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Pretzels were brought to Pennsylvania by German settlers back in the early 18th century. A true staple of the commonwealth!
The group of travelers with ties to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia attended the public viewing on Friday and were in Rome for the funeral on Saturday. Pope Francis' legacy will continue to live on in Philadelphia. A golden plaque of Francis's bust sits inside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to welcome and bid farewell to any guests who come through the front doors.
Employees were told that Taylor Hospital would officially close at 8 a.m. Saturday. CBS News Philadelphia spoke with staff who said the mood inside on Friday was somber, with some describing it as a funeral. Employees spent Friday cleaning out offices, emptying refrigerators and taking other steps to wind down.
A local high school baseball team helped one of their own find a new chance at life through the gift of organ donation. Alicia Roberts reports from South Philadelphia.
Temple University is enhancing its public safety presence, stepping up security after chaos near campus. This is after social media posts surfaced, encouraging large gatherings. The posts come after several students were assaulted. Multiple arrests have been made. Kerri Corrado explains that students are feeling a little better knowing there's more law enforcement looking out.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Taylor Hospital staff said the mood inside on Friday was somber, with some describing it as a funeral.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
From high school students to Olympians, about 17,000 athletes are competing at this year's Penn Relays. Among them is Penn junior high jumper Kampton Kam.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. Aiden Zeallor, who was shot and killed while driving on 95 last month, gave the gift of life to four people who needed an organ donation. Ray Strickland reports how his parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn’t go cold.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. Aiden Zeallor, who was shot and killed while driving on 95 last month, gave the gift of life to four people who needed an organ donation. Ray Strickland reports how his parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn’t go cold.
New fare evasion enforcement blitzes began Friday morning as SEPTA is attempting to crackdown on people who are evading their fares.
Taylor Hospital employees in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, were told the hospital will officially close at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said Thursday, Philadelphia had Jihaad Campbell graded as a top-10 player on its board.
Friday will be warmer with partly sunny skies and increasing late-day clouds. Temperatures will again hover in the low 80s in the Philadelphia region.
Turf no more! The Linc has been filled with dirt for this action-packed, family-friendly event. Monster truck driver, Armando Castro, said the participating trucks weigh 12,000 pounds, have about 1,500 horsepower and deliver inexplicable stunts! Fans will just have to see it to believe it. Tickets are still on sale for the 2025 Monster Jam at Lincoln Financial Field.
Day 2 of the Penn Relays is already in full swing with electric energy as the high school girls' teams hit the track. Friday marks the first day of the high school girls' events and the start of the Boys' Championship of America. Our Wakisha Bailey spent the morning at Franklin Field talking with some of the athletes. Here's what they had to say about this year's experience.
From big moves last night in the NFL Draft, a wild new picture of the sun and a sweet treat that you're sure to enjoy, CBS News Philadelphia's Chandler Lutz has what's trending today.
Thousands of mourners continue to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis as his body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City ahead of his funeral scheduled for Saturday. CBS News Correspondent Chris Livesay joined CBS News Philadelphia to preview the day of mourning.
From understanding inflation to how compound interest works, many consumers struggle with the fundamental financial concepts.
Four organ recipients in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, will raise awareness by celebrating their lifelong bond at the Donor Dash.
CBS News Philadelphia's Consumer Reporter Josh Sidorowicz explains how Pennsylvania schools will soon require financial literacy classes for graduation, while a new survey reveals many Americans have a hard time with the basics.
Four people who received heart transplants at Jefferson Hospital in 2023 have since stayed in touch, often celebrating family holidays together and working to encourage others to register to be donors and dispel myths about organ donation. CBS News Philadelphia's Kim Hudson shares their story.
The investigation found that a teacher and a teacher's aide at Jamison Elementary School in Central Bucks County allegedly abused nonverbal students with autism.
