New Community Center Dedicated in North Philadelphia
new, 8,500 square foot community life center has opened in North Philadelphia, thanks to an $11-million investment in affordable housing.
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new, 8,500 square foot community life center has opened in North Philadelphia, thanks to an $11-million investment in affordable housing.
Governor Corbett is expected to sign a bill that will speed up enrollment for many children who qualify for "CHIP" -- the Pennsylvania Children's Health Insurance Program.
Experts believe the stigma of having HIV could discourage early testing. So "Positivo"is all about transforming negative attitudes about having HIV into a positive.
Seventeen-year-old Chyna wants a career styling hair, and she's already quite the expert.
In 1992, his survey found, 78 percent of respondents said they planned to have or adopt children. In 2012, that dropped to 42 percent.
While some seniors hope to be crowned Homecoming King or Queen, students in one high school have to earn their sash by raising money for a national organization.
Lots of kids love sports, but those with disabilities want often can't take part. This fall, baseball is being played on a new field in Cherry Hill, one that includes everybody regardless of ability.
"It's just an amazing opportunity for our school to have more laptops," one junior said.
Penn State's costs related to the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal have crossed $50 million.
Two Philadelphia animal shelters are joining forces for a three-day pet adoption event. The goal is to match 250 dogs and cats with new families.
The family started the company in 1917, and Goldenberg's Peanut Chews have been sticking to teeth in Philadelphia ever since.
The event, which was created by Main Line Today and Alfredo BYO, works much like a restaurant week and in that participating restaurants offer three-course, prix fixe meals.
"Parents and kids who come to our screenings don't think anything is wrong with them," says Phyllis Sudman, "but then they are diagnosed with a heart condition."
For some New Jersey families, full recovery from Superstorm Sandy is still elusive nearly a year after the storm pummeled the state.
Drill teams, drum lines and civic clubs marched down South Broad Street Sunday to celebrate Columbus Day.
Hundreds of people are expected next week in Montgomery County for an annual walk to raise awareness and money in the fight against a common blood cancer.
Saint Charles Seminary in Lower Merion is recognizing the contributions of a beloved cleric from Philadelphia who served two Popes in the Vatican.
A report from the Pew Charitable Trusts says Philadelphians are 'wary' about the city's new "AVI" property tax system.
The State House and Senate appear to be moving on different tracks as property tax reform efforts heat up in the legislature once again, but a spokesman for the Senate majority leader says it doesn't mean the two are at odds.
More than 300 local Boy Scouts are 'camping out' this weekend at Lighthouse Field, at Front and Erie Streets in North Philadelphia and will be taking part in activities such as, pioneering, first aid and other core scout skills.
It's called "Bikes for the World," and the collection is taking place at Pennswood Village, a retirement community on Route 413.
Many of these notaries are not licensed attorneys and the customer ends up losing a lot of money.
"Conservatorship allows us the legal authority to enter the property, stabilize it, and rehabilitate it to provide a high quality housing option," says Anuj Gupta, executive director of Mt. Airy USA.
"He contributed a lot to the city of Philadelphia and to this country," said Philadelphia city councilwoman Marian Tasco. "This city has lost an outstanding leader, good citizen, and a great benefactor."
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill has kicked off its annual "Greek Agora and Festival."
The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. at the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
Plan for a wet and stormy Monday in the Philadelphia region, with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms possible throughout the day.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
An 18-year-old man was found dead inside a car submerged in a quarry in Spring Township Sunday, the Berks County Coroner's Office said.
Police in Darby Township are looking for Armani Tyrell Waite in connection with the shooting at Walmart that wounded one employee.
The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. at the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Plan for a wet and stormy Monday in the Philadelphia region, with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms possible throughout the day.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. at the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
An 18-year-old man was found dead inside a car submerged in a quarry in Spring Township Sunday, the Berks County Coroner's Office said.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
Police in Darby Township are looking for Armani Tyrell Waite in connection with the shooting at Walmart that wounded one employee.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
The remains of a man were found in a marshy meadow area next to Golden Hammock Thorofare in Brigantine in 1982.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
The owners of a popular spa in South Jersey say scammers are using their business to catfish people.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
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.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
Philadelphia scored three unanswered goals after falling behind 2-0 despite playing with a man advantage for more than an hour.
The Phillies opened the scoring in the fifth on an RBI single by Bryan De La Cruz.
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles rallied again, this time to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
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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.
Andrew Kozak says flooding will be possible in parts of the Philadelphia region on Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
LeBron James, the newest Sixer, already has a mural in the city.
Shoppers returned to Walmart in Glenolden on Sunday for the first time since the shooting that left an employee injured, and it was top of mind.
Organizers said there was authentic African food, fashion, art and jewelry at the festival.
More than 50 restaurants, bars and food trucks took part in the annual 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties.