Shapiro takes legal action after slavery exhibits were removed under Trump order
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took legal action to support Philadelphia's lawsuit against the Trump administration after slavery exhibits in Old City were removed.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took legal action to support Philadelphia's lawsuit against the Trump administration after slavery exhibits in Old City were removed.
Last week, National Park Service workers removed the slavery exhibits in Old City because of President Trump's executive order called "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History."
The great dig-out began Monday after a winter storm dumped over 9 inches of snow in Philadelphia, but the city's snow emergency will continue until further notice, Mayor Cherelle Parker said Monday. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is the oldest and largest day of service in the nation.
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The winner will receive scholarships, mentorship, performance opportunities and arts funding for their school.
Mayor Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington outlined plans to add two optional year-round schools in North Philly's Promise Zone.
During her State of Public Education speech this year, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker touched on the issue of vacant schools throughout the city.
Philadelphia is welcoming 2026 with a first-of-its-kind concert and celebration on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Parker will reflect on her administration's second year and provide an update on plans for 2026.
Mayor Cherelle Parker surprised CBS Philadelphia anchor Jim Donovan, who is retiring, with a mayoral proclamation celebrating his 25 years of serving the city and his lasting impact.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on a resolution Thursday that would give the district the green light to hand the properties over to the city for plans to potentially turn them into affordable housing units.
Parker's housing initiative includes programs to help existing homeowners make necessary repairs so they can afford to stay in their homes.
Parker said she's following legal advice, but that the status quo wasn't helping enough people.
"Shine on, Kada": Hundreds pay tribute at the funeral of Kada Scott as Mayor Parker promises to carry on her legacy.
Months after plans to build a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers near Market Street were abandoned, leaders in government and real estate are announcing a new plan to renew Market East. CBS News Philadelphia's Natasha Brown reports.
The city says the initiative has provided more than 200,000 quality-of-life services through the program.
Philadelphia's Office of Clean and Green and Green Initiatives is starting its citywide cleaning program this week.
AG Dave Sunday said that through September, law enforcement has seized more than 50 million doses of the powerful opioid.
Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and officials announced a new task force aimed at tackling the issue.
The task force officially launches on Nov. 3. It's just one part of the city's broader plan to stop illegal dumping.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other leaders spoke about safety concerns in the wake of Kada Scott's kidnapping and murder.
While authorities believe the human remains are of a woman, police can't confirm that the remains are Kada Scott's. They said the confirmation has to be done by the medical examiner's office.
A very special parade along the Delaware River on Thursday marked the start of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Reporter Dan Snyder got a tour of the USS Cooperstown and met some of the sailors who work on board.
