Philadelphia Program Targeting Readers Both Young And Old Now Underway
One Book, One Philadelphia kicked off its annual push of reading, literacy, and libraries.
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One Book, One Philadelphia kicked off its annual push of reading, literacy, and libraries.
The group, calling itself the "All Life Matters Coalition," gathered at 12th and Jefferson Streets, where newlywed mother of two Kim Jones was shot once in the back of the head in broad daylight.
At lunchtime today on South Broad Street in center city Philadelphia, abortion rights activists rallied on the median.
By executive order, Christie appointed Kevin Lavin as the city's emergency manager and Kevyn Orr as special counsel to the emergency manager.
Have you ever had an "I shouldn't have bought that" moment? Most of us have. But would you ever conceal that purchase from your partner?
The state's Board of Game Commissioners said Wednesday it removed the proposal from its January meeting agenda after receiving hundreds of public comments.
One of the charities swindled by Tollefson was the Brad Fox Foundation, which raises money for the wife and kids of a murdered Plymouth Township police officer.
KYW's Hadas Kuznits reports on one pizza shop's novel approach to crowdfunding, the Free Library's efforts toward "culinary literacy," and a coffee shop with something extra.
A tight-knit community is coming together to help a Delaware County man fighting cancer. His neighbors say they're giving back to a man who has given them and their children so much.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Wednesday, January 21st, 2015.
A massive donation from a world-class philanthropist is cause for a lot of smiles at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Will Little spent ten years in prison for murder but says he changed his life through positive thinking.
Benny entertained a small group recently at the KYW Newsradio studios, folding an origami frog.
It now appears that Philadelphia will be the final stop in a three-city US that will take the pope first to Washington, DC and New York City.
Jurors heard closing arguments from the prosecution and defense earlier today.
Dozens of students gathered, calling this a movement to reclaim Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Governor-elect Tom Wolf stopped by to help volunteers as part of a King Day of Service event at the Downey School, in Harrisburg.
Five thousand volunteers converged on Girard College's campus, headquarters for the day's event, to participate in 150 service projects.
Flyers with Christopher Tully's picture and information have been posted throughout the Philadelphia region.
The granddaughter of onetime Eagles' owner Leonard Tose is grateful for the opportunities that sports gave her in her life, so she's helping young people benefit from sports programs.
"There's no reason on earth we cannot repair the breach that we've recently seen between law enforcement and minority communities," he said.
The demonstration set for Monday afternoon is called the MLK Day of Action, Resistance and Empowerment, or MLK DARE.
Not everybody is happy after the NCAA agreed to restore football wins it had stripped from Penn State in the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
A candlelight vigil was held Saturday evening for Bernard Ray, a 39-year old found shot to death in his car earlier this month.
Now through Monday, Eastern State Penitentiary is hosting a program called "Letter from Birmingham Jail."
Officials say a former surgical technician stole $2.5 million in medical supplies from a Camden hospital and sold them to a wholesale medical supply company in South Carolina.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
A man was shot and killed inside a grocery store on Market Street in University City on Monday, Philadelphia police said.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
A man was shot and killed inside a grocery store on Market Street in University City on Monday, Philadelphia police said.
Officials say a former surgical technician stole $2.5 million in medical supplies from a Camden hospital and sold them to a wholesale medical supply company in South Carolina.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
A man was shot and killed inside a grocery store on Market Street in University City on Monday, Philadelphia police said.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Walnuttown Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick were killed Saturday in a crash in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Officials say a former surgical technician stole $2.5 million in medical supplies from a Camden hospital and sold them to a wholesale medical supply company in South Carolina.
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.
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.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
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.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
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.
Neumann University is selling bobbleheads of beloved Sister Marguerite O'Beirne to raise money for its athletic department.
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.
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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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.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night.
The South Philly institution at 7th and Christian streets reopened Monday night.
The sweepers are returning to 14 Philadelphia neighborhoods. Ticket enforcement will begin next week.
The checkpoints at Terminals C and A-West reopened late last week following President Trump's executive order.
The union, IBEW Local 614, wants to return to the table on April 19 but said talks can start earlier.