"It means a lot": Montgomery County kicks off Juneteenth celebrations
The event paid tribute to June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Montgomery County has a full list of Juneteenth events planned for the weekend.
The event paid tribute to June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Montgomery County has a full list of Juneteenth events planned for the weekend.
Neighbors in Montgomery County gathered for a special Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony Thursday afternoon. Kim Hudson shares what this holiday also means for local Black business owners.
The first Philadelphia Juneteenth Wine & Arts Festival will be held Saturday at the Cherry Street Pier.
Chandler Lutz reports.
The parade starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. and the festival will run until 8 p.m.
Black fashion designers and models will walk the runway Saturday during Philadelphia's 17th annual Juneteenth Festival in Germantown.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Wakisha Bailey caught up with some musicians getting ready for the event.
Juneteenth celebrations continue throughout the Delaware Valley Monday. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy spoke at the Greater Mount Zion AME Church on Monday morning.
The festival kicked off Sunday morning with a parade down North 52nd Street. It featured floats, bands and more before ending at Malcolm X Park.
Events are taking place all across the Philadelphia region to commemorate Juneteenth, the holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States.
The non-profit transformed a portion of the Global Leadership Academy Campus, creating a teaching and learning garden for students and the community.
June 19 marks the emancipation of enslaved Americans after the Civil War. It's also about history and connection.
On Sunday, the second Juneteenth Black Music City Awards will be held in Philadelphia. This year, they are awarding up to $100,000 in grants to various artists throughout the city.
Delaware has officially made Juneteenth a legal holiday, and they invited the grandmother of Juneteenth to the signing ceremony.
It was also the kick-off day for Wawa's Welcome to America event in Philadelphia.
In 1865, it was a day of liberation. This weekend, it's a celebration.
Organizers say they're also excited to have a Juneteenth component to the festivities.
America is marking Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the first time ever.
Mayor Jim Kenney said Juneteenth is a day to learn the truth about the American story and the emancipation of slaves.
The holiday commemorates the ending of slavery in America.
The measures passed the Democrat-led Legislature and head next to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who earlier indicated he supports both bills.
They want African American studies to be a mandatory graduation requirement.
Philadelphia this week joined other cities that have designated Juneteenth as an official holiday.
Although it's virtual, for now, opening the museum on Juneteenth was deliberate.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Take advantage of these Memorial Day savings on bestselling washers and dryers from top brands.
Philadelphia Police said 43-year-old Leandro Barberena is facing murder and other charges for the deaths of 75-year-old Angela Trejo and 58-year-old Alma Barberena.
Bring the party to the beach, the pool, or wherever you go this summer with these perfectly portable speakers.
A white cross that overlooked the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Pope John Paul II's Mass in Philadelphia in 1979 is now moving to a new location.
A suspect is in custody after five people were shot, two fatally, in a workplace shooting today at Delaware County Linen in Chester, Pennsylvania, the DA said.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Philadelphia Police said 43-year-old Leandro Barberena is facing murder and other charges for the deaths of 75-year-old Angela Trejo and 58-year-old Alma Barberena.
A white cross that overlooked the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Pope John Paul II's Mass in Philadelphia in 1979 is now moving to a new location.
The Phillies are off to the best start through 50 games in franchise history - and the best in MLB since 2001. Here are eight stats from their historic start.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Philadelphia Police said 43-year-old Leandro Barberena is facing murder and other charges for the deaths of 75-year-old Angela Trejo and 58-year-old Alma Barberena.
A white cross that overlooked the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Pope John Paul II's Mass in Philadelphia in 1979 is now moving to a new location.
The Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show on the continent, and this year it features an additional day of events.
PPL Electric and Met-Ed are reporting thousands of people are without power Thursday morning in the Lehigh Valley after strong storms hit the region.
The food pantry at Grace Episcopal Church in Merchantville, New Jersey, is back open after closing temporarily following complaints.
