Hundreds crowd Chester County Historical Society for Juneteenth reenactment
Volunteers reenacted the moment freedom finally reached Texas in the aftermath of the Civil War at the Chester County Historical Society for a Juneteenth celebration.
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Volunteers reenacted the moment freedom finally reached Texas in the aftermath of the Civil War at the Chester County Historical Society for a Juneteenth celebration.
The Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum in Philadelphia was forced to end early Thursday due to severe weather.
Reflecting on the country's past to create a better future for all was part of the message at the 19th annual Juneteenth Festival on Germantown Avenue.
Renovations have finally begun nine months after an arson fire destroyed Norristown's historic Fire Chief's Memorial in Elmwood Park.
The Norristown community is speaking out after immigrant rights advocates said dozens of immigrants were taken into custody in recent weeks.
Philadelphia City Council is working to provide safe and accessible activities for children this summer, weeks after the deadly shooting at Fairmount Park.
Jewish groups in the Philadelphia area are making safety changes after two workers at the Israeli Embassy were killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C.
A brand-new bar in Philly's Gayborhood has officially opened its doors on 13th Street between Chestnut and Sansom streets.
Marshall James Kavanaugh regularly sets up his typewriter in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square to write poems for passers by.
Hundreds gathered at the Switch House in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia Wednesday for the annual Police Athletic League gala. The event celebrates those who go above and beyond to help and mentor Philly kids.
One beloved Philadelphia park kicked off the spring season with crafts, candy and even a dance party at the Season Opening Day event.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
Reza Hasani and his family were forced to navigate a new life in a new country without the support refugee resettlement programs promised.
Families and crime survivors gathered in Kingsessing on Saturday for the National Healing Vigil Day of Action.
A block party for one neighborhood in West Philadelphia had over 100 volunteers come together to repair homeowners' houses.
Philadelphia-based GALAEI is voicing concerns over Trump's recent executive order freezing federal grants and loans.
Taylor Memorial Baptist Church and its nonprofit Taylor MADE Opportunities hope to change lives by meeting people where they are.
People gathered at Independence Mall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of what organizers say was the first public menorah lighting in the world.
A mosque in West Philadelphia hosted an end-of-the-year feast on Saturday to give back to community members in and outside of the Muslim faith.
A mosque in West Philadelphia hosted an end-of-the-year feast on Saturday to give back to community members in and outside of the Muslim faith. Eva Andersen takes us to the annual feast of giving.
Families gathered in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, Thursday to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah, light a community menorah and enjoy snacks and activities together.
Chosen 300 Ministries provided gifts and a holiday breakfast to dozens of local families and children on Christmas morning.
The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania hosted a children's party in West Philly for families impacted by disaster over the past year.
Toys collected through CBS News Philadelphia's annual Joy of Sharing campaign are given to children through Mothers in Charge and the Salvation Army.
Our first heat wave of the year is here, with temperatures approaching the upper 90s Sunday and climbing.
At 8 a.m. ET Sunday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will hold a press briefing on the strikes against Iran.
The New York Mets connected for seven solo shots to snap a seven-game losing streak with an 11-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Congress members offered a split response after President Trump's announcement that the U.S. had launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
President Trump announced earlier Saturday night that the U.S. had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites.
Our first heat wave of the year is here, with temperatures approaching the upper 90s Sunday and climbing.
The New York Mets connected for seven solo shots to snap a seven-game losing streak with an 11-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Congress members offered a split response after President Trump's announcement that the U.S. had launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
At 8 a.m. ET Sunday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will hold a press briefing on the strikes against Iran.
President Trump announced earlier Saturday night that the U.S. had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites.
Hundreds of talented artists from across the country flocked to Philadelphia for this weekend's Manayunk Arts Festival.
Three separate shooting incidents in North Philadelphia have left four people, including a 12-year-old girl, injured Friday night.
One of the families that CBS News Philadelphia first met in 2010 at the Ronald McDonald House shares their continued message of hope.
Ready to question, think, and play your way through summer? The Questioneers are waiting.
