Philly's iconic Wanamaker Organ will bellow once again in September
On Christmas in July, the Philadelphia Visitors Center announced plans to bring back holiday programming at the Wanamaker Building.
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On Christmas in July, the Philadelphia Visitors Center announced plans to bring back holiday programming at the Wanamaker Building.
The Philadelphia Visitors Center says the memorable Christmas Light Show at the Wanamaker Building will be returning along with the Dickens Village, once they raise enough funds. On top of that, Opera Philadelphia is planning a slate of shows that will feature the iconic Wanamaker Organ. Dan Snyder reports.
You can celebrate Christmas in July at one of the best shopping centers in the U.S., right in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
It certainly feels like summer, but that just makes the perfect backdrop for Christmas in July at Peddler's Village. Jan Carabeo brings CBS Philadelphia's Summer Beat to one of the best shopping destinations in the U.S. and hears all about how they deck the halls not just in December.
The home invasion in Lower Merion in December 2024 left Andrew Gaudio dead and his mother paralyzed.
A Philadelphia family has filed a lawsuit against a funeral home, claiming gross negligence over the handling of their son's body.
A 9-year-old child has died after an incident at The Boardwalk water park at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, the park said in a statement.
The City of Philadelphia hosted a Community Town Hall and Resource Event for anyone affected by last month's deadly explosion and collapse in Nicetown. But residents on Thursday said the city is not doing enough to help.
Two men accused of shooting and killing a man in a home invasion last year in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, have been found guilty on murder charges, a jury ruled on Thursday.
A mother, her two children and another man were critically injured in a shooting in North Philadelphia on Thursday night, police said.
The unforgettable character "Thunderlips" in Rocky III elevated Hulk Hogan's celebrity beyond the wrestling world. Hogan died at 71, after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. People at the Rocky Steps at the Art Museum remembered the cultural icon.
A shooting turns into a wild ride to the hospital for an injured victim. It happened on the 5000 block of North Fairhill in Olney. Police say a 20-year-old man was shot in the stomach, then jumped into a passing postal truck trying to get to the hospital before pressing the gas pedal, forcing the postal driver to crash.
It was bananas at Philly International Airport. The Savannah Bananas. Members of the baseball squad brought a high-energy morning of entertainment and fan fun. The players met with fans, signed autographs and did some taste testing of the airport's best foods, bringing smiles to summer travelers. The Savannah Bananas will play at Citizens Bank Park on July 26 and 27 against the Texas Tailgaters.
Investigators say Charles Fulforth and Kelvin Roberts targeted the wrong house and shot and killed shot and killed Andrew Gaudio and left his mother, Bernadette Gaudio, paralyzed.
Jim's Steaks on South Street says they're paying about $1 a pound more for beef compared to last year. The owner is absorbing the higher costs for now.
A Philadelphia family files a lawsuit, targeting two funeral homes, claiming they mishandled their son’s remains. According to the complaint, the parents of Tim Garlington allege that when they received their son’s belongings, it included a box with some of his remains inside. Ray Strickland has more on these disturbing allegations.
SEPTA has begun warning riders with signs at various bus stops across Philadelphia that discontinued service will take effect on Aug. 24 if its budget shortfall remains.
On Aug. 24, SEPTA plans to initiate the first round of significant cuts to its system, as the agency grapples with a $213 million budget shortfall.
Philadelphia Eagles DB Cooper DeJean, the subject of a viral parody about his position, will take reps at safety in training camp.
No arrests have been made after two people were shot in Southwest Philadelphia on Thursday, police said.
Nino Dasilvio surrendered to law enforcement in Philadelphia for his role in the mass shooting that injured eight people at 7 Elements restaurant, bar and lounge.
The owner of an animal rescue in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is facing more than a dozen animal cruelty charges.
Get a free backpack, sign up for school or even get your student a physical at these locations on Philly's Back-to-School bus tour.
Over the next few weeks, families can spot a colorful "Ring the Bell" school bus making stops in neighborhoods across Philadelphia to get families ready to head back to school.
The city of Philadelphia will hold a community town hall and resource event for Nicetown residents who were affected by last month's gas explosion that left one person dead and two others injured. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Philly Fair 250 will bring fun for the whole family to the Centennial District as part of Wawa Welcome America.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia is closing for the remainder of Thursday due to high winds.
Three Philadelphia-area athletes, including two Syracuse University football recruits, were arrested in connection with an attack in Old City, police said.
Appellate judges say the Trump administration can replace panels at the President's House slavery exhibit in Philadelphia.
Philly Fair 250 will bring fun for the whole family to the Centennial District as part of Wawa Welcome America.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
President Trump's Justice Department is suing Philadelphia over a law that bans federal officers from wearing masks.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Philly Fair 250 will bring fun for the whole family to the Centennial District as part of Wawa Welcome America.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia is closing for the remainder of Thursday due to high winds.
This Father's Day, the Rosenthals will continue their annual tradition of coming together at their loved one's gravesite as they turn to humor for healing.
Frustration is growing for the family of a 12-year-old girl who was killed while riding an e-scooter in Delaware County in 2025.
A suspect is on the run after shooting a person on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line at 15th Street Station in Center City Philadelphia Thursday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Sgt. Christian Ivanov was shot while serving a search warrant in Atlantic City earlier this month.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left a 19-year-old dead and another injured.
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.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia is closing for the remainder of Thursday due to high winds.
Three Philadelphia-area athletes, including two Syracuse University football recruits, were arrested in connection with an attack in Old City, police said.
One day after optioning struggling rookie Andrew Painter to Triple-A, the Phillies are sending down another floundering pitcher.
From outdoor block parties to VIP tables, here's a look at where you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in and around Philadelphia this summer.
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.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
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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.
Thanks to the Little Goal Getters program at The Learning Experience in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood, preschoolers are learning soccer skills and getting in on World Cup fever this summer.
Brazilian fans who went the distance up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to pose with the Rocky statue left the fictional fighter just as they found him.
Wawa Welcome America kicks off Friday with new events for 2026, including Philly Fair 250 in Philadelphia's Centennial District near the Please Touch Museum.
Old Village Paints in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is practically a one-woman show with about 100 different colors to choose from. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
The observational research from Rutgers University looked at people taking GLP-1 medications and found that the drugs lowered levels of behaviors linked to violence.