Philadelphia Orchestra Members Entertain Passengers During Lengthy Flight Delay
Two violinists, a cellist and a viola player were aboard a flight that was delayed for three hours on the tarmac in Beijing on Friday.
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Two violinists, a cellist and a viola player were aboard a flight that was delayed for three hours on the tarmac in Beijing on Friday.
The Philadelphia Orchestra is going to China next week and some members of the participated in a sendoff ceremony.
The Hershey Company says it's launching a new "milk candy" bar in three Chinese cities next month, followed by a wider distribution next year.
Guan Tianlang, the 14-year-old Chinese amateur who made history at Augusta National, is bringing his game to Jack Nicklaus' backyard.
The Orchestra will leave May 28th for a tour of China which will include seven concerts and other "people to people" events.
As recently as six years ago, China and India each began sending 100,000 students to the US. But since then, enrollment of foreign students has dropped off, except for China and Saudi Arabia.
Chris discusses the latest on the negotiations to avert the fiscal cliff, the controversy now surrounding South Korean Rapper, Psy, and his time Friday Night at the Philly Pops. He talks to CSN Philly's Ray Didinger about yesterday's last-second Eagles win in Tampa and to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein about Corey Booker running for Governor of New Jersey on the Monday Morning Matchup.
Chris reviews the reaction to Bob Costas asserting that guns are responsible for the murder/suicide committed by Javon Belcher. He also assesses the Republican responses and efforts in the fiscal cliff debate, wonders if Andy Reid will be back next year, and analyzes the impact a minimum wage increase would have on New Jersey businesses.
Nutter spoke about his upcoming trip to Beijing and Tianjin with Steve Coyle's seventh-grade social studies class at the Folk Arts Cultural Treasures Charter School, at 11th and Callowhill Streets in Chinatown.
Mayor Nutter is leading a delegation of local civic and business leaders on a week-long trip to China starting today.
While our election day is Tuesday, China makes an entirely pre-determined change in leadership on Thursday. It faces unprecedented opportunity and concern.
As the campaign draws to a close it has become very apparent that Obama will return to the White House and that Harry Reid will lead a Democratic Senate.
Auto manufacturing is back in America – especially in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania because President Obama made the politically risky decision to bailout the auto industry after bailing out the banks. It was a decision that worked. Obama was right, Romney was wrong. So Romney is now in full lying mode. He is trying to retroactively re-write the wrongs in his writings.
Yes, it's great that all turned out well for the auto workers, but it is absolutely horrendous to know that the American taxpayers via President Obama's actions could have been left standing for billions of dollars – and still might.
Romney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.
Romney's ideas – if presented fresh and enthusiastically hopeful for America's future – can be the final bump he needs to win this election.
It is unprecedented for a presidential candidate to have as many conflicts when it comes to foreign business ties as Mitt Romney.
Romney looks to come back from 47% don't pay taxes remarks and attacks on China trade. But Romney has so many vulnerabilities on China it is hard to understand why he would pick this issue.
Mitt Romney and Bain Capital purchased a factory in China that took on the demand from outsourcing from other US companies. So they profited by increasing profits from companies they owned by shipping jobs overseas and they profited from other companies shipping jobs overseas by doing the work that used to be done in cities and towns across America.
While the United States looks like a lock on the gold, there's always the possibility of an upset if Team USA gets knocked off its game along the way.
Sheldon Adelson, the largest foreign investor in China, has invested tens of millions of dollars in influencing the 2012 election and has vowed to spend $100 million to put his thumb on the scale for Mitt Romney in November.
Chris details the latest potlical attacks on Mitt Romney's tenure at Bain Capital and discuesses them with Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup. He also talks to former RNC Chairman Michael Steele and Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel after starting the second half of the season by winning two out of three in Colorado.
What is to stop a foreign country from funneling money through US businesses or political donors into Super PACs to buy US elections?
They're popular dog treats, often advertised as wholesome and healthy. But some dog owners say they're dangerous, even deadly, and the federal government is investigating.
A key component of the orchestra's engagement in China will be to work collaboratively with the Chinese, to identify and train classical musicians.
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
Morning low temps Thursday in Philadelphia will be in the teens with wind chills in the single digits, but it will be sunny and in the low 30s in the afternoon.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
The museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia is again named the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is leaving the organization.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
The museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia is again named the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
A police officer in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is under investigation and on administrative leave after hitting a naked man with a patrol car.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
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.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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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.
Bill Kelly says temperatures will plummet in the Philadelphia region this weekend due to a blast of Arctic air. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Concerned parents, teachers and neighbors packed into a conference room at Overbrook Elementary in West Philadelphia to share their concerns about saving the historic school from closure.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Camron and Annie Guthrie, released an emotional video Wednesday night pleading for the return of their mother.
A church fire forced part of Roosevelt Boulevard to close Wednesday, but it has since reopened.