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Penn Medicine said it will no longer provide gender-affirming surgery to patients under the age of 19. This is the result of an executive order from President Trump that bars federal funding for gender-affirming care. The therapy helps patients have a body that matches their gender identity and has wide acceptance within the medical community.
Police believe five guns were fired in the incident late Monday night at Lemon Hill in the city's Fairmount Park, Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore told CBS News Philadelphia on Thursday.
A prisoner was recaptured and taken into custody after briefly escaping from the Delaware County Courthouse in Media, Pennsylvania.
Taqwa Wilson was taken back into custody on 4th and Broomall in Media, Pennsylvania, two hours after escaping police custody.
Bryce Harper missed the Phillies' doubleheader vs. the Braves on Thursday, but manager Rob Thomson said he's feeling better.
Philadelphia police say a gunman robbed Shauna's Restaurant's owner in front of her three children last weekend in Olney. Josh Sanders reports.
Philadelphia police released surveillance footage from an Olney restaurant showing an armed man holding the owner at gunpoint in front of her children and taking money from the cash register. Anyone with information on the masked person's identity should contact police.
Escaped prisoner Taqwa Wilson was recaptured and taken into custody after briefly escaping from the Delaware County Courthouse in Media, Pennsylvania, on Thursday morning. Now authorities will review how Wilson escaped, Madeleine Wright reports.
Friends and people just eager to help showed up at the House of Wiggle Goats in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, after a fire broke out.
After a cold, dreary Wednesday, Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be warmer. Here's the forecast.
Dozens of animals were killed and others were injured after a fire broke out at the House of Wiggle Goats in Lansdale. But the local community is rallying around the rescue, Brandon Goldner reports.
Lines are growing longer outside Greater Goods Grocery Store in Kensington. The community pantry is facing a rising need while bracing for the impact of federal funding cuts, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Officials say the Goodwill Fire Company in Glenolden, Delaware County, is temporarily shut down because it did not have enough trained and certified operators and engineers.
The Fourth of July parade is back on in Whitemarsh Township, weeks after officials said the tradition would be canceled in 2025 due to an "unnecessary risk to the community."
Dr. Damone Jones, a Philadelphia pastor who works with teens involved with the criminal justice system, said he was heartbroken by the mass shooting on Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park on Memorial Day.
Several former Wawas are now up for sale. Three are in South Jersey. Two are in Pennsylvania. The asking price is between a half-million and $800,000. We checked the fine print. The new owners of the old Wawas aren't allowed to use the buildings for anything resembling a convenience store.
The community is helping an animal rescue owner recover after dozens of animals were killed in a barn fire in Montgomery County.
A rally in Philadelphia Wednesday to fight against proposed cuts to Medicaid. It's legislation that republicans say will only go after wasteful spending and fraud. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson just received a key to the city of Philadelphia. Mayor Parker presented the key during a mural arts dedication ceremony at Andrew Hamilton School in West Philly. The mural titled "Blooming Futures" was designed by artist Athena Scott with input from the students and staff at Hamilton.
A fast-moving fire ripped through a barn at an animal rescue in Montgomery County. A driver called 911, and fire crews were able to stop the fire from spreading to the owner's home. Dozens of animals were killed and several others injured at the rescue in Lansdale. Ryan Hughes reports how the community is helping the owner recover.
The temporary closure leaves Darby Township with one firehouse now. Briarcliffe Fire Company disbanded a few years ago after racist comments were recorded during a Zoom call.
ChristianaCare will assume control of former Crozer Health outpatient locations in Delaware County after winning a bankruptcy auction.
While single-use plastic bags are banned in Philadelphia and many other suburban towns, they are not prohibited at the state level.
ChristianaCare's winning bid comes amid widespread confusion in Delaware County over which doctors' offices are still open after Prospect Medical Holdings closed Crozer Health earlier this month.
Borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, the floats feature everything from silk flowers to coffee beans, crushed pine cones and cranberry seeds.
The Mike Gansey era gets underway tonight at the 2026 NBA draft as the new Sixers president of basketball operations looks to make his first addition to the roster.
Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the division rivals.
While it will not be as active as Monday, the off-and-on rain, with an occasional thunderstorm, will continue to blanket the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
The match between France and Iraq was the third 2026 Men's World Cup match hosted in Philadelphia this summer.
President Trump is visiting Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 23.
Borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, the floats feature everything from silk flowers to coffee beans, crushed pine cones and cranberry seeds.
The Mike Gansey era gets underway tonight at the 2026 NBA draft as the new Sixers president of basketball operations looks to make his first addition to the roster.
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso wanted to lead the borough after finding a kind and supportive community in the borough.
Arthur Bomar was tried and convicted of Aimee Willard's murder. He currently sits on Pennsylvania's death row, and his appeals have been rejected.
Borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, the floats feature everything from silk flowers to coffee beans, crushed pine cones and cranberry seeds.
The gusty winds contributed to quite a bit of storm damage on Monday in the Philadelphia region.
A fire in North Philadelphia left one person dead Monday afternoon, and the Red Cross is assisting several families affected by the blaze.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso wanted to lead the borough after finding a kind and supportive community in the borough.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
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.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
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.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The Mike Gansey era gets underway tonight at the 2026 NBA draft as the new Sixers president of basketball operations looks to make his first addition to the roster.
Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the division rivals.
The match between France and Iraq was the third 2026 Men's World Cup match hosted in Philadelphia this summer.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill is temporarily closing as severe weather rolls through the region Monday.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
There are multiple damaged homes in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood after strong storms swept through the region on Monday night. One resident described to our Chilekasi Adele the moment she felt part of her neighbor's home collapse.
Most of the Philadelphia area will just get rain on Tuesday, but a few thunderstorms will be possible in southern Delaware and closer to the Jersey Shore. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
When the MLB All-Star Game comes to Philadelphia next month, two lucky fans will get the chance to stay in a decked-out Philly Phanatic-themed apartment. Booking opens on July 6, and includes tickets to the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.
A fire that killed one person in North Philadelphia on Monday, June 22 is under investigation. The fire spread to five rowhomes, and the Red Cross says it's helping 25 people who were displaced.
With floats borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, Philadelphia will be ringing in America's 250th with an extra-special celebration on July 2, the day John Adams wanted to be Independence Day. Nikki DeMentri goes behind the scenes as work continues ahead of the Red, White and Blue To-Do.