Wednesday's Child: Wafiq
"Creative" doesn't even begin to describe Wafiq. At just 14 years old, he taught himself to play the drums.
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"Creative" doesn't even begin to describe Wafiq. At just 14 years old, he taught himself to play the drums.
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and if you haven't ordered your fresh turkey yet, you might want to think about it.
CBS Philly has received some community cancellations related to weather on Wednesday and Thursday.
Dr. Brenda Foley says many people were flocking to Doylestown Hospital's ER because their local doctors' offices were closed in the wake of the storm.
"We canceled every single blood drive Monday, Tuesday, and the majority of Wednesday as well," says spokesman Anthony Tornetta.
Once its power and phone service were restored, the Holiday Inn in Fort Washington, Pa. saw an increase in business.
Parents may see their individual school with the lights on and wonder, why did it have to close?
Judge Renee Hughes, CEO of the Southeastern Pennsylvania chapter of the American Red Cross, says the most useful thing to donate is money.
Danger from the storm didn't end when the wind and rain died down. Some injuries occur in the aftermath.
Many regional utilities are estimating that the last of their customers will be back online by Sunday.
This week, Hadas reports on a new alternative to ice cream on South Street, a Montco restaurant observing "Day of the Dead" all month long, and an easier way to park your car while dining along East Passyunk Avenue.
Unsafe conditions in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy have caused many, but not all, area municipalities to postpone trick-or-treating.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says you only have about four hours' grace on stuff in the fridge, but items in the freezer could last longer.
If you are now one of the lucky ones whose power has NOT gone out, and you don't need all that stuff, local food banks hope you'll consider them.
SEPTA announced that much of its transportation system resumed service Tuesday afternoon and Regional Rail service will resume operations Wednesday morning.
CBS Philly has received many, many community cancellations for Tuesday, October 30th, as a result of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Power outages knock out traffic signals, and that's not a good thing.
When the damage is severe and wires are down everywhere, what should you do first?
CBS Philly has received many, many community cancellations for Tuesday, October 30th, as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
CBS Philly has received hundreds of community cancellations for Monday, Oct. 29, 2012.
A mandatory evacuation order has been added for parts of Bensalem, Pa.
The Wawa had batteries and bread, but was out of most varieties of milk.
And while many people are hunkered down at home against Hurricane Sandy, those who are "essential personnel" have to be at work.
PECO opened its "war room" four days ahead of the storm to begin planning for what forecasters say could be the worst storm to ever hit the Philadelphia area.
The American Red Cross is mobilizing in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.
A police vehicle and three other cars were involved in a crash in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood.
Part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is closed Monday evening after a major crash that sent three people to the hospital.
A driver was wounded in a shooting near the intersection of Torresdale Avenue and Auth Street, Philadelphia police said.
For the first time, Philadelphia is holding a free concert and fireworks on the Parkway in addition to New Year's Eve celebrations on the Delaware Rive waterfront.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
A police vehicle and three other cars were involved in a crash in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood.
Part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is closed Monday evening after a major crash that sent three people to the hospital.
A driver was wounded in a shooting near the intersection of Torresdale Avenue and Auth Street, Philadelphia police said.
For the first time, Philadelphia is holding a free concert and fireworks on the Parkway in addition to New Year's Eve celebrations on the Delaware Rive waterfront.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
A police vehicle and three other cars were involved in a crash in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood.
Part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is closed Monday evening after a major crash that sent three people to the hospital.
A driver was wounded in a shooting near the intersection of Torresdale Avenue and Auth Street, Philadelphia police said.
For the first time, Philadelphia is holding a free concert and fireworks on the Parkway in addition to New Year's Eve celebrations on the Delaware Rive waterfront.
Three-time Emmy-winning artist Bill Jolly is sharing the gift of holiday music with audiences across the city
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is closed Monday evening after a major crash that sent three people to the hospital.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
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.
Holiday shoppers packed the Philadelphia Premium Outlets Monday, picking up last-minute Christmas gifts for friends and family. Reporter Dan Snyder has the story from Pottstown.
Philadelphia will host a free, family-friendly concert and fireworks show on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this New Year's Eve. LL Cool J, Trenton native Adam Blackstone, Philly's own DJ Jazzy Jeff and Dorothy are slated to perform
A police pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood, according to a source with the Philadelphia Police Department. Reporter Eva Andersen spoke to neighbors about what they heard.
A man is in the hospital after he was shot while driving a truck in the Frankford section of Philadelphia Monday afternoon, police say.
June Rodriguez, a beloved DJ at Bob and Barbara's Lounge on South Street in Philadelphia, was killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend, colleagues say. Police are still looking for the driver.