The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Jan. 15-19
This week, the CBS NEXT Weather Network had team coverage of snow and fridge temperatures and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. events around the city.
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This week, the CBS NEXT Weather Network had team coverage of snow and fridge temperatures and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. events around the city.
A blood drive Monday at the Church of St. Bridget gathered donations for people with sickle cell disease.
From picking up trash to marching for peace, volunteers were dedicated to making a positive impact on the community in Delaware County on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Hundreds marched from Widener University to Chester City Hall on what would have been Dr. King's 95th birthday.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on Monday rang the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and many more visited Girard College to speak during Monday's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
Girard College will have a day of service in Philadelphia on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
On Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, communities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are organizing volunteer events, food and clothing drives, and hosting readings of the "I Have a Dream" speech to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/mlk-day-service-2024-events-philadelphia-pennsylvania-nj-delaware/
President Joe Biden will return to Pennsylvania for the second time in a week on Monday, Jan. 15 to volunteer with Philabundance in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Thousands in the Philadelphia area are preparing for Monday's Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service.
The state office recently recommended First Unitarian Church for national listing, which the National Park Service could approve as early as February.
The event was hosted on MLK Day for pet owners who do not have easy access to veterinary care.
Jim Donovan spoke with the founder Todd Bernstein.
More than 10,000 people came to listen to Dr. King speak on August 3, 1965. This was part of Dr. King's Freedom Now tour.
The 28th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service at Girard College kicks off Monday at 9 a.m. The event is the oldest and largest in the country.
If you're looking to get involved, here's a list of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening the Philadelphia region.
Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Austin Davis pitched in as well.
President Joe Biden is marking what would have been the 94th birthday of the late Martin Luther King with a Sunday sermon at Atlanta's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Three days after Dr. King gave his speech in West Philadelphia, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The 28th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service at Girard College kicked off Monday at 9 a.m. The event is the oldest and largest in the country.
President Joe Biden is marking what would have been the 94th birthday of the late Martin Luther King with a Sunday sermon at Atlanta's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
On Monday, the federal observance of the King holiday, commemorations continue in Atlanta, as well as in the nation's capital and beyond.
City leaders announced plans for the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service Wednesday and a key focus will be gun violence prevention.
On Jan. 17, the nation will celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Day is quickly approaching and if you're looking for a way to serve in the first and largest King Day of Service in the nation, which is right here in Philadelphia, there are plenty of ways to lend a hand and your talents to our community.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying multiple suspects caught on camera trespassing and burglarizing the historic SS United States earlier this month.
Some of the most popular influencers are flooding their pages with the likes of this new Black American-infused Chinese food in Southwest Philadelphia.
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is facing his share of criticism after appearing to taunt Eagles fans after beating the Cleveland Browns.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are both traveling to Pennsylvania Monday for campaign events.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying multiple suspects caught on camera trespassing and burglarizing the historic SS United States earlier this month.
Some of the most popular influencers are flooding their pages with the likes of this new Black American-infused Chinese food in Southwest Philadelphia.
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is facing his share of criticism after appearing to taunt Eagles fans after beating the Cleveland Browns.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying multiple suspects caught on camera trespassing and burglarizing the historic SS United States earlier this month.
Some of the most popular influencers are flooding their pages with the likes of this new Black American-infused Chinese food in Southwest Philadelphia.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is facing his share of criticism after appearing to taunt Eagles fans after beating the Cleveland Browns.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are both traveling to Pennsylvania Monday for campaign events.
Philadelphia police are searching for suspects who fled after a hit-and-run killed a woman in North Philadelphia Sunday night.
A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
A 15-year-old said he saw smoke and knew something wasn't right. After further investigation, he found a wildfire along a trail and took action by calling 911 and his grandmother.
A Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
The NAACP is calling for the removal of the man who runs the New Jersey State Police after the state attorney general released a scathing report about the institution.
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that spread to at least 14 cars in a parking area in Bridgeville Saturday afternoon.
Police say a school bus driver abandoned about 10 Newark Charter School students at a wrong stop in Delaware.
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard activated nearly 200 service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida's Hurricane Milton response.
Ticketmaster is claiming some of its customers' digital tickets are being stolen through email scams. Here's what they told CBS News Philadelphia after we reached out.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
A Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
The School District of Philadelphia says nearly 200 schools were impacted by a meat and poultry recall due to possible listeria contamination.
A Philadelphia teenager has overcome mental health issues and created a clothing brand that spreads a positive message.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
One outer lane of the New Jersey Turnpike northbound is blocked Friday morning after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers.
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
A police chase led to a crash on I-95 near Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
Philadelphia officials presented a plan for protected bike lanes to a Center City residents' organization on Tuesday.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is facing his share of criticism after appearing to taunt Eagles fans after beating the Cleveland Browns.
Brandon Graham is the only player in Eagles history to play in 200 career games for the franchise.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not play the rest of the preseason as part of what the team calls left knee management.
In his press conference after the win over the Browns, Nick Sirianni brushed off questions about his interaction with Eagles fans.
Retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce was the hit of the pregame tailgating scene.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
Street artist, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself.
AJ Evans released "Get Up, Go Vote" on streaming platforms to encourage voters to make their voices heard.
The mural, "Luminaries: The Coronation," celebrates the school's 177th anniversary with one legendary alumna: Jilly from Philly.
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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.
On this week's "Spreading the Love" Wakisha Bailey heads to Southwest Philadelphia where a Black business owner and chef is putting a new spin on Chinese takeout food.
A car hit the building on the 400 block of South Heald Street just after midnight Monday. Hours later, part of the building began to crumble.
The NJ Transit River Line train was heading southbound when it struck the tree just after 6 a.m. on Monday. The train operator was killed and more than 20 passengers were injured.
An investigation is underway after flames broke out at a home in Burlington County, early Monday morning.
A New Jersey Transit train operator died Monday morning after a River Line train struck a tree that had fallen onto the tracks in Mansfield Township, Burlington County. Officials said 36 people were on board at the time of the crash, and 16 people reported non-life threatening injuries.