Philly native, Lincoln University standout named to 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
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With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Chester County prosecutors said the three suspects came to Lincoln University on Oct. 25, 2025, to rob students during homecoming.
The Trudy Haynes Scholarship is named for Philadelphia's first Black TV journalist.
Tia and Jasmin Criss are less than two weeks away from graduating as valedictorian and salutatorian at Cheyney University.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the HBCU.
Philadelphia's building boom is forcing a community to replace the mural of legendary CBS News journalist Ed Bradley.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
DeSean Jackson's Delaware State University defeated Michael Vick and Norfolk State University on Thursday night in the first-ever HBCU Battle of the Legends.
Eagles greats Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson bring a spotlight to HBCUs in a historic showdown at Lincoln Financial Field.
Officials say one student and one graduate are among the people injured in the shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania honored Lincoln University's student newspaper, The Lincolnian, for its 100th anniversary.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can range from fever, headaches, fatigue and occasionally serious heart complications.
Buildings on two university campuses in Delaware were evacuated Tuesday.
Former Eagles stars Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson have become rookie head coaches at HBCU schools.
DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick will return to Lincoln Financial Field this fall — not as teammates, but as head coaches on opposite sidelines.
First year head coaches DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick will go head to head at Lincoln Financial field on Oct. 30 when Jackson's Delaware State Hornets host Vick's Norfolk State Spartans in a high-profile HBCU matchup.
As Memorial Day approaches, Eugene Richardson reflects on his journey and legacy from Camden, New Jersey, to soaring the skies as a Tuskegee Airman.
A bill to fund Pennsylvania's four state-related universities is caught up in the state Senate, leaving schools waiting for funding.
Thirteen Lincoln University students marched to Harrisburg for three days and demanded lawmakers pass a bill allocating $19 million in critical funding for their school.
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American aviators in the U.S. military, fighting against America's enemies and segregation.
Here's your guide to the events worth checking out around Philadelphia this weekend.
A free opportunity for high school students to get acquainted with college opportunities and careers, as well as enjoy live performances, the HBCU Festival at The Mann is happening 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17th. The family-friendly event is free with prior registration and options to buy food at food trucks. You can find the link to register at MannCenter.org/HBCU.
A spokesperson for Cheyney University said a shooting and a multi-car crash that happened after a campus event were isolated incidents and didn't involve students.
As he accepted the award from the National Constitution Center, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the significance of the U.S. turning 250.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
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
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Philadelphia's Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.
Philadelphia's Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.
The heat wave in the Philadelphia region is going into Day 5 Friday, and it's only getting hotter.
As he accepted the award from the National Constitution Center, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the significance of the U.S. turning 250.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
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
As he accepted the award from the National Constitution Center, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the significance of the U.S. turning 250.
Philadelphia's Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.
Firefighters are battling a fire that erupted at a recycling center in Doylestown Thursday evening, emergency officials said.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Officials have been closely monitoring the electrical grid across the Philadelphia area, which is said to be under extreme stress due to HVAC systems operating around the clock.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
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.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
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.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
The Sixers on Thursday agreed to a two-year contract with free agent guard Anfernee Simons, according to a report.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
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.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
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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.
Philadelphia's Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast, organizers told vendors and participants early Friday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford has the latest.
Pope Leo XIV accepted the award virtually from the Vatican Friday morning, as a crowd of dignitaries and faith leaders gathered in Philadelphia for the ceremony.
One of the world's largest and heaviest locomotives, "Big Boy," is on its way to Philadelphia in commemoration of the nation's 250th anniversary. Brandon Goldner spoke to train fans as the Union Pacific 4014 locomotive rolled through Bridgeport, Pennsylvania.
The heat wave might be the worst time to be dealing with a broken air conditioner, but that's the reality for some renters right now. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with information on your rights.
Actors with Historic Philadelphia turn sightseeing in the city into storytelling - bringing historical figures like Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross to life. Janelle Burrell shows how they're celebrating 250 years of America.