First Black owned food court opens in Philadelphia's Chinatown
The First Black owned business in Chinatown, The Square, opened doors to customers on Tuesday.
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The First Black owned business in Chinatown, The Square, opened doors to customers on Tuesday.
The soon-to-be 133-year-old Reading Terminal Market has become an indispensable hallmark of the city of Philadelphia.
On Wednesday, Senior Judge Cynthia M. Rufe ordered the Trump administration to return the slavery exhibits to the President's House at 6th and Market streets in Old City by Friday at 5 p.m.
Seventh graders from Global Leadership Academy are on their way to a destination halfway across the world. They're headed to Ghana for a 10-day learning excursion, connecting classroom lessons to the continent where so much of that history began. Wakisha Bailey was there as their journey began.
Philadelphia's Mercy-Douglass Hospital School of Nursing educated generations of Black nurses. Now, researchers are telling their stories.
Part of the Breathe Philly initiative, more than 70 ground-level monitors installed across Philadelphia will provide hourly air quality measurements.
Philadelphia launched a real-time air quality monitoring system that allows anyone to check the level of air pollution in their neighborhood at any time.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday announced major funding for the construction of a cancer-fighting manufacturing facility in Montgomery County.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and other officials announced Wednesday the launch of Breathe Philly, a series of 76 ground-level air quality monitors that provide hourly air quality measurements across each of the city's districts.
After a morning with fog, low clouds and light rain, visibility is beginning to improve in the Philadelphia region.
After decades of starring in some of Broadway's biggest shows, actress Mandy Gonzalez is lending her voice to two cabaret performances at the Rittenhouse Grill in Philadelphia.
Many Christians will mark the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday with a day of fasting and reflection. In Philadelphia, Saint Peter's Episcopal Church offered "ashes-to-go" in Washington Square Park, and Archbishop Nelson Perez will hold mass and distribute ashes at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Wednesday at noon.
WealthMore founder Mical Jeanlys-White breaks down what investors should know and what they should ignore as they navigate 2026.
Global Leadership Academy students are taking a trip to Ghana, in West Africa, as part of their Black History Month curriculum, connecting classroom lessons to the continent where so much of that history began. Dr. Naomi Johnson Booker, the school's founder, tells Wakisha Bailey these international trips are "the pinnacle of what we do."
A fire is now under control after it broke out at a recycling plant in Bucks County.
A fire tore through a trailer in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Wednesday morning, according to officials.
The Trump administration filed an appeal Tuesday after a judge ordered slavery exhibits that were removed from the President's House Site in Philadelphia to be returned.
In the past month, police said there were multiple assaults in South Philly, where the victims were punched and kicked and had either their money, wallets or e-bikes stolen.
A member of the Joseph A. Ferko String Band was surprised with a Philadelphia City Council proclamation Tuesday night after becoming the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history.
Breaking with a decades-old tradition, Pat's King of Steaks in Philadelphia is adding a "new school" cheesesteak with a seeded roll to its menu for a limited time.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said she's proud of the city's history after a judge ruled the Trump administration and the National Park Service must restore a slavery exhibit to the President's House Site in Old City.
Members of Philadelphia City Council on Tuesday pressed Superintendent Tony Watlington on a plan to close 20 schools in the city and make other changes to the district.
Known for his presidential campaigns and decades of activism, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died Tuesday. He was 84.
A driver escaped after a truck plunged into the Delaware River in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Emergency crews pulled the vehicle out of the water.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the neck in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Detectives at Eugene Horsch's house on West Chew Avenue in Olney were looking for evidence of wet cremation, sources say.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
Voicemail messages containing racist threats were left for Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara last week.
Managing director Adam Thiel is stepping down from Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration.
We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for today as multiple rounds of heavy rain could produce localized flash flooding.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the neck in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Detectives at Eugene Horsch's house on West Chew Avenue in Olney were looking for evidence of wet cremation, sources say.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
Voicemail messages containing racist threats were left for Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara last week.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the neck in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Detectives at Eugene Horsch's house on West Chew Avenue in Olney were looking for evidence of wet cremation, sources say.
Voicemail messages containing racist threats were left for Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara last week.
Managing director Adam Thiel is stepping down from Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration.
After a research trip to Costa Rica, a group of Philadelphia freshmen is set to meet Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Griffin Conine hit a walkoff run-scoring single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 and end Miami's 12-game losing streak.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
The Philadelphia Eagles reported for training camp Tuesday and made Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. The Ringer's Philly Special podcast host Sheil Kapadia joins CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen to break down Carter's extension and all other things Birds.
With yet another round of storms headed to the Philadelphia region, the City of Camden in New Jersey is bracing for what might come. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri has more from the fire administration building.
Usually emerging around early or mid-August, lifeguards in Bethany Beach, Delaware, say they're already seeing jellyfish stinging swimmers.
The tuition-free Seeds of Change Research Program, run by Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, brought students to Costa Rica to study biodiversity and the lives of ants native to the climate. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Strong storms could bring heavy rain with risks of flash flooding across the Philadelphia region, and a flood watch has already been issued. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.