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Paddy Rooney's Pub owner to be Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade grand marshal

This weekend, Irish eyes will be smiling in the City of Brotherly Love. The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place this Sunday and our CBS News Philadelphia morning team will be there. One of the biggest honors on parade day is being the grand marshal. Anchor Janelle Burrell took a trip to Paddy Rooney's Pub in Havertown to introduce you to the man who earned the title this year.

High school basketball star Shayla Smith hopes to become first WNBA player to wear hijab

In the world of high school girls' basketball, 17-year-old Shayla Smith is making a name for herself. The leading point guard for Universal Audenried Charter School​ recently made history by setting a new city record of scoring more than 2,500 career points. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey went to North Philadelphia where the young player says her first love was not basketball.

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