The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Dec. 18-22
This week, flooding impacted roads and families around Philadelphia, the "Rosie Girls" program changes the faces of a male-dominated industry, the Joy of Sharing Toy Drive and much more.
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This week, flooding impacted roads and families around Philadelphia, the "Rosie Girls" program changes the faces of a male-dominated industry, the Joy of Sharing Toy Drive and much more.
Anthony Picariello, known as "Stitch," works hard each December to make sure kids get a letter from Santa.
Delaware Blue Coats staff and fans are helping spread holiday cheer this season by donating to the Joy of Sharing campaign. CBS Philadelphia is partnering with the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge to give toys to children this holiday season.
M&T Bank employees, family members and customers are helping make Christmas joyful for kids around the region by donating to the Joy of Sharing campaign, which is happening now. The toy drive benefits the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge, a nonprofit serving families affected by gun violence.
The Salvation Army band visited CBS Philadelphia to celebrate the holiday season. The Joy of Sharing campaign will benefit the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge, an organization serving families affected by gun violence.
The American Airlines Philadelphia team is helping spread holiday cheer with donations to the Joy of Sharing toy drive.
Police in Lindenwold, New Jersey posted the Grinch on Facebook this month, sparking a big response from local kids and parents.
Mighty Writers teamed up with Santa For A Day to help local kids write Christmas lists to Santa - there are still some gifts remaining.
Two organizations focused on youth literacy are teaming up to help Santa deliver gifts to kids in need. Wakisha Bailey chats with Grace Berniker of Mighty Writers.
Every tree is $20 for this final season. For the Lanza family, every dollar counts.
Decorations were damaged at five homes in Harrison Township last week.
The gifts collected by CBS Philadelphia's Joy of Sharing campaign have brought joy to families hurting at the holidays, founder Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight said.
The holidays are an exciting time for kids playing with new toys, but some can be risky if adults aren't mindful.
The holidays mean new toys for many kids, but that can be risky if adults aren’t mindful. Doctors say ingesting the small batteries and magnets from toys can be especially dangerous for babies and small children. Experts share tips for making sure toys are safe and age-appropriate.
Much to the delight of vendors, Sunday evening turned out to be picture-perfect at Christmas Village in Philadelphia's LOVE Park.
Volunteers in Manayunk prepared 1,000 salads, entrees and desserts for people in need during Manayunk Meals & More. It was the 27th annual event.
This is the Festively Fly Holiday Market pop-up shop's second year and organizers hope to continue the holiday tradition for years to come.
Nearly a third of all Americans anticipate being more stressed out this holiday season compared to last year, according to new research from the American Psychiatric Association. But there are some ways to cope with holiday stress. Stephanie Stahl reports.
For the crew at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center, their favorite part was all the holiday fun waiting for families.
After a shopping spree at Macy's, NOMO and One Day at a Time have more planned to give back to the community.
Two community organizations are giving away joy this holiday season. Rickey Duncan and Mel Wells join Janelle Burrell to talk about it.
If you want to guarantee your gift arrives on time, the best time to ship it is right now, UPS says.
This week, we got behind-the-scenes footage at USPS during the holiday season, Camden students explored new medical opportunities, the Adventure Aquarium's Christmas Underwater and much more.
Giovanni Hamilton asked his social media followers and podcast listeners to help him collect stuffed animals for kids in hospitals in Wilmington and Indianapolis.
Giovanni Hamilton, an Eagles superfan and podcaster, got help from his listeners and social media followers to donate 500 stuffed animals for the young patients at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, and Riley Children's Health in Indianapolis.
Middle school students lit up the Philadelphia skyline Friday night with video games they designed themselves.
The Philadelphia area is under a NEXT Weather Alert because severe storms are possible on Saturday evening.
The Phillies lost to the Rockies 9-7 in 11 innings Friday in South Philadelphia.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Carlos Della Valle is home with his family in Chester County after 258 days in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Middle school students lit up the Philadelphia skyline Friday night with video games they designed themselves.
The Philadelphia area is under a NEXT Weather Alert because severe storms are possible on Saturday evening.
The Phillies lost to the Rockies 9-7 in 11 innings Friday in South Philadelphia.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Carlos Della Valle is home with his family in Chester County after 258 days in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Middle school students lit up the Philadelphia skyline Friday night with video games they designed themselves.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Carlos Della Valle is home with his family in Chester County after 258 days in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Zayla Dutton and her mom, Jasmine Worrell, are getting ready to graduate from college together.
Chefs are busy getting ready to serve thousands of spectators at Aronimink Golf Club during the PGA Championship.
A child died after being hit by a school bus in Greenwich Township, New Jersey, Friday afternoon, police said.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its 24/7 emergency center in Atlanta to monitor the recent deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
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.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
The Phillies lost to the Rockies 9-7 in 11 innings Friday in South Philadelphia.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
The Sixers say 500 tickets for each game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their second-round series will go to Philadelphia area fans.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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.
A man and a woman were shot in the Oxford Circle section of Northeast Philadelphia Friday night, police say. The shooting followed a fight at a Wawa involving juveniles, according to Philadelphia police.
Middle school students got to see their video games come to life in a huge way Friday night when they were projected as fully playable games on the Cira Centre skyscraper in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia area can expect showers on Saturday, and severe storms are possible. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast for the weekend and beyond.
Sixers fans were disappointed as they left Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia Friday night after the team's third straight loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Lauren Morris, who won the 2025 Trudy Haynes Scholarship from CBS News Philadelphia, spoke at her graduation from Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication on Friday. She plans to pursue a career in journalism.