Philadelphia Child Advocacy Center Taps Corporate Fundraising
A child advocacy center in Philadelphia is looking for 20 corporate sponsors to help it with its mission of aiding sexually abused children in the city.
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A child advocacy center in Philadelphia is looking for 20 corporate sponsors to help it with its mission of aiding sexually abused children in the city.
The local chapter of the American Red Cross is collecting funds to assist with disaster relief for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan and the Pacific Rim.
CBS Philly has received some community cancellations for Thursday, March 10th, 2011, due to the weather.
The cost of college is stressing parents and putting students into debt, but they continue to bear the burden because they're convinced it is vital for the future.
For the second year in a row, Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District has one of the highest rates of hunger in the nation.
The City of Philadelphia's fourth annual "Philly Spring Cleanup" is one month away, and a kickoff celebration was held today in North Philadelphia.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced that it would be closing seven Catholic grade schools in the Philadelphia area at the end of this school year due to low enrollment.
This inspiring story begins with a most heartbreaking event: the death of 21-year-old Nick Colleluori, a Ridley High School graduate and Division I lacrosse player for Hofstra University.
Gay rights activists in Philadelphia and elsewhere are praising President Obama's decision to stop supporting the "Defense of Marriage Act." That's the federal law that bans recognition of same-sex marriages.
"We are the only over 21 private swim club in the city," owner Nicole Cashman says. "No children and no pets, unfortunately."
The call is out for corporate bicycle teams to sign up for a major diabetes fundraiser in Philadelphia this coming June.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Tuesday, February 22, 2011.
The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is launching an African-American mural tour later this month.
A developer wants to turn the Beneficial Bank Building -- at 12th and Chestnut Streets and shuttered for the last ten years -- into what he says would be the city's first "upscale" billiards parlor.
CBS Philly has received some community cancellations for Saturday, February 5th, 2011.
Carol Riddick began her career touring with Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, and has become one of the most respected artists in the music community.
Ernel Martinez was born in Belize, grew up in Los Angeles, but says he fell in love with the city of Philadelphia while studying art at Kutztown University and at the University of Pennsylvania.
Carvin Haggins and Ivan Barias make up the multi-platinum songwriting and production duo that is celebrating ten years together.
Sulaiman Rahman is the CEO and president of UrbanPhilly.com and chairman of the board of directors of the African-American Chamber of Commerce.
George "Spanky" McCurdy started playing the drums at a young age in church, and has since played with an impressive roster of artists including Lady Gaga, Tye Tribbett, Diddy, Jilly Scott, Ciara, and Justin Timberlake.
Jeff Townes is a world-renowned DJ and producer who has represented his hometown of Philadelphia in almost everything he does.
CBS Philly has received many community cancellations for Wednesday, February 2, 2011.
CBS Philly has received some community cancellations for Tuesday, February 1, 2011.
Philabundance is asking the community to donate jars of peanut butter and jelly for its "Spread The Love" Valentine's Day campaign.
The museum's fundraising fell short by $21 million when the museum reopened at its Fairmount Park location, and contributions have slackened because of the recession.
