Peeps announces new flavors before Easter
Peeps' latest creations are now available nationwide for the 2026 season.
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Peeps' latest creations are now available nationwide for the 2026 season.
Monday will be mostly cloudy with seasonable temperatures to start the work week. There's a chance of rain late in the evening into Tuesday.
Peeps are made with four main ingredients: sugar, corn syrup, gelatin and air. Here's a sneak peek inside the Peeps factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to see how these sweet Easter treats are made.
Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday. Before this, he also met with Vice President JD Vance and discussed rising tensions between the White House and the Catholic church.
After morning worship, families arrived in their Sunday best to celebrate Easter on South Street in Philadelphia.
A colorful, musical march down South Street in Philadelphia marked a joyful Easter Sunday as hundreds gathered for the 92nd Annual Easter Promenade.
Easter Sunday is mainly dry, with mixed skies and a trend toward a bit more sunshine by the afternoon.
Check out the list of the supermarkets, retailers, and fast food chains that are open on Easter and which are closed.
One beloved Philadelphia park kicked off the spring season with crafts, candy and even a dance party at the Season Opening Day event.
Saturday will be a warm day across the Philadelphia area with upper 70s to lower 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
Protesters gathered in Old City on Saturday to rally against the Trump administration's policies and actions as part of a nationwide demonstration.
Feast has been conducting this meal drive for 13 years and has donated more than 90,000 meals to the community. CBS News Philadelphia spoke with volunteers, who said there is as great a need for these meals and community support as ever.
It's Easter Weekend, and according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, millions will be hitting the road.
As they do throughout the year, Chosen 300 Ministries made a point of giving of their time by serving those in need on this Good Friday. Siafa Lewis has reports on this positive community impact.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
Meanwhile, a nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need. Ryan Hughes has more on the effort that's making a difference in the community.
Easter weekend is upon us with families and loved ones gathering to celebrate. Josh Sanders reports how this Good Friday ... good food is part of the holiday tradition.
You might see and maybe even eat a lot of them this weekend. It's here that a family-owned candy factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is churning out "Peeps" for Easter. Just Born Quality Confections cranks out an average of five and a half million Peeps daily. That adds up to a whopping 2 billion Peeps a year. Peeps date back to 1953. They tend to draw a mix of sweet and sour reactions.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
We're seeing scattered rain and snow showers across the Philadelphia region before a clearer, warmer Sunday.
Warmer temperatures and ruined cocoa plants are leading to rising prices of chocolate, according to a Bucks County chocolatier.
Skip's Candy Corner in Lahaska is a Bucks County staple and a multigenerational family business. Wakisha Bailey hears more about the issues the business is facing as chocolate costs rise.
Families might think twice about buying eggs to dye for Easter, but a food blogger and influencer has an idea to save you money - dye marshmallows instead! Steph Gigliotti explains more.
Here's an exclusive first Peeps view of the new flavors for Easter before the Peeps Chick Drop at the 16th PEEPSFEST on New Year's Eve. Video Credit: Nikki DeMentri.
South Street transformed into an Easter Day celebration as families and their pets marched in the 91st annual Easter Promenade.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, will be laid to rest Wednesday.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
From green beer at McGillin's to packed crowds at Kelliann's, people filled the streets for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
An Ocean County College dean and Kean University adjunct instructor was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor on Monday, according to local authorities.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
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.
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.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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.
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.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The last time the Penn men's basketball team won a game in the NCAA Tournament, not a single current player was born. The Quakers hope to change that vs. Illinois in the first round.
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.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
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.
Villanova University's men's and women's basketball teams are both in the NCAA Tournament, and on Wednesday the school gave them a sendoff. Both teams play Friday, with the women taking on Texas Tech in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the men taking on Utah State in San Diego. Our Pat Gallen caught up with women's head coach Denise Dillon as the cheerleaders and marching band bid the Wildcats good luck out west.
Wrigley Field in Chicago. Fenway Park in Boston. Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Sports playgrounds, which have stood the test of time. In Philadelphia, there is the Palestra, known as much for the history it has witnessed as the memories and lives it helped shape. CBS News Philadelphia's Siafa Lewis has the story.
A comfortable weekend is in store after a chilly Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures in the 30s. On the bright side, there's more sunshine and less wind than Tuesday, and spring starts on Friday! NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Philadelphia is the hub of America250 events this year, and plenty of sports history will be made in 2026 too. The festivities kick off with four games in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament taking place at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Wakisha Bailey reports from center court.
A sinkhole opened in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood at the intersection of Frankford Avenue and East Wishart streets. The Philadelphia Water Department said the hole was so large that one of its trucks got stuck in the road.