Set in Philadelphia, author's comics feature, Black, gay heroes
Alex Smith wrote the "Black Vans" comic series from his Southwest Philadelphia studio, with the goal of highlighting characters who are often overlooked.
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Alex Smith wrote the "Black Vans" comic series from his Southwest Philadelphia studio, with the goal of highlighting characters who are often overlooked.
For anyone needing help, there's a new suicide crisis lifeline. The number is 988 to connect with a counselor.
District Attorney Krasner praised Kendall Stephens for her continued fight for justice.
"The criminalization of homosexuality is a problem that cannot be ignored," the Pope said on Sunday.
It was a packed house inside the Central Bucks School District Board meeting in Doylestown.
Schnapp made the announcement in a TikTok video captioned, "I guess I'm more similar to Will than I thought," referencing the character he plays on the show.
President Joe Biden plans to sign legislation this coming week that will protect gay unions even if the Supreme Court were to revisit its ruling supporting a nationwide right of same-sex couples to marry.
Krasner is also expected to announce details of a recent homicide of a Black trans woman in the city's Germantown neighborhood.
The William Way LGBT Community Center will use money from a state capital program to help pay for renovations.
It began at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and went for about two miles.
The complaint is based on a five-month investigation by ACLU-Pennsylvania lawyers.
The space will focus on emergency shelter and wellness services in particular for trans women of color.
Abdullah I. El-Amin was convicted on Monday after a six-day trial.
Howard Monroe reports.
The governor said the practice is traumatic and has been rejected by the medical communities.
The press conference is expected to begin at 11:30 a.m. and will be streamed on CBS News Philadelphia.
"In the Philadelphia metro area, nearly 4 percent of the population identifies as LGBT."
They came together in Center City Thursday night for a special interactive forum.
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 8 to 3 this week that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBT employees from workplace discrimination.
The effort is called "Caravan of Hope."
Chris discussed his jury duty experience, Sen. John McCain's disapproval of President Trump withdrawing from TPP and Sean Spicer's first press briefing. Chris spoke with Rev. Herbert Lusk about bridging the gap between politics and race at 7:20. He also spoke with Ryan Manion and Amy Looney of the Travis Manion Foundation regarding their unfortunate experience at an inaugural ball in Washington, D.C. at 8:20.
Attendees at a LGBTQ conference in Philadelphia oppose the nomination of Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General because of what they call his "record of hostility" toward them.
Chris discussed the media's coverage of Donald Trump's potential cabinet members, politics dividing families and the National Dog Show. He spoke with Chris Butler on Finance Friday regarding Donald Trump's tax plan at 7:00. Chris also spoke with CSN's Ray Didinger about the upcoming Eagles' games at 8:00. He also spoke with John Dickerson, the Moderator of Face the Nation, about Donald Trump's transition team at 8:20.
Some gay couples are now rushing to the alter, citing last week's Election results as the reason why.
Tinder has been criticized for not accepting trans people on the dating app, but now it's making a big change.
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.
Kody Clemens' home run set the stage for Bryce Harper's heroics in the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals Saturday night.
By HughE Dillon
Alice Stewart was also a veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns.
More than 100 people braved rainy weather outside at the Dell Music Center on Saturday to honor R&B and soul legend and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly.
A pro-Palestinian encampment calling for a permanent and immediate cease-fire in Gaza was established on the Drexel University Korman Quad Saturday night, according to the Drexel Palestine Coalition.
Kody Clemens' home run set the stage for Bryce Harper's heroics in the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals Saturday night.
Alice Stewart was also a veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns.
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.
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
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.
Kody Clemens' home run set the stage for Bryce Harper's heroics in the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals Saturday night.
More than 100 people braved rainy weather outside at the Dell Music Center on Saturday to honor R&B and soul legend and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly.
Seven people remain in police custody following Friday night's pro-Palestinian protest on Penn's campus where 19 demonstrators were arrested, a university spokesperson said.
A pro-Palestinian encampment calling for a permanent and immediate cease-fire in Gaza was established on the Drexel University Korman Quad Saturday night, according to the Drexel Palestine Coalition.
Michael McNeely, 42, was arrested and charged in connection with an arson in South Jersey last October, the Haddonfield Police Department announced Saturday.
The Durand School serves students with autism, learning and developmental disabilities. The students who attended the prom got a full day of glam.
Showers should be on the light side for much of the day, but there will be one moderate push of showers coming through in the mid to late morning.
Crowds of people gathered near the Washington Street Mall as filming continued for the Bob Dylan biopic which stars Timotheé Chalamet, Edward Norton, and Elle Fanning.
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
Showers should be on the light side for much of the day, but there will be one moderate push of showers coming through in the mid to late morning.
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
Friday is a cloudy weather day in the Philadelphia region but should stay mostly dry - rain will be in the area Saturday.
Some light showers could filter in to the Philadelphia region but it's otherwise just a mostly cloudy day with some breaks of sunshine.
Wednesday sees the heaviest and steadiest showers from 5 a.m. until around noon, and high temperatures don't make it out of the mid-to-upper 60s.
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.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
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.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
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.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took a regional rail train to Langhorne to pitch a plan to invest in SEPTA and other public transit.
The Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia was blocked at Broad Street after a crash early Wednesday morning.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Kody Clemens' home run set the stage for Bryce Harper's heroics in the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals Saturday night.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
Just over two weeks from the injury, Turner will have to wait an extra day until he can swing with his teammates on the field.
From his fashion studio on the Welsh coast, Imtayaz Qassim creates some of the most distinctive outfits worn by the world's most famous boxers
Zack Wheeler struck out six over 7 1/3 innings and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their scorching start with a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
By HughE Dillon
More than 100 people braved rainy weather outside at the Dell Music Center on Saturday to honor R&B and soul legend and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
Crowds of people gathered near the Washington Street Mall as filming continued for the Bob Dylan biopic which stars Timotheé Chalamet, Edward Norton, and Elle Fanning.
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
High pressure is moving in, which will slowly help the sun return to the area. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Police officers stand at the ready after a crowd forms at Drexel University setting up a new pro-Palestinian encampment. Drexel is the latest campus to be targeted by protesters. Ryan Hughes reports the latest on campus.
Significant road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect May 19, for the SEIU 'Unions for All' March.
In a two-hour afternoon program, Beverly was joined by Philadelphia Councilmember Cindy Bass, Mayor Cherelle Parker, renowned DJ Donnie Simpson, 107.9’s Lady B and others to unveil the new “Frankie Beverly Way” street sign.
Low pressure to our south continues to kick clouds and showers our way on Saturday. High pressure nudges in on Sunday bringing partly sunny skies and a slow warm-up by the afternoon. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak reports.