Community Cancellations For Thursday, Feb. 13th
Check the long list of community cancellations received by CBS Philly for Thursday, February 13, 2014.
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Check the long list of community cancellations received by CBS Philly for Thursday, February 13, 2014.
Seeing her today, it's hard to believe that Nikki Johnson-Huston -- a tax attorney and antipoverty advocate -- was once homeless.
This winter is taking a toll on the group's small, but mighty stable of volunteers.
Delaware County Council Chairman Tom McGarrigle says extra staffers are being brought in to handle an anticipated crush of emergency calls at the 911 Center.
With a big storm on the way, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia was encouraging the faithful -- especially senior citizens -- to reflect on whether making the trek to church Thursday morning would be safe.
But even while they were operating on emergency power for five days, the cold, dark conditions didn't stop people from seeking refuge from the frigid temperatures.
"The old-fashioned term would be 'cabin fever,' " notes psychologist Frank Farley of Temple University. He says the impact of this winter goes way beyond Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Last week we introduced you to 13-year-old Michael. Today, we're meeting his younger brother, Jabriel.
A self-proclaimed advocate for women, Winters pushes for what she believes in. Four years ago she became president of the Gloucester County NAACP.
NFL Prospect Michael Sam's decision to announce to the world that he's gay is having far reaching effects on athletes of all ages.
This Downingtown charity opens its doors several times a week, getting more than half a million pounds of food to people who need it.
On Tuesday, volunteers went door-to-door along South Street in South Philadelphia to remind people about the March 31st deadline.
About two dozen people demonstrated across the street from the Philadelphia office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") for the release of four men facing deportation by the US government.
The more Dumpson studied music and mastered his art, the more he began to wonder about why black composers weren't in the mainstream of concert repertoire.
Before Linda Cliatt-Wayman changed the game for Strawberry Mansion High School, it had spent six consecutive years on the city's "most dangerous schools" list.
Heading into the overnight hours, the utility was reporting just over 20,000 remaining outages, a significant drop from Saturday.
It is a very special year for one of Philadelphia's premiere Catholic Universities.
Hundreds of PECO customers -- now in their fifth day with no electricity -- showed up for face-to-face sessions the utility set up in the hardest hit suburbs.
In the wake of several deadly purse snatchings in Philadelphia, dozens rallied Saturday to call for an end to violence against women.
Power has been restored to a nursing home in Langhorne, Bucks County after a backup generator failed.
Handmade jewelry, original paintings, even socks made from alpaca fur can be found at the Philly Mart on Main Street.
In Wayne, Delaware County people are leaning on each other in these trying times.
A group of women outraged by the recent rash of purse snatch killings are taking action to stop what they are calling violent attacks on women.
Everywhere you look, tree branches and fallen limbs litter the roadsides.
Some local business are pitching in to help area residents who are now in their third day without power.
Despite plenty of sunshine, it will be colder than normal Tuesday in the Philadelphia region.
Stephon Castle had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 after losing Victor Wembanyama in the first half due to a left rib contusion.
Residents in West Philadelphia are fed up with a massive hole in the middle of their street that started after a water main break.
The deaths of the Walnuttown Fire Company chiefs have shaken a close-knit Berks County community.
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.
The deaths of the Walnuttown Fire Company chiefs have shaken a close-knit Berks County community.
Despite plenty of sunshine, it will be colder than normal Tuesday in the Philadelphia region.
Stephon Castle had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 after losing Victor Wembanyama in the first half due to a left rib contusion.
Residents in West Philadelphia are fed up with a massive hole in the middle of their street that started after a water main break.
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.
Residents in West Philadelphia are fed up with a massive hole in the middle of their street that started after a water main break.
The deaths of the Walnuttown Fire Company chiefs have shaken a close-knit Berks County community.
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.
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.
Stephon Castle had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 after losing Victor Wembanyama in the first half due to a left rib contusion.
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.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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 says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny, but cooler with feels-like temperatures in the 40s. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The hole in the center of South 56 Street near Catharine Street in West Philadelphia has been there for about two months.
The chief and assistant chief of the Walnuttown Fire Company were both killed by a person allegedly driving under the influence over the weekend in Berks County.
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.