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In a two-semester course at Villanova, students create production companies that produce documentaries about important societal issues.
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
At age 16, Nathanael Barlow has captured the hearts of millions with his singing and songwriting.
On this week's Focusing on the Future, Wakisha Bailey highlights Nathanael Barlow, a young singer and songwriter who's making music that's hard to forget.
Sabriyaah Hines started Nail Couture by Bri when she was just 15 years old during the pandemic.
Sabriyaah Hines started Nail Couture by Bri when she was just 15 years old during the pandemic.
A celebrity barber who worked for the Roots for more than two decades is inspiring young minds one haircut at a time at Dobbins High School in Philadelphia.
On this week's Focusing on the Future series, CBS Philadelphia Reporter Wakisha Bailey stops by Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical School, where a celebrity barber is inspiring young minds one haircut at a time.
Philadelphia School District's only CTE program is helping inspire the next generation of fashion designers.
CBS Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey shows us how these students took their designs to the runway.
For nearly 10 years, husband and wife duo Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico have continued their mission to help people of all ages reap the benefits of music.
For nearly 10 years, husband and wife duo Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico have continued their mission to help people of all ages reap the benefits of music.
Local teenagers are fighting to the top thanks to Eagles running back D'Andre Swift's father and his gym, Swift Fit.
Swift Fit is a place where young boxers and even Olympians can train for a big occasion, Wakisha Bailey reports.
In this week's Focusing on the Future, we met up with an Elmwood Park Zoo employee whose abilities go well beyond his contributions on the job.
In Focusing on the Future, Wakisha Bailey speaks with Michael Romano who has worked for the Norristown zoo for 5 years.
Wakisha Bailey shows you the "Beauty at Edison" salon suite at Thomas Edison High School.
Wakisha Bailey shows you the "Beauty at Edison" salon suite at Thomas Edison High School.
Seniors part of Mercy Career and Technical High School's building trades program are making repairs to their school after receiving national attention.
Teachers are not the only ones who can make improvements to the classroom.
Earlier this year, we caught up with students at KenCrest Learning Center while they were interns - now they're working full time helping children.
At Kencrest Learning Center, inspiring toddlers is more than just a way to earn a paycheck, Wakisha Bailey reports.
The Ford PAL Center in Southwest Philadelphia is one of over a dozen centers in the city helping kids stay active and off the streets.
A former PAL kid now working at the same center that kept him safe details the benefits of the program to CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey in this week's Focusing on the Future.
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a homeowner got their lunch order after their DoorDash driver was arrested.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
Officers responding to reports of gunshots found a man barricaded inside a home in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday night.
Christine Hines explains how companies use contract language to shield themselves from lawsuits, limit damages or collect personal data.
In today's competitive job market, entry-level positions can draw hundreds of applications, and in many cases AI screens resumes before a human hiring manager ever sees them.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a homeowner got their lunch order after their DoorDash driver was arrested.
Nate Bowling, an American teacher and a veteran, is stuck in Abu Dhabi. Flights have been canceled because of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
Officers responding to reports of gunshots found a man barricaded inside a home in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday night.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas is reportedly appealing an 80-game suspension for a failed performance-enhancing drug test.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
Christine Hines explains how companies use contract language to shield themselves from lawsuits, limit damages or collect personal data.
In today's competitive job market, entry-level positions can draw hundreds of applications, and in many cases AI screens resumes before a human hiring manager ever sees them.
A man turned himself in to Philadelphia police Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting near Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly in 2025.
A 56-year-old woman died in a house fire in Bensalem Township early Tuesday morning, officials said.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a homeowner got their lunch order after their DoorDash driver was arrested.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
At the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice in Mount Laurel, advocates kick off Women's History Month with an ERA tour through 25 states.
Mayor Gina LaPlaca of Lumberton, New Jersey, admitted to being intoxicated behind the wheel in March 2025, authorities said.
Gas prices in the Delaware Valley mostly remain under the national average, but Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware all saw an increase at the pump overnight.
Officers responding to reports of gunshots found a man barricaded inside a home in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday night.
Gas prices in the Delaware Valley mostly remain under the national average, but Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware all saw an increase at the pump overnight.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
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 same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic will begin later this week, and the Philadelphia Phillies will be well represented in the tournament.
Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama needed only 10 to help the San Antonio Spurs bounce back from the first loss in 12 games and rout the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday night.
Sixers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe was ruled out of Tuesday night's game vs. the San Antonio Spurs after he suffered a back injury.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas is reportedly appealing an 80-game suspension for a failed performance-enhancing drug test.
With just 100 days to go, the city is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
After a challenge from Rep. Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico was projected as the winner of the Democratic Senate primary in Texas Tuesday night. He'll face the winner of a Republican runoff election that includes incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, neither of whom got the 50% they needed Tuesday night. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The Senate will vote Wednesday on whether to restrict President Trump's war powers after strikes on Iran over the weekend. Meanwhile, identities of four of the six U.S. servicemembers killed in one of Iran's retaliatory strikes have been identified. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
As America celebrates its 250th year, artists and the Philadelphia community are creating a mural that celebrates the art of printmaking and the Declaration of Independence.
Expect a rainy Wednesday with some more showers Thursday around the Philadelphia area, heading into a warm weekend where we could see the first 70s of 2026. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Most of us scroll past the fine print when signing up for apps, starting free trials or buying concert tickets, but those tiny terms can limit your rights if something goes wrong.