Northeastern Pa. Business Creates Line Of Candles In Honor Of Papal Visit
Mia Bella's candles has two designs in the line, and both have a photo of the Philadelphia skyline on them.
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Mia Bella's candles has two designs in the line, and both have a photo of the Philadelphia skyline on them.
"We're going to revise our fare system for the day to provide for either a $2.50, one-way, or $5, round-trip, ticket," says DRPA deputy CEO Michael Conallen.
Students from Saint Malachy and Saint Veronica Schools traded pencils for paint brushes to color 20 panels measuring five feet by five feet.
The World Meeting of Families has announced that Aramark will be the official retail provider.
With up to 1.5 million people expected to visit Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families and to see Pope Francis this September, organizers are now developing an app for that.
Victim rights groups are seeking an audience with Pope Francis when he comes to Philadelphia this fall for the World Meeting of Families -- and a mother and father who lost their son are leading the effort.
An interactive art exhibit is coming to the grounds of The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul just in time for Pope Francis' visit.
A knotty exhibit being created for Pope Francis' upcoming trip to Philadelphia will honor the pontiff's teachings by letting visitors acknowledge the challenges in their daily lives.
Some homeowners in the Philadelphia area are seeing the chance to profit off the Pope's visit.
Now a veteran international journalist who covers the papacy is enjoying success with his new book, The Francis Miracle, chronicling the impact of the election of Francis.
Those planning for the pope's two-day visit were stunned to learn recently that many pilgrims from the Southeast Asian nation already have made arrangements to make the trip.
At a budget hearing, airport director Mark Gale said they're in full-scale Pope Prep mode.
Donna Farrell, executive director of the World Meeting of Families Philadephia, says she's not surprised by the announcement. But she doesn't believe it will affect attendance here.
It's official: the World Meeting of Families organization is now recruiting thousands of volunteers to help with events surrounding the pope's visit and a big family conference in Philadelphia at the end of September.
When Pope Francis comes to Philadelphia for two days at the end of September his pastoral mission will have a dual purpose.
The list is a tightly guarded secret, at least for now.
With this year's Passover observance concluded, Philadelphia's Jewish community is already thinking ahead to the impact of the World Meeting of Families event and the visit of Pope Francis.
The Vatican says Pope Francis is thinking about adding Cuba to his itinerary during his September journey.
"I think we have an extraordinary group of people organizing this," says Chaput.
CBS 3's Pat Ciarrocchi sat down with Philadelphia's Archbishop Charles Chaput for an Eyewitness News one on one interview.
ESM Productions led by Scott Mirkin will be responsible for the Saturday, Sept. 26 Festival of Families, which will include an appearance by the Pope, and the Pontiff's Sunday, Sept. 27 mass in front of the Art Museum.
In March, mom and dad ditched their jobs, drained their savings, and told their three girls and one boy that they were about to embark on the trip of a lifetime.
The tickets going on sale Tuesday are $30 each, with a limit of four per family.
Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia is expected to draw millions of people to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in September.
If you are interested in volunteering during Pope Francis' visit to the city of Brotherly Love, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is looking for you.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed an amicus brief supporting Philadelphia's lawsuit against the government over the removal of slavery exhibits.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed an amicus brief supporting Philadelphia's lawsuit against the government over the removal of slavery exhibits.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed a joint amicus brief that supports Philadelphia's effort in court to restore slavery exhibits removed from the President's House on Independence Mall last month.
Two chefs participating in this year's James Beard Foundation "Taste America" series showed up to our studio live with some dishes of their own! Janelle Burrell chats with Chef Yun Fuentes, from Bolo in Rittenhouse, and Chef Mebruka Kane of Doro Bet in West Philly.
A rally is planned Tuesday in support of restoring the slavery exhibit removed from the President's House at Independence Mall. Plus, the Philadelphia Art Commission will hear a proposal about moving the Joe Frazier statue, which is currently outside Stateside Live in South Philly, to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
After days of freezing, frigid weather, temperatures could crack 40 degrees Tuesday around Philadelphia. Skies stay mostly cloudy and a cold front overnight could bring a few spotty showers to the region.
The Moore College of Art and Design, which was the country's first arts and design college for women, is considering allowing men into the undergraduate programs. The school was founded in 1848 as the Philadelphia School of Design for Women.