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Candace Lark has been blazing a trail since she started playing harp at age 13. Now, she's making a name for herself in the world of classical music.
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Candace Lark has been blazing a trail since she started playing harp at age 13. Now, she's making a name for herself in the world of classical music.
Candace Lark has been blazing a trail since she started playing the harp at age 13. But after winning many awards and performing on big stages, she says her focus is on opening the door for the next generation of musicians.
An AP African American Studies class at a New Jersey high school is more than a typical Black history lesson.
At Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Burlington County, New Jersey, AP African American Studies students are getting an in-depth education on how their local communities have impacted Black history in the United States.
Dr. Arlene Bennett was a pioneer for Black women at Penn's medical school after being the first to graduate in 1964.
Meet the founder of Philadanco: 93-year-old Joan Myers Brown, who has paved the way and opened the doors for generations of dancers to come.
As Philadanco celebrates its 55th anniversary and the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts celebrates 65 years, Joan Myers Brown, the 93-year-old woman behind the renowned company, says her goal is – as always – to help young people make their dreams come true.
As we celebrate Black History, we are sharing the story of Dr. Arlene Bennett, who pioneered the way for women at Penn's medical school. CBS News Philadelphia’s Stephanie Stahl spoke with Dr. Bennett about how she made the most of her opportunities.
Mabel Staton, the Black track and field standout who broke through racial barriers at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, has died.
Mabel Landry Staton, a track and field trailblazer who was the only female American to compete in long jump at the 1952 Olympics Games in Helsinki, has died at 92, her family said.
At 92, Mabel Staton remains an icon in track and field, a trailblazer who broke barriers for women and African Americans.
Local dancers in the Delaware Valley are keeping soul line dancing alive. The art form is more than just steps and rhythm.
Every week, Gloria Kingcade teaches soul line dancing in North Philadelphia. Hundreds of dancers from the area will soon travel to Washington, D.C., to celebrate the archiving of the art form at the Library of Congress.
Philadelphia is set to honor Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from University of Pennsylvania's law school and the first to earn a PhD.
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the first Black woman to earn a PhD in the United States, will be honored with a statue near Philadelphia's City Hall.
After enrolling at DePaul University in Chicago, Mabel Landry Staton was the only American woman who competed in long jump at the 1952 Summer Olympics, held in Helsinki, Finland. Now a South Jersey resident, Staton tells Josh Sanders about defying racism and limitations placed on women in order to succeed in track and field.
Meet the 26-year-old artist whose mission is to create powerful images, reflecting the essence of her subjects.
Autumn Lockwood was the first Black woman to coach in the Super Bowl — and is now the first to win one as well.
As we celebrate Black History, we introduce you to an emerging artist from West Philadelphia. Here’s a glimpse of her solo exhibit called "Cerena Robertson: Reflecting on My Roots." Reporter Aziza Shuler gives us a candid look at this artist as she creates her next masterpiece.
New Jersey artist Kimberly Camp addresses culture and identity with dolls in her exhibit "Cross River: A Parallel Universe."
Artist Kimberly Camp uses handmade dolls to address identity, culture and the African American experience through her exhibit at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, New Jersey.
The La Unique African American Books and Cultural Center opened in 1991 to help customers learn more about Black history.
In 1991, the U.S. Air Force veteran opened La Unique African American Books and Cultural Center on North 6th Street in Camden to help customers and future generations learn more about Black history.
The Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery features shackles, chains and other painful relics of the transatlantic slave trade.
"We're the only slavery museum in Philadelphia and the only museum with artifacts from the transatlantic slave trade," says Gwen Ragsdale of Philadelphia's Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery. Natasha Brown reports.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Asbestos concerns forced Kensington High School to close at least for the rest of the calendar year for students and staff.
Scattered water quality tests on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers found some unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria.
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
Begining Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Asbestos concerns forced Kensington High School to close at least for the rest of the calendar year for students and staff.
Scattered water quality tests on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers found some unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria.
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Asbestos concerns forced Kensington High School to close at least for the rest of the calendar year for students and staff.
Scattered water quality tests on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers found some unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria.
Begining Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
Monday in the Philadelphia region looks mostly quiet, although a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon as a cold front moves through.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Begining Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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.
The Philadelphia Teachers Federation says its members aren't thrilled about the situation and feel there was a major breakdown in communication with the district. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
South Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell, based in Haddon Township, has been working with flowers for over 35 years after picking up a job to help pay for college tuition. Nikki DeMentri reports.
A recent survey of parents found nearly three-quarters plan to use artificial intelligence for back-to-school shopping in some way. So which AI is the most helpful for buying your child's school supplies? Josh Sidorowicz put three to the test and is In Your Corner with tips.
Surveillance video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows the moment gunfire erupted in Southwest Philadelphia in the shooting that killed off-duty police officer Alhassane Barry on Sunday, Aug. 16. Chilekasi Adele reports.
The 30-day warning period for expanded smart loading zones in Center City begins. Madeleine Wright reports.