Why St. Augustine Prep professor believes Pope Leo XIV was right choice
A St. Augustine Prep theology professor said he knew that Pope Leo XIV was the right choice to lead the Catholic Church.
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A St. Augustine Prep theology professor said he knew that Pope Leo XIV was the right choice to lead the Catholic Church.
There was a similar outage last week that prompted some air traffic controllers to take a leave of absence to recover from the stress of the incident. It’s unclear if controllers involved in Friday morning's outage will be eligible for what’s known as “trauma leave” and could worsen an already existing shortage of air traffic controllers.
Once Pope Leo XIV walked onto the balcony over St. Peter's Square, a wave of pride started moving through the halls and classrooms at St. Augustine Prep in Richland, New Jersey.
Event organizers said 61 teams are competing at Dad Vail this year. CBS News Philadelphia saw teams from California, Florida and even a few schools in Canada. They have more than 1,000 participants ready to race on the Cooper River. Every rower our crews talked with said this is just such a big event, one they always have marked on their calendar at the start of the season
More safety concerns at Newark Liberty International Airport have been linked to a facility in Philadelphia.
Photos show the truck after it broke through multiple boards near Surfside Pier on the boardwalk in North Wildwood, New Jersey, between 25th and 26th streets.
Sherri Evans says she was locked out of her Facebook account in February by a hacker who then began posting about a fictional estate sale
Wildwood's Sightseer Tram cars are testing a Ford Maverick hybrid this summer as a fuel-efficient, cost-effective alternative to the aging fleet.
Wildwood's Sightseer Tram cars are testing a Ford Maverick hybrid this summer as a fuel-efficient, cost-effective alternative to the aging fleet.
For Mother's Day on Sunday, moms in the Philadelphia region can expect sunny skies and highs near 80.
Thursday starts with sunshine, mild temps and dry air, but passing showers will return during the afternoon.
Ruben Santiago and Caitlin Gibson were charged with murdering their 3-month-old daughter in Lakewood, New Jersey, the Ocean County Prosecutors Office said.
A program called Mentor on the Green in South Jersey helps kids learn to golf and provides mentorship and life lessons. And thanks to a donation from Union Baptist Temple Church, Mentor on the Green received a new van this week, making it easier to transport kids to local driving ranges and golf courses.
A Cape May County man faces charges including murder after a woman was found shot to death in a park in South Jersey in November 2024.
The unsettled week in the Philadelphia region continued on Tuesday, starting with fog and a few showers, before getting busier with a severe thunderstorm watch.
The teachers at St. Mary Catholic School in Williamstown, Gloucester County, received star treatment to mark National Teacher Appreciation Week.
There appears to be a discrepancy in the salary proposals between NJ Transit and the union representing its locomotive engineers as a strike looms.
A 10-year-old boy who died in a shooting at a Washington Township home was a student at Birches Elementary School.
Weather will be quieter Wednesday in the Philadelphia area with lower humidity and high temperatures in the 70s.
A 10-year-old boy was fatally shot inside a home in Washington Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon, police said. He was a student at Birches Elementary School, police said.
Police said a 10-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a Washington Township home on Tuesday afternoon.
The Cape May County Parks and Zoo added that Cody loved to munch on peanut butter snacks, swim and nap in the shade.
Cody, a 20-year-old American black bear who lived at Cape May County Parks and Zoo since 2005, has died.
The delays and cancellations are a response to continued air traffic control staffing and equipment issues at the FAA facility in Philadelphia, which oversees Newark's airspace.
It will be an unsettled week ahead with scattered showers and isolated storms the next few days in the Philadelphia region.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
Rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone more than three decades in the making.
Separated by generations, two photographers reveal how Philadelphia's protests helped shape society.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
Rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone more than three decades in the making.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
Rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone more than three decades in the making.
Separated by generations, two photographers reveal how Philadelphia's protests helped shape society.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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.
For more than 60 years, 92-year-old Harvey Finkle has carried a camera to protests across Philadelphia, documenting everything from anti-war demonstrations to disability rights advocacy. Eva Andersen reports.
Fans of both Ghana and Croatia invade Philadelphia with nothing but party vibes. Ryan Hughes reports.
As the U.S. Men's National Team gears up for the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Over-40 Men's National Team is celebrating the work to win a bronze medal in the 18th Seniors World Cup. Krystle Rich reports.
Saturday, the Mutter Museum is opening a new exhibit showing how Philadelphia has played a role in American medicine the past 250 years.
A police officer was injured in a hit-and-run in North Philadelphia on Friday night, officials say.