Going Green And Having Fun In Philadelphia
The weather cooperated for Philadelphia's 8th annual "Greenfest," in Headhouse Square Sunday.
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The weather cooperated for Philadelphia's 8th annual "Greenfest," in Headhouse Square Sunday.
September is National Hunger Action Month and Philabundance has created 30 ways for people to get involved.
The new court, which cost about $80,000, comes courtesy of Beyond Sport, an organization that looks at sports in the context of social change.
The beautiful dresses, veils, and wedding jewelry are being sold at Le Méridien Hotel to further the fight against breast cancer.
A few members of the Brandywine Peace Community picketed Friday outside the Delaware County office of Rep. Pat Meehan (R-Pa.). They want him to vote no.
"It's seems a little bit strange, but people really like this building," says Brett Bertolino, director of operations at Eastern State Penitentiary.
A group calling itself "Phila911" proposes a memorial in Franklin Square featuring 9-foot, 11-inch replicas of the twin towers, with a replica of the Liberty Bell suspended between the two.
Monmouth County is awaiting the results of blood tests on seven people who have come down with mumps-like symptoms.
Wednesday was the first day of the new school catering to the needs of children with autism.
Eastern State Penitentiary is getting ready for its biggest fundraiser of the year, "Terror Behind the Walls."
The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program announced final details for its 30th anniversary kick-off event next month, which includes dinner for 900 people on Independence Mall.
Lynn McMaster, the interim president and CEO of the children's museum in Fairmount Park says the move will not affect the day-to-day operations of the popular children's attraction.
Four years after SEPTA launched its "Quiet Ride" cars on certain Regional Rail trains, the agency is conducting a survey to find out if all that shushing has been worthwhile.
The Franklin Institute celebrated a milestone Tuesday in the construction of the new state-of-the art Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion.
Jasper, 14, wants to have a career in remote-control vehicles.
Teens between 16 and 19 years old now account for half of all pedestrian deaths among those under 19.
On Tuesday, crews of cleaners used leaf blowers to round up the debris along the parkway as laborers took apart the four performance stages.
The Fairleigh Dickinson-PublicMind poll out Tuesday finds 49 percent of respondents think the state is headed in the right direction, an 8-point drop since June.
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan says some steps have been taken in the right direction, but not enough to get a deal done.
The piece of the World Trade Center arrived in Wilmington, Delaware Monday night.
At seven years old, Ella Wilson is a bubbly, vivacious second grader who was diagnosed in 2011 with type 1 neurofibromatosis ("NF1").
The Philadelphia Streets Department is taking applications to be part of the second class of a program which aims to get young adults on the right track.
Staying hydrated and avoiding the rowdy crowds is a main concern at this years 'Made In America' concert.
It's part of an overall $25 million effort to improve the appearance -- not to mention accessibility -- of some major thoroughfares through the city.
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Ali Khan was arrested for inappropriately touching a 14-year-old Bensalem High School special needs student in July, police said.
Armani Tyrell Waite was arrested in connection with a shooting at a Walmart store in Darby Township, Delaware County.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Marisa Penate bought a brand-new Toyota Sienna to transport her four young grandchildren. A recall left her terrified of driving it.
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Ali Khan was arrested for inappropriately touching a 14-year-old Bensalem High School special needs student in July, police said.
Armani Tyrell Waite was arrested in connection with a shooting at a Walmart store in Darby Township, Delaware County.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Marisa Penate bought a brand-new Toyota Sienna to transport her four young grandchildren. A recall left her terrified of driving it.
Ali Khan was arrested for inappropriately touching a 14-year-old Bensalem High School special needs student in July, police said.
Armani Tyrell Waite was arrested in connection with a shooting at a Walmart store in Darby Township, Delaware County.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Marisa Penate bought a brand-new Toyota Sienna to transport her four young grandchildren. A recall left her terrified of driving it.
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.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into 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.
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.
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.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
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.
The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the Giants and Brooks Raley from the Mets on MLB trade deadline day.
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.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
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."
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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.
A woman from Argentina who lives and works in Philly is in ICE custody in New Mexico after she was arrested in July at Philadelphia International Airport while on her way to a FIFA World Cup match.
Armani Waite, who is accused of shooting one employee at the Walmart store in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, on Friday, turned himself in to police on Monday. The district attorney said Waite left the gun and his car keys at the scene of the shooting.
Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo confirmed Monday that he has had contract extension talks with the team. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
Monday is the first full week of training camp for the Philadelphia Eagles, and despite the morning rain moving all activities inside, the energy was high. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
August is Black Business Month. CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell has more on a local eye doctor who is making an impact in his community.