Why do you need special glasses to watch a solar eclipse? Doctors explain.
Why is looking at the solar eclipse dangerous? Eye doctors explain why you need to wear special glasses for protection — and what happens if you don't.
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Why is looking at the solar eclipse dangerous? Eye doctors explain why you need to wear special glasses for protection — and what happens if you don't.
The Philadelphia region can expect a clear Sunday night and a mix of sun and clouds Monday afternoon. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast ahead of Monday's solar eclipse.
Everyone from the Philadelphia Zoo and the Franklin Institute to local schools are preparing for Monday's eclipse.
Organizations including the Philadelphia Zoo and the Franklin Institute are getting ready for Monday's solar eclipse and are helping members of the community learn about the celestial event.
High temperatures will be near 59 degrees today, only about two degrees below average for this time of the year. The weather for WrestleMania 40 Sunday stays partly cloudy and mild.
Doctor's a renewing warnings about protective glasses ahead of Monday's solar eclipse. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Astrology dates back centuries and astrologers who study the stars say that if you feel a little different during an eclipse, there's a reason.
At least five school districts in Pennsylvania and 3 in New Jersey have issued announcements, underscoring the significance of the decision.
A Berks County astronomy professor shares tips for watching the eclipse Monday afternoon.
CBS News Philadelphia introduces an eclipse chaser from the area and the lengths he's going to ensure he experiences totality.
Peter Detterline, an astronomy professor in Berks County, explains what's so exciting about Monday's eclipse for viewers in the United States.
Of the millions of people expected to watch Monday's solar eclipse, a small group of them are known as "eclipse chasers." They plan years in advance to travel to places located in an eclipse's path of totality. Brandon Goldner introduces a local eclipse chaser and the lengths he's going to ensure he experiences totality.
Delta Air Lines is offering a special flight from Austin, Texas, to Detroit to see the April 8 eclipse from the air.
Students from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy are joining Drexel University students on a nationwide weather balloon project backed by NASA that will take measurements during the April 8 eclipse.
Jayson Stark, a writer for The Athletic, says he is traveling to Austin, Texas with his family to see the "once in a lifetime" 2024 eclipse.
The Philadelphia region won't have a total eclipse, but the moon will cover 90% of the sun. But it's still important to have certified glasses if you're going to watch.
The Philadelphia region won't have a total eclipse, the moon will cover 90% of the sun. Nut it's still important to have certified glasses if you're going to watch. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Philadelphia-based Federal Donuts & Chicken has collaborated with The Franklin Institute to give its Chocolate Orange donut a celestial-inspired makeover.
A Friends' Central School teacher is taking 28 students to Vermont to experience the full effects of a total solar eclipse and also educate local elementary school students on the science behind it.
Carter Elkins, now 7 years old, was born during the last solar eclipse in August of 2017.
On Monday, April 8 from 1:30-5 p.m., the Franklin Institute will have specially designed tents set up on 20th Street for visitors to safely view the eclipse through windows covered with solar-grade Mylar.
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia will hold a free viewing party for the upcoming solar eclipse.
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office sent out an alert about scammers taking advantage of people scrambling to get safe-viewing glasses.
"It's going to be hectic but fun. Go with the mindset that it's going to be busy and pack light," said one aviation expert.
Hundreds of thousands of people are traveling to Erie to see the total solar eclipse.
Police say Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira had inappropriate contact with female employees of his over several years.
After a warmer couple of days, a cold front will bring rain to the Philadelphia region this weekend.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Three men are facing charges after allegedly posing as police officers and shooting a driver during an attempted robbery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Police say Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira had inappropriate contact with female employees of his over several years.
Philadelphia's Board of Education has postponed a vote on a controversial plan that would close 17 public schools.
After a warmer couple of days, a cold front will bring rain to the Philadelphia region this weekend.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
Police say Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira had inappropriate contact with female employees of his over several years.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
Three men are facing charges after allegedly posing as police officers and shooting a driver during an attempted robbery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say.
Christopher Battle, a suspect in the 2025 mass shooting in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia, turned himself in, police said.
A person who was shot in Chester was found bleeding in the parking lot of the Ridley Township Wendy's early Thursday morning, police said.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, will close from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for safety reasons.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Sixers star Joel Embiid participated in parts of Thursday's practice and is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Boston.
The 2026 NFL draft is underway in Pittsburgh. Here's who the Philadelphia Eagles have picked so far.
Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies' ninth loss in a row.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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.
Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira is charged with indecent assault and harassment, Bensalem police said.
A Philadelphia resident for nearly a century, "Mommy" the Galapagos tortoise was welcomed in to the Philadelphia Zoo in 1932.
Two people were taken to hospitals after a crash at 11th and Market streets in Center City on Friday morning. A woman was arrested at the scene for DUI.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we approach the weekend.
A vigil was held at Farrell Stadium at West Chester University for Garrett Nicholas, who was hit and killed by a car in April.