Local Non-Profit To Honor Legacy Of Nelson Mandela
The Martin Luther King Association is finalizing preparations for its 32nd annual awards and benefits luncheon.
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The Martin Luther King Association is finalizing preparations for its 32nd annual awards and benefits luncheon.
Community groups are planning a townhall following the controversial stop-and-frisk that left a 16-year-old with serious injuries.
"We have wonderful storytelling featuring brand new picture books, favorite classics," says the librarian, Miss Margaret.
Protesters upset with how the state is distributing relief funding for Superstorm Sandy victims have taken their complaints to Trenton.
Eastern State Penitentiary is hosting a program this weekend, taking a look a Dr. Martin Luther King's letter from Birmingham.
Thanks to funding from the city, the Abraham Lincoln Foundation of the Union League and other donors, the Octavius V. Catto Memorial Fund will soon announce a sculptor for a memorial paying homage to the civil rights pioneer.
The miniature statue of William Penn that stands atop the current tallest building in Philadelphia is considered by superstitious sports fans to be the phantom force that broke a 25-year curse on local sports teams.
Officer Gregory Kravitz, now on patrol and walking a beat in Philadelphia, proudly wears badge number 3722. It has been in his family for decades.
Outside the Bellevue, at Broad and Walnut, protesters shouted, "Shame, shame!" at the governor.
In an effort to engage the community, police in Camden County are hosting a special event.
The selling continues through March 9th.
This week a federal court struck down Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage, making it the second time in a month a court overturned such a ban in a conservative state.
150 elementary students faced off around scrabble boards, testing their skills but also having fun.
Octavius Catto was killed in South Philadelphia on the frontlines of the struggle for equality, fighting for voter rights on Election Day, 1871.
He's entered into a contract with the New York owners, Hudson Capital, to buy the lot for an undisclosed amount. He also declines to give many details about his project
A clothing store on Chestnut Street is collecting unwanted fur coats to help injured and orphaned wildlife animals.
The school, which opened in 1962, says the closure is due to financial difficulties caused by declining student enrollment.
The student-organized, student-run blood drive, administered by the Red Cross, could be a lifesaver for some of the tens of thousands of African-Americans with sickle-cell anemia.
A mother's pain felt by an entire Upper Darby and Delco community. Hundreds came to remember the life of 18-year-old Dante DeSimone.
The case involves two women who were legally married in 2005, when they lived in Massachusetts. But when they moved to Pennsylvania in 2009, their marriage was not recognized under state law.
Hesh's, a popular bakery in the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia, has closed abruptly.
Philadelphia Police are searching for the suspects who vandalized Isgro, which is known for its cannolis.
What's a nine-letter word for a significant event? Try MILESTONE.
Officials say they initiated an investigation using an undercover officer after receiving a tip that Goldman was selling high-end wine not available through Pennsylvania Wine and Spirit Stores.
Customers and employees at the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel spent a last few hours Sunday at the casino, which closes just after midnight.
Cheltenham has canceled the 2026 football season for the high school's varsity and junior varsity programs, months after the 2025 season ended amid a hazing investigation.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Swarthmore College is making it more affordable for students to attend the liberal arts school in Delaware County.
A Chester police officer was rushed to the hospital Tuesday after he was assaulted by a suspect while responding to a reported domestic burglary.
Philly Pride 365 will honor music icon Patti LaBelle during the 2026 festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on June 7.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Cheltenham has canceled the 2026 football season for the high school's varsity and junior varsity programs, months after the 2025 season ended amid a hazing investigation.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Swarthmore College is making it more affordable for students to attend the liberal arts school in Delaware County.
A Chester police officer was rushed to the hospital Tuesday after he was assaulted by a suspect while responding to a reported domestic burglary.
Cheltenham has canceled the 2026 football season for the high school's varsity and junior varsity programs, months after the 2025 season ended amid a hazing investigation.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Swarthmore College is making it more affordable for students to attend the liberal arts school in Delaware County.
A Chester police officer was rushed to the hospital Tuesday after he was assaulted by a suspect while responding to a reported domestic burglary.
Philly Pride 365 will honor music icon Patti LaBelle during the 2026 festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on June 7.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
Gunnar Pearson, 28, was killed when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
Sandy Sovann, 34, was diagnosed with a rare lung disease, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or PAP.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
Cheltenham has canceled the 2026 football season for the high school's varsity and junior varsity programs, months after the 2025 season ended amid a hazing investigation.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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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.
Phillies superstar Bryce Harper's dental hygiene goes viral after he posts a video on TikTok showing himself putting toothpaste directly into his mouth instead of on his toothbrush.
Wellness tourism is booming around the world as travelers look for opportunities to lose weight and detox at home and abroad.
New Jersey State Police said Tuesday that 28-year-old Gunnar Pearson died in a boating accident in Barnegat Bay near Long Beach Island. Five other people were injured in the accident.
A Chester police officer was rushed to the hospital Tuesday after he was assaulted by a suspect while responding to a reported domestic burglary. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei reports.
Road closures and construction have already begun for FIFA Fan Festival at Philadelphia's Lemon Hill. Neighbors say they're looking forward to the 39-day festival but have some concerns about the crowds and parking.