Class is in session at Alvernia University, Taylor Swift style
A class at Alvernia University teaches everything Taylor Swift — and is inviting the "Suburban Legend" to drop in on one of the lectures.
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A class at Alvernia University teaches everything Taylor Swift — and is inviting the "Suburban Legend" to drop in on one of the lectures.
A woman named Chin Le tells CBS Philadelphia she is the mother of the man who she says killed five other members of her family and then himself in East Lansdowne on Wednesday. Chin Le describes the chaos that went on inside the home. She spoke to us through an interpreter and said it all started with an argument. Ray Strickland has the story.
Officer David Schiazza was released from the hospital Thursday after being shot during a chaotic active shooter situation in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, Wednesday. The other officer who was shot is also expected to be OK.
In a class at Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania, students discuss Taylor Swift and analyze her lyrics, music, interviews and more while developing critical thinking skills. Swift grew up near the campus.
Grammy award-winning artist Usher will stop in Philadephia's Wells Fargo Center in August on his Past Present Future tour.
Pups from the Philadelphia area and Virginia stopped by CBS Philadelphia Thursday to say hi ahead of the Puppy Bowl XX.
As we continue the countdown to the Super Bowl, one extra cute competition returns this year. The Puppy Bowl is back on Sunday and puppies from our region will be featured during the 20th annual event. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3SqaBoc
Both officers shot in East Lansdowne are expected to survive, and six members of the Le family are unaccounted for, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said.
Six members of the Le family remain unaccounted for after a shooting and fire on Lewis Avenue in East Lansdowne, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said Thursday. Stollsteimer said at least three adults and three children who were living in the house are unaccounted for and presumed dead. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/john-meehan-david-schiazza-lewis-avenue-east-lansdowne-pennsylvania-residents-who-lives-police/
Cody Heron was caught on video stomping on the woman's car in Center City in October.
A neighbor who witnessed the fire take place Wednesday says he's devastated. Kim Hudson and Joe Holden report.
Authorities said Heron smashed Nikki Bullock's windshield near City Hall in October 2023.
Tamika Burton is making it a point to teach her students at Collegium Charter School about Black history, but it's not your usual lesson.
A high school teacher in Chester County is making it a point to teach her kids about Black history, but it's not your usual lesson and it's not in a textbook. Ray Strickland reports.
Boathouse Row's glow-up event is arriving just in time for the spring! The famous light display is back this March.
The Philadelphia Phillies are loading up to head to spring training in Clearwater, Florida, Northern Liberties Restaurant Week is underway, and another beautiful day is on tap, but chances for rain and a wintry mix return early next week. These stories and more from Janelle Burrell and meteorologist Kate Bilo in your Digital Brief for Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
Your news and weather headlines from CBS News Philadelphia for Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/
A home on Lewis Avenue in East Lansdowne caught fire and two police officers were shot Wednesday. A neighbor's videos captured the incident.
The dry and mild stretch in the Philadelphia region will continue on Thursday with highs in the low 50s under mostly sunny skies, but an end is in sight.
Investigators still have sift through the wreckage of a home on Lewis Avenue in East Lansdowne that was damaged in a fire after a shooting that hurt two police officers. READ MORE
The iconic lights of Philadelphia's Boathouse Row will be lit again March 7 after a major upgrade.
The identities of the officers injured in the shooting in East Lansdowne aren't known at this time.
Residents in East Lansdowne said it's normally a safe and quiet neighborhood and they were sad and angry to see the scene unfold near their homes.
A new LGBTQQIA+ community center is set to open in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, this weekend. Madeleine Wright reports.
The Delco DA said the scene is still a very active investigation, and that both officers were placed in stable condition.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Fifty-seven Philadelphia public schools will shift to virtual learning on Wednesday as the region deals with extreme heat.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Fifty-seven Philadelphia public schools will shift to virtual learning on Wednesday as the region deals with extreme heat.
Voters across the Philadelphia region are making their voices heard at the ballot box in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
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.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
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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A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
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.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
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.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad. Madeleine Wright.
The city recorded the hottest temperature ever in May on Tuesday at 98 degrees, which broke the previous record of 97 set in 1991. Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The School District of Philadelphia said Tuesday that early childhood centers at the schools affected will also shift to virtual learning.
The cause of the fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Philadelphia is under investigation.
A second arrest was made Tuesday in the murder of 20-year-old Imani Ringgold in West Philadelphia, police said.