Here's a guide to what's open for the summer at the Jersey Shore, plus what you can expect to see as we zip through some of New Jersey's most well-known shore towns.
The bulk of severe weather has wrapped up Thursday morning, but some spotty but heavy showers are still possible in Philadelphia in the morning. By this afternoon, we should see some peeks of sun.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
A bill proposed in New Jersey would require low-speed electric bicycles and scooters there to be registered and insured.
The bulk of severe weather has wrapped up Thursday morning, but some spotty but heavy showers are still possible in Philadelphia in the morning. By this afternoon, we should see some peeks of sun.
Wednesday is hot and sunny, but tomorrow the Delaware Valley will see a marginal risk for severe weather as storms with potentially strong gusts and heavy downpours move in.
Tuesday starts out with dense fog in parts of our region that will lift as the day goes on. Warm temperatures continue into the weekend with a chance of thunderstorms Thursday.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Newark, Delaware, on Monday night, police said.
Some bands of clouds are likely to pass by throughout the day, but skies will stay partly to mostly sunny heading into the afternoon with highs near 80 Monday.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Pennsylvania health officials are warning of three locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties where measles exposures could have happened.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest.
The Phillies unveiled a new "Philly" Nike Dunk Low designed in collaboration with Philadelphia stores Lapstone and Hammer and Creme.
Along with Philadelphia, Frontier will offer service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham.
Business owners in Wildwood, New Jersey, talk about the impact Memorial Day weekend has on their bottom line.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
Before I-95 reopens with eight lanes of traffic in Northeast Philadelphia, PennDOT said temporary lane closures will be in place through Friday morning.
ReadyPhiladelphia said I-76 eastbound near Penn Medicine Station was closed Tuesday afternoon because of a brush fire on railroad tracks.
Significant road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect May 19, for the SEIU 'Unions for All' March. So here is an in-depth guide on what to know.
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia International Airport said an American Airlines flight bound for Memphis returned to PHL after a possible mechanical issue on Saturday.
The Phillies are off to the best start through 50 games in franchise history - and the best in MLB since 2001. Here are eight stats from their historic start.
The Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show on the continent, and this year it features an additional day of events.
The Phillies unveiled a new "Philly" Nike Dunk Low designed in collaboration with Philadelphia stores Lapstone and Hammer and Creme.
The Philadelphia 76ers are strapped with cap space and assets to build around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Here are nine wing targets for the Sixers this offseason.
Brandon Marsh sparked the Philadelphia Phillies' 11-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night with a big play in the outfield. The team is off to the best start in franchise history.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Here's a guide to what's open for the summer at the Jersey Shore, plus what you can expect to see as we zip through some of New Jersey's most well-known shore towns.
Charlie Colin, a founding member and former bassist of the band Train, died at 58, his sister confirmed to CBS News.
The Clydesdale horses are making multiple stops around the Philadelphia area on their 2024 cross-country tour, including in West Chester, Doylestown and at a Phillies game.
The Great Chefs Event, run by Marc Vetri, is one of Philadelphia's premier food events – and there are no signs of it slowing down in 2024.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
Most of the moisture from Thursday's storms is gone, but an isolated shower could pop up around the region. Grant Gilmore has the latest for your evening commute and your Friday morning ahead of Memorial Day Weekend around Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley and the Jersey Shore.
Philadelphia police say Leandro Barberena was taken into custody on May 22. Police said they found a glove in his car that matched a bloody glove that was found where the women were killed.
Philadelphia police said 23-year-old Kione Gary shot and killed 18-year-old Elijah Deloach at an apartment complex on the 7900 block of Henry Avenue.
A food pantry at Grace Episcopal Church in Merchantville, Camden County, is open again after having to close back in March.
A large white cross designed for the late Pope John Paul II's 1979 visit to Philadelphia – and that adorned the altar on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway when he said Mass – is on the move. The cross is moving from the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia to the Malvern Retreat House in Chester County.