Cherelle Parker, Josh Shapiro attend Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Philadelphia
The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is the oldest and largest day of service in the nation.
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The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is the oldest and largest day of service in the nation.
A large group of people gathered in Center City on Monday to push back on ICE raids following the death of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
In the summer of 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood outside the gates of Girard College to deliver a message that would become one of the most powerful civil rights moments in Philadelphia's history. Six decades later, a 15-year-old who was there is sharing Dr. King's message to Philadelphia's youth. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey reports.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Philadelphians gathered Monday to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events and volunteer opportunities. CBS Philadelphia's Natasha Brown emceed an event for the Martin Luther King Jr. Association for Nonviolence.
Robert Ferguson, who wears many hats at Calvary Baptist in Chester, is the last living parishioner to have witnessed Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the historic church.
As a teenager, Robert Ferguson wasn't interested in listening to Dr. Martin Luther King's sermons at Calvary Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania. Now 91 years old, he understands why King's impact was so powerful decades ago and today.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day both fall on Jan. 20. Here's what's open and closed on the federal holiday.
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Philadelphians are sharing how they plan to honor the civil rights icon this weekend.
Nonprofit collecting winter clothing and essentials for children in need across our region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
With much of the Philadelphia area seeing the return of the growing season, a freeze warning will remain in effect until 9 a.m. for most of the region.
Three people were shot in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood Wednesday night, police said.
Stephen M. Kamnik has pleaded guilty to creating AI-generated pornography while on duty as a Pennsylvania State Police corporal.
Rafael Devers homered and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-0 for their second consecutive shutout against the Phillies.
A fourth person died from their injuries Wednesday in the 2025 mass shooting in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia police said.
Two people remain unaccounted for after a parking garage in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood partially collapsed, officials said.
With much of the Philadelphia area seeing the return of the growing season, a freeze warning will remain in effect until 9 a.m. for most of the region.
Three people were shot in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood Wednesday night, police said.
Stephen M. Kamnik has pleaded guilty to creating AI-generated pornography while on duty as a Pennsylvania State Police corporal.
Rafael Devers homered and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-0 for their second consecutive shutout against the Phillies.
Three people were shot in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood Wednesday night, police said.
Stephen M. Kamnik has pleaded guilty to creating AI-generated pornography while on duty as a Pennsylvania State Police corporal.
A fourth person died from their injuries Wednesday in the 2025 mass shooting in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia police said.
Studies show teens are spending too much time on their cellphones and it could be harming their mental health.
High school students in Delaware County saw a mock crash scene complete with an emergency response ahead of prom season.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
A suspended New Jersey police sergeant was indicted on charges alleging he tampered with and stole drugs from the Hammonton Police Department's evidence room.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
With Memorial Day less than seven weeks away, several shore points are working to replenish their beaches after severe erosion.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
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 Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Rafael Devers homered and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-0 for their second consecutive shutout against the Phillies.
Philly sports radio personality Mike Missanelli was arrested early Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his fiancee, police said.
Lopes also played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros, and managed the Milwaukee Brewers for three seasons.
Robbie Ray and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 to end their four-game skid.
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast as we begin the day Thursday with freezing temperatures.
A fourth person died from their injuries Wednesday in the 2025 mass shooting in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia police said. The person's identity wasn't immediately available.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deployed to Philadelphia International Airport last month amid the partial government shutdown are set to leave this week, an airport official said Wednesday.
Three people are dead and another is hospitalized after a rowhome fire in Chester early Wednesday morning, officials say.
One person has died, and two people are missing after a partial collapse at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage under construction in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood Wednesday.