50 Years Ago, False Rumor Ignites Chaos, Destruction In North Philly
Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the Columbia Avenue riots.
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Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the Columbia Avenue riots.
"Made in America" takes place this weekend, but not everyone is thrilled about the event.
Huge crowds are expected next month, should Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome race in the Pennsylvania Derby at Parx.
It was a big day for Philadelphia's standout little league team -- the Taney Dragons -- who floated through Center City Wednesday.
This is a pivotal day for the Taney Dragons.
Demolition has begun on Rodin Square, which will house a new Whole Foods among other things.
At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, the massive, landmark elephant statue in Margate will have an "elephant sized amount of water" poured over her head.
The Darby Free Library has been around for 271 years, but officials say they may have to radically change their operations if they can't find money for their everyday expenses and some capital improvements.
The Bethesda Project provides a home for people who otherwise would have nowhere to turn. Volunteer cooks make sure those people get a family meal.
There's a new children's video being filmed in Doylestown on Wednesday, and the borough is looking for volunteers to be a part of it.
And the city is encouraging everyone to come out and congratulate the Taney Dragons on their success.
The board that oversees the 165-year-old school says the decision threatens its financial stability.
The Pointman Soldier's Heart Ministry is filing a lawsuit in federal court, demanding that the city appoint a director of veterans affairs for the County of Philadelphia.
One of Philadelphia's top movers and shakers says there are more than enough deep pockets in the region to help pay for both a potential visit of the pope to Philadelphia next year and a Democratic National Convention in 2016.
In 2012, New Jersey State Police graduated only two Black officers out of a class of 85. But the department's last three classes of new troopers have made history.
Drexel University released a new study that takes a look at some of the reasons arts and culture have been slow to revitalize Mantua and surrounding West Philadelphia neighborhoods.
A Montgomery County school district is teaming up with Penn State University to provide state of the art athletic facilities for not only student athletes from both educational institutions but also the community.
Back to school shopping is now in full swing throughout the Delaware Valley, but for some, what was once a time of excitement has now turned into a hardship.
It's a program that benefits both the students and the transit agency.
He plied his trade at a half-dozen stations around town over a more than 30-year career, retiring from WOGL-FM in 2004.
The chapel sits on Route 23, about a mile west of the park visitors' center, on 26 acres of private land. It's not part of the national park, so it doesn't receive any federal dollars for upkeep and renovation.
Legendary morning news anchor Harry Donahue made his final daily broadcast on KYW Newsradio 1060, capping a 40+ year career at Newsradio.
"Win or lose, they're still in the hearts of Philly people," one person said.
"We withdrew that because we're in conversations now with SEPTA, and we're trying to find a way to resolve this issue," Hite explained.
This is the third year that "People Helping People" has helped the staff of Dunbar Elementary get ready to open, and the volunteer force has grown to about 200 people.
Corropolese Italian Bakery and Deli has been a fan favorite in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for more than a century and counting.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Matthew Laiss, who moved from Bethlehem to Polk County, Florida, cast two ballots for Trump in the 2020 election, court documents say.
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released at 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
Many Quakertown, Pennsylvania, residents are calling for their police chief, Scott McElree, to face discipline.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
Corropolese Italian Bakery and Deli has been a fan favorite in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for more than a century and counting.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Matthew Laiss, who moved from Bethlehem to Polk County, Florida, cast two ballots for Trump in the 2020 election, court documents say.
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released at 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
Corropolese Italian Bakery and Deli has been a fan favorite in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for more than a century and counting.
Matthew Laiss, who moved from Bethlehem to Polk County, Florida, cast two ballots for Trump in the 2020 election, court documents say.
Many Quakertown, Pennsylvania, residents are calling for their police chief, Scott McElree, to face discipline.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
A 35-year-old man was shot and killed in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday night following an argument, police said.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a DoorDash customer got their lunch order after their delivery driver was arrested.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Quentin Grimes hit two tiebreaking free throws with 16.4 seconds remaining, Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz 106-102.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"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.
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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.
As investigators work to find out what caused an explosion at a processing facility in Logan Township, CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner spoke with witnesses who said the blast caused their homes and businesses to shake.
Multiple "Safe Healthy Homes" bills have passed out of committee in Philadelphia City Council, and could come up for a final vote later in March. The bills protect tenant organizers from landlord retaliation and add new accountability measures for landlords.
There are two rounds of rain in the Philadelphia region, Thursday morning and evening, as warm weather approaches for the weekend with highs in the 60s and even 70s possible. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Four people are in critical condition after an explosion at a cocoa butter processing plant in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Multiple agencies are still investigating what caused the massive blast.
Several Quakertown, Pennsylvania, residents showed up to a borough council meeting on Wednesday night and many called for police chief Scott McElree, who is on workers' compensation leave, to be fired or face other discipline. McElree was seen on video putting hands on a student protester after they walked out of Quakertown Community High School for an anti-ICE protest. Wakisha Bailey reports.