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During the holidays, some people like to donate food or money. Some people take it even further, throwing a party for people who otherwise might be forgotten. We met up with volunteers at a facility run by Kencrest, a non-profit that serves thousands with disabilities.
In anticipation of Obama's speech on Cuba, we invited chef Guillermo Pernot of Cuba Libre restaurant, in Old City, to watch the speech in our newsroom. His wife is Cuban.
A federal judge is hearing evidence on whether Septa violated the First Amendment last summer when it refused to run some anti-Islamic advertising cards on its buses.
An Atlantic City piano tuner whose family home is set to be taken by the state delivered an online petition with more than 100,000 signatures to Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday.
For eleven-year-old Zymir, it's all about three things: "Fashion, singing, and dancing."
The newspaper has helped hundreds of men and women get back on their feet by letting them keep most of the revenue from their sales.
The Taliban appears to have targeted two of its chief enemies: education and the military. A Philadelphia expert says no countermeasure should be spared.
Designed as a continuous loop, Philly PHLASH allows riders to hop on and off at 20 stops, either right in front of or within steps of the city's most popular sites.
The program will begin on Monday, January 5th and run through Saturday, January 17th.
The group, which staged a march this morning from Independence Hall to the Federal Reserve at Sixth and Arch Streets, says the Fed's replacement process is dominated by major financial firms and corporations.
The Salvation Army bell ringers collect spare change during the holidays to help those in need, AND that money is a portion of what's raised to help people all year.
Ashley Broaddus is using her "Make-A-Wish" wish to spread positive messages.
Twenty-six t-shirts, each bearing the name of one of the victims killed in the shooting at the Connecticut school on December 14, 2012, were on display.
In Camden, a "die-in" was held in front of the courthouse. A Philadelphia group blocked traffic on Broad Street.
Thinking of donating this holiday season? If you're basing how much trust you place in a charity on finances alone, you're making a mistake.
The cartoon appeared in the Bucks County Courier Times and depicted kids asking Santa Claus to "keep us safe from the police."
On Sunday, Main Line Reform Temple in Wynnewood will host a concert featuring contemporary, folk, jazz, classical and world music all in one place.
Leaders of the Christmas Village, in Love Park, have canceled this evening's "lantern parade" after learning that Ferguson-related protesters were scheduled to converge there at the same time.
ChoreMonster.com, an app that tries to make chores fun for families, says it analyzed over seven million completed jobs to figure out which U.S. cities have hard-working children.
If you don't want to brave the cold, Uber is offering a one-day-only way to get lunch from Philadelphia restaurant Sbraga without leaving your desk.
On Tuesday night at the Ronald McDonald House in University City, red and white stripe socks were high fashion.
Officer Gabrielle Camacho said she looks forward to her 30 minutes with the students each week.
City officials will be all ears tonight the Free Library, as Philadelphia residents get a chance to weigh in on their vision for a new Love Park.
Twelve-year-old Jabriel is something of a chess prodigy.
City officials seem stumped, so to speak, over how to keep up with the growing number of city-owned trees that need to be pruned or removed.
The Phillies sent Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday after he struggled again in a start against the Marlins.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
Dennis Patton is wanted in the fatal shooting of a man in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood in May, police said.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Learn more about Alex Scott, her lemonade stands, and the years-long efforts to help children and their families fight cancer.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
The Phillies sent Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday after he struggled again in a start against the Marlins.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Dennis Patton is wanted in the fatal shooting of a man in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood in May, police said.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his wife to death in Bethlehem Township, officials said.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A driver attempting to pass a double-parked car got into a head-on crash in Tacony on Tuesday night, police say.
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
The teenager who died after colliding with a UPS truck while riding an e-bike in South Jersey was identified as high school student Chase Sudano.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left a 19-year-old dead and another injured.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
The Phillies sent Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday after he struggled again in a start against the Marlins.
Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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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.
Joshua Sassaman’s cancer journey inspired him to go to medical school. He’s currently going to Rowan.
Centuries later, one of America's Founding Fathers' innovations is helping scientists today understand climate change. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the story.
For Morgan Moten, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has been "amazing" throughout her cancer diagnosis.
Tony Sudano talked to CBS News Philadelphia about his son Chase, a St. Augustine Prep student and wrestler who died in an accident while riding an e-bike this week in Southampton Township, New Jersey.
For one local girl, the support from her family, friends, community and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation let her know she is not alone.