Black hatmaker from Philadelphia gains national spotlight
We introduce to you a one-of-a-kind hatmaker from Philadelphia whose custom creations are now in the national spotlight.
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Black hatmaker from Philadelphia gains national spotlight
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National Stop the Violence Alliance Black History Celebration
The National Stop the Violence Alliance hosted a Black History Month celebration in Camden Saturday.
Black-owned health care company helps adults with special needs
Advanced Behavior Treatment provides free resources to families with adult children with disabilities.
Black-owned company bridges gap for adults with special needs
Marcella Baietto reports.
Blk Ivy: A West Philly thrift store and museum of Black nostalgia
An old garage in West Philadelphia has been gutted and transformed into a new clothing store. But it's also a museum of sorts paying tribute to the struggle for social justice.
Old garage in West Philly transforms into clothing store
Ryan Hughes reports.
Franklin Institute astronomer Derrick Pitts loves making science accessible
Pitts is the first African American and the first American to hold dual titles of chief astronomer and planetarium director at a major science institution.
Philly astronomer Derrick Pitts loves making science accessible
The Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director spoke to CBS News Philadelphia's Tammie Souza.
Raheem "King" Saladeen inspiring young Black artists to dream big
For Raheem King Saladeen, each brush stroke now tells the story of his own life.
King Saladeen, inspires others to paint with purpose
Ryan Hughes reports.
Set in Philadelphia, author's comics feature, Black, gay heroes
Alex Smith wrote the "Black Vans" comic series from his Southwest Philadelphia studio, with the goal of highlighting characters who are often overlooked.
Philadelphia author's comics feature Black, gay superheroes
Alex Smith said he wanted to highlight people who don't get the spotlight, he tells Howard Monroe.
Meet the West Philly cartoonist who's changing face of superheroes for next gen
In Nicholas' comic series "Leon the Extraordinary," an ordinary kid redefines what it means to be a superhero.
Meet the West Philly cartoonist who's changing face of superheroes for next gen
Marcella Baietto reports.
Philadelphia's Black Catholics mourn closure of historic church
Saint Peter Claver Parish was the historic mother church for Black Catholics, named for a saint who fought against the slave trade.
Philadelphia's Black Catholics mourn closure of historic church
Natasha Brown explores the history of St. Peter Claver Parish in Philadelphia.
Great-great grandson spreads Frederick Douglass' message to Philadelphia kids
Kevin Douglass Greene paid a visit to the Delaware Valley to spread his great-great-grandfather's message.
Dionne Warwick's historic career shown in "Don't Make Me Over"
The documentary is the product of Dave Wooley. The director and producer felt it was very important to share his friendship and the story of the legendary singer with the world.
Dionne Warwick's historic career shown in "Don't Make Me Over"
Ukee Washington reports.
Pa. state senators propose William Still Week in February
Still is known as the father of the Underground Railroad and helped hundreds of enslaved people escape to freedom.
Trailblazer Dr. Mae Jemison talks about journey as first Black woman to travel in space
But it wasn't an easy journey for the first African American female astronaut. See back when she was just Mae, it was a time when careers in the sciences weren't encouraged for girls let alone Black girls.
Black History Month: Dr. Mae Jemison the first Black woman to travel into space
Andrew Kozak reports.
Late Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. receives mural to reflect his legacy
Photojournalist Brad Nau has the story.
MLK's goddaughter hoping to inspire next generation
Donzaleigh Abernathy's father, Rev. Ralph Abernathy, was a mentor and friend to Martin Luther King Jr.
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72 charged in wake of Philadelphia looting, DA's office says
Officials gave an update Monday after several stores were looted across Philadelphia last week.
Person of interest in Lawncrest quadruple shooting dies after shot by police
Police believe the man is the person of interest they were looking for in connection with a shooting that left three people dead inside a home in Lawncrest.
James Harden skips Sixers' media day, continues to seek trade
James Harden skipped the Sixers' media day Monday and his status for training camp remains unclear as he continues to seek a trade.
Penn's Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó win Nobel Prize
Two scientists part of the University of Pennsylvania's historic mRNA vaccine research team won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
Charlotte Sena update: What we know about the 9-year-old missing in New York
An AMBER Alert was issued for Charlotte Sena after she disappeared while visiting Moreau Lake State Park Saturday with her family.
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72 charged in wake of Philadelphia looting, DA's office says
Officials gave an update Monday after several stores were looted across Philadelphia last week.
Person of interest in Lawncrest quadruple shooting dies after shot by police
Police believe the man is the person of interest they were looking for in connection with a shooting that left three people dead inside a home in Lawncrest.
James Harden skips Sixers' media day, continues to seek trade
James Harden skipped the Sixers' media day Monday and his status for training camp remains unclear as he continues to seek a trade.
Penn's Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó win Nobel Prize
Two scientists part of the University of Pennsylvania's historic mRNA vaccine research team won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
Charlotte Sena update: What we know about the 9-year-old missing in New York
An AMBER Alert was issued for Charlotte Sena after she disappeared while visiting Moreau Lake State Park Saturday with her family.
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Person of interest in Lawncrest quadruple shooting dies after shot by police
Police believe the man is the person of interest they were looking for in connection with a shooting that left three people dead inside a home in Lawncrest.
