3 Rabbi-Bicyclists Arrive In Philadelphia On Cross-Country Fundraising Tour
A group calling itself "The Rolling Rabbis" pedaled into Philadelphia on Thursday as part of a cross-country trip to raise money for children with special needs.
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A group calling itself "The Rolling Rabbis" pedaled into Philadelphia on Thursday as part of a cross-country trip to raise money for children with special needs.
"There's no reason why they can't do it at 9, when it gets dark," says one woman we spoke with.
The ceremonial shovels went into the ground on Thursday at St. Mary Medical Center, marking the beginning of a yearlong, $22-million project that will expand the capacity of its emergency department.
James Cummins, his wife, and their three young boys were sound asleep when the car hit their Byberry Road home shortly before two in the morning. They all escaped unharmed, but two people in the car were killed and the house is a total loss.
Medicaid is a key part of President Obama's health care reform law, and a new study shows that it does help to make people's lives better.
A group of Camden schoolchildren hit a few balls around at tennis courts on the campus of Rutgers University in Camden, before boarding a bus to visit the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI.
Local food banks say they're still waiting for $2 million in funding from the Delaware River Port Authority, approved by the agency more than a year and a half ago but subsequently put on hold.
Mayor Nutter helped to unveil the photo essay at the airport, depicting moments in the 70-year history of the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation's first African-American military pilots.
"More and more, friends and neighbors are giving," says the president and CEO of the "Gift of Life" donor program, "but now there's this new phenomenon of people just wanting to do some good for their fellow man and giving their kidney to someone else."
A program officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, McGill says he has slept in more than 20 slave dwellings to inspire their preservation.
The Maccabi Games are coming to the Philadelphia area this summer, and local organizers are looking for families to host the approximately one thousand teenagers coming to the region to compete.
In our area, trail development is expected to take off this summer thanks to a $23-million federal grant.
It was part of a national program called "House of Heroes."
The Wanamaker pipe organ, nestled in the Grand Court of what is now Macy's center city Philadelphia department store, is celebrating 100 years of high notes.
Davon is a bright but sometimes shy young man who loves animals and video games.
Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held Monday in North Philadelphia for long-awaited streetscape improvements for a Latino business corridor.
Need local medical information? Now there's an app for that.
About 40 young people growing up in some of Philadelphia's toughest neighborhoods, many of whom may have thought they had no chance of getting a good job or a good education, graduated Friday from the St. Christopher's Hospital "Health Tech" program.
Franz Knorr, of Collegeville, is leaving this weekend for Athens, where he will compete in the Special Olympics World Summer Games which begin next Saturday.
Juneteenth, the observance of the end of slavery in America, will be celebrated at a number of venues throughout Philadelphia this weekend.
Seventeen-year-old Cheilin loves ballroom dancing, especially the rumba.
The breast cancer organization "Komen for the Cure" has launched its first-ever initiative for breast health and cancer awareness aimed at Latina women in Camden County.
This West Philadelphia center for art and dance is one of ten institutions from around the country eligible for a $50,000 grant, but the public has to help make it happen.
The Black Cat Café, a new restaurant in Devon, Pa., is owned by PALS, a local pet rescue group.
Troy Yokum has been on the road for over a year now. He has hiked through the desert, across the mountains, and over thousands of miles of highway, all in effort to raise funds for his fellow war veterans.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, police said.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
A woman was taken into custody after police said she shot a man inside the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing on Sunday morning.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, police said.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
A woman was taken into custody after police said she shot a man inside the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing on Sunday morning.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, police said.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
A woman was taken into custody after police said she shot a man inside the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing on Sunday morning.
A young man shot and killed in South Philadelphia over the weekend was identified by police as 22-year-old William Schmidt.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
After a controversial paid parking ordinance was recently repealed and rescinded, Diamond Beach residents are taking a stand again.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Jacob Gonzalez hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also went deep and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
Brandon Marsh hit his first homer off a left-handed starter in nearly four years as the Phillies defeated the White Sox Friday night.
Adolis García hit his first home run in nearly a month as the Phillies beat the Padres 6-4 Thursday to complete a season sweep.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
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.
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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.
This year, the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival moved to Parkway from the Gayborhood and Old City.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast on a clear and comfy Sunday night.
Sunday marks 100 days since the war with Iran began.
Thousands came together Sunday for the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival.
The annual Philly Pride March begins at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Gayborhood, and will make its way toward the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for this year's festival and celebration of the LGBTQ community. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele has a preview from the Parkway.