Bucks County, Pa. Debuts Online Video Spotlighting the Tragedy of Heroin Addiction
Prosecutors say the video, "Heroin Kills," tells the heartwrenching account of a mother who prays she'll never get the call that her daughter has died of an overdose.
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Prosecutors say the video, "Heroin Kills," tells the heartwrenching account of a mother who prays she'll never get the call that her daughter has died of an overdose.
There will be parades, dancing and plenty of food in Chinatown over the next week.
Penn basketball coach Jerome Allen is opening the door to opportunity for young people.
According to a new report released earlier this week, Philadelphia's housing market is holding strong.
This week, Hadas tells us about a onetime Korean barbecue restaurant that's finally found a new Philadelphia home, a new center city spot that's using German subways as its theme, and what's coming at the next Reading Terminal Market fundraiser.
Jarreau conducted the master class -- his first ever -- as part of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts' three-day "Artist N Residency" program.
He says elderly residents suffering from dementia walked away from their homes in Upper Dublin and Lower Merion, and were found dead. A third person, from West Philadelphia, was taken to Lankenau Hospital suffering from hypothermia.
Noted Philadelphia philanthropist Gerry Lenfest, who once served on US Navy destroyers in the Korean War, says it's almost hard to believe, in this city of firsts, that we don't have an official Veterans' Day parade.
One local ice sculptor got creative with all the ice and snow hanging around the Philadelphia area.
Drag queens were first. Now, Native Americans have joined the chorus of complaints about Facebook's "real names" policy enforcement.
The new $500,000 initiative has multiple parts geared towards people looking to work in a variety of trades.
Anthony oozes creativity.
Lenora Thompson formed the "Boys Book Club" to provide reading coaching -- and other forms of support -- to young black men in Philadelphia.
"This is our best way to show love," says Jackie Wleh, founder of Able Bodied Christian Men, Inc.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Tuesday, February 17, 2015, due to the weather.
When Anton Moore, 29, saw a problem in his South Philadelphia neighborhood, he joined up with fellow community activists and decided to seek solutions.
Philadelphia's cathedral of college basketball played host to girls and boys involved in the Police Athletic League's annual President's Day play day.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Monday and Tuesday, February 16th and 17th, due to the weather.
A spokeswoman says Washington's letter restating his now-famous famous words, "to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance," underscored his committment to freedom.
Reggie Shuford has run the ACLU of Pennsylvania since 2011, during which time it challenged both the voter ID law and the same-sex marriage ban in the state.
Sutton thinks that travel to foreign countries can expand one's horizons, and she's helping West Philadelphia teenage girls do just that.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Sunday, February 15, 2015.
When temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the City of Philadelphia puts its "Code Blue" initiatives in place.
In preparation for their Verizon Hall debut next week, high schoolers from the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Jazz Ensemble participated in a master class led by Kimmel Center musicians.
The deadline is Sunday night, and health officials, advocates, and insurers are all urging the uninsured not to wait until Sunday to sign up.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny with a high of 61 degrees.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny with a high of 61 degrees.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
A man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old father to death Saturday night in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
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.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we start the week with a sunny and cool Monday.
Security camera video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows a car speeding down the street, jumping the curb and slamming into the building.
President Trump said that Tuesday "will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran" — as he threatens to hit Iranian electrical facilities and bridges.
Families dressed in their best outfits for this year's 93rd annual Easter Promenade on South Street.
The Red Cross said it's assisting three families who can no longer stay inside the home.