Mock Trials Give Philadelphia Youngsters a Taste of Jury Duty
At Philadelphia City Hall, the elementary school students got a taste of what it's like to be in a real courtroom when they served as jurors in mock trials.
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At Philadelphia City Hall, the elementary school students got a taste of what it's like to be in a real courtroom when they served as jurors in mock trials.
The 200 girls, said to be between 16 and 18 years old, were taking a physics exams when Islamic extremists known as Boko Haram -- which is translated to mean "forbidden books" -- took them.
The SPCA says they brought in the first candidate and it was the family's missing dog from over a year ago.
A wrestling rivalry between two New Jersey high schools is being put on hold, after an online photograph went viral.
Software giant SAP, based in Delaware County, Pa., is welcoming five new employees — people on the autism spectrum.
Philadelphia's second annual "Mexican Week" kicked off at City Hall, with events running through Monday, May 5th.
Stephanie Powley, of Philadelphia, says the anonymous letter, supposedly written by a real estate agent from an unknown agency, was mailed to her 80-year-old grandparents' home in Ocean City earlier this week.
With the arrival of prom season, some kids at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia were getting ready for a special prom celebration on Thursday night.
His visit to George Washington High School, on Bustleton Avenue in the Northeast, was the first of four around the district.
The City of Philadelphia has cut the ribbon on an historic building in Mount Airy, once a neighborhood eyesore, that has been fully renovated to its 19th-Century glory.
Rain forced the event inside, but members of the local news and entertainment media took their swings today at Citizens Bank Park for the annual "Home Runs for Heart" fundraiser.
The head of a local organization focused on improving campus security is pleased that the issue is getting a spotlight from the vice president of the United States.
If America is a melting pot, the auditorium inside Northeast High School was a cauldron: the roll call of countries numbered nearly 50.
"When the economy is bad, the scammers are better," says Margaret Peggy Anastos, of the consumer affairs division of the NJ Attorney General's office. She spoke to a full house at Spring Hills Cherry Hill on Marton Pike.
Philadelphia is now one step closer to having wheelchair-accessible taxicabs available.
The Newtown Theatre, in Bucks County, stopped showing movies last fall to get ready for a digital upgrade.
The Eagles Youth Partnership event put Eagles next to young eagles fans in rehabilitating Prince Hall Elementary.
During an event organized by the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition, six holocaust survivors or family members of survivors took part, one by one, in lighting electronic candles to remember the millions who lost their lives as the result of Nazi atrocities.
The decision last week turned down Eileen Battisti's request to reverse the September 2011 sale of her home outside Aliquippa in western Pennsylvania.
Parents who are behind on their child support payments can avoid jail time and other penalties if they come in to make payments or to work out payment plans.
Over the weekend, eight volunteers with the Red Cross of Southeastern PA helped out with the agency's storm response in Dallas.
The 30th annual Celebration of Black Writing festival kicks off in just a few days. It's 30 days of workshops, cultural events and much more.
Even though Dallas, Texas and Philadelphia are nearly 1,500-miles apart, 8 volunteers with the South Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross are on the front lines, helping out with the storm response down there.
The 30th birthday celebration of the Philadelphia International Children's Festival starts this Wednesday in University City, so get ready for some fun!
Councilman Bill Greenlee isn't happy that the city's utilities often insist on meters being placed on the fronts of homes and he believes it becomes most unsightly in the historic areas.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
About six or seven people helped lift a Volkswagen Beetle and get a woman injured in a crash to safety.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
About six or seven people helped lift a Volkswagen Beetle and get a woman injured in a crash to safety.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
Hazmat crews were outside the Walmart in Gloucester County, which was evacuated Tuesday night.
A 19-year-old man was struck and killed by an off-duty Camden County police officer Tuesday morning, officials said.
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, families are trying to savor what is left of summer.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
A tornado warning in Burlington County, New Jersey, was canceled Tuesday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The surging Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 games and are now just three behind the Braves for the NL East lead.
The Montgomery County school had just 43 players and opened the season with a 53-0 loss.
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, according to a report.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Ukee Washington 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.
Wednesday's strong storm knocked down trees and power lines in Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania, damaging homes and blocking roads. Reporter Joe Holden talked to
Storms passing through the Philadelphia area Wednesday night could turn severe. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
During Wednesday's severe weather, a tree fell onto a home in Mantua Township, New Jersey, nearly hitting a woman inside. She was able to escape through a window and is OK.
Several Delaware veterans are taking to the skies in restored World War II-era planes. It's all thanks to Dream Flights, a national program created to honor their lifetime of service through the experience of flight. CBS News Philadelphia photojournalist Nate Sylves reports.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan said ZaZa Vape and Cigar in Buckingham Township are accused of selling marijuana cigarettes and tobacco products to underage kids. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.