Philadelphia Rep. Joanna McClinton Breaking Barriers In Pennsylvania Politics
Rep. Joanna McClinton will soon become Pennsylvania's first woman to serve as the minority leader in the House or Senate.
Watch CBS News
Rep. Joanna McClinton will soon become Pennsylvania's first woman to serve as the minority leader in the House or Senate.
Angelina Mack, 15, is getting accolades and national attention for a song she hopes will help heal the country's racial divide
With a passion for dance and the arts, Abington High School student Tommi Crump has taken her talents to new heights.
Capt. Lisa Forrest of Ladder 24 in West Philadelphia will become the first Black female battalion chief in the department's history.
The Fairmount Park Conservancy on Wednesday unveiled upgrades to Boxers' Trail in Strawberry Mansion.
The artist, Russell Craig, spoke with Eyewitness News photojournalist Tommy Gardiner.
It's become known for selling thought-provoking books but also for giving them away.
Founded in 2002, WURD Radio, the region's only Black-owned talk-radio station, continues to champion the underserved.
Courtney Newman is using his creative talent to raise awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement and those who have become symbols for change.
In 2016, CBS3's Ukee Washington sat down with Rep. Lewis when he visited Philadelphia. He had a message then that truly stands up now, a message he wanted all to hear.
In the midst of nationwide protests calling for justice after the killing of George Floyd, 13-year-old India Alston had a thought.
Dr. Ginneha Akbar is a 1997 graduate of Masterman and she along with recent graduate Madison Tyler helped to form an alliance to tackle the problem.
The New Cape May Hotel was the last of five hotels in Cape May for African Americans only during segregation.
Perez says healing begins with leadership, including the mayor, elected and appointed officials and the commissioner of police.
Anderson says advertisers need to change their tone during the current climate.
The entire community is invited to take part in the virtual 2020 Philly Beer Summit on July 30.
Omar Tate's Honeysuckle pop-up dinner series has the intention to soothe an appetite for endless learning about Black culture.
Two Montgomery County teenagers are fighting for justice for all in their community.
While the calls for racial equality, justice and police reform grow louder among protesters in the streets, the calls for healing can be heard from the church pulpit.
Bradshaw, a North Philadelphia native and Grammy Award-winning self-taught trombonist, is using his musical platform to fight for justice in America.
You may think to yourself, 'what's the worse that can happen if I post this picture or these few words on my social media profile?
At a time when there is often tension between police and some communities, the work of a local organization is proving to be critical in mending the divide, bringing teens and law enforcement together.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
A man who lived in Chester County for decades has been released after months in ICE custody.
A hazardous sinkhole that plagued a West Philadelphia block for months has been filled, bringing relief to residents who say their repeated calls for help went unanswered.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
Thousands of athletes will hit Philadelphia's Broad Street for America's most popular 10-mile race on Sunday.
A man who lived in Chester County for decades has been released after months in ICE custody.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
A man who lived in Chester County for decades has been released after months in ICE custody.
A hazardous sinkhole that plagued a West Philadelphia block for months has been filled, bringing relief to residents who say their repeated calls for help went unanswered.
A content creator and pastor from North Philly, better known as Minister Zay and hmblzayy online, was hit by a car while livestreaming his 3,000-mile walk.
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
A man is in custody after fatally stabbing his wife at their South Jersey home Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Photos by HughE Dillon
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.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, opens on May 1 after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Wednesday's Philadelphia Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed because of forecasted rain.
Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball and managing and then the Phillies instead pinned their playoff hopes on him.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
If the Flyers win, they advance to the second round and face the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
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.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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.
East Lansdowne Police Chief James Cadden said the body camera program was planned in response to repeated complaints about drivers ignoring and abusing crossing guards.
The 1969 moon landing is an integral part of American history. But few people may know that the spacesuits worn by astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong were made in Delaware.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a rainy Wednesday night.
The farm said it will shift its focus to growing more flowers and vegetables in 2026 to make up for the lost crops.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a rash of burglaries at businesses over a three-week span. Ryan Hughes reports.