Chester County teacher dresses up as historical figures for Black History Month
Tamika Burton is making it a point to teach her students at Collegium Charter School about Black history, but it's not your usual lesson.
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Tamika Burton is making it a point to teach her students at Collegium Charter School about Black history, but it's not your usual lesson.
Anthony Sparano of Coatesville was convicted of recklessly endangering another person and propulsion of missiles into an occupied vehicle on Friday after a week-long trial in West Chester.
Danelo Cavalcante wore an orange prison jumpsuit as he arrived for a court hearing in Kennett Square on charges related to his alleged escape.
Some neighbors, like Lindsay Yates from Unionville, attended the trial with her children because they were curious about the case that heavily impacted their lives for weeks.
The school district will have counseling services available Friday for those who need them.
Danelo Cavalcante appeared in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania for a court hearing. Joe Holden reports.
There's no word on what caused the crash in Coatesville.
The Octorara Area School District identified the pilot on its website as Sam Ganow, the district's school board president.
There's no word on what caused the crash on the 500 block of Old Wilmington Road in West Caln Township, Chester County, on Thursday.
The trial of a Chester County police officer is scheduled to begin this week, after investigators charged him with assault during a traffic stop.
The trial of a Chester County police officer is scheduled to begin this week, after investigators charged Anthony Sparano with assault during a traffic stop. Racial justice advocates are asking for further investigation.
Penn Medicine says Brandywine Hospital is not a suitable site for an updated veterans hospital in Coatesville.
Penn Medicine planned to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to reopen the hospital, but now Tower Health will have to find a new owner for the property.
Dominic, Vanessa, Bertie, Small Ed and Sasha, all from the Philadelphia area, will be compete on Team Ruff or Team Fluff during Puppy Bowl XX.
From the Philadelphia suburbs to Chester and Montgomery counties, people all had a different snow day itinerary for Friday.
A winter storm Friday is leading to school closures and delays in the Philadelphia region and in New Jersey and Delaware.
A dentist in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, was charged with assaulting a patient on the job, the Chester County District Attorney's Office said on Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of people are waiting for the lights to come back on in the Philadelphia region after Tuesday night's storm.
Hank's Place moved to Kennett Square after flooding from Hurricane Ida, but a power outage forced it to close Wednesday.
Some neighbors in Malvern are going on nearly 24 hours since the storm knocked out power at home.
The house is located on East Chestnut and East Barnard Streets.
Girl Scout Cookies season is almost here. Find out when cookies go on sale - and where you can find your favorite box.
PennDOT is preparing for this weekend's winter storm with several cameras, message boards and screens at a new facility.
West Chester's Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band is in the 135th Rose Parade - the 1st Pennsylvania state school to do so.
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
A driver crashed a car into a police station in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.
A woman left her 14-month-old baby in a hot car while she gambled at Parx Casino, police say.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is blocked by a crime scene that includes an armored cash truck.
Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is blocked by a crime scene that includes an armored cash truck.
A driver crashed a car into a police station in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.
A woman left her 14-month-old baby in a hot car while she gambled at Parx Casino, police say.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
A driver crashed a car into a police station in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.
A woman left her 14-month-old baby in a hot car while she gambled at Parx Casino, police say.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is blocked by a crime scene that includes an armored cash truck.
Garrett Nicholas, the student hit and killed in Pennsylvania, saved three people and will help dozens of others through organ donation.
The sudden swing of freezing temperatures across the Philadelphia region could impact both backyard plants and commercial crops.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.
Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer for Chicago, and Michael Conforto added a sacrifice fly.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday.
Porter Martone made history Monday night in Game 2 of the Philadelphia Flyers' first-round playoff series vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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 penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, made it abundantly clear that they're supporting Philadelphia Flyers – and NOT the Pittsburgh Penguins – in their quest for the Stanley Cup.
Philadelphia police were investigating an armed robbery of a Brinks armored truck in Northeast Philadelphia and according to police sources, later located a car that the suspects used. Liz Crawford has the latest updates on the Brinks truck robbery investigation.
Haverford High School teacher Leon Smith appeared on "CBS Mornings" to learn he was the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! The AP U.S. history and African American Studies teacher and basketball coach got a surprise from Julius "Dr. J." Erving, a Philadelphia 76ers legend.
After breaking a fundraising record with $10 million in 2025, the Eagles are now gearing up for the 2026 Eagles Autism Challenge. Ryan Hammond, executive director of the Eagles Autism Foundation, joins our Janelle Burrell with a look at what's ahead.
Philadelphia City Council members voiced their concerns over what they're calling a "rushed" vote by the School District of Philadelphia board on its updated facilities plan. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest from outside Lankenau High School, one of 17 schools that is slated to close.