Philadelphia's Black Catholics Seek Visibility During World Meeting Of Families
He says Black parishes are also planning an African heritage mass, as well as one focused on Ghanaian culture.
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He says Black parishes are also planning an African heritage mass, as well as one focused on Ghanaian culture.
Jane Golden, executive director of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, says the new mural replaces one that was there previously.
No roads have been closed by the drills, which will wind down by mid to late afternoon. But drivers can see increased activity along major highways like route 47 and the Atlantic City Expressway.
The president of the World Meeting of Families spoke to the Bucks County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday with just two months left until the huge event he's in charge of.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia held its third annual Best Friend's Bash Wednesday night.
Aramark put out a call for 1,500 to 2,000 workers.
Nicky Devine, the director of the 2nd Street Festival, says she expects a great turnout this year.
When Pope Francis meets with inmates at Curran-Fromhold on the second day of his trip to Philadelphia, he'll be greeted with a seat fit for a king.
Volunteers of America, or VOA for short, serves 13,000 people, many homeless, every year.
The war memorial is located at the Rising Sun, Wyoming and Masher intersection.
OSHA, the Occupational and Safety Administration, says dozens of outdoor workers die each year because of heat related illnesses, and thousands more become sick.
Many people throughout the Delaware Valley are finding fun ways the whole family can beat the heat.
It's National Ice Cream Day, and some people in Philadelphia are celebrating with a few scoops from Bassett's Ice Cream.
The group of just over 50 people took self-guided tours of the various exhibits on display, while also taking time for some arts and crafts and a scavenger hunt.
A group of Temple University journalism students got to participate, as part of a foreign reporting project.
From city managing director to head of the School Reform Commission, Pedro Ramos says he's probably seen as much of the city as any resident.
Runners will be limbering up this morning getting ready for the annual Stroehmann "Back on my Feet in24" race challenge to combat homelessness.
Fourteen thousand people filled the Wells Fargo Center Friday night for Joel Osteen's Night of Hope.
Supporters gathered on the Main Line Friday to push for the bill.
Many residents and people who work in the city are starting to think about how they will get around when Pope Francis is in town.
Philadelphia city officials and police officers held a community walk through West Philadelphia Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Housing Authority will no longer allow smoking outside of designated areas in their public housing developments.
The Justice Action Network includes organizations like the ACLU and the Faith and Freedom Coalition. Their goal is to pass laws in key states like Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
Project Home's Will O'Brien says up to 150 people a night stay out on the Ben Franklin Parkway during warmer weather.
"T-E Fire Companies Funding Coalition" is made up of Berwyn, Paoli, Radnor, and Malvern fire companies.
Saturday is dry and mild but Sunday's snow will likely really pick up during the afternoon and evening.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
With so much attention lately on the site, CBS News Philadelphia went deep into our archives to see how the exhibit came to be.
Just as last month's snow melts away, Mother Nature is reminding the Jersey Shore that winter is not over yet.
Saturday is dry and mild but Sunday's snow will likely really pick up during the afternoon and evening.
Displays about slavery at the President's House in Old City were being restored nearly a month after they were removed by order of the Trump administration.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
With so much attention lately on the site, CBS News Philadelphia went deep into our archives to see how the exhibit came to be.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
Flames broke out in a "high-occupancy" building on the 400 block of Northampton Street, around 10 a.m., Friday
Media Mayor Joi Washington, the borough's first Black leader, says being a pioneer isn't easy.
Just as last month's snow melts away, Mother Nature is reminding the Jersey Shore that winter is not over yet.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said more than 1,100 dead birds have been reported statewide between Saturday and Monday.
One child was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon.
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
Malvern Prep sophomore Matt O'Neill is looking to win back-to-back National Prep titles, and his hustle started at an early age.
Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Hawks beat the 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break.
The Philadelphia Catholic League basketball championships are set for a Sunday doubleheader at the Palestra.
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Thousands of volunteers will help with the PGA Championship in Delaware County in May.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
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.
A significant coastal snowstorm is threatening 6-10 inches of snow for Philadelphia and potentially even more at the Jersey Shore. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza breaks down how much snow the region could see, and the other threats with this storm, including coastal flooding and high winds.
A coastal storm that could "bomb out" and intensify when it arrives could drop 6-10 inches of snow around Philadelphia and even more at the Jersey Shore. Jan Carabeo has the latest headlines on how our region is preparing for the storm, and NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Fire up the snow blowers, get the shovels out, check your tires, grab some food, etc. Saturday is dry and mild, Sunday’s snow will likely really pick up during the afternoon and evening. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The City of Philadelphia honored Sixers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving ahead of his 76th birthday.
The City of Philadelphia honored Sixers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving ahead of his 76th birthday.