Philly playground's interactive exhibit helps kids learn Black history
An interactive exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground in Philadelphia teaches kids about people who are making Black history today.
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An interactive exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground in Philadelphia teaches kids about people who are making Black history today.
At an interactive exhibit at a Philadelphia playground, students learned about Black leaders in the community and got to meet some local legends.
In the 1800s, Dempsey Daniel Butler, an abolitionist, ardent supporter of the Underground Railroad and New Jersey businessman, set aside a plot of land at the corner of Charles Street and Ferry Avenue in Camden. Today, that land is under the care of Rev. Floyd White III, whose mission is to honor and remember the eight Black Civil War soldiers who are buried there.
American Hats LLC, one of the last remaining millinery factories in the United States, is celebrating its 101st anniversary under the leadership of Rev. Georgiette Morgan-Thomas.
This year, a Philadelphia hat factory turns 101 years old. It's one of the last remaining facilities of its type in the United States. As CBS News Philadelphia celebrates the first day of Black History Month, our Eva Andersen introduces the trailblazer who now runs the operation.
Taylor Memorial Baptist Church and its nonprofit Taylor MADE Opportunities hope to change lives by meeting people where they are.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is planning to hit the streets during the entire month of February to help bring peace in some of the city's toughest neighborhoods. Ray Strickland has more on how the organization is hoping to change lives by meeting people where they are.
Black History Month is marked in February, and the history of the observance dates back almost a century.
A Visit Philadelphia social media campaign launching Feb. 1 highlights Black family-owned businesses across the city.
When Black History Month begins, Visit Philadelphia will kick off its social media campaign "Legacy and Love," highlighting Black family owned businesses across the city. Wakisha Bailey reports.
There will be a blood drive for sickle cell disease this weekend in South Jersey to mark the beginning of Black History Month. Here's how you can help.
John Hunn was an abolitionist in the 1800s convicted for federal crimes after he helped enslaved people reach freedom.
Students at Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School are educating and celebrating Black excellence through creative and technological expression this Black History Month.
The students will continue to work on this mural over the next few weeks. They hope to have it ready in time for a Black History Month concert on February 22, 2025.
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
Nancy Kirby, who grew up in Haddonfield, New Jersey, went on to attend Bennett College in North Carolina, where she helped organize the sit-ins at whites-only lunch counters in Greensboro in 1960.
Students from the Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences put on a show for friends and family Thursday evening in Frankford. It was the String Theory School's 11th annual Black History Month concert.
To uplift students during Black History Month, YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School created their "I Can, I Will" social media campaign, with the theme "Shades of Melanin."
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School provides students ages 17-21 with the resources to earn a high school diploma and trade certification. One of those students, Adriana Avila, shared her story of how YouthBuild helped build her confidence and what she got out of this year's Black History Month "I Can, I Will" campaign.
In honor of Black History Month, a social media campaign from YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School aims to celebrate the excellence and joy of its students bring. CEO Le’Yondo Dunn and PR & Communication Specialist Khalil Bullock sat down with Wakisha Bailey to talk about the campaign and how it's impacting their students.
A married couple whose love language is music, Jean and Marcus Baylor are the duo behind The Baylor Project.
African Americans who want to break down barriers and find their ancestral roots can get help from a local group of researchers in Philadelphia.
Lincoln High School in Northeast Philadelphia has a unique event highlighting Black history: their own Jeopardy student championships
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.
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The New England Patriots are adding a weapon for quarterback Drake Maye, signing free agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
A man accused of murder in Chester County had interacted with police officers hours before the killing, according to court documents.
A suspect is dead, and a Baltimore Police officer is injured after a call for a burglary turned into a "barricade situation" at a home in the Glen neighborhood, department officials said.
Philadelphia has hit 80 degrees for the first time in 2026, the earliest the city has reached the mark since March 9, 2016.
The fire broke out at a rowhome in the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street in Philadelphia's Point Breeze section.
The New England Patriots are adding a weapon for quarterback Drake Maye, signing free agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Officials said Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, who are both from Bucks County, hoped to carry out a bigger attack than the Boston Marathon bombing.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
A man accused of murder in Chester County had interacted with police officers hours before the killing, according to court documents.
The fire broke out at a rowhome in the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street in Philadelphia's Point Breeze section.
The family of a teenager who appeared to be put in a chokehold during a protest against ICE in Quakertown is speaking out.
Emir Balat, a senior who was enrolled virtually at Neshaminy High School, is facing federal terrorism charges connected to explosive devices discovered outside New York City's mayoral residence over the weekend.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
There are several challenges in the investigation into the March 4 explosion at a Logan Township cocoa processing facility, officials say.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
The New England Patriots are adding a weapon for quarterback Drake Maye, signing free agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
James Harden scored 21 points to become the ninth player in NBA history with more than 29,000 career points, and the Cavaliers cruised to a 115-101 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey does not have any fractures in his sprained right pinky, according to medical tests.
The Phillies and starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo agreed to a five-year contract extension with a club option for a sixth season.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
Steve Jahn, the man charged with fatally shooting a woman in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, had called 911 and claimed people were following him about 2 hours before the shooting, according to court documents. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Crews are responding to a fire at a rowhome in Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood Tuesday. Nikki DeMentri has the latest on the fire.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts wrote a children's book, "Better Than a Touchdown," which was released Tuesday, March 10.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts says he always wanted to write a children's book. He speaks about his inspiration behind "Better Than A Touchdown," his message about pushing through adversity and his advice to young athletes.
A fire tore through a barn in Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday morning.