Breaking barriers: Mabel Staton's legacy as trailblazer in track and field
At 92, Mabel Staton remains an icon in track and field, a trailblazer who broke barriers for women and African Americans.
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At 92, Mabel Staton remains an icon in track and field, a trailblazer who broke barriers for women and African Americans.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Hunter Woodhall won his first Paralympic gold medal Friday at the Stade de France, the same stadium where his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic gold just weeks earlier.
Guerschon Yabusele, who led France to the gold medal game in the Paris Olympics, will sign with the Sixers, a source said.
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
Jordan Chiles was initially awarded a bronze medal on the floor exercise after an inquiry into her initial score, which had her in fifth place at the 2024 Paris Games.
The U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count at the 2024 Paris Games, continuing a streak that's been going on for years.
After 16 days of spectacular competition, the 2024 Olympic Games came to an end on Sunday with the traditional closing ceremony.
Team USA won a total of 40 gold medals during the Paris Olympic Games. See how their medal haul stacks up against other countries in this count.
Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.
A goal from forward Mallory Swanson in the 57th minute clinched the gold medal for Team USA.
Steph Curry made four 3-pointers in the final 2:43 to give Team USA its fifth straight Olympic gold medal Saturday.
Men hit an Olympic-record time in their gold medal race and women came in only .1 short of the world record to nab their gold medal.
In a statement, the Paris prosecutor's office said, "the police custody order for Travis Scott has been lifted and all proceedings (against him) were terminated."
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
The American women braved a wet track in rainy conditions to win the team's 12th Olympic medal in the event. The American men were disqualified in their face of the same event.
Nick Mead, of Strafford, Pennsylvania, will be one of the U.S. flagbearers along with Katie Ledecky.
Alongside swimming phenom Katie Ledecky, Nick Mead will be a flagbearer for the American team in the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremonies.
Team USA phenom Noah Lyles followed up his gold in the 100 meters with a third-place finish in the 200 meter race after testing positive for COVID-19.
Steph Curry scored 36 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:16 left, and the U.S. will play for gold in the Paris Olympics on Saturday night against France.
Quincy Hall was buried in fourth place as the runners rounded the last bend, but crossed the line in 43.40 seconds, the fourth-fastest time ever.
Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the U.S. earned a spot in the Olympic final with a 1-0 victory over Germany.
Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Pottsgrove Manor, a headquarters for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, is now home to colonial-era examples of resistance.
Chase Utley's Phillies Wall of Fame induction ceremony will take place before the club's Aug. 7 game against the Blue Jays.
Buying everything children need can be expensive, but there are ways to save by buying gently used items.
Dan Hilferty, CEO of Comcast Spectacor and governor of the Flyers, says being the grand marshal is one of the biggest honors of his life.
More than two dozen cats and kittens were rescued from extreme hoarding conditions in a Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, home.
After an early taste of summer in Philadelphia, temperatures are expected to drop more than 50 degrees.
Pottsgrove Manor, a headquarters for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, is now home to colonial-era examples of resistance.
Chase Utley's Phillies Wall of Fame induction ceremony will take place before the club's Aug. 7 game against the Blue Jays.
Buying everything children need can be expensive, but there are ways to save by buying gently used items.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
Pottsgrove Manor, a headquarters for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, is now home to colonial-era examples of resistance.
Buying everything children need can be expensive, but there are ways to save by buying gently used items.
Dan Hilferty, CEO of Comcast Spectacor and governor of the Flyers, says being the grand marshal is one of the biggest honors of his life.
More than two dozen cats and kittens were rescued from extreme hoarding conditions in a Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, home.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Chase Utley's Phillies Wall of Fame induction ceremony will take place before the club's Aug. 7 game against the Blue Jays.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team is heading to the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than a decade.
It's a big summer for sports in Philadelphia, and one of the biggest events is the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
Taxes on services like Uber and DoorDash, and an increase on the hotel tax, could take effect if Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget passes. She pitched her budget to City Council in a meeting on Thursday.
Meet Dan Hilferty, an influential businessman in Philadelphia, the governor of the Flyers and proud of his Irish heritage. This Sunday, Hilferty has a new title that he may be most proud of. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden has the story.
There was a line outside before The Westmont, formerly the Westmont Diner, opened its doors for a soft opening on Thursday. The restaurant is no longer calling itself a diner, saying it's taking the diner experience up a notch. This is the first time it's opened since a fire tore through the kitchen last year, sparking a renovation and rebrand. Jan Carabeo reports.
If you're looking for a way to save some cash, a huge consignment sale just kicked off in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Wakisha Bailey reports from the Just Between Friends pop-up event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
Lines are getting longer at some checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport after the Terminal C security checkpoint was temporarily closed due to TSA staffing constraints related to the partial government shutdown. Brandon Goldner reports.