Philadelphia's National Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society officially reopens
The Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society officially reopened to the public Saturday.
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The Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society officially reopened to the public Saturday.
Philadelphia is set to honor Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from University of Pennsylvania's law school and the first to earn a PhD.
A Philadelphia civil rights expert says President Trump's efforts to end federal DEIA programs could affect many minorities and vulnerable Americans.
Officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite "repeated, extensive notice" that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior.
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.
Last weekend, the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts hosted a day full of events to formally dedicate Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center.
30-year-old Dempsey Walters faces prison time after pleading guilty to assaulting two teenagers over a doorbell prank Friday.
Requiring Pennsylvania mail-in voters to fill out their ballots with the proper date does not run afoul of the Civil Rights Act, a federal appeals court ruled.
In 1960, a North Carolina college student from the Philadelphia area took a stand by being one of the first to sit down at a whites-only lunch counter.
Nancy Kirby, who grew up in Haddonfield, New Jersey, went on to attend Bennett College in North Carolina, where she helped organize the sit-ins at whites-only lunch counters in Greensboro in 1960.
The government specifically said it'll look into whether officers used unnecessary force on people who were complying with orders and bystanders who were watching police activity.
The government specifically said it'll look into whether officers used unnecessary force on people who were complying with orders and bystanders who were watching police activity.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner was chosen by a panel of experts from a list of just over 350 nominations.
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
The March on Washington was a life-changing moment that remains crystal clear in the minds of two Philly natives.
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
Till's lynching fueled a growing civil rights movement.
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players into the game as playable characters.
Donzaleigh Abernathy's father, Rev. Ralph Abernathy, was a mentor and friend to Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, the federal observance of the King holiday, commemorations continue in Atlanta, as well as in the nation's capital and beyond.
Three buses of recent migrant families arrived from Texas near the home of Vice President Kamala Harris in record-setting cold on Christmas Eve.
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
Pennsylvania's high court says officials aren't allowed to count votes from mail-in or absentee ballots that lack accurate, handwritten dates on their return envelopes.
A gunman shot and killed the civil rights activist on election day; Oct. 10, 1871.
Women's freedoms have been erased, the economy is in a freefall, and a father tells CBS News that all he remembers on this anniversary is losing two sons.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
If you happen to ride the bus in Camden, you may spot a new addition at your bus stop to help beautify the neighborhood.
Residents in a South Philadelphia neighborhood are fed up with the months-long construction that has left the area with dug-out roads and broken sidewalks.
Smoke is billowing into the sky as a fire burns at a rowhome in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood on Thursday.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
Smoke is billowing into the sky as a fire burns at a rowhome in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood on Thursday.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania is eliminating all of its NCAA sports teams and its club hockey team at the end of the year.
If you happen to ride the bus in Camden, you may spot a new addition at your bus stop to help beautify the neighborhood.
The Flyers fired John Tortorella with nine games left in his third season as head coach, a campaign mired with on-ice regression.
Residents in a South Philadelphia neighborhood are fed up with the months-long construction that has left the area with dug-out roads and broken sidewalks.
Smoke is billowing into the sky as a fire burns at a rowhome in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood on Thursday.
Joshua Santiago, a barber in Kensington, says Kensington is cleaner, but he remains focused on connecting with people in need.
The Truist Championship will move from its usual home in North Carolina to the nation's oldest country club in Philadelphia this spring.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
If you happen to ride the bus in Camden, you may spot a new addition at your bus stop to help beautify the neighborhood.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Police in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, said two school buses crashed Thursday morning.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
A Mount Laurel woman faces additional child abuse-related charges after being accused of abusing six children at a home daycare.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Friday marks exactly nine months since a deadly crash in New Castle, Delaware that changed a family forever.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
A doctor in one of Philadelphia's busiest emergency departments is innovating new ways to save lives inside and outside of the hospital.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
ShopRite is recalling ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix made and sold in its Clementon, New Jersey store on March 20.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A part of I-76 westbound that was closed in Philadelphia has now reopened after a crash. Drivers should still expect delays and detours.
A program that gives free SEPTA rides to low-income people in Philadelphia is coming to an end.
Philadelphia commuters are frustrated with the persistent operator unavailability on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subways.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 South near mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, disrupted traffic Tuesday.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
The Truist Championship will move from its usual home in North Carolina to the nation's oldest country club in Philadelphia this spring.
The Phillies' 2025 opening-day lineup features a new wrinkle: Trea Turner is now leading off vs. a lefty starting pitcher.
Fran McCaffery played three seasons with the Quakers and led the Ivy League in assists and steals as a senior in 1981-82.
The Flyers fired John Tortorella with nine games left in his third season as head coach, a campaign mired with on-ice regression.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
After closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the newly-renovated Atlantic City Aquarium has reopened to the public.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A disturbing act of vandalism is sparking outrage at a local school. Our Chopper was over Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, where someone drew a swastika and wrote racial slurs. The principal said the messages were quickly erased and now the school has launched an investigation to find out who’s behind them.
A new direct link between Philadelphia and Mexico takes off this summer. Aeromexico announced it will launch daily flights between PHL and Mexico City starting June 5. It comes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both cities will host major matches.
Saturday will be the last day of business for two Kohl's stores in our area. The Kohl's in Pottstown, Chester County and East Windsor, Mercer County, are among 27 stores closing across the country. Kohl's is trying to turn things around as sales decline. The company is also cutting 10% of its corporate workforce.
District Attorney Larry Krasner said his office is taking a new approach to prosecuting retail theft. That includes internet sales of legal and stolen items, crimes involving self-checkout technologies and changes in store security and policies. It also now addresses factors that can lead to stealing. Krasner said organized retail theft cases will be charged at higher levels.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday.