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.
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.
Layoffs and slowdowns in hiring are making it difficult for many jobseekers, but could your credit also be hurting your chances of getting hired?
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
With temperatures dropping overnight across the Philadelphia region, any wet areas will freeze and become slick.
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
With temperatures dropping overnight across the Philadelphia region, any wet areas will freeze and become slick.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
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.
Layoffs and slowdowns in hiring are making it difficult for many jobseekers, but could your credit also be hurting your chances of getting hired?
Center City District Restaurant Week returns this weekend with more than 120 locations offering discounted dining deals.
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.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
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.
Layoffs and slowdowns in hiring are making it difficult for a lot of people looking for a job right now. But could your credit also be hurting your chances of getting hired? CBS News Philadelphia consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz is in your corner with important information every job hunter should hear.
The coldest air of the season will make temperatures around Philadelphia feel like the single digits and low teens by Monday night, and Tuesday morning it'll be even colder. Wind chills will dip below zero, prompting a NEXT Weather Alert through Wednesday.
A celebrity hockey game in Philadelphia Sunday raised money for Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education, which provides after-school programming for Philadelphia kids.
The butter sculpture built for the Pennsylvania Farm Show was deconstructed this weekend, and it will be recycled into renewable energy.