Penn student donates 500 books to North Philly children's hospital
Emily Bhatnagar is sharing her love of literature with children undergoing treatment at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
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Emily Bhatnagar is sharing her love of literature with children undergoing treatment at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
CBS News Philadelphia joined the celebration in Love Park as the Salvation Army kicked off its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign.
SNAP benefits could stop Nov. 1 leading to a need of volunteers and donations at food banks and organizations.
At Cradles to Crayons' "Giving Factory" in East Falls, volunteers "shop" for outfits for kids in need and turn donated clothes into care packages.
The donations to the Boys and Girls Club of America could eventually help kids in the Delaware Valley, including the Chester chapter.
Firefighters are rallying once again for the 9-year-old boy who's recovering from severe burns caused by the medical jet crash in Northeast Philly.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
Chester County teenager Dom Pecora and a team of volunteers will spend two days delivering donated bikes to kids and their families.
The Salvation Army's century-old Red Kettle campaign gets a digital upgrade, combining tradition with modern convenience.
The Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey has opened its first pop-up shop to help make the holidays brighter for families. The shop is located at The Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton and will be open every Saturday and Sunday leading up to Christmas and Hanukkah. All proceeds will go to supporting children and their families who can't be home for the holidays.
The Light the World Giving Machines are collecting donations for six local and global charities this year in Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania SPCA said it is desperately in need of blankets to help keep animals comfortable in their shelter hospital. They posted on Instagram asking people to bring or send blankets to their Philadelphia headquarters. The PSPCA also has an Amazon wishlist, if you prefer to have blankets sent directly to them.
A group of businesses in South Jersey are coming together to help victims of Helene as Hurricane Milton races towards Florida.
Hundreds of bikers rode in on Broad Street to spread a bit of Christmas cheer this summer for the Philadelphia Centurion's annual Toy Run for Shriners Children's Hospital.
A Goodwill Store in Egg Harbor Township lost its entire inventory during a fire this year, and now the community is coming together to donate items to the Goodwill Store.
Alina McGilloway donated her hair to The Longhairs, which holds the Guinness World Record for the most hair donated to a charity in 24 hours.
11 four-legged Pennsylvania State Police K-9 officers will be safer on the job thanks to a donation of new protective vests.
The vending machines that offered hot meals or supplies for people in need were a hit - and are in place until Dec. 3.
This holiday season, CBS Philadelphia is partnering with Mothers In Charge to give toys to children who have lost loved ones to gun violence.
The Washington Township Police Department's humvee will be parked outside the Bottino's ShopRite on Egg Harbor Road until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
This week, a Bensalem principal slept on the roof after students and families raised over $20K, First Lady Jill Biden teamed up with Nickelodeon in Center City and more.
If your child has outgrown a Halloween costume, don't just let it sit in storage - Halloween Helpers in Norristown, Pennsylvania, will give it to someone who needs it.
That type of support is something the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia says they're thankful for.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Sánchez will throw out the first pitch of the season for the Phillies on Thursday, and Painter will be the No. 5 starter.
No. 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova in the first round of March Madness.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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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.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer, and meets the winner of the race, who made it through the Navy Yard and around the sports complex in about 15 minutes.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer.
This first weekend of spring is a wonderful one, with high temperatures in the 60s around the Philadelphia area, and even hitting the 70s in the city on Sunday. But NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is also tracking storms that could arrive Sunday night.
Saturday will be a better day to do that as we are tracking showers/storms moving in Sunday evening, overnight and into early Monday morning. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
March Madness has taken over South Philadelphia Friday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Kerri Corrado reports.