A behind the scenes look at the Linc's 2026 FIFA World Cup makeover
CBS News Philadelphia got a behind-the-scenes look at how the Linc has transformed into a soccer pitch for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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CBS News Philadelphia got a behind-the-scenes look at how the Linc has transformed into a soccer pitch for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is less than a month away, and Philadelphia is one of the host cities for the biggest sporting event on the planet. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich got a first look at the transformation.
Lincoln Financial Field has been transformed ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The soccer pitch, made from high-end grass from Tuckahoe Turf Farms in New Jersey, is fully installed and ready to host six matches in June and July.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
Part truck and part unicorn, "Sparkle Smash" is a fan favorite at Monster Jam — and Wakisha Bailey's niece approves, too. We caught up with driver Jamie Sullivan, who got started out racing go-karts at age 9. She'll be appearing at Monster Jam at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Other FIFA World Cup host cities say tailgating will be prohibited, but it will be allowed when Philadelphia hosts six matches at Lincoln Financial Field.
After weeks of waiting and a weather delay, the Mummers String Band competition finally took the field Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.
After weeks of waiting and a weather delay, the Mummers String Band competition finally took the field Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field, giving performers and families a long-anticipated moment to celebrate a time-honored tradition. Eva Andersen reports.
If you want to see Bruno Mars perform at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 1 or Sept 2, 2026, tickets for his Philadelphia shows drop at 12 p.m.
The Mummers String Band competition is coming to Lincoln Financial Field after high winds canceled it on New Year's Day.
Aramark says the drink, which is called the Mint Condition Irish Coffee, is a combination of fresh-brewed coffee with cold-brewed Irish whiskey served in a souvenir cup.
A little snow and cold didn't stop Philadelphia Eagles fans from setting up shop outside Lincoln Financial Field Sunday morning! CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland stopped by their tailgates to see how Birds faithful are feeling as the team looks to break its losing streak against the Las Vegas Raiders.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
The city managing director's office says there will be a new route to get onto I-76 eastbound for the Walt Whitman Bridge after the Black Friday Eagles game. Traffic anchor Kim Hudson explains what you need to know.
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
With the Eagles facing the Packers and hoping to win back-to-back Super Bowls, this South Philly meat business leans into its name.
Eagles greats Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson bring a spotlight to HBCUs in a historic showdown at Lincoln Financial Field.
Eagles greats Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson bring a spotlight to HBCUs in a historic showdown at Lincoln Financial Field. Krystle Rich reports.
Morgan Wallen announced he will finish his 2026 "Still The Problem" tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Some of the world's best soccer players are coming to Philadelphia in 2026 for the World Cup, but getting tickets to the games won't be easy.
It's Pie Day in Philadelphia, when MANNA's largest annual fundraiser shifts into high gear. Jim Donovan helped to kick off the Pie in the Sky fundraiser at Lincoln Financial Field. City representatives, along with manna staff and supporters, and even Swoop, were on hand for the event. This year you can get apple pie, gluten free mixed berry pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cheesecake.
Pat Schmus got the chance to chat with and snap photos with DeVonta Smith before the Eagles game against the Broncos on Sunday.
Whether you're gearing up for a tailgate or just planning to watch the Eagles vs. Broncos game from home, there's plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures on tap for this Sunday in the Philadelphia region. The temperature at kickoff for the Eagles-Broncos game will be in the high 70s, nice and warm for those heading out the door and hitting the tailgating lots.
Philadelphia Eagles fans had reason to celebrate Sunday after a thrilling win over the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. Alicia Roberts caught up with fans after the game.
A 14-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting in West Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
The Philadelphia region could see record-breaking high temperatures on Monday.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
A 33-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood Saturday night, police said.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
A 14-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting in West Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
The Philadelphia region could see record-breaking high temperatures on Monday.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
A 14-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting in West Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
A 33-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood Saturday night, police said.
A driver was taken to the hospital after crashing into a Family Dollar store on Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The PrideFest parade Saturday will cross state lines, starting in Lambertville and ending in New Hope, where a full festival celebrates the reason for the season.
A recent college graduate in New Jersey is warning others to look for these red flags after she received a fake job offer.
As the Delaware Valley happily leaves a snowy winter behind, many can hardly wait to hit the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
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.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
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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A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
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 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
Alex Smalley has a two-shot lead in the PGA Championship.
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.
Hunter Smith, 7, was mourned by family members and loved ones Sunday at Memorial Avenue Park in Gibbstown.
Aaron Rai rose to the top of the golf world and hoisted the Wanamaker Trophy Sunday at Aronimink Golf Club and won the PGA Championship.
The Philadelphia area will feel like summer this week with temperatures likely to hit the 90s. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Community members say Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, which was destroyed in a fire Sunday, was a vital gathering place where history was made.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a warm Sunday night.