Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes for 19 kids to meet WWE stars ahead of WrestleMania in Philly
The kids who've been in a battle themselves but outside of the ring were filled with joy on Friday to meet some of their favorite WWE superstars.
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The kids who've been in a battle themselves but outside of the ring were filled with joy on Friday to meet some of their favorite WWE superstars.
Millions of people felt the ground shake Friday morning. People CBS Philadelphia talked to said they've never felt anything like it. Ryan Hughes continues our team coverage talking to an expert to find out how rare earthquakes are in the northeast.
The son of the late Congressman William H. Gray III was in Philadelphia. He paid tribute reminiscing about his father's commemoration and namesake adorning 30th Street Station. CBS Philadelphia Photojournalist Brad Nau revisits Justin Gray's speech at SEPTA headquarters and shares that the William H. Gray III 30th Street station is more than just a train hub. It's a platform for opportunity.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake, although jarring, didn't cause any damage to City Hall or other nearby buildings in Philadelphia, officials said. The shaking did, however, cause a wave of about 200 911 calls.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook homes all over the northeast Friday morning. The epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey in Hunterdon County. Even though earthquakes are rare in our area, all modern buildings in Philadelphia are built with earthquake safety in mind. Derrick Pitts from the Franklin Institute talks more about the earthquake. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/4cKhOJ6
Several families of local Tuskegee Airmen will honored by the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Friday evening. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the U.S. armed forces and were praised for their success in protecting bombers during World War II. They're revered as the Red Tails — nearly 1,000 Black pilots who made history during World War II.
Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joined CBS News Philadelphia to discuss the 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and felt throughout the Philadelphia region.
Friday is partly cloudy in the Philadelphia region, and right now we're expecting decent conditions for viewing the 2024 solar eclipse.
High school wrestling titleholders Conwell-Egan sophomore Julia Horger and Neshaminy sophomore Grace Nesbitt are making history on the mat. Horger won a gold medal at the PIAA State Tournament while Nesbitt won the silver. Now, as Wakisha Bailey highlights in Focusing on the Future, Horger and Nesbitt are ready for more young women to join the sport.
Wondering where to drink or things to do in Philadelphia before or after the Wrestlemania 40 events? You could check out the wrestling-themed drinks and decor at Taqueria Amor in Manayunk or the new WWE-themed gear at Art History 101 on Frankford Avenue.
The Philadelphia Phillies will unveil their new Nike MLB City Connect jerseys later this week at their team store at Citizens Bank Park.
Two people were taken to the hospital after being attacked by a raccoon at Hersheypark last week.
While WrestleMania 40 will take at Lincoln Financial Field April 6-7, WWE World kicked off on Thursday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City, Philadelphia.
Dozens of people gathered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Thursday for a rally against antisemitism after recent vandalism in the region.
Excitement is building for WrestleMania in Philadelphia this weekend, and for many fans, the festivities started Thursday with WWE World at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made an appearance and took the opportunity to troll Philadelphia Eagles fans and quarterback Jalen Hurts.
A special reunion happened at Bryn Mawr Rehab on Thursday. A former patient who has a new lease on life was back to give thanks.
Damon Thorn lost his leg to a diabetic infection and at Bryn Mawr Rehab he learned to live with a prosthetic.
CBS News Philadelphia introduces an eclipse chaser from the area and the lengths he's going to ensure he experiences totality.
All lanes of I-95 north in Chester, Pennsylvania have reopened after the pursuit of a stolen police car ended in a crash Thursday morning. Part of the highway was closed and disrupted the Thursday morning commute.
Peter Detterline, an astronomy professor in Berks County, explains what's so exciting about Monday's eclipse for viewers in the United States.
The Philadelphia International Airport is viewing WWE's WrestleMania 40, one of the biggest sporting and entertainment attractions of 2024, as a kickoff for a big sporting year for the city in 2026.
Of the millions of people expected to watch Monday's solar eclipse, a small group of them are known as "eclipse chasers." They plan years in advance to travel to places located in an eclipse's path of totality. Brandon Goldner introduces a local eclipse chaser and the lengths he's going to ensure he experiences totality.
In Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, the Delaware River broke over its banks, inundating homes and businesses with water. How much higher will it go?
The Philadelphia Eagles' busy offseason continued Thursday as the team extended starting left tackle Jordan Mailata and brought back slot cornerback Avonte Maddox on a one-year deal.
WWE World began Thursday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia with conversations with the stars, memorabilia on display and interactive experiences. Reporter Ray Strickland talked to fans waiting for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to arrive.
Sunday will start with some patchy fog and clouds, then turn partly to mostly sunny.
Alec Bohm homered twice, doubled and drove in four runs in his return from a two-game benching to lift the Phillies over the Rockies.
The Flyers have been eliminated from the playoffs after a 3-2 Game 4 loss in overtime by the Hurricanes.
Grief and support continue to pour into the Gloucester County community after a 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus on Friday.
This year's event raised $16 million for autism research and care, and since it began the event has raised a total of over $50 million.
The Flyers have been eliminated from the playoffs after a 3-2 Game 4 loss in overtime by the Hurricanes.
Sunday will start with some patchy fog and clouds, then turn partly to mostly sunny.
Alec Bohm homered twice, doubled and drove in four runs in his return from a two-game benching to lift the Phillies over the Rockies.
Grief and support continue to pour into the Gloucester County community after a 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus on Friday.
This year's event raised $16 million for autism research and care, and since it began the event has raised a total of over $50 million.
This year's event raised $16 million for autism research and care, and since it began the event has raised a total of over $50 million.
Middle school students lit up the Philadelphia skyline Friday night with video games they designed themselves.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Carlos Della Valle is home with his family in Chester County after 258 days in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Zayla Dutton and her mom, Jasmine Worrell, are getting ready to graduate from college together.
Grief and support continue to pour into the Gloucester County community after a 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus on Friday.
A child died after being hit by a school bus in Greenwich Township, New Jersey, Friday afternoon, police said.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its 24/7 emergency center in Atlanta to monitor the recent deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
Alec Bohm homered twice, doubled and drove in four runs in his return from a two-game benching to lift the Phillies over the Rockies.
The Flyers have been eliminated from the playoffs after a 3-2 Game 4 loss in overtime by the Hurricanes.
The Phillies lost to the Rockies 9-7 in 11 innings Friday in South Philadelphia.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Sunday will start with some patchy fog and clouds, then turn partly to mostly sunny. Andrew Kozak has the foreceast.
The Flyers were eliminated from after a Game 4 loss in overtime by the Hurricanes. Eva Andersen reports.
Rain exits the Philadelphia region but it could return Sunday evening. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A bouquet of flowers and a stuffed animal sit on the sidewalk at a small memorial where neighbors say a seven-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Ryan Hughes reports.
Fans pack Xfinity Mobile Arena as the Flyers look to avoid being swept by the Hurricanes Saturday night. Eva Andersen reports.