Original "Rosie" revels in accepting Congressional Gold Medal: "Only took us 80 years"
Mae Krier, an original "Rosie the Riveter who built planes during World War II, opened up about accepting the Congressional Gold Medal, on behalf of all Rosies.
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Mae Krier, an original "Rosie the Riveter who built planes during World War II, opened up about accepting the Congressional Gold Medal, on behalf of all Rosies.
emperatures have climbed back into the 80s for Thursday's weather in Philadelphia. The weekend is colder and cloudy with rain during Sunday's Broad Street Run.
A group of students, faculty and staff delivered a petition to University of Pennsylvania Interim President J. Larry Jameson calling for the protest encampment on campus to be broken up. Protesters have had tents on the university's College Green for over a week now - and on Thursday they were met with a counter-protest group. Meanwhile, Penn juniors gathered nearby for Hey Day, a tradition dating back over a century celebrating the junior class' rise to senior year. Dan Snyder and Josh Sanders report in team coverage.
Jessica Carter Altman is coming to Philadelphia on May 7! The artist chatted with Natasha Brown about her upcoming acoustic show at City Winery Philadelphia and how her mother, Lynda Carter, has been supportive of her artistic endeavors.
Police said a three-year-old bear seen around Hatboro and Upper Moreland Township was pulled from a tree by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and will be relocated.
The Sixers face another must-win game Thursday night at Wells Fargo Center, tipping off against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs. The 76ers are calling on fans to bring their "A" game and prevent New Yorkers from invading Wells Fargo Center again.
Students plan to deliver a petition to the University of Pennsylvania's president's office and call on the school to remove the pro-Palestinian encampment that's been on campus for more than a week. Hey Day, a tradition celebrating rising seniors at Penn, is also set to take place Thursday despite the ongoing protest.
Mae Krier of Levittown, Pennsylvania went to build planes for Boeing during World War II. Since then, she's lobbied for the efforts of real-life "Rosies" to be recognized. She recently accepted a Congressional Gold Medal, Jan Carabeo reports.
Hatboro and Upper Moreland Township residents are breathing a sigh of relief after a bear spotted around their neighborhoods was captured and will be relocated to a more rural area.
No one was injured when fire destroyed a large home on Leopard Road in Berwyn, Chester County, Wednesday, officials said. Firefighters were called to the scene just after 5:30 p.m.
The pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia reached Day 7. Some students said they feel unsafe on campus, but protesters said they intend to stay. Public officials visited the camp Wednesday.
Jim's Steaks on South Street is finally set to reopen Wednesday nearly two years after a fire devastated the iconic South Philadelphia cheesesteak shop.
The Broad Street Run is Sunday morning in Philadelphia. Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place starting at 2 a.m. Sunday, and SEPTA will have extra service.
"Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew" by former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho and Israeli actress Noa Tishby aims to educate and empower readers to recognize and address bigotry.
Acho said the "book is urgent." The two were working on the book before the Oct. 7 terrorist Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Police say DNA evidence identified a child's body found stuffed inside a duffle bag in West Philadelphia in March as missing 4-year-old Damari Carter.
There's a new video from Bensalem where police said a man broke into a car and stole $190,000 in cash on Monday around 5 p.m. at a Conoco gas station. The suspect has been arrested and faces a number of charges.
Campus protests against the war in Gaza are escalating across the country including at the University of Pennsylvania. Protesters stayed put while police took down banners and removed the zip ties that kept the barricades together. The district attorney and a member of city council visited the encampment Wednesday. Ray Strickland talked to students on both sides of the issue.
A group of runners and volunteers in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are preparing for the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia. They will be there to remember and honor loved ones who have died of cancer.
Mason Jones, who was diagnosed with autism at around 3 years old, is known as "The Guardrail Kid" on TikTok to his 19,000 followers. He's reported at least 50 unsafe guardrails to departments of transportation across the country.
High temps stay well above average Thursday as we climb to 80 degrees with an amazing afternoon on tap. Thursday is warm and sunny again, but the weekend is shaping up to be much colder and cloudier.
Nearly two years after a massive fire decimated Jim's Steaks on South Street, the Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant is set to reopen on May 1, bigger and better than ever. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei takes a look at the process to rebuild and what customers can expect when they stop by for a bite.
Philadelphia fans were fired up after the Sixers beat the New York Knicks in overtime in a dramatic Game 5. With the win, the series comes back to the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, May 2 as the 76ers battle to keep their spot NBA playoffs.
Money Magazine said Media was chosen as one of the "best place to live" for being a renter-friendly borough with plentiful attractions, good restaurants and a median income above the Pennsylvania average.
Tuesday marked the sixth day Pro-Palestinian protesters were encamped on College Green in the heart of the campus at the University of Pennsylvania.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Jonathan Greenard, the Eagles' prized offseason acquisition, was ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Commanders.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
A man was sentenced to at least 40 years behind bars for the fatal shootings of Nicolas Elizalde and Nafis Betrand-Hill in Philadelphia.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Jonathan Greenard, the Eagles' prized offseason acquisition, was ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Commanders.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
A man was sentenced to at least 40 years behind bars for the fatal shootings of Nicolas Elizalde and Nafis Betrand-Hill in Philadelphia.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
A man was sentenced to at least 40 years behind bars for the fatal shootings of Nicolas Elizalde and Nafis Betrand-Hill in Philadelphia.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
Philadelphia police are investigating after an off-duty officer's gun was stolen, authorities say.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
John Rodak was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower on 9/11.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
After a series of setbacks and challenges, the historic Reading Senior Center reopened Thursday on Ringold Street in Trenton.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
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.
Jonathan Greenard, the Eagles' prized offseason acquisition, was ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Commanders.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
The Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 10th career grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run to cap off a wild Phillies' 11-7 comeback win over the Astros.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"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."
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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.
Zaakir McClendon was sentenced to 40 to 80 years in prison for his role in the shooting near Roxborough High School that killed Nicolas Elizalde and another shooting that left Nafis Betrand-Hill dead in North Philadelphia, officials said.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, thousands of volunteers teamed up to give back to the Philadelphia community at Lincoln Financial Field. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The Pennsauken community came together to place nearly 3,000 American Flags around the 9/11 memorial. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Ceremonies at the Garden of Reflection in Lower Makefield will honor the 18 Bucks County residents killed in the Sept. 11 attacks. Brandon Goldner reports.
We improve by midday with some sunshine, lower humidity and highs around 80. Kate Bilo has the forecast.