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Franklin Square is so much more than just a park. CBS Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes has more on its history and why it's a popular spot for many families.
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Franklin Square is so much more than just a park. CBS Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes has more on its history and why it's a popular spot for many families.
The light show opens next Thursday and runs nightly with shows every 30 minutes.
The Halloween-themed course includes spooky scenes, strobe lights, and fog.
Crews were at work Wednesday loading a massive dragon head onto one of the lanterns you can see at the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival starting June 20. Tickets are available online: https://phillychineselanternfestival.com/
An NJ Transit passenger was injured after a large tree fell on a bus Saturday morning near Franklin Square, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia police blocked off several lanes on 6th Street and that created backups on the nearby Ben Franklin Bridge.
One beloved Philadelphia park kicked off the spring season with crafts, candy and even a dance party at the Season Opening Day event.
It was a beautiful day outside this Saturday and one beloved Philadelphia park kicked off the spring season with crafts, candy, and even a dance party. Eva Andersen goes to Franklin Square, where an event brings joy for all ages.
Amy Needle, the president and CEO of Historic Philadelphia, joined CBS News Philadelphia on Tuesday morning to discuss what visitors can expect this year.
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square for one of the largest celebrations of Chinese New Year.
Philly is once again home to a Chinese tradition with roots more than 2,000 years old - the Chinese Lantern Festival. After an involved process including design, sculpting and electrical work, Franklin Square is home to beautiful displays once again – many depicting dragons as it is the Year of the Dragon. Jan Carabeo reports.
There are more than 400 never-before-seen displays at this year's festival.
Friday marks Ujamaa, the Kwanzaa principle for wealth and economic self-reliance, and there's a celebration in Franklin Square in Philadelphia to celebrate.
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back on Franklin Square and bigger, better and brighter than ever.
The experience will feature 25,000 LED lights at the festival. Jan Carabeo reports.
Franklin Square is renaming the 185-year-old fountain after former Philadelphia Mayor and Pennslyvania Governor Ed Rendell.
During his time as mayor Rendell would go there to eat lunch.
Franklin Square is now officially open and many families took advantage of finally having a nice weather weekend.
Ryan Hughes reports.
Eyewitness News was in Franklin Square where thousands of lights and hundreds of feet of garland were being hung.
PECO employees put up lights at Franklin Square and LOVE Park sees the first vending huts for the Christmas Village.
The celebration honors the ancestral roots of African-Americans.
It took three years and $2 million to upgrade the oldest public fountain in the United States.
The festival opens to the public Tuesday.
It's been talked about for years, but the DRPA is now pushing it.
A celebration in Delaware County turned chaotic when someone threw a firework, causing an explosion that injured two people.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
Saturday will bring partly sunny weather to the Philadelphia area, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-80s with isolated storms.
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
This will be Kyle Schwarber's third year participating in the Home Run Derby and could set up a 2018 rematch between him and Harper.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
A celebration in Delaware County turned chaotic when someone threw a firework, causing an explosion that injured two people.
Police say Salis Hanrahan, 20, was fatally shot inside a house in the 400 block of Ripka Street in Roxborough on Wednesday.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
CBS News Philadelphia is proud to celebrate a momentous milestone in anchor Ukee Washington's career as he marks 40 years with the station.
A celebration in Delaware County turned chaotic when someone threw a firework, causing an explosion that injured two people.
A group of Good Samaritans helped save someone's life after a car was submerged in the Schuylkill River on Friday.
"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
Eugene Horsch, whose Olney home was searched in June after his arrest in Old City, was indicted on federal charges this week.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
This will be Kyle Schwarber's third year participating in the Home Run Derby and could set up a 2018 rematch between him and Harper.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper will compete at next week's Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
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.
Friday was a busy day in the Wildwoods, and our Ryan Hughes takes you to the Wildwood Sand Sculpting Festival, featuring some of the best sand sculptors from around the world.
Witnesses said a driver appeared to be experiencing a medical emergency when he drove into the Schuylkill River. Luckily, Good Samaritans including Libby Peters and Elisha Fox sprang into action, pulling the man from the car and getting him to safety. Liz Crawford reports.
A Fourth of July celebration in Upper Chichester, Delaware County, turned chaotic when someone threw a lit firework into a crowd, causing an explosion that injured two people. Madeleine Wright reports.
Hundreds come out each year for Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church's "She's My Sister" 8K. The walk raises awareness of human trafficking. Wakisha Bailey and Chilekasi Adele report.
The hype is building for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Chilekasi Adele reports.