on May 30 at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
A man was killed in Newtown Square Tuesday after a tree fell on his car, police sources tell CBS News Philadelphia. The accident comes one day after damaging storms blew through the area, knocking down trees and power lines around the region.
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.