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.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
Zack Wheeler tossed seven scoreless innings and the Phillies drew a season-high 13 walks in a 3-0 win over the Nationals
Family and the Bridgeton, N.J., community held a vigil Wednesday, marking seven years since Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
Zack Wheeler tossed seven scoreless innings and the Phillies drew a season-high 13 walks in a 3-0 win over the Nationals
Family and the Bridgeton, N.J., community held a vigil Wednesday, marking seven years since Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
The Zero Waste and Circular Economy Act would reduce the amount of waste sent to Chester for incineration but would not eliminate it.
Project Atlas, a proposed 1½ million-square-foot data center near a South Whitehall high school, faces fierce community backlash.
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Family and the Bridgeton, N.J., community held a vigil Wednesday, marking seven years since Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance.
An armored police vehicle is outside a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on Wednesday.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Lindenwold School 4 in Camden County, New Jersey, will be closed through Monday after a fire Tuesday night.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
Zack Wheeler tossed seven scoreless innings and the Phillies drew a season-high 13 walks in a 3-0 win over the Nationals
Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday (retroactive to 9/12) with left shoulder inflammation.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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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.
Thursday will be warmer in the Philadelphia region with a touch of showers. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Wednesday night signed an executive order to create a data center task force in the city. The mission is to assess the impact of large data centers on public health, safety, infrastructure, and the environment.
Family and the Bridgeton, New Jersey, community held a vigil Wednesday, marking seven years since Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance. CBS News Philadelphia's Alicia Roberts reports.
Investigators say they've identified 58 women seen in videos recovered from 417 West Chew Avenue, the home that has now become the epicenter of one of Philadelphia's most notorious death investigations. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Andersen reports.
Philadelphia is taking a new approach to managing its trash with a proposal that would put more focus on recycling and composting. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.