Philadelphia students meet local "Leaders and Legends" at playground's Black History Month exhibit
At an interactive exhibit at a Philadelphia playground, students learned about Black leaders in the community and got to meet some local legends.
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At an interactive exhibit at a Philadelphia playground, students learned about Black leaders in the community and got to meet some local legends.
The number of people injured has increased from 22 to 24 after a medical jet crashed into the ground in Northeast Philadelphia last Friday, officials said. The death toll remains at seven.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is Super Bowl-bound, but his football journey started at Whitehall High School in Pennsylvania. His high school teachers and coaches remember him as a great football player and a hard worker.
Since the midair crash in Washington, D.C., there have been questions about air traffic controller staffing. According to the latest FAA data available, more than 90% of air traffic control towers are understaffed.
The Philadelphia medical examiner will reopen the investigation into Ellen Greenberg's 2011 death as part of a settlement.
Shriners Children's Philadelphia Chief of Staff Dr. Amer Samdani said staff members at the hospital are devastated but leaning on one another after one of their young patients died in a plane crash in Northeast Philly.
In a last-minute deal before jury selection, city lawyers and the Greenbergs reached an agreement that the medical examiner would reopen the investigation into their daughter Ellen's 2011 death.
Several artists with ties to the Philadelphia region, including Sabrina Carpenter, Karen Slack and Michelle Cann, took home Grammys Sunday night.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said Monday that four of the 24 people injured are still in the hospital, and two are in critical condition.
The trucks are packed and are headed to Clearwater, Florida. A sign of spring is here with Phillies Truck Day in Philadelphia.
A romance scam cost a Pennsylvania widow her home and life savings. Investigators say these scams represent the growing dark side of online love.
The Philadelphia region will be warm on Monday, but it will also be the start of our seesaw temperatures for the remainder of the week.
Investigators say romance scams represent a dark and dangerous side of online love. A Pennsylvania widow who lost her life savings and home says her story is tough to tell, but it's worth it to help other people from falling victim to scammers.
The Philadelphia Eagles have landed in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, but you don't have to travel far to try a traditional Mardi Gras King Cake! Beck's Cajun Cafe stopped by CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the Eagles-themed King Cakes they're whipping up ahead of the big game.
Two days after the small plane crash in a highly populated area of Northeast Philadelphia, federal investigators found a key piece of evidence as they try to figure out what went wrong.
Officials and law enforcement officers continue to investigate and clean up after the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday.
Punxsutawney Phil is predicting six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow at Gobbler's Knob Sunday morning.
"Philadelphians will not be bullied or victimized by illegal activity against our residents from any source," District Attorney Larry Krasner said in a news release.
Lawmakers said undocumented immigrants still have rights and encouraged them to reach out to their offices and organizations for resources. However, state and local protections are limited. District Attorney Larry Krasner admitted ICE has the authority to operate in the city.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and other Philadelphia officials shared the latest details on the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia that killed at least seven people.
Mostly cloudy skies will meet and greet us on Sunday, with highs hovering near 40 degrees. Here's your Groundhog Day forecast in Philadelphia.
How many Punxsutawney Phils have there been throughout since Groundhog Day started over 130 years ago?
Several streets remain closed near the Roosevelt Mall as well as many businesses while the investigation of the deadly jet crash continues. Ray Strickland went to a diner that did open on Saturday even after it got damaged last night.
This year, a Philadelphia hat factory turns 101 years old. It's one of the last remaining facilities of its type in the United States. As CBS News Philadelphia celebrates the first day of Black History Month, our Eva Andersen introduces the trailblazer who now runs the operation.
While federal investigators continue to try and figure out what led to a deadly medical plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia, residents are sharing their stories of when they first felt the impact of the crash.
The Labor Day holiday weekend is here, and Mother Nature will reward us after a very rough week of weather in the Philadelphia region.
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for Sept. 4, 2026.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
The Labor Day holiday weekend is here, and Mother Nature will reward us after a very rough week of weather in the Philadelphia region.
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for Sept. 4, 2026.
A Philadelphia mother is on a mission to honor her son's life by pushing to make interstates safer after he was shot and killed on I-95 in March 2025.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
A USPS worker was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.
The family-owned boardwalk shop has become a must-stop destination, serving generations of visitors the same hot cake donuts since 1976.
A signage issue at North Broad Street forced the PPA to refund more than $1.2 million in speed camera violations for more than 12,000 drivers.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
Police believe a group of dirt bike riders deliberately damaged the field at the Mullica Township Recreational Complex and then drove away.
A South Jersey woman who spent nearly $1,000 on Bruno Mars tickets says she finally got her money back after contacting CBS News Philadelphia for help.
The family-owned boardwalk shop has become a must-stop destination, serving generations of visitors the same hot cake donuts since 1976.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
A tornado warning in Burlington County, New Jersey, was canceled Tuesday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for Sept. 4, 2026.
Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, marking a return to the NBA for the former No. 1 draft pick.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be less humid. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast for a beautiful Labor Day weekend.
The Phillies lost 5-2 to the Braves in the first game of a four-game series Friday night, but fans are still hopeful for the rest of the games.
John Dougherty was released Friday afternoon after he served less than a third of his six-year sentence, his lawyer said.
Whether it's your first beach day or you've been creating memories and family traditions in Ocean City, New Jersey, for years, Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer for many. Reporter Siafa Lewis talked to families about their plans.
The unofficial end of summer is nearly here, but reporter Siafa Lewis is soaking in the final taste of the season with some sweet treats from Shriver's Salt Water Taffy and Fudge along the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey.