Parishioner remembers MLK's impact on historic Pennsylvania church
Robert Ferguson, who wears many hats at Calvary Baptist in Chester, is the last living parishioner to have witnessed Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the historic church.
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Robert Ferguson, who wears many hats at Calvary Baptist in Chester, is the last living parishioner to have witnessed Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the historic church.
There were about 20 members who boarded the bus to Washington, D.C. Monday morning. While the members were hoping to watch the inauguration outside, the ceremony was moved inside days ago due to winter weather conditions.
As a teenager, Robert Ferguson wasn't interested in listening to Dr. Martin Luther King's sermons at Calvary Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania. Now 91 years old, he understands why King's impact was so powerful decades ago and today.
The students will continue to work on this mural over the next few weeks. They hope to have it ready in time for a Black History Month concert on February 22, 2025.
Several inches of snow covered the roads in Doylestown, creating hazardous conditions for drivers in Bucks County.
There weren't many drivers on the road as a winter storm blankets the Philadelphia region with snow on Sunday.
The entire Delaware Valley will see snow Sunday, with 3-6 inches expected in Philadelphia. On Monday and Tuesday, temps plummet into the teens and single digits.
Philadelphia city officials provided an update on preparation for the incoming snow, upcoming freezing cold temperatures this week and Code Blue Warming Centers for anyone experiencing homelessness.
Shoppers gather last-minute snow essentials, from ice melt to comfort foods, ahead of the winter storm on Sunday. TikTok has been officially shut down in the U.S. The future of the app in the U.S. is up to incoming President-elect Trump's administration. Monday is Inauguration Day for Trump, as well as the governor of Delaware. Howard Monroe has your latest morning news headlines.
Extremely cold temperatures can be harmful to pets if their not cared for properly. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has more on how to keep both cats and dogs safe in the snow and below-freezing temperatures.
Upper Darby police say they're investigating an alleged altercation between a Drexel Hill Middle School student with autism and a worker.
One Bucks County community is showing support in a big way rallying behind a seventh grader after her recent terminal cancer diagnosis. Lily Tomlinson's 13th birthday is next month and with help from the Pennsylvania State Police and her Pipersville community, they organized a drive-by birthday event. Dozens of vehicles paraded down her street with banners and balloons showing their support for Lily and her family.
They say that as our temperatures drop, wildlife, like this owl, search for cozy places to keep warm, like chimneys.
There was a last-minute rush of shoppers hitting the stores on Saturday as many people looked to get key items ahead of the snow. Ray Strickland reported in Lower Merion, Montgomery County about how people are preparing.
The Montgomery County DA's Office announced Friday they're offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of 39-year-old Vernon Hatchett.
Saturday is the calm before the winter storm. Our NEXT Weather team is tracking heavy snow for Sunday, followed by frigid temperatures into the latter half of next week. PennDOT crews are keeping a close eye on South Philadelphia as the Eagles get ready to take on the LA Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. PennDOT said crews are not only ready to mobilize and retreat the roads, but they will adjust their response based on the snow accumulation. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines.
There are still a few seats left before the show leaves town after Sunday. MJ The Musical has been rockin' the streets of Philly with the lead actor on the road to major success. 24-year-old Jordan Markus has got game and not just on the stage. Many thanks to The Sporting Club At The Bellevue for providing the venue for CBS Philadelphia to hold court.
Friday will be in the 40s in the Philadelphia region, but storms are expected in the area this weekend ahead of temperatures dropping below freezing.
Many are still processing the Sixers arena bombshell. It was this past Sunday that we learned that the plan for a Center City arena was being ditched and the Sixers were instead going to build in South Philly.
A Delaware County jury has found an elderly pastor accused in the 1975 cold case murder of 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington of Broomall, Pennsylvania, not guilty.
If you want to eat like the 1980 Philadelphia Eagles, head to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Philadelphians are sharing how they plan to honor the civil rights icon this weekend.
As you plan for your playoff Sunday spread to watch the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round, you can eagle like an Eagle.
A Pennsylvania woman is accused of posing as a vendor to steal Apple products from Target stores across multiple states.
With snow forecast for Sunday's Eagles-Rams playoff game, fans remember the memorable 2013 Snow Bowl against the Lions.
Philadelphia police say they have a suspect in custody seven months after a 19-year-old was shot and killed in East Germantown.
The Eagles' main headquarters in South Philadelphia has a new name: the Jefferson Health Training Complex.
Some of the Freedom Fighters and first Black students who changed Girard College forever are still telling their stories decades later.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia police say they have a suspect in custody seven months after a 19-year-old was shot and killed in East Germantown.
The Eagles' main headquarters in South Philadelphia has a new name: the Jefferson Health Training Complex.
Some of the Freedom Fighters and first Black students who changed Girard College forever are still telling their stories decades later.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
School zone speed camera enforcement begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17 with a 60-day warning period before full enforcement starts April 20.
Philadelphia police say they have a suspect in custody seven months after a 19-year-old was shot and killed in East Germantown.
Some of the Freedom Fighters and first Black students who changed Girard College forever are still telling their stories decades later.
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood Monday night.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Sheetz, the Western Pennsylvania convenience store chain, is eyeing a location near Wawa's corporate headquarters in Delaware County.
Life in one New Jersey town just got a whole lot sweeter. A man crafted a Good Humor truck out of snow and even sells ice cream out of it for a great cause.
A person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Washington Township early Sunday morning, police said.
After erosion from several major storms, New Jersey officials say federal relief is on the way for eroding South Jersey beaches.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
Video from a New Jersey police department's drone helped officers rescue a missing child in dense woods amid severely cold weather.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
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.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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.
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.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
The Eagles' main headquarters in South Philadelphia has a new name: the Jefferson Health Training Complex.
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
The Reading Fightin Phils will play as the "Reading Iced Coffees" for their 23rd annual morning game Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Bryce Harper says he still doesn't understand why Dave Dombrowski suggested last year that he doesn't know if Harper is still an elite player.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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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 demonstrations to desegregate Girard College put Philadelphia at the center of the civil rights movement. Nearly 60 years later, some of the activists on the front lines of the movement say the struggle for equality and justice was worth it.
For lots of people celebrating Fat Tuesday with sweets, Haegele's Bakery in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood is the place to go to stock up on fasnachts. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey was live inside the family-owned bakery as they churned out trays of the doughy treats.
Officials are investigating an explosion and fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, early Tuesday morning. The 2-alarm fire started around 4:30 a.m. at a plant located on Hay Street, just beyond the 12th Street exit off Interstate 495.
The day starts foggy around parts of the Delaware Valley, and the rest of the day stays mostly cloudy. We could see some breaks of sun later in the day as high temperatures climb toward 50 degrees.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, who fought for civil rights, marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and ran for president twice, has died at 84. His family said in a statement that Jackson died peacefully surrounded by family.