Man honored by Phillies for heroic actions following Northeast Philly plane crash
Caseem Wongus is receiving recognition from the Phillies for his heroic actions on the night of the Northeast Philly plane crash in January 2025.
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Caseem Wongus is receiving recognition from the Phillies for his heroic actions on the night of the Northeast Philly plane crash in January 2025.
If you're heading to the Philadelphia Sports Complex for the Eagles Open Practice or Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX, our Ross DiMattei has some travel advice for you.
The sellout crowd at Citizens Bank Park couldn't contain the excitement with the Phillies holding a 5-4 lead.
This 25-person crew plays "situational baseball," where there are no bats, just buttons. They're watching the game and how the crowd reacts to it.
We know our Kate Bilo is incredible at reporting the NEXT Weather forecast, but does she have what it takes to become a Phillies Ballgirl at Citizens Bank Park? Kate rolled up her sleeves and tried out some training with help from none other than the Phillies Ballgirls.
World Series champion and former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino joined the Savannah Bananas for one at-bat at Citizens Bank Park Saturday night.
Many Philadelphia Phillies fans had two things on their minds Sunday night outside Citizens Bank Park — beating the heat and beating the New York Mets. Alicia Roberts has the story from the ballpark in South Philly.
Families celebrated Father's Day with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park Sunday afternoon.
The Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals will play a split day/night doubleheader on Wednesday.
The Phillies enter the unknown on Saturday with Roki Sasaki, as the Japanese phenom has just two starts to his name in the major leagues.
Aramark workers are voting on a new contract that would grant health care benefits and pay increases, raising the pay floor to $20 per hour for non-tipped workers.
Thousands of fans are ready to pack Citizens Bank Park to watch the Phillies take on the Rockies. Nikki DeMentri introduces us to two Citizens Bank Park employees and their stories.
Baseball is back at the bank! Here's what you need to know ahead of the Phillies' home opener, from the forecast to bag policies at Citizens Bank Park.
A new mural inside Citizens Bank Park's Ashburn Alley is a celebration of the iconic landmarks and architecture of Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey talked to the artist, Lindsay Archer, about how she got inspiration for the piece and her excitement for the new Phillies season.
Former Philadelphia Phillies players and current team ambassadors Dickie Noles, Mickey Morandini and Milt Thompson joined CBS News Philadelphia ahead of opening day at Citizens Bank Park to talk about their excitement for the season and what the Fightins' will need to keep in mind in their hunt for Red October.
CBS News Philadelphia is live at Citizens Bank Park, where the field is ready for Monday's sold-out game against the Rockies. Wakisha Bailey has what you need to keep in mind when heading to the ballpark, and Jim Donovan introduces you to the young man who'll be throwing out the first pitch.
Just in time for baseball season, Citizens Bank Park has topped USA Today's 10Best list of Major League Baseball's best stadiums.
After finishing third in last year's rankings, USA Today readers voted the home of the Philadelphia Phillies as the best place to catch a game for 2025.
A lot can change in a year! Here's what's new at Citizens Bank Park this season ahead of the Phillies' home opener.
The Phillies' home opener is on Monday. Chopper showed the freshly painted opening day logo behind home plate. So what’s new at the yard this season? Alicia Roberts reports.
The Phillies' home opener against the Rockies is just days away. On Friday, ground crews got Citizens Bank Park ready.
While rain poses a threat for the Philadelphia Phillies' home opener Monday, the club's grounds crew got Citizens Bank Park ready to go Friday.
The Jonas Brothers are bringing their newly announced "JONAS20: Living The Dream Tour" to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
The Jonas Brothers are bringing their newly-announced "JONAS20: Living The Dream Tour" to two arenas in the Greater Philadelphia area this August.
The Phillies held their annual Red Friday sale Saturday at the New Era Phillies Team Store at Citizens Bank Park. Crowds lined up as early as 6 a.m. for a chance to snag unique fan experiences, gifts and 50% off deals storewide. Fans also got the chance to enjoy soft pretzels and hot cocoa in the dugout and meet Phillies broadcasters and ballgirls.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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.
Mayor Cherelle Parker was also in attendance at Community Appreciation Day in Point Breeze.
At the Red Bull Championship Run, 120 contestants tried to retrieve a flag at the end of a 30-foot greased pole over the Delaware River.
Del Buono’s Bakery is located at the former McMillan's Bakery, which closed in 2025 after decades in business.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast Saturday night in the Philadelphia region.
The war has made it difficult to ship oil from the Middle East.