Penn's Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó win Nobel Prize
Two scientists part of the University of Pennsylvania's historic mRNA vaccine research team won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
TWU Local 234 members vote to authorize strike against SEPTA
Members of the Transport Workers Union Local 234 have voted to authorize a strike against SEPTA if necessary. The union's contract with SEPTA expires at the end of the month.
Philadelphia artist's work catches Starbucks' attention for Hispanic Heritage Month
Philadelphia artist Manuela Guillén is behind vivid new artwork on some of Starbucks' mugs and tumblers.
Man killed in hit-and-run in Rhawnhurst, police say
The 39-year-old victim was hit on Bustleton Avenue around 3 a.m. Monday morning.
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NEXT Weather: Mild Monday sets up mostly sunny, warm week ahead
Get ready for a mostly sunny and warm week ahead, setting up perfect weather for the Phillies' playoff series beginning Tuesday.
Video shows man deliberately crashing car into Jersey police station
Prosecutors said the driver had also crashed his car into a home earlier that day.
New Jersey's gas tax increases by roughly a penny
The roughly 2% New Jersey gas tax increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.
Neighbors rock out from the comfort of their front lawns at Collingswood Porchfest
Porchfest is a Collingswood classic. It's an open air music festival designed to bring the community together.
Bicyclists raise $4.3M for 44th annual Bike MS: City to Shore Ride 2023
More than 4,000 bicyclists embarked on the 75 to 100 mile trek down the shore to Ocean City, N.J. to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis early Saturday morning.
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NEXT Weather: Mild Monday sets up mostly sunny, warm week ahead
Get ready for a mostly sunny and warm week ahead, setting up perfect weather for the Phillies' playoff series beginning Tuesday.
Mothers outraged after Delaware State Trooper accused of beating teens over prank indicted
A news conference was held Thursday afternoon after a Delaware State Trooper was indicted by a grand jury.
Delaware trooper accused of beating teens over ding dong ditch prank indicted by grand jury
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
3-year-old boy dead after hit by off-duty firefighter parking his car
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
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Penn's Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó win Nobel Prize
Two scientists part of the University of Pennsylvania's historic mRNA vaccine research team won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
Pa. child care providers fear loss of funding that "kept the lights on"
The American Rescue Plan Act gave nearly $730 million to 6,800 child care programs in Pennsylvania. Advocates hope future funding is on the horizon.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
Philly health officials urge vaccinations as COVID hospitalizations increase
The Philadelphia health commissioner hopes to avoid another tripledemic of flu, COVID and RSV, like what happened last winter.
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National Coffee Day 2023 deals: Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Circle K
We've got all you need to know about where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day.
Famous Philly streetwear store looks to rebuild after being looted
One of Philadelphia's most recognizable streetwear businesses was looted Tuesday night as trouble took over streets in the city's northeast section.
Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
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TWU Local 234 members vote to authorize strike against SEPTA
Members of the Transport Workers Union Local 234 have voted to authorize a strike against SEPTA if necessary. The union's contract with SEPTA expires at the end of the month.
SEPTA contactless "tap to pay" payments start Friday; riders split
SEPTA riders will be able to use contactless "tap to pay" payment on all city and suburban buses and most trains starting Friday.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
SEPTA bus driver discovers man shot in his car
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
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James Harden skips Sixers' media day, continues to seek trade
James Harden skipped the Sixers' media day Monday and his status for training camp remains unclear as he continues to seek a trade.
Phillies to play Marlins in 2023 NLWS. Here's everything you need to know
The Phillies will play the Miami Marlins in the 2023 NLWS. Here's everything you need to know.
Jake Elliott's clutch FG gives Eagles OT win over Washington Commanders
Jake Elliott hit a 54-yard field goal -- his fourth of the game -- to give the Eagles a 34-31 overtime victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Taylor Swift at MetLife Stadium to watch Travis Kelce's Chiefs take on the Jets
Taylor Swift couldn't just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field.
A.J. Brown's 2 TD day powers Eagles to win vs. Washington Commanders
A.J. Brown hauled in nine catches for 175 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles' 34-31 overtime win over the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field to improve to 4-0 for the second straight year.
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Taylor Swift at MetLife Stadium to watch Travis Kelce's Chiefs take on the Jets
Taylor Swift couldn't just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Jester Castle offers community opportunity to exhibit talent in various forms of spoken art
In this week's The Heartbeat, host Ashley Harder plants her feet on Jester Castle's stage. Learning the concept behind this new Center City venue and what sets it apart.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Philadelphia Police Athletic League working to keep kids active and off the streets
The Ford PAL Center in Southwest Philadelphia is one of over a dozen centers in the city helping kids stay active and off the streets.
Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
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Police shoot person of interest in Lawncrest quadruple shooting
Jasmine Payoute has the latest on the victims of the quadruple shooting.
Cellphone video: Gunfire erupts at youth football game near Temple campus
Gunfire at a youth football game just off the campus of Temple University sends people running for cover. It happened Sunday night at the field near 11th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
Police give update after Lawncrest shooting person of interest shot by officers
A 21-year-old man believed to be the person involved in a deadly quadruple shooting inside a home in Lawncrest early Monday morning has been shot by police in Mount Airy, according to officials.
Digital Brief: Oct. 2, 2023 (AM)
Janelle Burrell has your Monday morning Digital Brief.
Man shot, killed by police in Mt. Airy
Police believe the man killed in this shooting was a person of interest in connection to a quadruple shooting in Lawncrest.