Abraham Lincoln pardoned Biden's great-great-granddad, documents show
President Biden's great-great-grandfather, Moses Robinette, was charged with attempted murder after a fight in 1864.
President Biden's great-great-grandfather, Moses Robinette, was charged with attempted murder after a fight in 1864.
When the New Hampshire voter asked Nikki Haley on why she wasn't mentioning slavery in her response, she asked, "What do you want me to say about slavery?"
A storm caused major damage to a Woodstown church's historic cemetery, the final resting place of several black Civil War veterans. The church didn't have the funds to pay the thousands of dollars needed to clean up until CBS News Philadelphia got involved. Brandon Goldner reports.
In Trenton, a once-forgotten burial ground holding the graves of Black people is getting some much-needed attention.
As an apparent power struggle brings claims of an insurrection in Russia, here's what to know about the Wagner Group and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Many of New England's most important historic sites and monuments can be found in and around Boston.
The Free Library announced its 2016 book selection and the focus is the Civil War.
Gettysburg says it will no longer sell items that use the battle flag as a stand-alone feature.
Rich analyzed the Supreme Court's ruling upholding a major portion of the Affordable Care Act, Hulu Plus releasing the entire catalog of Seinfeld, and Apple pulling all Civil War games from iTunes.
Want to explore some of the most historic sites in U.S. history? Check out this list of the top civil war sites in Virginia from Carlo DeVito, author of "Mrs. Lee's Rose Garden."
The Wagner Free Institute of Science celebrates the 150th anniversary of its North Philadelphia home with a free program Wednesday evening that explores how the major events of 1865 played out in Philadelphia and influenced its future.
The Civil War Trust said Tuesday it's already raised much of the money needed to buy and improve the four-acre location west of town.
While Napa Valley deserves to be mentioned on any short list of the country's top wine destinations, there are several other destinations nationwide that are worthy of merit.
Featuring many of America's oldest cities, superb food, refined beauty and world famous attractions, the South has something to offer for all walks of life.
Milliken's Bend: A Civil War Battle in History and Memory takes a look at a Civil War battle where African-American troops, some fresh from slavery, were in the thick of things.
A reënactor dressed as Abraham Lincoln, right down to the stovepipe hat, addressed a small crowd of students and tourists from the steps of the Constitution Center's cavernous lobby.
Thousands of people are heading to a small town in southern Pennsylvania Tuesday to commemorate a speech that for 150 years has been a source of national identity.
The Mutter Museum at the College of Physicians in Philadelphia celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War this weekend.
Descendants of black soldiers who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War were in Cheltenham on Saturday sharing their stories during a commemoration to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of Camp William Penn.
Despite the fact that no battles were fought in New York, its contribution to the Civil War effort was vast and far reaching.
The Battle of Gettysburg is underway for the second time in a week and tourists are converging in droves even if the outcome of the Civil War's pivotal encounter has been known for 150 years.
You're a Civil War re-enactor carrying an authentic musket, out on the field with your history-buff buddies making a charge under withering enemy fire. It's great fun except for one thing: Someone's going to have to "die."
Independence National Historical Park unveiled its latest earn and learn trading card. The program is designed to help kids connect with the faces, places and stories represented in the park.
A ceremony was held at historic Christ Church Burial Ground in Old City to honor a Philadelphia native who was killed in action near the end of the Civil War.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
Rainy conditions are sweeping into the Philadelphia region Sunday as the Broad Street Run is underway.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
Ranger Suárez pitched six strong innings, Whit Merrifield homered and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies routed the San Francisco Giants 14-3 on Saturday night.
Philadelphia's homicide rate is falling but state leaders are still looking at ways to address gun violence. Gov. Josh Shapiro was in West Kensington Friday pushing funding in his budget proposal.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
Rainy conditions are sweeping into the Philadelphia region Sunday as the Broad Street Run is underway.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
Ranger Suárez pitched six strong innings, Whit Merrifield homered and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies routed the San Francisco Giants 14-3 on Saturday night.
Philadelphia's homicide rate is falling but state leaders are still looking at ways to address gun violence. Gov. Josh Shapiro was in West Kensington Friday pushing funding in his budget proposal.
Rainy conditions are sweeping into the Philadelphia region Sunday as the Broad Street Run is underway.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
Ranger Suárez pitched six strong innings, Whit Merrifield homered and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies routed the San Francisco Giants 14-3 on Saturday night.
Philadelphia's homicide rate is falling but state leaders are still looking at ways to address gun violence. Gov. Josh Shapiro was in West Kensington Friday pushing funding in his budget proposal.
One man is dead and three other people were hospitalized after a shooting in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood Saturday evening.
Rainy conditions are sweeping into the Philadelphia region Sunday as the Broad Street Run is underway.
A vacant motel in Absecon is coming back to life with the help of some volunteers. The organization has spent the past year transforming the space for veterans experiencing homelessness or in need of housing.
Washington Township police in Gloucester County said a loose pig named Pumba was brought home safely after he escaped his enclosure on Friday.
It looks like steady rain will hold off a few hours after the Broad Street Run starts on Sunday, May 5 in Philadelphia.
Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford, New Jersey is rising from the ashes following an arson, and it's all thanks to help from the community.
Rainy conditions are sweeping into the Philadelphia region Sunday as the Broad Street Run is underway.
It looks like steady rain will hold off a few hours after the Broad Street Run starts on Sunday, May 5 in Philadelphia.
Tune in on Thursday, June 20, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as we help raise money for childhood cancer research.
Philadelphia's weather is definitely cooling down from earlier in the week, and the region will see rain on the weekend.
A program is working to preserve the past as several military monuments sit near Brandywine Park in Wilmington that haven't been touched or cleaned in decades.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A local teen is leading the charge of over a hundred young people having their hearts checked in Flourtown to honor her sister's memory.
After experiencing female athlete triad herself, medical student Hanna Blankemeier is working to raise awareness.
Cassie Donahue and her mom Jane are lacing up their sneakers for Sunday's Broad Street Run and it's all for a good cause. The duo is helping raise money for cancer research in honor of their late father and husband.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Starting Monday, the city of Philadelphia is cracking down on drivers who park on streets in the 14 neighborhoods being cleaned as part of the Mechanical Street Cleaning program.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Ranger Suárez pitched six strong innings, Whit Merrifield homered and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies routed the San Francisco Giants 14-3 on Saturday night.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
Trea Turner expects to miss six weeks of the Phillies' season after he injured his left hamstring, according to multiple reports.
Bohm extended his hitting streak to 16 games with an RBI single, Marsh drove in two runs and the surging Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-3.
The report Spencer Turnbull will remain in the Philadelphia Phillies rotation is on hold, for now.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The 2024 Met Gala theme is "The Garden of Time" — to go along with the spring exhibition, titled "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia this weekend: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals.
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See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Showers are spreading across the Delaware Valley on Sunday and are expected to be an all-day event. This wet weather is expected to carry into the upcoming week across the region. Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
A South Jersey police department is saluting its officers for bringing home the bacon...literally. Washington Township police officers were called to the Heatherwood neighborhood Friday for a report of a loose pig.
Cardinal O'Hara High School students in Springfield, Delaware County exceeded their fundraising goal in the 10th annual Danny Hammond Dance Marathon. They raised more than $120,000 which is $10,000 more than their goal.
The city of Philadelphia is offering signing and retention bonuses to preschool teachers. Mayor Parker announced the annual citywide play date in North Philadelphia Saturday.
A man is dead and three others are hurt after gunfire erupts in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood Saturday night. Police say it happened on South 51st Street around 6:30 p.m.