Center City rebounds with record jobs despite safety challenges, report finds
More jobs are located in Center City, Philadelphia, than at any point in the last 45 years, according to the annual State of Center City report released Thursday.
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More jobs are located in Center City, Philadelphia, than at any point in the last 45 years, according to the annual State of Center City report released Thursday.
Residents of a high-rise building on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia evacuated on Thursday morning after a fire broke out. The cause is under investigation and so far there are no reports of any injuries.
A new report from Philadelphia's Center City District says the area is bouncing back from challenges experienced in the coronavirus pandemic, but areas like Market East are not keeping up with that growth. Brandon Goldner breaks down the document for you.
Every week, DJ Hugo Max lights up the dance floor at Voyeur Nightclub, where country line dancing draws hundreds from all walks of life.
On this week's Spreading the Love, we're in Center City, where CBS Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a local DJ who brought his cowboy boots to the City of Brotherly Love, proving line dancing is more than just a good time — it’s about belonging.
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A 77-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old was shot multiple times outside a hookah lounge not far from Rittenhouse Square in Center City Wednesday morning.
Uber confirmed that a 77-year-old man killed in a shooting in Center City Philadelphia this week was a driver for the company.
A 77-year-old driver for a ride-hailing service was killed and a passenger was injured during a shooting in Center City Philadelphia Wednesday morning.
One man was killed and another was hurt after a shooting outside a hookah lounge on the 100 block of South 18th Street in Center City on Wednesday morning. Jan Carabeo reports.
Amanda Parezo has used a wheelchair for the past four years after a shooting in Fishtown left her paralyzed. Now she is working to make her Old City neighborhood more accessible, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Crews are set to move Philadelphia's Portal from LOVE Park to the City Hall Courtyard Monday after the public voted for the new location.
It's been weeks since the Macy's in Center City closed, but memories of the Wanamaker Building remain.
It's been a few weeks since the Macy's in Center City closed. But memories of the store live on. Now you can share some of those memories with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. We're talking about the eagle, the organ and the old Wanamaker's. They want to hear your stories at a memory collection event Wednesday at 5 p.m. It's free, but you should register ahead of time.
Pedestrians will have some extra space to walk, shop and gather in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square this spring.
The LOVE Run will take over part of Center City Philadelphia Sunday morning, resulting in road closures.
Today felt like we skipped over spring and went right to summer this Saturday. In the Lehigh Valley, it's still in the 60s, and it's still very comfortable in Philadelphia for a March night. Ryan Hughes reports in Center City and talked to many people who say they couldn't wait for a day like this.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority on Wednesday announced its new Smart Loading Zone initiative to keep the city streets clear from delivery drivers and to get traffic moving in the Center City District.
The company that owns the Portal said owners are down to three possible new locations for the installation, but confirmed it will stay in the Center City area.
EPA employees gathered outside their office in Center City to protest what they're calling "senseless acts" by the Trump administration.
On Macy's final day in Center City Philadelphia, shoppers stopped in to say goodbye to the store, Wanamaker Organ and Grand Court Eagle.
Shoppers visited Macy's in Center City Philadelphia Sunday as the store prepared to close its doors for the final time. Reporter Ray Strickland has the story.
The iconic organ is protected, but questions about its future remain as Macy's prepares to close its Center City Philadelphia store.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations were held all across the Philadelphia region on Monday.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
A winter storm dumped rain, sleet and rain on the Lehigh Valley Friday, creating icy roads and travel problems.
Dangerous travel conditions continue Saturday morning in the Philadelphia area. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
Dangerous travel conditions continue Saturday morning in the Philadelphia area. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
A winter storm dumped rain, sleet and rain on the Lehigh Valley Friday, creating icy roads and travel problems.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
A winter storm dumped rain, sleet and rain on the Lehigh Valley Friday, creating icy roads and travel problems.
Philadelphia police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect who killed a cyclist on Lancaster Avenue, one of the most dangerous streets in the city.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
Police say 44-year-old Rahman Rose entered a DMV in Wilmington, Delaware and shot and killed a state trooper.
Portnoy said he plans to give Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook's family nearly $500,000.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Delaware State Police said Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook served since 2015.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
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.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
The South Philadelphia bar was a haven for Chiefs fans in the Philly area for years.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
Zack Baun, Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, Cam Jurgens and Quinyon Mitchell are the five Philadelphia players named to the initial 2026 Pro Bowl roster.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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.
A mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain fell around the Philadelphia area on Friday night, leaving some streets and sidewalks a slippery mess Saturday morning. Wakisha Bailey gets a look at a crash on a slippery highway in Northeast Philly while Madeleine Wright chats with pedestrians in the Roxborough section of the city.
Fire officials in Delaware say six people were hurt in a 3-car collision on the Delaware Memorial Bridge on Friday night. We're working to learn more on their conditions.
The Philadelphia area could continue to have slick roads and sidewalks on Saturday, though the temperature for most of us will get above freezing and turn many roads wet. Overnight, there could be refreezing and black ice concerns. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your latest forecast.
Philadelphia is gearing up for the Mummers Parade already, with parking restrictions and road closures in effect ahead of the New Year's Day event. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with the NEXT Weather forecast from Meteorologist Andrew Kozak.
The NTSB is investigating the deadly explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania.