Franklin Institute astronomer Derrick Pitts loves making science accessible
Pitts is the first African American and the first American to hold dual titles of chief astronomer and planetarium director at a major science institution.
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Pitts is the first African American and the first American to hold dual titles of chief astronomer and planetarium director at a major science institution.
The Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director spoke to CBS News Philadelphia's Tammie Souza.
The exhibit is going on a five-year world tour that begins at the Franklin Institute. The exhibit runs till Aug. 27.
Ross DiMattei reports from the Franklin Institute.
The exhibit is going on a 5-year world tour. It'll be at the Franklin Institute until Aug. 27, Ross DiMattei reports.
Jasmine Payoute reports live from the Franklin Institute.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
The exhibit is going on a world tour for the next 5 years, and is starting in Philadelphia at the Franklin Institute.
Chief Astronomer with the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joined CBS3 to discuss the launch.
Starting Saturday, Franklin Fright returns to the science museum every weekend for the month of October.
Abby Bysshe, the chief experience and strategy officer at the science museum, joined CBS3 to talk about what Franklin Freight has to offer.
The Franklin Institute will be the site of the world premiere for The Harry Potter Exhibition.
The Franklin Institute is preparing to spark our creativity and imagination next month, with the world premiere of Crayola Ideaworks: The Creativity Exhibition.
Face coverings and no-touch temperature checks will be required for staff and visitors three years of age and older.
On Thursday, the museum offered a sneak peek of the President Barack Obama figure at Broad and Chestnut Streets in Center City.
If you're looking for activities the whole family can enjoy together, how about a little star-gazing?
CBS3's Ukee Washington talked to Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer of the Franklin Institute, about SpaceX and NASA's collaboration.
Many of us have gotten to tour some of the cool collections at the Franklin Institute.
The research team made the discoveries using rocks found off the Yucatan Peninsula.
The summer exhibit, which opened in April, was initially set to run until Sept. 2.
The very first hot air balloon flight in America happened in Philadelphia.
With the help of science, the hot air balloon has been carrying riders skyward, even before the Wright Brothers.
The exhibit opens Saturday, April 13.
This award ceremony is for scientists from across the country and this year included two Nobel Prize Winners.
The exhibit will be open until Sept. 2.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Bats may be beneficial to the environment, but health officials are urging residents to take encounters seriously. Here's why.
Pottstown Councilmember Andrew Monastra is urging the borough manager to find a quick solution for installing banners honoring veterans of color.
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
Police say Ionut Adrian Oprea and another man targeted EBT users in a card skimming scam in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Authorities are searching for the person who illegally dumped hundreds of tires in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Bats may be beneficial to the environment, but health officials are urging residents to take encounters seriously. Here's why.
Bats may be beneficial to the environment, but health officials are urging residents to take encounters seriously. Here's why.
Pottstown Councilmember Andrew Monastra is urging the borough manager to find a quick solution for installing banners honoring veterans of color.
Police say Ionut Adrian Oprea and another man targeted EBT users in a card skimming scam in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Authorities are searching for the person who illegally dumped hundreds of tires in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
The search has ended for a Burlington County, New Jersey, woman who saved a young girl's life Monday afternoon.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
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.
Tuesday will be a comfortable night in the Philadelphia region, and Wednesday is expected to be another beautiful day. But rain is on its way by the end of the week. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has your Tuesday night weather forecast and what's next.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the conception and transformation of the oldest Black congregation in Delaware.
Three months after a CBS News Philadelphia investigation found that a veteran banner program honoring local heroes didn’t include any people of color, nothing has changed. Now, one councilmember is calling for action.
Bats are turning up in unexpected places across Delaware County, including homes and offices, as young bats learn to fly. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
A Florida man is facing charges after police say he and another man targeted electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, accounts at a supermarket in Bristol, Pennsylvania, using card-skimming devices designed to steal customers' information.