Lancaster, Pa. library cancels drag queen story event after bomb threat
The Lancaster Public Library canceled a storytime event with a drag performer after a suspicious package was found at the building.
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The Lancaster Public Library canceled a storytime event with a drag performer after a suspicious package was found at the building.
Vallis L. Slaughter was arrested by West Reading police and Berks County detectives Wednesday for his involvement in a 2012 cold case shooting outside of a popular Pennsylvania diner.
Vallis L. Slaughter was arrested by West Reading police and Berks County detectives Wednesday for his involvement in a 2012 cold case shooting outside of a popular Pennsylvania diner.
A South Jersey community is grieving after a student died over the weekend; search continues for a 6-year-old swept away by a creek in Chester, Pennsylvania; and more news and weather headlines for the Philadelphia region from CBS News Philadelphia for March 25, 2024.
Born in Russia and married in Paris, Alexey Brodovitch landed in Philadelphia and founded the Department of Advertising at the University of the Arts. With a click of his camera, he helped change the way we see what's around us.
Alaha Abdul Faruq and others started the group Afghans of Philadelphia x Sola in 2021 to help families who were fleeing from the Taliban.
Northern Liberties is home to many of Philadelphia's thriving female entrepreneurs. Meet three first-time business owners who are empowering women to be comfortable in their own skin while inspiring the next generation to follow their dreams.
Lane closures are coming as PennDOT prepares to make changes to improve road safety on Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown, Montgomery County. Drivers in the area say the improvements are needed.
Officials in Chester, Pennsylvania, say they are using every resource they have in the effort to recover the body of Li’najah Brooker, a child who was reportedly swept away by the Chester Creek in Delaware County on Saturday. They plan to use dogs on Tuesday.
According to a Philadelphia prisons spokesperson, Philadelphia Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney announced her resignation from the department Monday afternoon. Commissioner Carney's decision to step down is tied to retirement reasons and is effective April 5, the spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia.
Lin'Ajah Brooker went missing Saturday night after she fell into the rain-swollen Chester Creek.
Aaron Nola has spent a lifetime making adjustments as a major leaguer, but the pitch clock was among the biggest of his career. Now comfortable, he's primed for a big season with Philadelphia.
The search for a 6-year-old swept away by the Chester Creek resumes Monday morning, Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots grow ahead of the next drawings, and New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy suspends her campaign for U.S. Senate. Those stories and your NEXT Weather forecast from CBS News Philadelphia for Monday, March 25, 2024.
The long-running show Cirque du Soleil will bring performances to Allentown this week. It's the first time since 2019 that Cirque has had a production in Allentown.
The search for a 6-year-old swept away by the Chester Creek resumes Monday morning, Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots grow ahead of the next drawings, and New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy suspends her campaign for U.S. Senate. Those stories and your NEXT Weather forecast from CBS News Philadelphia for Monday, March 25, 2024.
Another sunny but breezy day Monday with highs in the low 50s. Dry weather continues tomorrow before the Delaware Valley's next weather maker brings rain and clouds to the region Wednesday and Thursday.
Seven employees died in the explosion at the R.M. Palmer candy factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, in March 2023. NTSB investigators said a natural gas leak caused the explosion.
Delaware County proudly celebrated National Cheesesteak Day the only way they know how on Sunday.
Officials suspended the search for Lin'Ajah Brooker Sunday evening but said they will look for one more day on Monday. The girl was swept away by Chester Creek in Delaware County Saturday.
This year, Mae Krier of Levittown has a bigger reason than ever to mark Rosie the Riveter Day.
Chester Fire Commissioner John-Paul Shirely said Sunday afternoon that the search for 6-year-old Lin'Ajah Brooker is now a recovery mission; crews will continue to search until dusk.
A study from the University of Georgia suggests fostering pets can help reduce the feeling of loneliness in older people.
Rescue crews continue their search for 6-year-old Lin'Ajah Brooker after she fell into the Chester Creek on Saturday, March 24, the latest on a terrorist attack at a Moscow theater, and how long dry weather will last before the Delaware Valley's next chance for rain. These news and weather headlines and more from CBS News Philadelphia for Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Cherry blossom trees are expected to reach their peak bloom around the first week of April. From Longwood Gardens to riverbanks along Kelly Drive, here's where you can find them.
Conditions stay dry but cool Sunday before temperatures warm up slight to 55 on Monday and Tuesday. The next chance for rain along the I-95 corridor comes Wednesday morning.
A driver and a passenger were taken to a hospital after a crash that damaged multiple parked cars in North Philadelphia.
The Braves extended their lead in the NL East division to five games with a walkoff win in the opening game of a key series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, people gathered at the Garden of Reflection to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed and reflect on the lasting impact of the tragedy.
Maureen Potkay, a retired flight attendant, looks back on 9/11 and the days — and gratitude — that followed.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, people gathered at the Garden of Reflection to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed and reflect on the lasting impact of the tragedy.
A driver and a passenger were taken to a hospital after a crash that damaged multiple parked cars in North Philadelphia.
The Braves extended their lead in the NL East division to five games with a walkoff win in the opening game of a key series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Maureen Potkay, a retired flight attendant, looks back on 9/11 and the days — and gratitude — that followed.
A driver and a passenger were taken to a hospital after a crash that damaged multiple parked cars in North Philadelphia.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, people gathered at the Garden of Reflection to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed and reflect on the lasting impact of the tragedy.
Maureen Potkay, a retired flight attendant, looks back on 9/11 and the days — and gratitude — that followed.
Pottstown Councilman Andrew Monastra is announcing a motion Monday to overhaul the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
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.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
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.
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.
The Braves extended their lead in the NL East division to five games with a walkoff win in the opening game of a key series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
South Philly is gearing up for a busy football weekend with Temple and Penn State playing Saturday before the Eagles open their season Sunday against the Commanders.
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 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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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A trailer loaded up with a TV and sound system, and a grill for gameday eats was the first one in the lots at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday. Chilekasi Adele chats with Tim and John from Bucktown, Pennsylvania as they set up their tailgate for the Temple-Penn State game — the first matchup between the teams in 10 years.
Runners got to see aircraft take off up close as they took part in the annual PHL 5K Run and Walk. Chilekasi Adele reports.
Philadelphia police say a speeding driver smashed into four parked cars near 2nd and Cumberland streets early Saturday morning.
Saturday is a pleasant day, but rain arriving overnight could present flood risks. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
The Friday Football Frenzy is back for the first time this season. Here's some high school sports action from around the Philadelphia region.