Kids In Camden Celebrate Unified Special Olympics
ore than 200 young athletes gathered at Woodrow Wilson High School Friday to participate in the 15th annual event.
Watch CBS News
ore than 200 young athletes gathered at Woodrow Wilson High School Friday to participate in the 15th annual event.
Montgomery County Solicitor Ray McGarry filed a response to a lawsuit challenging the Register of Wills Bruce Hanes' decision to grant same-sex marriage licenses.
The fourteen seniors gathered in the basement of the community center for the finale barbecue, and card games.
Barry Morrison, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League in Philadelphia, says that too often such behavior by professional athletes is too quickly dismissed.
A new study shows buying diapers is a major stressor among low-income parents, and it ranks right next to food and housing concerns.
They were tired after the flight from Rio to New York followed by a minibus ride back to St. David's Church on Easton Road in Willow Grove, Pa.
They didn't win it all, but the 1993 Phillies remain one of the most beloved Philadelphia sports teams ever.
Bruce Castor, the lone Republican on the board of commissioners, won't state his position on gay marriage publicly, saying he's looking at the issue from a purely legal standpoint.
More than 2,000 letters were delivered to Christie's office on behalf of Vivian Wilson, a two-year old girl from North Jersey who suffers from a rare form of epilepsy that can only be relieved by ingesting marijuana.
Philadelphia district attorney Seth Williams says Eagles team management has reached out to him as they deal with the aftermath of the video of wide receiver Riley Cooper's racist remark.
The district had planned six public meetings to get input on how to design a new "report card" to evaulate school performance. But after the first meeting on Monday, the rest have been called off.
Mildred Bell was born in 1906, the year after Pitman Grove became the Borough of Pitman, when Theodore Roosevelt was President and the average life expectancy was 47 years.
A nonprofit organization is helping low-income Americans by providing the equivalent of food stamps for pets.
Philadelphia police have released surveillance video of a man wanted for stealing four small items worth nearly $20,000 from a community television production house at 7th and Ranstead Streets.
Christine Lindgren and Andrea Myers received their marriage certificate in Montgomery County knowing that the state filed a lawsuit demanding that the county stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses.
Thousands of men and women with résumés in hand stood in orderly lines to speak with employers and apply for services. The city's attempt to hold the event in May was shut down when the turnout overwhelmed the facility.
The West Philadelphia Coalition for Neighborhood Schools envisions the Lea Elementary schoolyard as an asset not just to the school but to the whole community and, in fact, the whole city.
The parking lot of the Walter Miller Elementary School was filled with cars and trucks loaded down with bags of clothing and other supplies for the people burned out of their homes at the Racquet Club Apartments.
Peggy Bradford of Sewell, NJ started a Facebook group to provide mutual support for women struggling with weight and related health problems.
The effort was put together by a local community activist, who wanted to send love and support to Sybrina Fulton.
Keith Bellows, executive vice president of National Geographic Travel, was in Philadelphia recently, checking it out for his next book.
It was a special welcome home in University City Saturday for 150 Pennsylvania national guard soldiers.
Church groups, families and volunteers handed out 800 back to school kits and 300 emergency family kits Saturday.
Sybrina Fulton received a standing ovation from a crowd of about 2,000 people at the Pennsylvania Convention Center before speaking about her slain son, her shattered life, and her faith in God.
For Barry DiLibero of Chester Springs, Pa., there's only one way to go, and that's up.
The heat and humidity will increase a little for Friday as temperatures climb to near 90 degrees, feeling more like the low 90s thanks to the humidity.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
Forensic experts will return to an Olney home Friday to determine if human remains were found at the property, multiple law enforcement sources said.
Forensic experts will return to an Olney home Friday to determine if human remains were found at the property, multiple law enforcement sources said.
The heat and humidity will increase a little for Friday as temperatures climb to near 90 degrees, feeling more like the low 90s thanks to the humidity.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Members of IBEW Local 614 have been without a contract for more than two months.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
Forensic experts will return to an Olney home Friday to determine if human remains were found at the property, multiple law enforcement sources said.
Ivory Coast advances to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in its history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
The 2026 Men's World Cup became the most-attended FIFA World Cup in history Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 fans set in 1994.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
Ivory Coast advances to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in its history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
The 2026 Men's World Cup became the most-attended FIFA World Cup in history Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 fans set in 1994.
The Philadelphia Flyers sent winger Garnet Hathaway to the Florida Panthers in exchange for draft picks.
Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, will play against the Ivory Coast in Philadelphia on Thursday.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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 has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Friday.
Throughout 2026, the United States Mint in Philadelphia has celebrated by making new coins.
On Thursday night, Ocean City council passed a resolution in a 5 to 2 vote to designate the former Gillian's Wonderland pier as an area "in need of rehabilitation."
Sources said there are signs of foul play inside the Olney home, and they were alarmed at what investigators discovered.
Labaron Philon Jr. was introduced Thursday at the Sixers' facility in Camden, New Jersey, after the team took him with the 22nd pick of the 2026 NBA draft.