Plans for America's 250th birthday underway in Philadelphia
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Dan Snyder spoke with Vince Stango, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of the National Constitution Center, about the upcoming events.
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CBS News Philadelphia reporter Dan Snyder spoke with Vince Stango, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of the National Constitution Center, about the upcoming events.
Tyree Wallace, who spent more than two decades in prison for a crime he did not commit, is suing the city of Philadelphia, the police department, and several detectives involved in the case.
Philly Jazz Month is a monthlong festival honoring the city's rich jazz heritage through performances and educational programs.
The University of Pennsylvania said three international students studying in the U.S. on school-sponsored visas had their immigration status terminated by the Department of Homeland Security. In a statement, the Penn said the students received a notification from DHS that their immigration status was deactivated in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, or SEVIS.
Temperatures will top out in the mid-40s on Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, while the normal is in the low 60s.
The video shows the moment a tree came smashing down on an SUV with the driver escaping without injury in Kennett Square.
The Lindback Foundation is honoring seven outstanding administrators in the Philadelphia School District with its annual distinguished principal award. Ahead of the ceremony, reporter Wakisha Bailey spoke with one honoree whose focus is on reviving enrollment at one of the city's most historic and prestigious institutions.
It seems like everything costs more these days, including certain lottery tickets. Starting Tuesday, the price of a Mega Millions ticket is now $5, that's more than double the price that it had been. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei breaks down the reason behind the increase and if people will pay it.
A bill that would create a pilot program for speed enforcement cameras in some Philadelphia school zones passed out of committee. City Council will vote on the proposal later this month.
Surveillance video captured from a gas station in Chester County shows the moment a tree came smashing down on an SUV on Monday morning along Pennsylvania Route 52.
The Jordan Romano experience so far in Philly has been a disaster, and it's clear the Phillies have a late-game bullpen issue.
The yarn art was supposed to be featured at a food festival called Flavors on the Avenue on April 27. The group now has just three weeks to re-create their work before the event.
The man who allegedly shot a police officer during a barricade situation in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is now dead, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said Monday.
The goal is of the I-95 cap project is to connect Center City to the Delaware River Waterfront.
A 23-year-old man is wanted for allegedly shooting an 18-year-old at a playground in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood earlier this month, police said Monday.
Small businesses in the Delaware Valley are worried about price increases on certain products after the latest tariffs by the Trump administration.
Officials say 25-year-old Andrew Ecker shot a police officer in Pottstown on Sunday and then barricaded himself inside his home for hours.
Temple University student-athletes and police gathered Monday to make meals for a Philadelphia shelter as part of an effort to raise awareness about sexual assault.
Surveillance video captured from a gas station in Chester County shows the moment a tree came smashing down on an SUV on Monday morning along Pennsylvania Route 52.
A team of archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania has uncovered a mysterious ancient tomb in Egypt.
Under the proposal, drivers caught speeding near one of the schools would have to pay a fine between $100 and $150, depending on how fast they were going.
An enforcement initiative using AI-powered cameras will help SEPTA and the PPA crack down on illegally parked cars in Philadelphia.
Ian Evans was charged with sexual abuse of children and other offenses for trying to meet a 13-year-old for sex in Bucks County.
Phillies super-utility infielder Edmundo Sosa is forcing Rob Thomson's hand and could soon see playing time in the outfield.
SEPTA, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and the city's Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Systems are launching a new enforcement initiative using camera technology to crack down on illegally parked vehicles that block bus and trolley routes.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Violators caught going 11 mph or more over the 25 mph speed limit will be ticketed.
The heat and humidity will increase a little for Friday as temperatures climb to near 90 degrees, feeling more like the low 90s thanks to the humidity.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
No "apparent bodies" were found at an Olney home during an investigation involving the IDs of missing people, police say.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Violators caught going 11 mph or more over the 25 mph speed limit will be ticketed.
The heat and humidity will increase a little for Friday as temperatures climb to near 90 degrees, feeling more like the low 90s thanks to the humidity.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Violators caught going 11 mph or more over the 25 mph speed limit will be ticketed.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
No "apparent bodies" were found at an Olney home during an investigation involving the ID of missing person, police say.
Ivory Coast advances to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in its history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
The 2026 Men's World Cup became the most-attended FIFA World Cup in history Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 fans set in 1994.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
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.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
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.
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 Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
Ivory Coast advances to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in its history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
The 2026 Men's World Cup became the most-attended FIFA World Cup in history Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 fans set in 1994.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Our NEXT Weather team is tracking the arrival of periods of rain Friday into Saturday as well as a long heat wave next week. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
The mural stretches over two exterior walls at 12th and St. James streets.
The DEA responded to the home on the 400 block of West Chew Avenue Thursday for an investigation of a person who was allegedly forging government documents.
While they come from different countries and speak different languages, fans and players have one thing in common -- a love of futbol. Our Wakisha Bailey reports.
"Rookie" began his duties with the team in 2015 and will stay on as a goodwill ambassador.