Families of those who have sickle cell disease in the Philadelphia area are pushing for more research and a cure.
Prosecutors say an Egg Harbor City woman is charged with attempted murder after she allegedly stabbed a man multiple times at a South Jersey Wawa.
Ocean City, New Jersey police say Harold Perkins was responsible for the cameras found in multiple boardwalk bathrooms this month.
Maple Shade will be beefing up security for its Independence Day fireworks show out of concern over "disorderly or violent behavior."
The severe weather threat in the Philadelphia region is over, but the storms knocked out power for thousands in the Delaware Valley on Thursday night.
The Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood, New Jersey, was paused Thursday evening because of lightning but has reopened.
The severe weather threat in the Philadelphia region is over, but the storms knocked out power for thousands in the Delaware Valley on Thursday night.
Twenty-five years ago, Alex Scott, the namesake of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, held her first lemonade stand.
Steady rain will taper off Sunday morning, but the chance for on-and-off spotty showers continues around the Delaware Valley for Father's Day.
Delaware State Police say a train derailment is impacting travel near Old Porter Road in Bear, New Castle County.
For this Delaware developer, a plan to build affordable homes in Wilmington is deeply personal.
Families of those who have sickle cell disease in the Philadelphia area are pushing for more research and a cure.
Prevention Point Philadelphia, a nonprofit, has been on the front lines of harm reduction for more than 30 years.
ALSF's Crazy 8 Initiative is funding a research project examining newborn screening for a genetic predisposition to cancer.
For the Hope Afloat dragon boat racing team in Philadelphia, overcoming breast cancer is a team sport.
A 29-year-old man from Switzerland is back in Philadelphia at Penn Medicine months after having a life-changing double-hand transplant.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
Former World Cafe Live employees say the venue is mismanaged and their paychecks were late. The CEO says it all stems from miscommunication.
People are trying to stay cool in today's humidity, and businesses are preparing for what's to come as we track dangerous heat this week.
The FIFA Club World Cup is bringing a little more than soccer to the city. It's bringing a boom in business.
Amazon says it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny.
A tractor-trailer went off the bridge on the Route 30 bypass near Old Mill Road in Sadsbury Township Thursday afternoon.
After an initial rollout to some extremely interested drivers, PA's "Let Freedom Ring" license plates are available to order en masse.
SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East Line will close from June 15 to Sept. 2 while bridges on the line are repaired.
New Jersey Transit's train engineers have overwhelmingly approved the tentative deal that ended their three-day strike last month.
In Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, half the residents don't own cars. For them, public transportation is essential, not a choice.
The New York Mets connected for seven solo shots to snap a seven-game losing streak with an 11-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Otto Kemp has played his way into an everyday spot in the Phillies lineup, enough to try him out at a position he's only played seven games at in his pro baseball career – left field.
Coach Valencia Peterson is creating a space for young Philadelphia football players to develop character, confidence and community.
The Philadelphia Phillies surged past the slumping New York Mets into first place in the NL East with a 10-2 victory.
Bryce Harper had a positive outlook on his wrist injury, even if he isn't exactly sure when he'll be back in the Phillies lineup.
Hundreds of talented artists from across the country flocked to Philadelphia for this weekend's Manayunk Arts Festival.
Ready to question, think, and play your way through summer? The Questioneers are waiting.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
Philadelphians likely did a double-take for two reasons – former President Joe Biden was seen casually strolling in Rittenhouse Square as the hit TV series "Reacher" filmed nearby.
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.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
The U.S. enters Israel's war with Iran, launching air strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. President Trump touting the operation as a "spectacular success.” Ray Strickland talked with people in Philadelphia about those strikes on Iran.
The heat didn’t stop the Juneteenth festival at The Oval. Ray Strickland reports.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
The search is on for two men who robbed an armored truck in Port Richmond. This video from Citizen shows police on the scene Saturday morning. Police said this happened just after 8 a.m. on the 2500 block of Castor Avenue. They said two armed men wearing black clothing and ski masks took money and a firearm from a Brinks truck. They then took off in a black Hyundai southbound on Thompson Street.