Award-winning South Jersey jazz band makes music that connects to their African American roots
The Baylor Project, a husband and wife jazz duo based in New Jersey, has been nominated for 7 Grammys.
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The Baylor Project, a husband and wife jazz duo based in New Jersey, has been nominated for 7 Grammys.
For Lanzy Witherspoon, genealogy is like a puzzle. It helped her connect with 100 family members.
Lincoln High School in Northeast Philadelphia has a unique event highlighting Black history: their own Jeopardy student championships. Eva Andersen spoke with students and staff who helped the school organize the month-long celebration.
ACES Veterans Museum in Germantown is honoring Black members of law enforcement and veterans with medals during a ceremony on Tuesday.
Aces Veterans Museum says many of their events wouldn't be possible without the support of law enforcement. So on Tuesday, the museum plans to honor Black veterans who are also Philadelphia Police officers in the northwest area of the city.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Area Black Nurses Association held its second annual Mini Nurse Academy at General George G. Meade School in North Philly.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Area Black Nurses Association is holding its second annual Mini Nurse Academy at General George G. Meade School in North Philly.
The historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, is ready for roaring crowds once again.
Gallery resident curator Keith Scriven says the artists are the storytellers.
It can be tough to find products that are both handmade and sustainable, but at Trunc in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood, you'll find plenty of curated goods that check both boxes. Co-owner Dorothea Gamble shares some of her current favorite, locally made items in the shop.
While Laser Philly, a Black-owned business in Northern Liberties, specializes in custom laser cutting and engraving services, you can find a variety of unique gifts at the store. Owner and designer Shariff Pendleton walked CBS Philadelphia through what you'll find at Laser Philly.
Through her latest series "King Boy," Northern Liberties artist Pauline Houston McCall aims to depict the young Black and brown children of Philadelphia as angelic and royal. "I want to do what society does not do for our beautiful black and brown boys," she explained.
CBS News Philadelphia’s Natasha Brown and Siafa Lewis share stories of Black artists, activists, and pioneers influencing lives yesterday and today. Hosted from Philadelphia's historic Mother Bethel AME Church.
According to the CDC, Black women having babies are at an increased risk of death, and that has Black women turning to doulas.
Valley Forge Baptist Academy in Collegeville on Thursday celebrated Black History Month and their passion for diversity.
Leaders and students at the Valley Forge Baptist Academy in Montgomery County celebrated Black History Month Thursday and their passion for diversity.
Meet the artist who painted hope and representation on the walls of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Germantown.
When a church in the Germantown section of Philadelphia needed renovations, it decided to rethink its artwork and prioritize representation. Cavin Jones brought the ideas to life.
An award-winning preservationist knew of his legacy, but not her connection with the man known to be one of the wealthiest men in Philadelphia in the 1800s.
City Hall is called the "People's Building," and a new Black History Month exhibit highlights some of the people in Philadelphia's history.
A Black History Month exhibit at Philadelphia City Hall celebrates the untold stories of Black Philadelphians.
"In many people's minds, the African American Community did not exist," Adrienne Rhodes, co-founder of The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project, said.
In order to celebrate Black history, you have to know it existed. That's part of the mission behind The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project.
The Marian Anderson Museum in Philadelphia was severely damaged by flooding, but museum officials hope to reopen the historic building by late spring.
The Marian Anderson Museum in Philadelphia was severely damaged by flooding, but museum officials hope to reopen the historic building by late spring.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
Global icon Patti LaBelle is leading Visit Philadelphia's new social media campaign, "We Are the Fabric. We Are the Thread."
From picking cotton on a Tennessee farm to raising a family in South Jersey, Lillian Crooks is celebrating 100 years of life.
Students waiting for the school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, were sent running when an ICE enforcement operation began nearby.
With the tax filing deadline now just two months away, financial experts are warning taxpayers to avoid common mistakes when they file.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
Global icon Patti LaBelle is leading Visit Philadelphia's new social media campaign, "We Are the Fabric. We Are the Thread."
From picking cotton on a Tennessee farm to raising a family in South Jersey, Lillian Crooks is celebrating 100 years of life.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
Students waiting for the school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, were sent running when an ICE enforcement operation began nearby.
Global icon Patti LaBelle is leading Visit Philadelphia's new social media campaign, "We Are the Fabric. We Are the Thread."
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it become lunch for a skunk this Valentine's Day in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
A man has died following a high speed crash in Philadelphia's Torresdale neighborhood in the early hours of Friday morning.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
From picking cotton on a Tennessee farm to raising a family in South Jersey, Lillian Crooks is celebrating 100 years of life.
Students waiting for the school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, were sent running when an ICE enforcement operation began nearby.
All employees are accounted for after crews responded to reports of an explosion at a manufacturing building in Burlington Township.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Nick Castellanos addressed his benching in Miami last June on social media after the Philadelphia Phillies released him Thursday.
Nick Castellanos' time in Philadelphia is officially over as the Phillies released him on Thursday.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Former Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is heading to the Dolphins to become the team's passing game coordinator.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Babies in the NICU at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital celebrated their first Valentine's Day!
"Facility dog" Oona made some special deliveries to patients at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Riverfront for Valentine's Day! The rehab facility on Columbus Boulevard uses dogs from Canine Companions to greet patients, open doors and pick up items.
The Abington School District said Dr. Alice Swift, principal of Abington Senior High School, was accused of making inappropriate social media posts.
LaBelle is featured in a new social media campaign highlighting a series of Black history tours happening throughout February.
While ICE was conducting an enforcement operation in Lindenwold, New Jersey, children waiting at a nearby school bus stop were sent running. Video showed multiple children running through the parking lot of the Woodland Village Apartments.