Philly activist keeping MLK's message at Girard College alive 60 years later
Kenneth Salaam was 15 when he heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at Girard College. Six decades later, he's sharing MLK's message with Philadelphia's youth.
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Kenneth Salaam was 15 when he heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at Girard College. Six decades later, he's sharing MLK's message with Philadelphia's youth.
In the summer of 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood outside the gates of Girard College to deliver a message that would become one of the most powerful civil rights moments in Philadelphia's history. Six decades later, a 15-year-old who was there is sharing Dr. King's message to Philadelphia's youth. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey reports.
Nearly two years ago heavy flames tore through a home in Camden where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stayed. That home is now being transformed.
A historic structure rising from the ashes. Nearly two years ago heavy flames tore through a home in Camden where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stayed. Ryan Hughes went back into the neighborhood where that home is now being transformed.
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Lower Merion students and parents honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy Friday with a day of service at Harriton High School.
More than 10,000 people came to listen to Dr. King speak on August 3, 1965. This was part of Dr. King's Freedom Now tour.
The home had been open for public tours through last month, when it was closed for an "extensive renovation project" that is not expected to be completed until 2025.
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If you're looking to get involved, here's a list of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening the Philadelphia region.
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Advocates say it's not about how much time Dr. King spent at the home, but rather the importance of what took place.
Dr. King's message of peace, equality and economic justice lives on decades after his life was taken.
Today is the 24th annual greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service.
A South Jersey man who once served as counselor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was honored Tuesday at his high school alma mater.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
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The other suspect in the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia remains on the run.
The Sixers made a blockbuster trade with the Celtics and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, league sources said.
A dangerous heat wave is underway in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
The other suspect in the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia remains on the run.
The Sixers made a blockbuster trade with the Celtics and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, league sources said.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The other suspect in the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia remains on the run.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
The Welcoming Center has opened a pop-up storefront for immigrant small business owners.
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As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
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Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
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Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
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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.
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Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
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Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in signing LeBron James, according to a report from The Athletic Wednesday night.
The Sixers made a blockbuster trade with the Celtics and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, league sources said.
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